Super Falcons Get Fabulous Welcome

Super Falcons Get Fabulous Welcome

By Footyalert → Wednesday, 29 October 2014

It was a colourful welcome ceremony for new African champions, Super Falcons of Nigeria as they landed in Abuja on Tuesday.

A party led by NFF President Amaju Pinnick and including Director of Federations and Elite Athletes department of NSC, Dr. Bolaji Ojo-Oba. NFF General Secretary Musa Amadu, Director of Technical Emmanuel Ikpeme, NSC top officials Caleb Gidado and Maria Whoophil and a number of other NFF officials received the contingent at a simple arrival ceremony at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, before the train moved to the National Stadium for a special welcome ceremony.

Sports Minister Tammy Danagogo praised the girls for their total dedication, energy, patriotism and excellent skills, while

Danagogo Want Court Case Withdrawn, Order Immediate Resolution Of NFFCrisis

Danagogo Want Court Case Withdrawn, Order Immediate Resolution Of NFFCrisis

By Footyalert → Tuesday, 28 October 2014

The Minister of Sports and Chairman, National Sports Commission, Dr. Tammy Danagogo has ordered quick and unambiguous resolution of the crisis threatening to tear the Nigeria Football Federation apart, and directed feuding parties to sheathe their swords in the interest of peace.

Danagogo, at a meeting with top officials of the Federation and the faction led by Ambassador Chris Giwa, specifically charged that the

NNL Table As At Week 28

NNL Table As At Week 28

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Nigeria National League Log As At Week 28
Pst. Team. Pld. Pnts.
1- Wikki Tourist. 28. 50
2- Kwara United. 28. 46
3- Plateau. United. 28. 46
4- mighty Jets. 28. 44
5- Niger Tornadoes. 28. 44
6- Spotlight. 28. 43
7- Kogi United. 28. 43
8- Ranchers Bees. 28. 43
9- Supreme Court. 28. 42
10- Sokoto United. 28. 41
11- Adamawa United. 28. 40
12- Jigawa Golden Stars. 28. 40
13- FRSC. 28. 36
14-DSS. 28. 35
15- TEAP 28. 28
16- Nigeria Prisons. 28. 19
NNL Group B
Pst. Team. Pld. Pnts.
1- 3SC. 28. 47.
2-First Bank. 28. 45
3- Akwa Starlet. 28. 45
4- Gabros. Int'l. 28. 44
5- MFM. 28. 42
6- Bendel Insirance. 28. 41
7- Gateway United 28. 42
8- ABS. 28. 40
9- Abia Comets. 28. 39
10- Go-Round. 28. 38
11- Prime. 28. 38
12- Ekiti United. 28. 38
13- Remo Stars. 28. 38
14- Unicem Rovers. 28. 36
15- COD United. 28. 34
16- Stationery stores. 28. 30

Lagos FA Shifts Attention To Women Football

Lagos FA Shifts Attention To Women Football

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Lagos State Football Association, LSFA in conjunction with the British Council has concluded plans to continue the development of women football in the State.

The Programme EkoFootball Premier Skills Nigeria, EPSN which also has the backing of English Premier league will see young girls from across the State gathering in 6 (six) centers for 9 (nine) Saturdays undergoing intensive training not only in football but also in other areas of human capacity development in relation with other football activities like coaching, refereeing and administration.

[Video] Tribute To Senzo Meyiwa

[Video] Tribute To Senzo Meyiwa

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Video by www.soccerladuma.co.za

The death of South Africa and Orlando Pirates captain Senzo Meyiwa has left South Africa in shock after news filter in that the Bafana goal keeper was shot dead by burglars on Sunday evening.

Senzo, 27 was murdered after getting into an altercation with armed robbers who were attempting to steal mobile phones.

We send deepest condolences to the friends and family of Orlando Pirates goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa RIP

Amaju Pinnick Welcomes African Champs, Super Falcons

Amaju Pinnick Welcomes African Champs, Super Falcons

By Footyalert → Monday, 27 October 2014

Seven-time African champions, Super Falcons arrived Lagos around 4:15am Monday morning to a warm reception from Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, Vice President, Seyi Akinwunmi, some staff of the federation and National Sports Commission (NSC) staff.

The team, who are lodged at the Eko Hotel and Suites, flew aboard

2015 AFCON Qualifier:Super Eagles to Train in Warri for Congo.

2015 AFCON Qualifier:Super Eagles to Train in Warri for Congo.

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The Nigeria Football Federation have announced that the Super Eagles will train in Warri,Delta State,ahead of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Congo in Point-Noire

General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation,Musa Amadu dropped this hint while meeting with the Super Eagles technical crew and

Blatter, Hayatou Furious With Nigeria

Blatter, Hayatou Furious With Nigeria

By Footyalert → Sunday, 26 October 2014

Nigeria football looks to be, unfortunately, heading into a long, dark night as world football –governing body is set to wield the big stick on Monday (27th October, 2014) against the most populous black nation on earth.

Even as the Super Eagles still have a chance of qualifying for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations to defend their crown, despite a poor start in the race; even with the Golden Eaglets, the reiging champions of the world, ready