Tag: NFF
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How to discover budding football talents in Nigeria – Pinnick
Mr Amaju Pinnick, FIFA Executive Council Member and former Chairman, Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), has emphasised the need to strengthen football in secondary schools to give more opportunities to budding talents.
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NFF appoints Chris Danjuma as Falconets’ Head Coach . Abdullahi, Ekpo to assist him
Christopher Musa Danjuma has returned to his job as Head Coach of the U20 Women National Team, Falconets, following a screening and interview process by the NFF Technical Committee. The committee submitted its recommendation and the same has been approved by the NFF Executive Committee.
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AFCON Qualifiers: Ashleigh Plumptre left out as NFF releases squad for Sao Tome and Principe clash
Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, midfielder Rasheedat Ajibade and forward Asisat Oshoala are among 24 players invited to the Super Falcons’ camp for next week’s 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations first round, first leg qualifying match against Sao Tome and Principe. Also on the roster are captain Onome Ebi, defenders Oluwatosin Demehin, Michelle Alozie and Rofiat…
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Super Falcons’ Job: NFF mandates Technical Committee to discuss with Waldrum
The Nigeria Football Federation has mandated its Technical Committee to hold discussions with Super Falcons’ Head Coach, Randy Waldrum, with a view to extending the latter’s contract with the NFF.
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NFF approves change of name for Nigerian Football League
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has ratified the change of name of the Nigeria Professional Football League to the Nigeria Premier Football League in preparation for the start of next season. The ratification was effected at the 79th general assembly of the country’s football governing body on Sunday in Uyo “The congress approved the change…
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NFF commiserates with Morocco over earthquake tragedy
The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed deep sorrow and grief at the death of over 1,000 people in an earthquake that occurred in the High Atlas Mountains of Morocco in the early hours of Saturday, 9th September 2023.
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AFCON 2023 Qualifier: Kalli says NFF security committee ready for big day
Chairman of the NFF Security Committee, Alhaji Babagana Kalli declared on Saturday that all safety and security arrangements have been perfected ahead of Sunday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Falcons and True Parrots of Sao Tome and Principe.
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NFF holds 79th Annual General Assembly in Uyo
The 79th General Assembly of Nigeria Football Federation will take place in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on Sunday. The annual plenary of Nigeria’s football governors at all levels will commence with an opening ceremony that is expected to be graced by His Excellency, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State, Minister of Sports Development, Senator…
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Super Eagles will take Sao Tome match seriously – NFF President
President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau has assured Nigerians that the Super Eagles will take the match against Sao Tome and Principe seriously, in spite already securing 2024 AFCON qualification.
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NFF congratulates Osimhen, Oshoala on nomination for Ballon d’Or
The Nigeria Football Federation has congratulated Super Eagles’ top striker Victor Osimhen and Super Falcons’ forward Asisat Oshoala on their nominations for this year’s Ballon d’Or honours. Osimhen, who scored 26 goals in the Italian Serie A last season to steer Napoli FC to their first Italian league title in 33 years, also scored…