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NFF Faces Challenge in Meeting Hervé Renard's Salary Demand

NFF Faces Challenge in Meeting Hervé Renard’s Salary Demand

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The Nigeria Football Federation NFF is confronted with a significant financial challenge as it explores the possibility of hiring Hervé Renard as the next coach for the Super Eagles. The French coach has requested a monthly salary of $180,000, which equates to nearly 300 million Naira, along with other conditions. A top NFF official revealed […]

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FIFA Member Association Referees Course Ends in Abuja

FIFA Member Association Referees Course Ends in Abuja

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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

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Billions in Naira for Super Eagles' Bonuses Deposited into NFF Account

Billions in Naira for Super Eagles’ Bonuses Deposited into NFF Account

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In January, President Bola Tinubu approved ₦12 billion to clear unpaid bonuses and allowances for the Super Eagles and other national teams in preparation for the 2023 AFCON in Côte d’Ivoire. The sports ministry, led by John Enoh, transferred the first tranche between February and March to the Nigeria Football Federation NFF account. Due to

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NPFL Chairman Clubs Improved Because We Enforced Standards

NPFL Chairman Clubs Improved Because We Enforced Standards

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NPFL chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye attributed the success of the 2023/24 season to the firm stance of the league organizers on maintaining high standards and enforcing rules. In a recent radio interview, Elegbeleye emphasized that their experience and strict approach were crucial in addressing the league’s issues. We attacked the problems of the league, we’re not

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NFF Promises Equal Treatment for Supersand Eagles

NFF Promises Equal Treatment for Supersand Eagles

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President of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, announced on Thursday that the Federation is committed to giving the Beach Soccer National Team, known as the Supersand Eagles, the same level of attention as other national teams once they return to international competitions. The NFF is determined to restore Nigeria’s participation in

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Will NFF's Ahlan Lose Chairmanship Amid Reorganization

Will NFF’s Ahlan Lose Chairmanship Amid Reorganization

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Following directives from Sports Minister John Enoh for the Nigerian Football Federation NFF to reorganize their technical committee, attention is now focused on President Ibrahim Gusau and whether he will remove his close friend Sharif Inuwa Rabiu Ahlan as chairman. Observers have criticized Ahlan’s appointment to this crucial position, citing his lack of necessary qualifications

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Presidential Task Force to Oversee Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualifiers

Presidential Task Force to Oversee Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualifiers

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In a bid to restore confidence and ensure Nigeria’s successful qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Nigerian Presidency is considering the formation of a Presidential Task Force PTF to oversee the country’s preparations. This move follows a turbulent period for the Super Eagles, marked by the exit of coach José Peseiro, who had

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Former Super Falcons Player Seeks NFF Aid for Gender Correction Surgery

Former Super Falcons Player Seeks NFF Aid for Gender Correction Surgery

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Former Super Falcons player Iyabo Abade, now known as James Johnson, is appealing to the Nigeria Football Federation NFF for financial assistance to complete his gender correction surgery. Johnson, a hermaphrodite who underwent a sex change operation in 2004, needs N69.7 million to finalize the surgery phases that will enable him to father children. Johnson,

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Sports Minister Urges Breaking 1996 Record at Paris 2024 Olympics

Sports Minister Urges Breaking 1996 Record at Paris 2024 Olympics

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The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has emphasized the need for Team Nigeria to surpass its best Olympic performance, which was achieved at the Atlanta 1996 Games. During the Ministerial Strategic Technical Meeting held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, Senator Enoh called for comprehensive preparation strategies for the

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NFF Youth Chair Majekodunmi Motivates Golden Eaglets for Ghana Clash

NFF Youth Chair Majekodunmi Motivates Golden Eaglets for Ghana Clash

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The Chairman of the Nigerian Football Federation NFF Youth Committee, Ganiyu Majekodunmi, recently visited the Golden Eaglets to boost their morale before their critical match against Ghana’s Black Starlets in the third place game of the WAFU B U17 Championship. Majekodunmi conveyed his confidence in the team and emphasized the support from the entire federation.

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