Prime FC Set To Resume On February 8

Prime FC Set To Resume On February 8

By Footyalert → Friday, 29 January 2016

Nigeria National League (NNL) side, Prime Football Club will resume training on Monday February 8, 2016 in preparation for the new season.

The spokesperson of the club, Tunde Shamsudeen, confirmed the development after the board meeting of the Management Committee of the team, and said the team will thereafter map out the 2016 programmes.

"We are reporting back to training on Monday February 8, to prepare for the new season, we have asked our players to report to camp February 7, then plans on how best we shall approach the new season will commence," he told newsmen at the Oshogbo Township Stadium. 

Prime finished fourth on the NNL Zone B standings having missed promotion by whiskers on the last league day.

However, the Omoluabi Giant management have re-activate the existing kit deal with local manufacturers Owu sportswears for the new season.

Confluence Queens Declares Forward Carine Ndum AWOL

Confluence Queens Declares Forward Carine Ndum AWOL

By Footyalert → Thursday, 28 January 2016

Lokoja based Nigeria Women Premier League, NWPL side, Confluence Queens FC have confirmed their attacking midfielder Carine Yoh Ndum is missing after the player has refused to resume back to the club.

The Cameroonian forward Carine, was signed during the 2013/14 season from Panthere Security Football Filles, Garoua in Cameroon.

The creative midfielder who was still expected at the club has been reportedly signed for Turkey Women League side, Atasehir Belediyespor through the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF's International Transfer Certificate ( ITC) without the knowledge of Confluence Queens.

However, Confluence Queens who have officially reported the matter to the NFF, has vowed to get to the root of the matter on Carine's transfer according to the club spokesperson Tosin Ojo.

“We can officially confirm to you that one of players, Carine Ndum has been missing from the club," begins Ojo.

“She was supposed to have resumed with us since 4th of January, and the report we gathered was that she has signed for a Turkish Women Football club Atasehir Belediyespor without our knowledge, and was cleared by the Nigeria Football Federation's ITC.

“We are very frown at the decision of the NFF to award a player an ITC without the consent of her club, its a breach of trust from the federation.

“We have written to the NFF to clear us of any doubt as to why our player was granted an ITC without informing us.”

“Carine Ndum is our player as we duly cleared her from Panthere Security Football Club of Cameroon, and any club that want her service must contact us.”

“Atasehir Belediyespor are making a great mistake signing a player without involving her club. How on earth is it done? this has been a regular misgivings in women football transfers in Nigeria, we will not relent on our efforts until we ensure those involved in this illegal deal are brought to book.” Ojo concludes in a statement.

Confluence Queens finished 6th in the last NWPL season after competed at the Super Six competition in Umuahia, Abia State in 2015.

Gold Cup: Kano Pillars In As COD Utd Replaces FC Ifeanyi Ubah

Gold Cup: Kano Pillars In As COD Utd Replaces FC Ifeanyi Ubah

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Former Premier League Champions, Kano Pillars Football Club have shown interest to be part of the third edition Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament. 

Following FC Ifeanyi Ubah, withdrawal from the tournament, the organizers have replaced the

Nigeria on standby to host of Africa Rugby Cup 1C

Nigeria on standby to host of Africa Rugby Cup 1C

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Nigeria has been asked to be on standby to host the 2016 African Rugby Cup 1C Tournament in case Morocco fails to meet up with obligations to host the tournament. Nigeria lost the bid to the North African country due to security reasons.

 

It will be recalled that Nigeria placed a bid to host the 2016 Africa Cup 1C in Lagos but according to Rugby Africa, after careful considerations, the Executive Committee awarded the hosting rights to Morocco as they cited security reasons.

 

According to a mail sent to the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation last week, through Coralie Vandenberg; the operations manager of Rugby Africa, the apex rugby body in Africa; she said “despite agreeing that host city, Lagos might be incident free, some countries could feel unsecure and choose not to travel which would jeopardize the tournament”.

 

They resolved that should Morocco be faced with the same security threats or no longer in a position to host the tournament, the executive committee will reconsider its position and advise sufficiently ahead of time. 

 

Speaking with the President of The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation Sir, Fom Edward Pam in Abuja: he expressed his displeasure over the news saying that the move to host the African Cup 1C here in Nigeria is part of the Federation’s strategy to popularize the sport in the country. ‘However we will not let this distracts us from our goal to get promoted to 1B.

SWAN Inaugurates Golden Jubilee Committee In Kaduna

SWAN Inaugurates Golden Jubilee Committee In Kaduna

By Footyalert → Monday, 25 January 2016

The National Executive committee of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN on Saturday in Kaduna North west Nigeria, inaugurated the committee saddled with the responsibility of organizing a befitting Golden jubilee anniversary for the Association. 

The  Collin Udoh led 12-man committee was inaugurated by the National president of SWAN Alh. Saidu Abubakar at the Media Centre of the Ahmadu Bello stadium in Kaduna.

NPFL Super 4 First Round Ends in Kaduna As LMC Boss Dikko Host FootballStakeholders!

NPFL Super 4 First Round Ends in Kaduna As LMC Boss Dikko Host FootballStakeholders!

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The first round  of the 2014/2015 Nigeria Professional Football League has ended in Kaduna with Nasarawa United FC as table leaders.

The tournament held at the Ahmadu Bello stadium Kaduna provided a good ground for the four Nigeria representatives in CAF clubs competition to showcase their soccer prowess ahead of the Mid February kick off.

SWAN Inaugurates Golden Jubilee Committee In Kaduna

SWAN Inaugurates Golden Jubilee Committee In Kaduna

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The National Executive committee of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN on Saturday in Kaduna North west Nigeria, inaugurated the committee saddled with the responsibility of organizing a befitting Golden jubilee anniversary for the Association. 

The  Collin Udoh led 12-man committee was inaugurated by the National president of SWAN Alh. Saidu Abubakar at the Media Centre of the Ahmadu Bello stadium in Kaduna.

NRFF to release 2016 calendar next week

NRFF to release 2016 calendar next week

By Footyalert → Saturday, 23 January 2016

The Vice President of the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation, Olatunji Fasimoye has announced that the federation will come up with its calendar for 2016 by next week. According to him, the federation had to wait for its mother body which is Rugby Africa before coming out with its own for the sake of synergy. "Already as it is, we already have our internal plans and we just got the plans of Rugby Africa last week." Speaking further, he said "What we are trying to do is to integrate both plans, so that we can come up with our calendar."

Gold Cup Pre-Season tourney gets new date

Gold Cup Pre-Season tourney gets new date

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The third edition of Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament scheduled to take place at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu Ode from January 31 to February 9, has been rescheduled to hold between Thursday February 4, through Saturday February 13, 2016 at same venue.

The tournament was announced to be postponed by the General Coordinator of the tournament, Tunde Shamsudeen, stating that Ogun State Government want to use the stadium from January 27 to February 2, as part of activities marking the 40 years of the state existence. 

Shamsudeen stated further that new arrival date for all teams is now Wednesday February 3, and regret any inconveniences the postponement might cause. 

The participating teams are Shooting Stars, FC Ebedei, FC Yarmalight, Supreme Court, Ikorodu United, FC Ifeanyi Ubah, Crown FC, Remo stars and Lobi Stars.

Sharks FC of Port Harcourt won the last edition and there is a giant befitting trophy for this year winner courtesy of Senator Abdul Fatai Buhari. 

Sunshine Stars TM, Aborowa Emerge As Ondo State FA Boss

Sunshine Stars TM, Aborowa Emerge As Ondo State FA Boss

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Team manager Sunshine Stars International Football Club of Akure, Prince Gabriel Duro Aborowa, has been appointed the acting chairman of Ondo State Football Association, as the FA boss, Otunba Dele Ajayi, go on annual leave. 

Olusho, as the astute football administrator is fondly called, is a member of the state FA and his appointment was sequel to the suspension of the Vice-Chairman Dele Ologbese.

According to the appointment signed by the state FA secretary Daodu Alex and made available to newsmen;  "I am directed by the Executive Chairman of Ondo State Football Association that the appointment of Mr. Aborowa G.D, as the Acting Chairman takes immediate effect pending the time the Chairman will return from annual leave."

"This is sequel to the suspension of the Vice-Chairman Ondo State Football Association, Mr. Dele Ologbese." 

Bayo Olanlege States Vision For FYSC

Bayo Olanlege States Vision For FYSC

By Footyalert → Wednesday, 20 January 2016

The management of Nationwide League One side, Fountain Youths Sports Club of Ado Ekiti, has stated that the team was floated to create a platform for empowerment and the development of youths in the town.

The team boss Bayo Olanlege, said they floated the club to serve as a platform to develop and empower the youths in Ekiti State and South West in general.

"Fountain Youths Sports Club will be a model in few years to come that other clubs will emulate. The vision is to ensure total transformation, speedy development as well as entrenchment of true professionalism."

FYSC has produced players for the junior national teams among who are Sunday Alimi of the 2015 Eaglets, Lekan Akinola, Taiwo Adebisi  and Ayosunkanmi Oso won Gold with the National U-15 in Botswana. 

"We will make sure we put in-place all that will make the team a truly professional side, and it will also serve as avenue to develop our youths. We are looking up to see how exceptional players from our team will form the bedrock of the Super Eagles and leading European club sides."

He stated that they have put in-place all machineries that will make the team a force to be reckon with in Nigeria football.

However, in readiness for the new season, FYSC have acquired a 15 room building to use as camp and has fixed February 15, 2016 as resumption date. 

The management has began state trials in 10 states and will organized a 7-Day competition from January 24 to January 30 at the Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti, where players that will represent the team in the league will be picked.

Supreme Court FC retain 14, recruit 16 players ahead new season

Supreme Court FC retain 14, recruit 16 players ahead new season

By Footyalert → Tuesday, 19 January 2016

As the kickoff of 2016/17 league season draw near, Nigeria National League campaigners Supreme Court FC of Abuja have concluded arrangement to retain no fewer than 14 players among those with the outfit last year.

In place of released players, about 16 new ones have been penciled as addition to the team.

Disclosing this in Abuja, General Manger of the club, Tolulope Oguntimehin said apart from measures taken to beef up the squad expected to do battle coming season, the management has expressed their readiness to adopt various means in ensuring swift operation amidst current economic realities.

Robbers Attack NPFL Champions, Enyimba FC In Okene

Robbers Attack NPFL Champions, Enyimba FC In Okene

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Armed robbers attacked 2014/2015 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL)  champions, Enyimba FC (Aba) on Monday afternoon.

According to Enyimba's official Twitter handle, the team bus of the two time African champions who were traveling to Kaduna to participate in the Super 4 organised by the League Management Company (LMC) for Nigerian teams playing on the continent were attacked by armed robbers. The all time NPFL highest goal scorer, Enyimba's Mfon Udoh also confirmed the incident as well on social media.

Alphonsus Reaction After Nigeria's Win Over Niger

Alphonsus Reaction After Nigeria's Win Over Niger

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Alphonsus Enyinnaya, a football enthusiast took to social media to express his view about Abia Warriors striker, Chisom Chikatara who got a hat-trick in the Super Eagles 4-1 win over Niger in the on going Africa Nations Championship (CHAN). 

"I am really happy for current man-of-the-moment, Chisom Chikatara. The Abia Warriors striker scored a well-taken hat-trick for the CHAN Eagles against the Mena of Niger this evening (January 18,2016) in Kigali. We said it few months ago on our show that

Sanusi says NFF determined, focused despite challenges

Sanusi says NFF determined, focused despite challenges

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NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi said on Monday that the Federation remains focused and determined to take Nigeria football to new heights despite a number of challenges, mostly financial.

The seasoned administrator celebrated 10 months in office as NFF General Secretary on Monday, and told thenff.com that, “though the road has been a little rough, our utmost determination and commitment to foisting a new, brilliant dawn on Nigeria football remains unshaken.”

Committees reconstituted after wide consultations - Pinnick

Committees reconstituted after wide consultations - Pinnick

By Footyalert → Sunday, 17 January 2016

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Pinnick at the weekend reiterated that the reconstitution of a number of the Federation’s standing committees and the judicial bodies were done only after extensive consultations with various football interest groups and stakeholders in the country.

While dissolving the 20 standing committees and two judicial bodies at the end of the NFF Annual General Assembly in Abuja on December 16, 2015, Pinnick stated that the dissolution was to re-invigorate the committees, make room for more inclusive arrangement and bring in more highly –qualified personalities.

Dalung, Pinnick, Akinwunmi to cheer Eagles against Mena

Dalung, Pinnick, Akinwunmi to cheer Eagles against Mena

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Youth and Sports Minister, Barr. Solomon Dalung alongside NFF President Amaju Pinnick, Vice Presidents Seyi Akinwunmi and Shehu Dikko, and Chairman of the Technical and Development Committee Chris Green will be in the stands when Nigeria confront Niger Republic in Kigali on Monday evening.

The Super Eagles B clash with the Mena in one of the opening matches of Group C of the 4^th African Nations Championship. Venue is the Stade Regional Nyamirambo, from 5pm Nigeria time.

DE-Royals FC Crowned National Football Fives Champions, SecureWorld Cup Ticket

DE-Royals FC Crowned National Football Fives Champions, SecureWorld Cup Ticket

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Nigeria’s Premier National Football Fives Tournament Ended yesterday at the Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island. over 1000 teams from across Nigeria were Registered to compete in the six geo-political zones of the country and from the regional qualifiers 16 teams qualified to compete in Lagos for the title of National Champion and With the Honour of representing Nigeria at the 2016 F5WC holding in Bangkok, Thailand.

Defending Champions DE-Royal Fc of Lagos Island successfully retained the title they won last year after a nail-bitting final game against Ago Fc of Ogun State.

Kogi United, Confluence Queens Honor Players at First Season Awards

Kogi United, Confluence Queens Honor Players at First Season Awards

By Footyalert → Saturday, 16 January 2016

It was celebration galore in Lokoja as Kogi United FC, Confluence Queens, and Feeder Team had it first ever end of the season awards to celebrate outstanding players for their excellent performance in the last calendar football season.

The Indoor Hall of the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja was almost full to capacity on Friday as dignitaries, friends and family of the players and officials, supporters, fans, players and well wishers attended the august occasion.

NFF reconstitutes more committees

NFF reconstitutes more committees

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The Nigeria Football Federation on Friday announced the reconstitution of six more standing committees and the two judicial bodies. The Emergency Committee had earlier been reconstituted.

Reconstituted are the Disciplinary and the Appeal Boards, as well as the Technical and Development, Security, Establishment, Referees, Ethics and Fairplay, and the Match Commissioners Appointment Committees.

Former NFF General Secretary, Barr. Musa Amadu heads the Discplinary Board, while Barr. Chris Green returns to the Technical and Development Committee.

NFF President Amaju Pinnick disclosed that the remaining standing committees would be

Wolves, Akwa United flag off Glo Premier League Super 4 in Kaduna

Wolves, Akwa United flag off Glo Premier League Super 4 in Kaduna

By Footyalert → Friday, 15 January 2016

Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) 2014/15 season runners-up, Warri Wolves and Akwa United, the 2015 Federation Cup champions have been drawn to kick-off the quest for honours in the first round of the 2016 NPFL Super 4 Toirnament. The Ahmadu Bello, Stadium in Kaduna is the venue of the first leg of the Super 4 tournament starting on Wednesday, January 20 and billed to end on Sunday, January 24. A second leg of the Super 4 will be played at the Akwa Ibom International Stadium, nicknamed Nest of Champions in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital from February 1 to February 5.

In the draws for the first leg released by the Office of the Chief Operating Officer of the League Management Company, (LMC), NPFL champions, Enyimba International of Aba will take on the

Kogi United Appoints Former NPFL Top Scorer, Jatau AsHead Coach

Kogi United Appoints Former NPFL Top Scorer, Jatau AsHead Coach

By Footyalert → Wednesday, 13 January 2016

The management of Kogi United FC have announced former Nigeria Professional Football League  top scorer, Ishaya Jatau as the new Head Coach for the new NNL season.

Chairman of the Club, Abdul Sule while unveiling the former Inwanyanwu Nationale striker in Lokoja on Wednesday disclosed that the appointment of Jatau became necessary as the club wouldn't give room for any vacuum after the departure of Fatai Osho last week.

Abdul Sule expressed optimism in Jatau's technical abilities to turn the fortune of the club around just as he promised the management commitment for the need support.

Former NPFL Boss, Barobote Returns To School

Former NPFL Boss, Barobote Returns To School

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Former Chairman Nigeria Premier League, Chief Rumson Victor Baribote, has returned to school to further his studies as he has been offered direct entry admission to study Law at Adeleke University, Ede.

The former Bayelsa United boss was last  week offered admission to study Law having obtained a diploma in the same course in 2013 and has his matriculation ceremony at the University based in Osun State on Wednesday.

LMC Releases NPFL 2015/16 Calendar of Activities

LMC Releases NPFL 2015/16 Calendar of Activities

By Footyalert → Tuesday, 12 January 2016

The League Management Company (LMC) on Tuesday announced a comprehensive calendar of activities for the 2015/16 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) season providing two rounds of Super 4 tournaments and a start date of February 21 for the regular season which will end on October 2.

Other core activities such as the LMC Annual General Meeting (AGM) with participating Clubs, Pre-season and Mid-Season seminars/capacity development programs, stadium inspections and club licensing core processes  have all been detailed in the calendar.

Buhari donates trophy for Gold Cup tourney, OWU to kit finalist

Buhari donates trophy for Gold Cup tourney, OWU to kit finalist

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Distinguish Senator representing Oyo North Senatorial district, Dr. Abdul Fatai Buhari, has donated a giant befitting trophy for the third edition of Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament.

Buhari, the former chairman of Crown Football Club of Ogbomosho, while presenting the new trophy for the competition, commended the organizers of the competition and promised to always contribute his quota for the development of football in the country.

The Opportunities In The NPFL Waiting For Creative Minds To Tap Into

The Opportunities In The NPFL Waiting For Creative Minds To Tap Into

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The #SupportTheNPFL www.supportthenpfl.com is focused basically on promoting the fastest growing league in the world- Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). 

The challenges are obvious just like every other sector but we shall continue to motivate every proud Nigerian to confidently add value to the Nigerian league to make it attractive to the world. 

Hopefully by January 31 the 2015/2016 NPFL season will start and sincerely there are lots of opportunities waiting for those creative minds to tap into. We should all know that victories don't come by accident so we've got to take advantage of the series of opportunities begging for attention. 

NFF set to hold CAF License ‘A’ coaching course

NFF set to hold CAF License ‘A’ coaching course

By Footyalert → Monday, 11 January 2016

The Nigeria Football Federation has concluded arrangements to organize the esteemed CAF License ‘A’ Coaching Course – the highest workshop for coaches in the African continent.

 

NFF’s Assistant Director (Technical), Mr. Abdulrafiu Yusuf, told thenff.com on Monday that the much –awaited CAF License ‘A’ course will start on February 21, and last for four weeks.

 

“This is a course that most Nigerian coaches have been looking forward to. We have notified the Confederation of African Football and we are making all necessary arrangements to have a successful program.

 

“The forms are now available for sale at the Accounts department of Nigeria Football Federation. It is important that interested and qualified persons pick up their forms sale to help our planning,” said Abdulrafiu Yusuf, a former Nigeria international player.

 

It would be recalled that the NFF has conducted a number of CAF License ‘C’ and CAF License ‘B’ coaching courses over the past five years. But this is the first CAF License ‘A’ course to be conducted.

 

The latest was a CAF License ‘B’ coaching course that took place November 15 – 29, 2015 and attracted about 80 participants.

3SC, Ikorodu Utd, Crown, Remo, others for Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament

3SC, Ikorodu Utd, Crown, Remo, others for Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament

By Footyalert → Sunday, 10 January 2016

All is set for the third edition of Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament as clubs have confirmed their participation. 

Last year finalist Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan, will engage seven other clubs in Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL), Nigeria National League (NNL) and Nigeria Nation-wide League (NNWL) in a 9-Day soccer fiesta.

The championship which would take place at Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu Ode between January 31 and February 8, will feature Shooting Stars, Kogi United FC of Lokoja, FC Ebedei of Sagamu, Remo Stars, Crown FC of Ogbomosho, Ikorodu United FC of Lagos, Supreme Court FC of Abuja and FC Yarmalight of Gombe.

Ogba, Akinwunmi, NANS extol late Abubakar

Ogba, Akinwunmi, NANS extol late Abubakar

By Footyalert → Thursday, 7 January 2016

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, Distinguished Senator Obinna Ogba and the NFF 1^st Vice President, Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi were at the NFF Secretariat on Thursday to pay tributes to the slain NFF Head of Protocol, Ibrahim Abubakar.

Ogba, a one –time Acting Vice President of the NFF and also a club financier, said: “Death is a necessary end, and it is a debt that each and everyone of us must pay. But it is very painful that such a jovial, ebullient young man like ‘Ibro’ should go that way.

COPA Lagos organizer praises NFF

COPA Lagos organizer praises NFF

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The chief organizer of the annual COPA Lagos Invitational Beach Soccer Tournament, Samson Adamu, on Thursday praised the Nigeria Football Federation for its huge support that has sustained the event for the past five years.

“I am really grateful for your very big support which has been huge in determining the success and growth of the COPA Lagos thus far. Without the NFF’s support, we would not have gotten anywhere.

Abia Warriors Resume Preparation Ahead NPFL 2015/16 Season

Abia Warriors Resume Preparation Ahead NPFL 2015/16 Season

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Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia have resumed training for the new season after observing the Christmas and New Year break granted the players by the technical crew.

Addressing the players, Coach Kennedy Boboye thanked God for the journey mercies granted them and wished them well. Boboye said everybody should brace up for the challenges ahead as Abia Warriors have a target to meet at the end of the season.

Nigeria, Angola Settle For Draw In Friendly in Pretoria

Nigeria, Angola Settle For Draw In Friendly in Pretoria

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Angola’s Palancas Negras held the Super Eagles B to a 1-1 draw in a pre-African Nations Championship friendly in Pretoria on Wednesday. 

Midfield Trojan Paul Onobi was an early substitute as he sustained a knock in the 35^thminute and was replaced by U-23 ace Usman Mohammed.

NFF's Head of Protocol Murdered

NFF's Head of Protocol Murdered

By Footyalert → Wednesday, 6 January 2016

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Head of Protocol, Ibrahim Abubakar has been shot dead at his Abuja home the NFF has announced. 

Abubakar's death was announced by the NFF via its Twitter handle today.

Fans Won't See Super Eagles Vs. Angola Friendly Today

Fans Won't See Super Eagles Vs. Angola Friendly Today

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As the Super Eagles continue their preparations ahead of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) with an international friendly against Angola later today (kickoff 4pm) it has been stated that the match will be played behind closed doors. 

The Nigeria, Angola match billed for the Tuks Stadium in Pretoria is one of the two friendlies the Super Eagles will play before leaving for the host country, Rwanda on the 15th of January. 

According to the Super Eagles official twitter handle, the friendly match will be played behind closed door at the request of the organisers. 

NRFF lauds the media for their support

NRFF lauds the media for their support

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The President of the Nigerian Rugby Football Federation, Sir Edward Pam Fom has lauded the members of the sporting press for their effort in promoting the sport in 2015 and wished them a bountiful 2016 which he predicts will be full of amazing surprises.

In his brief New Year message, Pam Fom described 2015 as a year that saw Rugby taking a big leap with the ever trusted support of the sport writers family.
He said "when you quantify the media mileage enjoyed by Rugby in 2015, you will see that the federation remains indebted to our highly esteemed media partners".
"The gospel of Rugby was everywhere which has not only helped the federation's course of seeing the sport rated amongst the top 5 federations in Nigeria.

The Plateau state born administrator pledged his unalloyed commitment to the development of rugby as he called on all stakeholders to come together in improving on the achievements recorded last year.

He thanked CMB Building Maintenance & Inv Co ltd. for standing behind the federation through thick and thin.
"The South West League would not have been possible neither will camping and traveling for our international competitions be possible” He also thanked  Kelechi Mbagwu who has continuously and generously dole out funds to the federation through his company."

He promised that 2016 will be bigger and better if early indications are anything to go by.

 

Confluence Queens Name New Coaches

Confluence Queens Name New Coaches

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The management of Nigeria Women Premier League, NWPL, side, Confluence Queens Football Club have confirmed former Kogi United assistant coach Ibrahim Adewumi Shola as the new Head coach for the 2015/16 season.

The Lokoja based team who finished 6th at the just concluded NWPL season deemed it necessarily fit the need to have some shake up in the technical department of the club to ensure a better preparation for the fourth coming season.

Siasia: No player’s guaranteed shirt for Rio Olympics

Siasia: No player’s guaranteed shirt for Rio Olympics

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Coach Samson Siasia has affirmed that no player is guaranteed a shirt in his squad for the men’s football tournament of this year’s Olyimpics, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The former Super Eagles’ manager has also disclosed that the African champions will commence preparations for the Rio Olympics in the first week of February.

Eagles confront Palancas Negras ahead CHAN

Eagles confront Palancas Negras ahead CHAN

By Footyalert → Tuesday, 5 January 2016

The Super Eagles B will take on fellow Rwanda -bound Palancas Negras of Angola in an international friendly in Pretoria on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, the Super Eagles B lashed the University of Pretoria 3-0 in a test game at the school, with two goals from forward Tunde Adeniji and one from midfielder Ifeanyi Mathew. 

Nigeria’s home –based senior boys, who arrived in Pretoria on Saturday and commenced training on Sunday, are using the encounter as a big test ahead of the 4^thAfrican Nations Championship starting in Rwanda on January 16.

Head Coach Sunday Oliseh arrived in Pretoria ahead of the group and said on Tuesday that he is looking ahead to the clash with the skillful Angolans.

Angola finished as runner-up at the 2^nd African Nations Championship in Sudan five years ago, while Nigeria finished in third place at the 3^rd edition in South Africa in 2014.

Wednesday’s clash comes five days before another top duel – a friendly with Cote d’Ivoire at the same Tuks University Stadium.

The Super Eagles B delegation will fly into Rwanda on January 15, three days before the team trade tackles with neighbours-to-the-north Niger Republic in their first match of the tournament, at the astro-turf Stade Regional Nyamirambo on the outskirts of Kigali.

Nigeria’s hopefuls, to be captained by left –back Chima Akas in the absence of forward Gbolahan Salami, will also play Tunisia and Guinea in Group C, with the match against the Guineans scheduled for the city of Rubavu.

Nigeria’s Premier National 5 A-side Tournament Holds In Lagos

Nigeria’s Premier National 5 A-side Tournament Holds In Lagos

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#RoadToBangkok 

The National Finals of the F5WC Tournament comes up on January the 15th-16th 2016at the Campos Mini Stadium on Lagos Island. 16 teams of 7 each from different parts of Nigeria will converge on Lagos for two days of football hostilities at the end of which the last ream standing will get a chance to represent Nigeria at the F5WC Global tournament in Bangkok, Thailand in March 2016.

F5WC Nationals will be played in a round robin format as the 16 finalist have been drawn into 4 groups of 4 teams each with the top 2 teams qualifying for the Quater-finals.

The eventual winners will also get a giant trophy, medals and the sum of 1.5million Naira from the main Sponsors of the tournament, Olympic Milk.

Ogun Launches School Sports Festival Tagged OGSSFEST

Ogun Launches School Sports Festival Tagged OGSSFEST

By Footyalert → Sunday, 3 January 2016

The Ogun State Government is set to bring back the glorious days of yesteryears in sports, following the launch of the Ogun State Schools Sports Festival (OGSSFEST) in Abeokuta last week (Dec 30, 2015).

Speaking at the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the government and the consultants on the project, Youth and Sports Commissioner, Hon. Moroof Afolabi Afuwape said the Amosu administration was committed to making the state “the factory of sports stars in Nigeria”.

Do Have A Fantastic 2016

Do Have A Fantastic 2016

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It's by God's grace we are alive today to see yet a new year. I pray that we all shall have a wonderful year filled with divine grace. 

Nigeria's Squad For CHAN,Rwanda 2016

Nigeria's Squad For CHAN,Rwanda 2016

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Head Coach Sunday Oliseh has released the list of 23 players of the Super Eagles B squad who will seek to do Nigeria proud by winning the African Nations Championship title in Rwanda.

Goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa, defenders Austin Oboroakpo and Chima Akas, Olympic Team midfielders Usman Mohammed and Yaro Bature and forward Chisom Chikatara headline a list that also includes Enyimba FC’s skillful winger Ezekiel Bassey, former junior international Ifeanyi Mathew and the Sunshine Stars’ trio of Paul Onobi, Prince Aggrey and Tunde Adeniji.