An elated NFF President Amaju Pinnick told thenff.com: “I am very excited about this. SD (Shehu Dikko) thoroughly deserves it because as we have always noted, even at Board meetings, he has done very, very well with the League and the entire NFF Board and the Nigerian Football fraternity are happy with him
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Raising from its meeting in Abuja on Thursday, the NFF Disciplinary Committee backed the decision with the provisions of article 31b of FIFA Disciplinary Code
Pinnick, in an interview with newsmen on the sidelines of the FIFA Female Leadership Development Programme organised in Abuja, said the body was coming out with a reform for referees
The Coordinator of the programme, Ruth David, who is also Head of NFF Women Football Unit, told thenff.com at the weekend that this second prorgamme will involve players of the U20 Women National Team (Falconets) and those of the Senior Women National Team (Super Falcons)
Two first half goals by England–based Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho steered the three–time African champions to a 2-1 win, three precious points and early leadership of the so-called ‘Group of Death’ in the World Cup qualifying race
The 20-year-old striker, who became the Hornets’ record signing when he joined from Granada in a £12.5 million deal in the summer transfer window, sat out of his country’s World Cup qualifier with Zambia in Ndola due to a knock picked up in the 2-2 draw against Bournemouth on October 1
The statement reads: “It has come to the notice of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that on Wednesday, 21st September 2016, 4 (four) persons who introduced themselves as detectives from the FCT Police Command went to the office of the League Management Company (LMC) ostensibly to arrest its Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko (also NFF 2nd Vice President) and its COO, Alhaji Salihu Abubakar, allegedly pursuant to a Jos High Court order in flagrant abuse of the time honoured decorum of our judicial system where the Orders of the lower courts stand suspended when an appeal has been entered in a higher court and an application for Stay of Execution duly filed
Ikpeme threw this challenge to the Flamingoes when he visited the team during its evening training session on Wednesday at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch, Abuja
Laloko said: “The only way Rohr can prove his experience and capability is by ensuring that Nigeria qualifies for the World Cup in Russia
A wonder strike by Kelechi Iheanacho at the magnificent Godswill Akpabio Stadium gave the Eagles a winning conclusion to the series at the arena styled Nest of Champions
The CFA is an initiative aimed at developing sports in the country by creating an enabling platform for children and youths to express themselves through sports, academics and extra-curricular activities, thereby adding to the nation’s human capital development
Dalung, who was fielding questions from State House correspondents in Abuja on Tuesday after a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, said the NFF was unfair to Siasia
It was gathered that based on the directive of the Minister of Youth and Sport, Solomon Dalung, the General Secretary of the NFF, Dr. Muhammed Sanusi, has started putting together a report
The workshop, moderated by Vira Egli, Head Marketing, FIFA TMS, had in attendance NFF’s 2nd Vice President/LMC Chairman, Shehu Dikko; LMC’s Chief Operating Officer, Salihu Abubakar; NFF’s Assistant Director (Legal) Okey Obi; and NFF’s TMS Manager, Nasiru Jibril
It was gathered that the NFF was scared officials might not be able to shield the coach from the newsmen, who indeed stormed the venue of the match in anticipation of the coming of Rohr
The Nigerian delegation was represented at the meeting by the Minister of Youth and Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung, and the Permanent Secretary, Christian Chinyeaka Ohaa.
The ex-Super Eagles midfielder said: “Few days to that visit, nothing was working and that was how we lost the ticket to play at the U-20 Africa Nations Cup.
Infantino stated this on Monday while answering questions from State House Correspondents after a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja
He said though the team’s current position in the money-spinning competition was unfortunate, it had the technical ability to turn things around.
He said: “Our qualification from the group stage is non-negotiable
He said: “The season is nearing an end, so there is reason for greater diligence and vigilance. I commend you for the very marvelous work you have been doing over the years and I know you will always do the needful