Governance - Football In Nigeria

Presidential Task Force to Oversee Super Eagles’ World Cup Qualifiers

By Kelechi / Governance / June 12, 2024

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

By Kelechi / Governance / June 3, 2024

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

By Kelechi / Governance / June 1, 2024

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

By Kelechi / Governance / May 28, 2024

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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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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