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Fallout of 2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Sports Minister inaugurates committee to investigate vandalization of Abuja stadium

By Wale Mustapha on March 31, 2022 News, Sports

The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated an investigative committee to unravel the circumstances leading to the vandalization of the Moshood Abiola Stadium and recommend measures to forestall recurrence. The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare while inaugurating the committee led by DIG Sanni Mohammed (Retd) noted that while the failure of Nigeria to […]

Abdul Momoh Bags Best Sports Photojournalist Award

By Wale Mustapha on June 19, 2021 News, Sports

CAF/FIFA accredited photographer and ace NPFL photo delegate, Abdul Momohhas been honored with the best photojournalist award by the renowned Symbol Magazine. The Symbol Magazine/ Kwara Alert Newspaper, a popular magazine has rich contents ranging from politics, sports, lifestyle and health with wide range of recognition in and outside Kwara State. The award was don […]

Better preparation will see Super Eagles qualify – Amaju Pinnick

By Wale Mustapha on May 16, 2021 News, Sports

In an exclusive dialogue with the NFF President, Amaju Pinnick about the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers, he gave an intense analysis on why the boys need grade A friendly matches ahead of the qualifiers. “I think the option of Cameroon boils down to Grade A friendly like I have said and Cameroon is one of […]

NFF President shops for grade A friendly matches for Super Eagles

By Wale Mustapha on May 13, 2021 News, Sports

Amaju Melvin Pinnick, NFF President has disclosed that the Super Eagles will need to engage top friendly games to keep the team in Bette shape ahead of major tournaments and World Cup qualifiers. According to the Fifa Council member Pinnick Amaju “we want to keep the Super Eagles busy in this coming next month knowing […]

Ex FIFA Executive Member Amos Adamu Unveils Naija Ratels Customised Match Balls in Benin

By Wale Mustapha on April 14, 2021 News, Sports

Former FIFA Executive Committee Member, Dr. Amos Adamu on Monday in Benin unveiled NWFL Championship side Naija Ratels customised match balls after the Final of the Football event of the ongoing National Sports Festival. The highly rated Sports administrator was joined by other top personals to give out the customised match balls to all 8 […]

FIFA Council Seat: Ogba congratulates Amaju Pinnick

By Wale Mustapha on March 12, 2021 News, Sports

The former Delta State Commissioner for Sports, Solomon Ogba has sent out a congratulatory message to the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, who on Friday was elected into the FIFA Council – the highest decision-making organ in world football. Ogba described Pinnick’s victory as a very special one for all Nigerians; […]

Sports Minister Congratulates Amaju on FIFA post

By Wale Mustapha on March 12, 2021 News, Sports

Minister of Youth and sports Development Chief Sunday Dare has congratulated newly elected Executive committee member of Fifa and President of Nff Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick on his success at the poll. Amaju was elected into the exalted position of Fifa Executive committee after emerging victorious at the CAF election held in Morocco on Friday,winning […]

NFF Boss, Amaju Pinnick elected into FIFA Council

By Wale Mustapha on March 12, 2021 News, Sports

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, was on Friday in Rabat, Morocco elected into the FIFA Council – the highest decision-making organ in world football. He attained the exalted seat after defeating his only rival, incumbent Walter Nyamilandu of Malawi by 43 votes to 8 at the Congress held inside the Royal […]

Linus Mba – A Genius of the Whistle at 80

By Admin on March 8, 2021 News, Sports

By Elder Paul Bassey I got this message;“Paulo please remember to pray for me on Monday 08 March, I will be 80. I will be attending a Thanksgiving Holy Mass. Unfortunately you will be in Warri.This is quintessential Linus Mba. Humility personified, a man married to the whistle, the best Nigerian referee alive.80? Yes Eighty […]

FIFA Badged Elaigwu Wins Soccer Queens NWPL December Referee of the Month

By Wale Mustapha on January 5, 2021 News, Sports

Federal Capital Territory Referee Council member Hannah Elaigwu has been voted the NWFL Premiership Referee for the month of December. The FIFA accredited referee earned the accolade on the back of an impressive performance in the NWFL Premiership week one encounter between Nasarawa Amazons and FC Robo Queens. A game the ‘Lagos Landladies’ won by […]