Governance

As the 8th National Youth Games kicks off in Asaba, Delta State, with over 3,000 young athletes competing, a pressing issue has come to the fore many state governors have yet to release the necessary funds to support their athletes. These delays have caused logistical challenges for teams, affecting accommodations, transportation, and essential sports gear. […]

The Chairman of Shooting Stars Sports Club 3SC in Ibadan, Honourable Babatunde Olaniyan David Akoro, has been appointed to the Nigeria Premier Football League NPL Board. This significant achievement highlights Akoro’s expertise and results driven leadership, which has played a crucial role in revitalizing the fortunes of the Oluyole Warriors. Under Akoro’s leadership, 3SC has

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has paid tribute to former football club owners Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu and Senator Dr. Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, who both passed away within days of each other. Chief Iwuanyanwu, who passed on July 25, 2024, at the age of 82, was known for transforming the Spartans Football Club of Owerri into

Key football figures from Nigeria’s South West region have praised Nigeria Football Federation NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau for his dedication to grassroots football development. NFF 2nd Vice President and Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Hon. Gbenga Elegbeleye, emphasized that Gusau’s commitment to nurturing football from the grassroots level is crucial for

A five day comprehensive training programme for Nigeria’s intermediate referees concluded with a closing ceremony at the NFF/FIFA Goal Project, MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The course, which included 40 participants, featured classroom sessions on penalty area incidents, tactical fouls, recovery strategy, offside, handball, and challenges faced by referees. The training began with a fitness