Wednesday, 8 November 2017

Fresh donates .#2M for Bamigbelu surgery



 Chairman Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical and Development Committee and Niger State FA boss, Ahmed Yusuf Fresh has redeemed his pledged to support Photojournalist Bamigbelu Origa surgery.

North Central derby clash heralds 5th Gold Cup Tournament in Ilorin



Defending Champions Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi will slug it out with newly promoted Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL side Kwara United of Ilorin in the opening Match of this year's Gold Cup Preseason Soccer Tournament slated for Wednesday 15th of November, 2017 at the Main Bowl of Kwara State Stadium, Ilorin.

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Wambai charges sports enthusiasts to emulate Kanu's philanthropism


The Wambai Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero has described the humanitarian gestures of African Footballer of the Year Award Winner, Nwankwo Kanu as an enduring legacies, sportsmen and women in Nigeria should emulate.

NBBF targets Tokyo 2020 3x3 participation


The President of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Engineer Musa Kida is excited at the possibility of Nigeria participating in the FIBA certified 3x3 event at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic.

Opinion: Amaju Pinnick's tactics to set new record at Glass House



When Amaju Melvin Pinnick stepped out to vie for CAF Executive committee member, it was alleged that a board member in the NFF worked against his interest.

Sunday, 5 November 2017

Nigeria wins maiden FIBA 3X3 African Cup


It was yet another landmark achievement for the Engineer Musa Kida led Nigeria Basketball Federation on Sunday evening as Nigeria emerged the inaugural champions in the men’s category of the 2017 FIBA 3X3 Africa Cup beating Cote d’ Ivoire in the final game by 21 to 9 points.

First Bank announces list of players for Africa Champions Cup


First Bank Basketball Club of Lagos has released the names of players for the FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women taking place in Angola between November 10 to 19.

AGF Abdul-Razaq North Central/Invitational squash classic holds in Ilorin


A North Central/invitational Squash Championship, tagged ‘AGF Abdul-Razaq Classic Championship’ has been scheduled to hold at the Squash Court of the Kwara State Stadium Complex between 8th and 12th of November, 2017.

Saturday, 4 November 2017

Ahmed Fresh, Danladi, others, Harp on Importance of Grassroots Sports Development



 Top sports personalities in Nigeria, including the Executive member of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Alhaji Yusuf Ahmed Fresh have harped on the need for relevant stakeholders to join hands in development of sports at the grassroots.

Wednesday, 1 November 2017

Saturday, 28 October 2017

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. 

Friday, 27 October 2017

Pinnick congratulates Dikko on FIFA appointment


President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick on Friday congratulated NFF 2ndVice 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, 27th 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.