Tag: Amaju Pinnick
South African, Patrice Motsepe Elected 7th CAF President in Rabat, As Pinnick Makes FIFA Council
Dr Patrice Motsepe, of South Africa has been elected as the 7th President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) who becomes person to occupy ... Read More
Make NFF a Modern Football House, Balogun Urges Pinnick
A sports Analyst, Tayo Balogun, has advised Amaju Pinnick, President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to run the outfit as a modern day football ... Read More
Pinnick Emerges NFF President, Scored 34 Out Of The 44 Votes Cast
Amaju Pinnick has been re-elected as President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Announcing the result on Thursday in Katsina, the Chairman of Electoral Committee, ... Read More
FIFA shelves planned ban on Nigeria as FG endorses Pinnick as NFF President
The Federal Government has announced its recognition of the Amaju Pinnick-led executive as the authentic leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The News Agency ... Read More
Dalung Sets-Up 6-Man Reconciliation Committee on NFF Leadership Crisis
The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, on Monday, inaugurated a six-man reconciliation committee to bring a lasting solution to the lingering crisis ... Read More
NFF Crisis: Dalung Sets Up Round-table to Find Lasting Solution
The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, on Tuesday, said football stakeholders in the country must now find a lasting solution to the ... Read More
Argentina, a Bridge Too Long for Super Eagles to Cross
In a match of contrasting styles that lived up to its billing, the Lionel Messi-captained La Albiceleste of Argentina fought tooth and nail to edge ... Read More
Election Dispute: Supreme Court did not nullify Pinnick board’s election, NFF says
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Friday in Abuja assured that there was no reason to get worried about a Supreme Court decision on the ... Read More
Pinnick tells Eagles:Win 2018 World Cup, get $24m
Amaju Pinnick, the President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has said that the Super Eagles stand the chance of pocketing $24 million if they play in ... Read More
Super Eagles In Yaounde: Pinnick Charges Eagles To Approach Game With More Passion
NFF President Amaju Pinnick has called for even more passion and commitment from the Super Eagles as the Nigerian delegation to Monday’s 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying ... Read More
Breaking: Ahmed Ahmed Ends Isa Hayatou’s 29yrs Reign As CAF President
After rigorously campaigning and seeking for votes from Nationals who are to cast vote for the next CAF President between the longest serving president of ... Read More
#CAFElections: Ahmad Says African Football Cannot Afford To Continue With Ancient Principles
Candidate for the presidency of the Confederation of African Football, Mr. Ahmad Ahmad on Thursday declared that his group is committed to installing new thinking ... Read More
Moroccan ambassador canvasses stronger ties with Nigeria football
The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to Nigeria, His Excellency Moha-ouali Tagma on Tuesday sought for stronger ties between the football ruling bodies of ... Read More
FG Endorses Pinnick Candidature For CAF Seat
The Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, through the Youth and Sports Ministry, has further endorsed the candidature of NFF President Amaju Pinnick for ... Read More
NFF President, Pinnick re-affirms support for Nigeria Pitch Awards
The President of Nigeria Football Federation, Mr. Amaju Pinnick has re-affirmed the Federation’s support for the Nigeria Pitch Awards. He noted that the annual Awards ... Read More
NFF commiserates With Family Of Slain 3SC defender, Izu Joseph
The Nigeria Football Federation has commiserated with the family of Shooting Stars Sports Club of Ibadan defender Izu Joseph, who was killed on Sunday, reportedly ... Read More
Infantino Speaks of ‘Unforgettable Memories’ From Nigeria Visit
L-R: NFF President Amaju Pinnick, FIFA President Mr. Gianni Infatino, FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samba Diouf Samouraoura FIFA President, Mr. Gianni Infantino has written to ... Read More
40 Teams To Feature In 2026 Fifa World Cup, Africa To Get New Slots – Infantino
FIFA president Gianno Infantino says that the football governing body will feature 40 teams at the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Infantino disclosed this in a ... Read More
NFF Board Frowns At Pinnick Impeachment Report
The Board of Nigeria Football Federation has described as no more than tales by moonlight, a report in an African football website that NFF President ... Read More
Flying Eagles Fails To Qualify Despite First Leg Away Win
Nigeria’s U20 squad, Flying Eagles, failed to reach the 2017 Africa U20 Cup of Nations after a 3-4 defeat by the Young Falcons of Sudan ... Read More