When Nigeria celebrated its centenary last year in grand style part of the icing on the cake was to be a convergence of athletes for the National Sports Festival, NSF, in Calabar towards the end of 2014. More than 12,000 athletes from each of Nigeria’s 36 states were expected at the 19th edition of the…
NFF Mandates Keshi To Build Vibrant Team
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has expressed hope that returnee Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, will build a vibrant Super Eagles side that will return the Nigerian national team to the once envious heights of the past. In achieving this task, the NFF who unveiled Keshi on Tuesday has mandated him to ensure that the…
No One Is Forcing Keshi On Us – Pinnick
Amaju Pinnick, President of the Nigeria Football Federation,NFF,on Sunday said that no one was forcing Stephen Keshi, the Super Eagles coach, on the football body. While stressing that he had been shocked by the insinuations that have trailed the Keshi saga, Pinnick denied claims that the NFF was deliberately delaying Keshi’s contract renewal until the…
Okocha Wants NFF to Resolve Coach Saga
Austin Okocha,former Super Eagles skipper, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to quickly resolve the issues surrounding the appointment of a new coach for the Super Eagles. While stressing that the country cannot afford to miss out of the forthcoming AFCON 2017 due to be hosted by Gabon,Okocha said Nigerians are eager to know…
AFCON 2017: Peter Rufai Wants NFF To Prepare Early
Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai has urged the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF to have an in-depth look at the various variables affecting the performance of the Senior national team as it prepares for the next Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON billed for 2017. Rufai said the Eagles can pick the AFCON 2017 ticket if…
NFF General Secretary Resigns
The General Secretary of the Nigerian Football Federation, Musa Ahmadu has resigned. Amadu’s resignation is with immediate effect as was indicated in the letter addressed to the NFF president, Amaju Pinnick. The Ex-General Secretary appreciated the staff of the football glasshouse and the NFF, “for the singular honour of serving our great country in this…
NFF, Keshi, Holding Nigeria to Ransom – Chukwu
Christian Chukwu, former Super Eagles coach, on Thursday, accused the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF and Stephen Keshi, Super Eagles coach, of holding Nigeria to ransom over the confusion that Keshi’s contract renewal has generated. While urging the NFF and Keshi to stop holding Nigerians to ransom, Chuckwu said the NFF has to arrive at a…
FIFA Clears Switzerland Player Ukoh For Nigeria
The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has cleared a former Switzerland U-20 international, Steven Archibong Effiong Ukoh to represent Nigeria at full international level. The Nigeria Football Federation announced this on Thursday. The player, described as a versatile midfielder, was born on June 19, 1991 to Nigerian parents in Berne, Switzerland, and currently plays…
New NPFL Season To Start Early 2015
There are indications that the Nigeria Professional Football league, NPFL, 2014/15 Season may kick off in March, 2015. This, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, said was to allow the majority of clubs in the league to have access to cash from their state governments. Top officials said, now that the NFF congress has endorsed the…
Keshi Advised To Walk Away
Stephen Keshi, Super Eagles coach has been urged to step down after failing to qualify the team for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations. “Walking away honourably would be the smartest thing for Stephen Keshi. It’s pointless to hang around when you’ve failed, have been completely rejected by the NFF and are unwanted by disappointed…
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