Tag: #NFF
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NFF ORDERS SUPER FALCONS TECHNICAL CREW TO STEP DOWN
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has directed members of the Super Falcons’ technical crew to step down with immediate effect following the team’s disappointing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign. The federation announced the decision on Monday through its official X account, stating that its Executive Committee had asked the technical crew to vacate…
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WABSU APPLAUDS NFF FOR SETTING UP BEACH SOCCER, FUTSAL INTERIM BOARD
The West African Beach Soccer Union (WABSU) has commended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for establishing an interim board to oversee beach soccer and futsal in the country, describing the move as a major boost for the development of the sport. In a statement, WABSU Zone B Executive Chairman, Mbabia Yves, praised the NFF’s decision,…
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“HIS LEGACY LIVES ON” — TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR LATE STRIKER MICHAEL ENERAMO
Tributes are pouring in for former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo, who reportedly collapsed and died during a friendly match in Kaduna. According to the Nigeria Football Federation, the striker suffered cardiac arrest shortly after the second half resumed, having played the entire first half before the tragic incident. Former Sokoto United Technical Adviser, Mansur…
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DIRI HAILS TINUBU’S SPORTS SHAKE-UP, BACKS NEW ERA FOR FOOTBALL
Nigeria’s sports sector may be entering a fresh chapter as Bayelsa Governor Diri applauds reforms and calls for transparency in football governance. Governor Douye Diri has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for restructuring Nigeria’s sports administration, describing the shift from a ministry to a commission as a game-changer. Speaking at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)…
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NFF UNFazed BY FIFA SANCTION ON SOUTH AFRICA OVER INELIGIBLE PLAYER
FIFA’s ruling boosts Nigeria’s World Cup qualification hopes amid South Africa’s penalty. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) expressed no surprise over FIFA’s decision to sanction South Africa for fielding ineligible midfielder Teboho Mokoena in their March 21 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. FIFA’s disciplinary committee awarded a 3-0 forfeit win to Lesotho, fined the South…
