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NFF, NIS BACK NIGER DELTA SPORTS FESTIVAL, URGE OTHER REGIONS TO FOLLOW SUIT

FRED EDOREH The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Institute for Sports (NIS) have commended the upcoming Niger Delta Sports Festival, describing it as a crucial platform for talent discovery and sports development in the region. NFF President Ibrahim Gusau highlighted the festival's potential in unearthing new sporting talents, emphasizing the need for more regional competitions to complement the National Sports Festival. > “Providing young athletes with opportunities to showca

REVITALIZING NIGERIAN FOOTBALL-THE RETURN OF CAF COACHING COURSES -NFF SCRIBE PROJECTS IN 2025

CAF coaching courses are set to return to Nigeria, marking a pivotal development for football in the nation. According to reports from the educational department of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), there is a concerted push to bring FIFA and CAF training programs back to the country. This initiative aligns with the federation's commitment to addressing the challenges posed by recent FIFA training courses held in other African nations. The current NFF leadership has pledged to ensure Niger

Sports Min. Summons NFF, Demands Technical Report Over Poor Results in World Cup Qualifying Series

Convenes meeting over unacceptable performances and results The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has demanded a detailed technical report from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) following the Super Eagles' disappointing performance during the June FIFA window. The Super Eagles managed to secure only one point from a possible six, following a 1-1 with South Africa in Uyo and losing 2-1 to Benin Republic in Abidjan in its third and fourth game respectively in

Sports Minister Holds Meeting with NFF, Peseiro Over AFCON Plans

Calls for greater commitment as AFCON success matters a great deal to the Nigerian people The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh convened a high-level meeting on Wednesday morning, with the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro to deliberate on strategic plans and preparations towards the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The collaborative session, held at the Minister’s office in Abuja, focused on fosteri

Sports Minister Dusts Up 10 Year Football Masterplan, Tasks NFF on Implementation

_Plan reflects sports for development and development of sports components_ The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has tasked the Nigerian Football Federation to take deliberate actions on the implementation of the 10 year football development masterplan, developed in 2022. Senator Enoh made the call during a meeting with the executive board of the NFF, as he passionately rallied stakeholders to ensure football, which represents a tool of national unification, deve

Sports Minister Holds Strategic Meeting with NFF Executive Board on State of Nigerian Football

_Meeting with NFF part of development-centered engagements with all sports federations_ The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, on Wednesday, held a strategic meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, as part of his series of engagements with all sports federations in the nation. The engagements with leadership of all sports federations are part of the Minister's efforts to appraise the state of s

CROSS RIVER STATE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION PRE-SEASON FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT DRAWS 2023

In an exciting development for football enthusiasts in Calabar, the Cross River State Football Association staged the draws of its eagerly anticipated pre-season tournament. The tournament draws, held at the U. J. Esuene Sports Complex have generated considerable excitement and anticipation among both players and fans alike. The Vice Chairman of the Cross River State Football Association, Mr. Greg Abang, along with Mr. Talabi Oke and Mrs. Rosemary Usang, Head of the Department of Grassroots Spor

Sports Minister Meets NFF, Club Owners, Referees Association, on Strategies to Improve League

_Sues for recommitment to responsibilities from all stakeholders for tangible progress_ The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, on Friday met with the leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation, NPFL Club Owners' Association, as well as the Nigeria Referees Association (NRA) to deliberate on key issues necessary for the development of the the NPFL and football in the country. The meeting held in Abuja, was a follow-up to the minister's earlier engagement with k

AFCON 2023: Nigerian Referees; Lost In The Shuffle

Of the 85 officials CAF listed for the 2023 AFCON, no Nigerian official made it, despite how football rich the nation is.

COMMUNIQUE OF THE 79TH ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NFF HELD IN UYO, AKWA IBOM STATE 10/9/2023

Published by ETTAH EMMANUEL O. The Congress of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) held its 79th Annual General Assembly on Sunday, 10th September 2023 at Monty Suites Hotel, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and resolved as follows: 1) The NFF President in his welcome address thanked the Congress for the confidence reposed in him and the Executive Committee members during the last elections. He praised the Federal Government of Nigeria, in particular His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR for his tr

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NNL Media Release: NNL boss, Aluo visits NPFL strategic partners, GTI

ETTAH EMMANUEL O. Chairman of the nation’s second- tier league the Nigeria National League (NNL), Mr George Aluo on Monday paid a courtesy call to the Group Managing Director (GMD) of GTI Abubakar Lawal. GTI, an Investment Banking outfit, it would be noted, are the strategic partners of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). According to NNL media, the visit is one of the moves being made by the new NNL chairman to reach out to corporate bodies and other stakeholders in a bid to reposi