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NFF Elections: Ekiti FA throws weight behind Seyi Akinwunmi presidential bid

By Wale Mustapha on September 7, 2022 News, Sports

The Ekiti State Football Association has declared its total support for Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi in his bid to become the next President of the Nigeria Football Federation. The NFF polls are scheduled to be held on September 30th in the ancient city of Benin, Edo State. Bayo Olanlege, the egg-head of the Ekiti State FA […]

NFF Presidency: Danladi Bako, Soname endorse Akinwunmi candidacy

By Wale Mustapha on September 6, 2022 News, Sports

Two of the respected stakeholders in Nigeria football have made their opinions known as to who become the next President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF for the next four years. Former Chairman of Sokoto State Football Association, Mallam Danladi Bako and President of Remo Stars Sports Club, Honorable Kunle Soname did not minced words when […]

Pelumi Olajengbesi: The dexterous sports lawyer set to bring flair to Nigerian football

By Wale Mustapha on September 4, 2022 News, Sports

Having displayed his dexterity as a Sports Lawyer, redefining the practice of the less travelled path of Sports Law in Nigeria, Pelumi Olajengbesi Esq. is set take his expertise and knowledge into football administration, vying for a Board position in the Nigerian Football Federation. He has been actively in the circles of sports, and football […]

NFF Presidency: Akinwunmi declares interest with four cardinal agenda to development football

By Wale Mustapha on August 30, 2022 News, Sports

First vice president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Chairman, Lagos State Football Association, Seyi Akinwunmi, has rolled out a four point agenda to develop football if he is elected president of Nigeria football. The election into the executive board of the Nigeria Football Federation has been fixed for the 30th of September, 2023 […]

The man ‘Shehu Dikko’ that I know is football personified

By Wale Mustapha on August 26, 2022 News, Sports

BY Alloy Chukwuemeka The man Shehu Dikko that I have known over the years is a Seasoned Administrator of repute, and a Marketing guru from a successful private sector background. An astute Football Administrator and passionate sportsman with a high level of charisma, intelligence, outspoken, exposed and ready to take risks. He is a man […]

Akinwunmi assures WNFF speedy completion of Ogunjobi Football House

By Wale Mustapha on August 26, 2022 News, Sports

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) 1st Vice President Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi has assured that the Ogunjobi Football House will be completed soon. The project which started in 2018 was among the football houses built by the Amaju Malvin Pinnick led NFF Board. Akinwunmi, the Lagos State Football Association boss and other Southwest State Football Associations chairmen […]

Yusuf hails WNFF over Ogunjobi Memorial Tourney initiative

By Wale Mustapha on August 24, 2022 News, Sports

The Southwest State Football Associations chairmen under the agies of the Western Nigeria Football Forum (WNFF) have received encomiums following the successes recorded in the maiden Taiwo Ogunjobi Memorial Under-15 Tournament. NPFL/La Liga U15 champions Remo Stars were crowned winners of the one week soccer fiesta after they pipped their Osun State counterparts 1-0 to […]

Suleiman Kwande: The right man for NFF top job

By Wale Mustapha on August 21, 2022 News, Sports

Honourable Yahaya Suleiman Kwande is a frontrunner to take over as the Nigeria Football Federation NFF president after declaring his intention to run for the position over the weekend. The NFF elective congress has been scheduled to hold on September 30th in Benin City, the Edo State capital following the approval at the just concluded […]

NFF Presidency: ‘I am competent enough to bring back football glory to Nigeria’ – Hon. Kwande

By Wale Mustapha on August 21, 2022 News, Sports

By Our Reporter Honourable Yahaya Suleiman Kwande is a frontrunner to take over as the Nigeria Football Federation NFF president after declaring his intention to run for the position over the weekend. The NFF elective congress has been scheduled to hold on September 30th in Benin City, the Edo State capital following the approval at […]

Remo Stars set up Oyo clash, as Lagos battle Osun State at Ogunjobi U15 Memorial Cup semifinal

By Wale Mustapha on August 19, 2022 News, Sports

After the qualification of Team Osun; Team Oyo, Team Lagos and NPFL/LaLiga champions Remo Stars to the semi-finals on Friday, organizers of the Ogunjobi U15 Memorial Cup have released the last four pairings. With both Oyo U15 and Osun U15 sealing their semi-final spot on Thursday, the onus was on Remo Stars and Lagos U15 […]