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NLO forwards nine referees, training officer name to NFF ref committee for scrutiny

By Wale Mustapha on May 11, 2022 News, Sports

Going by it’s zero tolerance policy regarding biased officiating in the league, the Board of the Nationwide League One (NLO) has directed its Secretariat to report some Referees found breaching the ethics of the game to Nigeria FootballFederation Referees Department for investigation. Recall in April, NLO began the compilation of a list of match officials […]

Italy legend, Walter Zenga wants to leave a legacy as Super Eagles coach

By Wale Mustapha on May 9, 2022 News, Sports

Former Italian National team goalkeeper and Manager at Cagliari, Walter Zenga has revealed his intention to coach the Super Eagles of Nigeria is borne out of the desire to leave a lasting legacy in country, by building a viable national team starting with the home based players. The Coach who spoke through his Agent Alberto […]

NFF Presidency: Akinwunmi debunks rumour of his declaration to join race

By Wale Mustapha on May 9, 2022 News, Sports

First Vice President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Barrister Seyi Akinkunmi has denied reports of declaration to vie for office of NFF president. Bar. Akinwunmi who is also the Chairman, Lagos State Football Association is currently serving his second term as number two person under Amaju Pinnick led football federation. The distinguished legal luminary told […]

NLO submits names of erring referees for sanction

By Wale Mustapha on April 23, 2022 News, Sports

The management of Nationwide League One (NLO) has began the compilation of referees found wanting and for scrutiny and sanction by the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) Referees Committee. The swift response, came as a result of allegations made by some clubs that some match officials have thrown professionalism to the mud by aiding and abetting […]

Inter Milan and Azurri legend, Walter Zenga joins race to coach Super Eagles

By Wale Mustapha on April 23, 2022 News, Sports

Former Italian National team goalkeeper and Manager at Cagliari, Walter Zenga has announced his intention to Coach the Super Eagles of Nigeria, and has submitted his application to the Secretariat of the Nigeria Football Federation. According to his agent, Alberto “Jimmy” Fontana, the Coach who was born on 28 April 1960 last managed Serie A […]

NFF Presidency: Ahmed Fresh debunks rumour of interest in joining race

By Wale Mustapha on April 12, 2022 News, Sports

One of the highly respected Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Members, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf ‘Fresh’ has repudiated the story published by a media outlet, Insideglasshouse.com, where it was reported that he has declared his intention to put his feet forward ahead of the NFF’s General Elections, which comes up later this year. Fresh, while reacting […]

Opinion: What NFF need from Flamingoes, Falconets, Falcons talent discovery model that could work for Super Eagles

By Admin on April 1, 2022 News, Sports

By Bethel Kalu The Super Falcons should provide a model for the Super Eagles and the NFF can work to make that model stronger In the past 18 years, the Falconets and Flamingos have been the bedrock of the Super Falcons. They feed the senior team after each tournament and the coaches of the Falcons […]

Nigerian football structure requires total overhauling – Pillar of Sports

By Wale Mustapha on April 1, 2022 News, Sports

Nigeria Pillar of sports Chief Donatus Agu Ejidike JP has called for a total overhaul of the Nigeria Football structure in the aftermath of the Super Eagles crash out from the Qatar 2022 world cup qualifier match. Chief Ejidike who mobilized over 2000 fans with tickets and souvenirs said Soccer loving Nigerians who trooped into […]

NFF top boss, Akinwummi to officially kick NLO 2022 season to action

By Wale Mustapha on March 14, 2022 News, Sports

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) 1st Vice-President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi will on Wednesday have the honour to officially kickoff the new season of the Nationwide League One (NLO). Akinwunmi, head of Lagos State football’s governing body will perform the ceremonial kickoff in a Lagos Derby between Smart City FC and Gbagada FC at the Teslim Balogun […]

Abraysports, NNL All Stars seek Amapro Football Championship glory

By Wale Mustapha on August 29, 2021 News, Sports

The 2021 AMAPRO Football Championship final will be decided on Sunday between surprise package AbraySports and NNL All Stars. The Ladi Ojokojo led NNL All Star team edged Da Faria 4-3 on penalties after regulation was 1-1, while Abraysports humbled William Falla 3-1. Samson Isiaka put the Lagos based team ahead with a cool finish […]