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Sports Minister charges NFF to qualify Nigeria for World Cup

By Wale Mustapha on August 8, 2021 News, Sports

Chief Sunday Dare, Nigeria’s Minister of Youth and Sports has called on the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF to ensure the Super Eagles qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Chief Dare gave the charge on Sunday during the Extraordinary Congress of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF in Benin, Edo State. The Super Eagles will […]

Federal Government sets 10-year master plan for football development – Sports Minister

By Wale Mustapha on August 8, 2021 News, Sports

Minister of Youth and Sports, Chief Sunday Dare has revealed that Federal Government will soon unveil 10 year master plan to reposition football in Nigeria. Chief Dare stated this at the Extraordinary Congress of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF in Benin, Edo State on Sunday. The number one games’ master in Nigeria who was represented by […]

Seyi Akinwunmi commends Naija Ratels over construction of new hostel, plans for new stadium

By Wale Mustapha on June 30, 2021 News, Sports

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) first Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for Naija Ratels 3-star rated Hostel, located in Kurudu, Abuja Municipal Area Council. The new 12 bedroom building will be built like a hotel and will have an indoor gym, a lounge, where the players can relax during their […]

“It is an opportunity for me to make an impact” – Tebo Franklin reacts on his first Super Eagles call up

By Wale Mustapha on June 23, 2021 News, Sports

Nasarawa United central defender Tebo Franklin has expressed his happiness following his maiden senior national team call-up. The enforcer was named in the 25-man squad that will face Mexico on July 4 in an international friendly at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. “I’m so happy with the call up because it has always been my dream […]

Mexico friendly: Uche Onwuasonya’s call up to Super Eagles, right choice, deserving

By Wale Mustapha on June 23, 2021 News, Sports

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) deserves all the encomiums after releasing a 24-man Home-Based Super Eagles for an international friendly game against Mexico on July 3rd. Last time out for the Home-Based Eagles was the game against Togo in the CHAN qualifiers, where they failed to qualify for the local AFCON in Lagos two years […]

Lulu Salutes Sports Minister @ 55

By Wale Mustapha on May 30, 2021 News, Sports

Former NFF President Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi on Saturday joined thousands of Nigerians to congratulations the Youths and Sports Minister Sunday Dare as he celebrated his 55th birthday. In the message, Lulu said “We, the family members of Fosla Academy heartily join millions of your well wishers in Nigeria and Diaspora to celebrate with you […]

Women’s Football: 24 teams battle for honour at maiden EkoFootball Queens tourney

By Wale Mustapha on May 27, 2021 News, Sports

Lagos’ State Football Association’s quest to develop female football in the state has given birth to a new championship, the Ekofootball Queens Championships with 24 teams set to battle for the giant trophy presented by one of the board members, Prince Ifalade Oyekan. Speaking at the LSFA office on Thursday, the Chairman of the association, […]

Pinnick congratulates Samuel Chukwueze over Europa League Cup triumph

By Wale Mustapha on May 27, 2021 News, Sports

NFF President, Amaju Pinnick has sent his congratulatory message to Super Eagles’ player Samuel Chukwueze over Europa Cup victory with his club, Villarreal. According to the FIFA Council member, “it is an honour to know that one of the Super Eagles’ player was part of the historic victory for Villarreal in the Europa Cup competition. […]

Akinwunmi hails FCAAN initiative to improve Nigerian coaches

By Wale Mustapha on May 19, 2021 News, Sports

First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi has commended the efforts of Football Coaches Association of African Nations (FCAAN) in enhancing the capacity of Football Coaches in Nigeria. Akinwunmi, who is also the Chairman of Lagos State Football Association, made this known on a visit to the FCAAN ‘C’ course ongoing in […]

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 […]