Wednesday 31 May 2017

Super Eagles battle Hawks in Paris


The Super Eagles will on Thursday, 1st June 2017 take the pitch against the Hawks of Togo in an international friendly in Paris.

Onazi, Echiejile, 21 others to battle Bafana Bafana


Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr has invited 24 players to the Super Eagles’ camp ahead of next week’s 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Bafana Bafana of South Africa.

Monday 29 May 2017

Pinnick, Dikko, others storm Ilorin as ABS FC renews PUMA sponsorship deal



The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Mr. Amaju Pinnick and the Chairman of the League Management Company (LMC), Malam Shehu Dikko will be special guests of Honour at the 
official launch of Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Ilorin FC, new kit in partnership with PUMA.

Friday 26 May 2017

Victor Moses' unlikely rise to the top no surprise to those who knew him

is the indispensable man on the best side in the country. No-one else at Chelsea can do what he does and without him, Antonio Conte’s 3-4-3 system, his 93-point team, would collapse.

Thursday 25 May 2017

We will not underrate Corsica - Echiejile


 Super Eagles and AS Monaco wing- back Elderson Echiejile has said the Super Eagles will not underrate the Corsica Senior National Team when both sides lock horns on Friday evening at the Stade Francois Coty, Ajaccio.

Saka, Abdulwaheed and Ugochukwu make VAT Wonder Goal Cut



Gombe United’s Afolabi Abdulwaheed, Ayo Saka of Rivers United and Enyimba’s Ugochukwu Leonard have been shortlisted for the inaugural VAT Wonder Goal award for Match Day 20.

Saturday 20 May 2017

Ayenugba happy to stay in top flight with Ashqelon


.... Targets Super Eagles' return

Dele Ayenugba has expressed delight after guiding Hapoel Ashqelon to make history by remaining in the Israeli top division for more than a season in club's history.

Manaman positives of good result in Adamawa



Musa Abubakar, assistant coach of Nigeria National League, NNL side, Kogi United is positive ahead of his side's tie against former club Adamawa United in the Matchday 10 of the league, saying it will be tough but he has "faith" his side can claim a good result.

Tuesday 16 May 2017

Organizers release nominees for Nigeria Pitch Awards


... Enyeama, Mikel, Ojeikere, Udom Emmanuel contest for honours

The nominees for the 4th edition of the Nigeria Pitch Awards are now known, after SIAO Partners Limited, the collating and verification firm, released the results to the Nigeria Football Federation.

Saraki, Dogara hail Pinnick's appointment as CAF, FIFA Exco


President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara are the latest eminent figures to congratulate NFF President Amaju Pinnick on his recent elevation in global football administration.

Monday 15 May 2017

NPFL Clubs, LMC hold Midseason Review Session


  • Clubs rate half season successful, to pay fines within 10 working days
  • ·         LMC Charge clubs to ensure peaceful stadium atmosphere
At the end of a midseason review session in Abuja, Monday, Chairmen and General Managers of clubs in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) rated the half season as successful with a call on the League Management Company (LMC) to improve on some lapses that were observed in the course of the first 190 matches. On their side, the clubs pledged to be proactive in dealing with fans who are involved in violent acts at the stadium by apprehending the fans and handing them over to law enforcement agents for prosecution.

CAF-C License Coaching Course opens in Abuja


A two –week CAF C-License Coaching Course organized by the Nigeria Football Federation kicked off in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Monday.

Sunday 14 May 2017

Kogi United bounce back to winning ways



...  best Sokoto United 1-0 in Lokoja

Kogi United on Saturday ended their four game winless runs in the Nigeria National League, NNL with a 1-0 home win over stubborn Sokoto United in the Matchday Nine of the  encounter in Lokoja.

Thursday 11 May 2017

Mighty Jets pip Kogi United in Jos



A controversial 41st minute Penalty converted by Kabiru Yaro for Mighty Jets ensured Kogi United left Jos empty handed with another defeat in the Matchday Eight of the Nigeria National League, NNL encounter on Wednesday.

Wednesday 10 May 2017

NNL: Mighty Jets vs Kogi United Preview



The Nigeria National League, NNL will take Centre stage again on Wednesday across the country after a week break to allow for the state finals of FA Cup.

Monday 8 May 2017

Pinnick named President of AFCON, Media Committee


President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has been appointed the President of the Organizing Committee for the Africa Cup of Nations - the most important committee in the workings of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) aside the Executive Committee.

Friday 5 May 2017

Sports Ministry dissolves sports Federation boards, postpone election


The ministry of youth and sports development has announced the dissolution of the boards of all national sports federations.

Integrity: Ogunjobi resigns as Osun United President


State of Osun Pillar of Sports, Chief Taiwo Joseph Ogunjobi, has resigned as the President of Nigeria National League side, Osun United Football Club.

Pinnick welcomes Supersand Eagles, praises team


NFF President Amaju Pinnick has extolled the nation’s Beach Soccer National Team, the Supersand Eagles, for a heartwarming macho display at the 9th FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in The Bahamas.

FA Cup Final: Kogi United Coach Charges players to wary of FC Lokoja



Tunde Abdulrahman, Head Coach of Kogi United has described the Kogi State FA Cup final against FC Lokoja as the club's "biggest test" of the season.

SWAN Honors Amaju Pinnick with Merit Award


Honour again came the way of President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Thursday, as the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) presented him with a Merit Award.

Wednesday 3 May 2017

Integrity: NFF demands total compliance, asks for resignation letters


The Nigeria Football Federation has moved to enforce earlier circulars it sent out to all its affiliate bodies in respect of football officials playing multiple roles that amount to conflicts of interest in the football space.