Governance - Football In Nigeria

Sports Minister, NFF Celebrate Finidi George’s Coaching Appointment

By Kelechi / Governance / May 14, 2024

Senator John Owan Enoh, the Minister of Sports Development, lauded the Nigeria Football Federation’s NFF decision to appoint Finidi George as the head coach for the Super Eagles. The announcement was made at the unveiling ceremony held at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. The minister praised the selection of an indigenous coach over […]

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Pinnick Clarifies Non Involvement in Finidi’s Super Eagles Hiring

By Kelechi / Governance / May 1, 2024

Amaju Pinnick, the former president of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF and current FIFA council member, has publicly denied having a direct role in the selection of Finidi George as the head coach of the Super Eagles. While acknowledging his admiration for Finidi, Pinnick emphasized that the decision was not his to make. In a

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Sports Minister Sets Conditions for Hiring Foreign Coach

By Kelechi / Governance / April 27, 2024

Sports Minister John Enoh has issued a directive to the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, stating that the recruitment of a foreign coach for the Super Eagles is contingent upon the federation’s ability to independently finance the venture. This decision was communicated during a meeting with senior NFF officials amid ongoing debates concerning the next coaching

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Mohammed Sanusi Named Match Commissioner for CAF Cup Semi final

By Kelechi / Governance / April 26, 2024

Mohammed Sanusi, the Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF, has been named the match commissioner for the upcoming CAF Confederation Cup semi final second leg between Ghana’s Dreams FC and Egypt’s Zamalek. The match is set to occur at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi, Ghana, this Sunday. In addition to Sanusi’s appointment,

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NFF Launches Monthly Football Awards to Celebrate Nigerian Talent

By Kelechi / Governance / April 22, 2024

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has announced the introduction of a monthly Football Awards program to honour outstanding players and coaches within the Nigerian football scene. This initiative aims to foster positive discourse about Nigerian football both locally and globally. The new awards will feature seven different categories, celebrating the achievements of individuals who have

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New Super Eagles Coach Announcement Expected Within Fortnight

By Kelechi / Governance / April 19, 2024

Sports Minister John Enoh has announced that the Super Eagles will welcome a new coach within the next two weeks. Speaking on Thursday evening, Minister Enoh provided assurances about the national team’s leadership transition. What I can assure is that the senior national team will have a new coach in the next one week or

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8 ‘Wisemen’ to Choose New Super Eagles Coach

By Kelechi / Governance / April 18, 2024

Today in Abuja, the NFF technical committee convened to finalize the highly anticipated appointment of the Super Eagles’ new coach. Initiated in August 2023, the subcommittee’s recommendations are set to be reviewed by the NFF executive committee, led by President Ibrahim Gusau, before making an official announcement. The committee, named the Eight Wisemen, includes notable

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NFF Risks Fire if New Super Eagles Coach Misses 2026 World Cup

By Kelechi / Governance / April 14, 2024

A senior official starkly noted last night that the inability of the new Super Eagles coach to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup could lead to significant changes at the top levels of the Nigerian Football Federation NFF. Despite potential success at the upcoming AFCON in Morocco, the focus remains intensely on the

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Ex-NFF President Backs Finidi George for Super Eagles Coach Role

By Kelechi / Governance / April 9, 2024

Amaju Pinnick, the former President of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF and a member of the FIFA executive council has voiced his support for Finidi George to be appointed as the permanent head coach of the Super Eagles. This endorsement comes in the wake of the vacancy left by Jose Peseiro’s departure after his contract

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