Ketso commends Fresh, Niger State FA on grassroots development

Deputy Governor of Niger State, His Excellency Alh Ahmed Mohammed Ketso has commended the laudable programs initiated by the Niger State Football Association under the covers of Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh since he assumed office. 

Grassroots Football: Fresh unveils Deputy Governor's U21 Peace and Unity Cup tournament

Chairman of Niger state football association alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh has presented the maiden edition of Niger state deputy governor's under 21 peace and unity cup ( trophy) as he set sights on grassroots development in the power state. 

Pinnick congratulates Dikko on FIFA appointment

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Friday congratulated NFF 2^ndVice President/LMC Chairman Shehu Dikko, after the soft –spoken administrator and marketing and strategic development expert was appointed a Member of the FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee. FIFA ratified the appointment of Dikko at its Council meeting held Friday, 27^th October 2017 in Calcutta, India.

Dogo debunks speculation of leaving Nasarawa United

.... says 'I'm going nowhere '

Technical Adviser of Nasarawa United, Suleiman Kabiru Dogo  has reassured Management and Fans of the Solid Miners that he is not leaving the Club against speculations.

Maxi Sports Congratulates Ahmed Fresh Yusuf's re-appointment into CAF

Sports Consulting firm, Maxi Sports has congratulated the Nigeria Football Federation Executive Member,  Ahmed Fresh Yusuf over his re-appointment into the Confederation of Africa Football Technical and Development Committee under the New CAF era.

ABS' Ernest Governor on Enyimba radar

Relegated Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) FC defender, Ernest Governor is one the targets of former champions, Enyimba International as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2017/18 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) and the 2018 CAF Confederation Cup.

Kano Pillars back in Gold Cup Pre-season

Former Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Champions, Kano Pillars Football Club will compete in the fifth edition of Gold Cup Pre-season Tournament. 

My CAF reappointment ordained by God -Fresh

The Confederation of Africa Football, CAF through its official website confirmed the reappointment of Vice Chairman Technical and Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Comrade Ahmed Yusuf Fresh for the third consecutive time, As member of caf technical and development committee. 

11th Media Global Concept partner Gold Cup Tourney

11th Media Global Concept has signed a partnership agreement with Nigeria's most elaborate Pre-Season tournament, Gold Cup.

Pinnick promises more innovations from Aiteo Cup

President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick has assured that the football –governing body is fully committed to bringing innovations and improved packages to the organization of the AITEO Cup competition, following Sunday’s show –stopper at the Agege Stadium.

NFF holds annual general assembly in Jos

The 2017 Annual General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation will take place at the Crest Hotel, Jos, capital of Plateau State on Thursday.

Iroegbu, a step away from NBA

The Nigeria Basketball Federation board is excited about the prospect of watching another Nigerian in the National Basketball Association (NBA) soon after Ikenna Iroegbu was recently signed by the LA Clippers Basketball franchise ahead of the 2017/2018 season.

Lobi Stars, Kwara Utd kick off Gold Cup Tourney

 Defending champions Lobi Stars Football Club will lock horns against Nigeria Professional Football League newcomers, Kwara United FC, as the 5th edition of the Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament kicks-off on Wednesday November 15, in Ilorin, Kwara State.

Ahmad: CAF has high regards for Nigeria

... Says unity is key to Nigeria’s rising profile in football

The strength that lies in unity is the secret behind Nigeria’s upward surge in both the boardroom and the pitch in global football, so says President of the Confederation of African Footbal, Mr. Ahmad.

AITEO Cup: Angels to tango on the Plateau

Only days after a colourful men’s finale at the Agege Stadium, Lagos, the women’s finale of the 2017 AITEO Cup competition will hold at the Rwang Pam Stadium, Jos on Wednesday, 18^th October 2017.

Akwa United rally in shootouts to claim AITEO Cup

2015 champions of Nigeria’s oldest and biggest domestic competition, Akwa United FC of Uyo on Sunday reclaimed the title, now named AITEO Cup, on a brilliant and exciting evening at the Agege Stadium, Lagos. 

Tornadoes' Ikefe banks on determination to beat Akwa United

Niger Tornadoes' utility player, Andrew Ikefe has singled out determination as tonic his side would need to get over Akwa United when both sides meet in the 2017 Aiteo Cup final on Sunday in Lagos.

Olorunleke wants first Cup success with Akwa United

Akwa United goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke has spoken ahead of Sunday's AiteoCup final against Niger Tornadoes, declaring that the Promise Keepers are determined to secure the club’s second cup win in three years.

Bala remains coy over Tornadoes' Chance of winning Aiteo Cup

Technical Adviser of Aiteo Cup finalist, Niger Tornadoes, Abubakar Bala has talked down his side's chances of beating Akwa United in the final on Sunday.

Aiteo Cup final: One man standing Ilyasu hoping to repeat 2000 magic with Niger Tornadoes

Ilyasu Ishyaku, the only remaining player among the 2000 FA Cup winning team with Niger Tornadoes, and he's set to make it double with the Ikon Allah Boys 17 after surprisingly beating Enugu Rangers 1-0 in the final, with a clash against Cup favorites Akwa United in the 2017 Aiteo Cup final.

Fitting birthday gift for Ola Aina

Defender Ola Aina, who played at junior level for England but opted to represent fatherland at senior level, was handed his Nigerian debut on Saturday – the same day the Super Eagles became the first African country to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Seven is a perfect number for Super Eagles

The Super Eagles have qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup after playing seven matches, and wrapping up the ticket on 7^th October 2017. Those seven matches include the home-and-away preliminary round against Swaziland in November 2016.

Pinnick, Sanusi in ecstasy as Nigeria reach World Cup

 NFF President Amaju Pinnick, Vice Presidents Seyi Akinwunmi and Shehu Dikko and some other Members of the NFF Board, NFF General Secretary Dr Mohammed Sanusi and other Members of the NFF Management were in buoyant mood as they joined the players in celebration following Nigeria’s qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals on Saturday.

Rohr hails his ‘soldiers’ after ‘difficult game’

Super Eagles’ Franco-German Technical Adviser, Gernot Rohr on Saturday praised his wards for fighting a great battle to overcome Zambia’s Chipolopolo and qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals.

Business mogul, Adebutu, splashes N50m on Eagles

Multi –millionaire business mogul, Chief Kensington Adebutu, on Saturday rewarded the Super Eagles with the sum of N50 million, after the three –time African champions became the first African country to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Nigeria qualify for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Nigeria became the first African country to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals after a 74^thminute goal by substitute Alex Iwobi gave the Super Eagles a 1-0 win over Zambia in Uyo on Saturday.

N1m, 10 bags of rice for Super Eagles, Zambia's MVP

NFF’s new partners, Tropical General Investments (TGI) Group has pumped up the Super Eagles’ spirit by bringing back the much –loved Man of The Match award, on the eve of Saturday’s crucial 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zambia.

TGI, Payporte team up with NFF on historic day

..... TGI is Official Food Sponsor of the Super Eagles

... Payporte becomes Official Online Store Partner of NFF

In what is clearly another record of performance in the aggressive marketing stance of the Pinnick Amaju –led NFF administration, two corporate organizations signed partnership agreements with the football body in a single day, on Friday. It is a record in the history of Nigerian Football.

Moses, Mikel, Iheanacho aim to increase goals’ tally

A total of six players have scored Nigeria’s 10 goals so far in the qualifying race for the Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup finals.

Fashola to represent Buhari at Nigeria, Zambia match

.... Saraki, Dalung, others to cheer Eagles

 Sports –loving Honourable Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) will represent His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari (GCFR) at Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying showdown between Nigeria and Zambia in Uyo.

Niger Tornadoes, Rivers Angels reach Aiteo Cup grand finale

Niger Tornadoes of Minna will play in the Final of the men’s event of this year’s AITEO Cup Competition, after digging their feet into the ground to eliminate Cup holders FC IfeanyiUbah in Nnewi on Thursday.

Aiteo Cup: Niger Tornadoes book final ticket, edge FC IfeanyiUbah on goal aggregate

By Wale Mustapha 

Godwin Obaje's 85 minutes' goal was not enough for defending champions, FC IfeanyiUbah as Niger Tornadoes bundled them out of 2017 Aiteo Cup 4-3 on aggregate.

Second AMAPRO League kicks off October 10

All is now set for the second edition of Amateur and Professional, AMAPRO Football Championship  slated for Ilorin on October 10 in Ilorin, theKwara State capital.

Pinnick wants ‘calm and clinical’ Eagles

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has asked the Super Eagles to be calm but clinical in Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup showdown with the Zambians.

Mikel wants renewed dedication from Super Eagles against Zambia

Super Eagles’ captain Mikel John Obi has declared the players have no need to say too much before Saturday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zambia’s Chipolopolo.

Gov Emmanuel redeems pledge for Super Eagles, promises more goodies

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr. Udom Emmanuel on Wednesday redeemed his pledge of $10,000 per goal for the matches against Cameroon to the Super Eagles, while calling on the three –time African champions to go all out for a win against Zambia on Saturday and expect ‘a handsome reward’ from him.

Access Bank Lagos City Marathon gets IAAF Bronze Label

It was celebration galore on Monday as the news filtered in that the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon has been awarded the IAAF Bronze Label by the governing body of athletics, International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF).

Bovina View, Stadium Hotel, SportsPro partner Gold Cup tourney

The Gold Cup Pre-Season got a big boost as two first-class Ilorin based hotels, Bovina View, Stadium Hotel and sports news bulletin, SportsPro have partnered with the Gold Cup Pre-season tournament.

NVBF announces 14 players for Volleyball Nations Cup in Cameroon

The technical department of Nigeria Volleyball Federation NVBF has released the list of female national team players that will represent Nigeria at the Africa Women Nations Cup in Cameroon between 7th & 15th of October, 2017.

Shooting Stars place 20 players on labor market

As part of its restructuring programme to immediately return Shooting Stars Football Club to the elite division of the Nigeria League, the Management of the team has released 20 players out of the 40 registered last season.

GYB U17 Judo Championship: Olubiyo rewards triumphant Kogi Judokas

Emmanuel Olubiyo, a Kogi born sports philanthropist has rewarded the medal winning athletes at the just concluded Governor Yahaya Bello U17 Judo Championship in Lokoja.

Fresh commiserates with Kano FA boss over brother's death

Chairman Niger State Football Association, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, has sympathized with Chairman Kano State FA, Alhaji Rabiu Shariff Inuwa over the death of his elder brother (Alhaji Sharu Inuwa Ahlan) who passed on Monday.

Ilorin gets Gold Cup Pre-Season hosting right

.... As Fresh pledges support

The organizers of Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament have concluded plans to stage the fifth edition of Nigeria's most glamorous pre-season tourney in Ilorin, Kwara State capital.

NFF Board marks three years in office, as Akinwunmi gives out daughter in marriage

On 30^th September 2014, they were elected into office in Warri as the Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation. On 30^th September 2017, celebration in the house of a principal figure in the Committee in Lagos brought them together in an atmosphere of panache, warmth and laughter.