Justice Salim O. Ibrahim of the Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo has issued orders summoning the Taraba State government and the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. The court’s decision, as noticed by DAILY POST, stems from contempt of court proceedings initiated by Pastor Victor Ando Andrew and three other plaintiffs. The order […]
‘NFF has not spoken to me’ – Peseiro breaks silence on Super Eagles return
Jose Peseiro has insisted that nobody has contacted him about returning as the head coach of the Super Eagles. The Portuguese coach stated this in an interview with Soccernet. Peseiro left the role after his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, elapsed in February. Subsequently, the NFF announced a vacancy for the role, with […]
NFF to choose between two Nigerian coaches for Super Eagles job
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has narrowed down their choice for the next head coach of the Super Eagles to two local coaches. According to ex-media officer of the Eagles, Colin Udoh, the names are Finidi George and Emmanuel Amuneke. Udoh also claims the appointment could be confirmed by Thursday. He wrote on X: “Expect […]
NFF president Gusau visits injured Super Eagles stars in Europe
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau has visited injured Super Eagles duo, William Troost-Ekong and Zaidu Sanusi in Europe. Troost-Ekong played through the pain to help the Super Eagles to second position at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. The centre-back underwent surgery few days after the tournament. The […]
NFF releases venues, dates for President Federation Cup Round of 64
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has released venues and dates for the President Federation Cup Round of 64 fixtures, DAILY POST reports. The NFF confirmed the venues and dates for the games via a letter sent to all the participating teams and state FA secretaries. The games will be played on May 1st and May […]
NFF technical committee favours foreign coach to lead Super Eagles
The technical committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has recommended that an expatriate should succeed Jose Peseiro as Super Eagles head coach, DAILY POST reports. The committee, DAILY POST learnt from a reliable source in the NFF, has already made their recommendation known to the executive committee of the soccer house. It has also […]
FIFA asked NFF not to tell me I was under investigation – Siasia opens up
Former head coach of the Super Eagles, Samson Siasia, has hit out at the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, for their lackadaisical attitude during the period when FIFA was investigating him for match-fixing. Siasia was found guilty of bribery and alleged involvement in match-fixing. The world football governing body hit Siasia with a life ban from […]
Super Eagles: Siasia canvasses better treatment for indigenous coaches
NFF not government will pay new Super Eagles coach – Official
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, will pay the new Super Eagles head coach from its own purse, it has been revealed. According to a report in SCORENigeria, the Federal Government has made it very clear to the NFF it won’t pay the salaries of the new coach. “The Federal Government will not pay the new […]
NFF unveils plan for monthly football awards
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has announced it will start organising monthly football awards. The award, according to a release by the NFF on Monday will recognise, celebrate and reward the best players and coaches in the Nigeria game on a monthly basis. These awards are further meant to generate, enable and inspire positive conversations […]