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COVID-19: NFF Mandates NPFL clubs to Test Players Before Matches

29Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

COVID-19: NFF Mandates NPFL clubs to Test Players Before Matches

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has directed the Nigeria Professional Football clubs to carry out COVID-19 tests on all their players ad backroom staff before every match. This was disclosed in a letter dated December 26, 2020, sent to the chairmen of the League Management Company, Nigeria National League, Nationwide League One and Nigeria Women’s Football League. The directive also involved clubs in the NNL, NLO and NWFL. The NFF also directed league bodies to conduct the tests on match officials before matches to ensure matches are played under a safe environment as the country battles the second phase of the virus. The letter read, “Sequel to the decision of the various Leagues to start the season (NWFL already on), this is to remind you of the need to ensure that play...

New NPFL Season to Start Before End of 2020 – Sports Minister

21Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Sports

New NPFL Season to Start Before End of 2020 – Sports Minister

Sunday Dare, Nigeria’s Minister of Youths and Sports Development, has said that the new NPFL reason will start before the end of 2020. The Minister disclosed this to journalists in Lagos during his inspection tour of the Surulere national stadium in Lagos State. Dare said the development followed consultations with the Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick and other relevant government agencies. He said that club owners have been informed of the new safety protocols to prevent the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus. He added that similar protocols enforced prior to the commencement of the female league would apply to the NPFL league. Dare said, “If you want your club to play, you must follow the football rules, I’m sorry that’s why that league hasn’t started, I ...

16 Eagles Train Ahead of AFCON Qualifier, Osimhen Absent

11Nov

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

AFCON, Nigeria, Sports

16 Eagles Train Ahead of AFCON Qualifier, Osimhen Absent

Ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Sierra Leone in Benin City on Friday, the Super Eagles had their first leg of training session on Tuesday. 16 out of the 23 invited players took part in the training session, News Agency of Nigeria reports. Despite earlier confirmation that Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen had arrived the Eagles’ camp, he was suspiciously a absent from the training prompting questions ahead of the crucial match. According to a statement by Amaju Pinnick, President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Tuesday Osimhen had arrived the team’s camp despite having flight challenges. He said “Osimhen called me two days ago complaining that an airline could not carry him because of XYZ.. and asked if he could get another ticket and I said...

NFF Appoints New Media Officers for National Teams as Old Ones Bow Out

28Oct

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

NFF Appoints New Media Officers for National Teams as Old Ones Bow Out

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed new Media Officers for the country’s men and women senior football teams. This was contained in a statement by the football body’s Director of Media and Communications, Ademola Olajire on Tuesday in Abuja. According to the statement, NFF appointed Babafemi Raji as Super Eagles Media Officer and Oluchi Tobe-Chukwu as Super Falcons Media head. Olajire said, “For the Super Eagles, Raji takes over from Toyin Ibitoye who has been in the post for five-and-half years, while Tobe-Chukwu takes over from Jane Onyinye Nweze for the Falcons.” NFF lauded both Ibitoye and Nweze for the excellent services rendered to the teams and wished them success in their career. Reacting to the development, former Super Eagles Media Officer Oluwatoyi...

Saka: Nigeria’s Target Gets England Call-up

1Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Africa, English Premiership, Nigeria, Sports

Saka: Nigeria’s Target Gets England Call-up

Arsenal star and Super Eagle's target Bukayo Saka has been included in England team billed to face Wales, Belgium and Denmark in their upcoming games in October. The Three Lions will face the Welsh side in a friendly at Wembley on October 8 before taking on Belgium and then the Danish team in a Nations League outing. Saka has been who has been in fine form for Arsenal was a target for the Super Eagles having been of Nigerian descent. The youngster was born in England to Nigerian parents and has represented the European country at age grade levels of U16, U17, U18, U19 and U21. If the the left-back features for the three Lions then that would end his Super Eagles chances according to FIFA rules. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick had previous...

NFF Constitutes Head of Coaching Crews of National Teams, Names Danjuma, Bosso, Olowookere

26Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

NFF Constitutes Head of Coaching Crews of National Teams, Names Danjuma, Bosso, Olowookere

The Nigerian Football Federal has constituted new technical crews for a host of National teams. Among the nominees to head the teams are former U20 Boys coach, Isah Ladan Bosso, Chrostopher Danjuma and Bankole Olowookere who was appointed Head coach of U17 girls. According to the list, the U20 team, Flying Eagles bench will be led by Isah Ladan Bosso, assisted by former international defender Oladuni Oyekale as first assistant with Jolomi Atune as second assistant; Samaila Marwa Keshi, assistant coach/scout while Suleiman Akanmu completes the crew as goalkeeper coach. Similarly, the U17 boys will be led by Fatai Amoo, assisted by Ahmed Lawal Dankoli as first assistant; Nnnamdi Onuigbo, second assistant; Hassan Abdallah, assistant coach/scout; and Danlami Kwasau as goalkeeper trai...

NFF, Nike to Unveil National Team New Jerseys October

2Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

Covid-19, News, Nigeria, Sports

NFF, Nike to Unveil National Team New Jerseys October

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is set to unveil new kits for Nigerian National Teams designed by kit-sponsors Nike in October. The NFF’s Communication Department disclosed in a statement on Tuesday. Finishing touches were put to the designs with observations and comments taken, and Nike officials fully briefed on the minute details of the preferences of the NFF chieftains during a virtual meeting of NFF officials and Nike executives. NFF team which met with Nike officials include Pinnick, vice presidents, Seyi Akinwunmi and Shehu Dikko; General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi; board members Ibrahim Musa Gusau and Felix Anyansi-Agwu; Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire; Head of Marketing, Alizor Chuks and Special Assistant to Pinnick, Nasiru Jibril. The new jerseys we...

Sports: Nigerian Coach, Salisu Yusuf Caught on Video Receiving Bribe

24Jul

By adminNo Comments

Corruption, News, Nigeria, Sports

Sports: Nigerian Coach, Salisu Yusuf Caught on Video Receiving Bribe

Assistant coach of the Super Eagles and current coach of the Nigerian team to the 2020 Olympics was caught on camera taking bribe to feature certain players. The Video which was Ghanaian investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas showed Yusuf being paid about $1000 with a promise of more financial incentives should the players be selected. Salisu Yusuf currently earns about N3 Million monthly which amounts to about $8,300. It is therefore scandalous that a bribe of $1000 would be attractive to him, There have always been rumours that Nigerian coaches demand financial settlements to feature players, which many times explains the inclusion of unqualified players and the exclusion of qualified ones. Both Salisu Yusuf and the NFF had yet to release a statement as at the time of f...