Sentences with phrase «nigerian football»
Mr Godwin Ezeemo, a football fan and promoter of sports in Anambra State, on Thursday expressed concern over the future of Nigerian football.
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President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has said that the Super Eagles want to «humble» their Congolese counterparts in their upcoming friendly next...
It was a night of glory for many soccer lords in Nigeria into the wee hours of Tuesday as the maiden edition of the Nigerian Football Federation Award holds in Lagos.
The Nigerian Football Federation tweeted: «Our thoughts are with the Mgt.
He said Keshi during his life time was an embodiment of all that was good about Nigerian Football.
However, the Nigerian football family mourns over the untimely death of the amiable, dedicated and outstanding hero.
And it so seemed that Giwa had his fate as peace returned to Nigerian football last year, with the country achieving unprecedented feats at both domestic, continental and international stages under the leadership of Pinnick, whose modern - day and pragmatic approach to football matters was complemented by the innovative leadership style of Shehu Dikko, who runs the League Management Company.
Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello has described the demise of Coach Shuaibu Amodu as a great loss to the Nigerian football community, adding that the ex-Super...
Amodu shuaibu's death was announced early today by The Nigerian Football Federation, NFF.
He enjoined the entire team and Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) officials to remain steadfast and focused when they begin preparations for the global football fiesta in order to make Nigeria proud.
The novelty match was organized to honour the living Nigerian football legends following their neglects by the same country they served during their active football days.
Another big one is the prediction warning the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) against losing a national coach.
Earlier this month, Nigerian Football Federation president AmajuPinnick revealed that Abraham had agreed to switch his allegiance to Nigeria, for whom he capable of representing through his father, he said: «I had a very honest and productive discussion with Tammy and his father last week.
The decision of coach Gernot Rohr to stick with goalkeeper Francis Odinaka Uzoho for today's game ahead of regular first choice goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa has stirred up some debates among followers of Nigerian football.
If there is one thing Nigerian football clubs have in common, it is a near - universal aversion to youth in positions of authority.
The president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) AmajuPinnick says that Nigerian football has been liberated with his election into the executive committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
«We want to honour Keshi today as a deserving hero of the league and Nigerian football during our Match Day 21 fixtures with a minute silence before kick - off and the wearing of black armbands by all players».
Iwobi is the nephew of Nigerian football legend Jay - Jay Okocha.
Our aim is to help provide Nigerians and lovers of Nigerian football an outlet to know the latest happenings about the Nigerian domestic league and Nigerian football in general.
Well, to Iwobi and the Nigerian football fratenity I wud like to pass my condolences to the sudden passing on of their coach and former eagles Steven Keshi.
I saw great promise in Chuba Akpom when he played 20 minutes for Arsenal against Aston Villa a few weeks ago, and it seems that the Nigerian Football Federation have also noticed his ability and is keen for the 19 year - old to choose to play for his ancestral country.
The future of nigerian football is bright.....
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As a die hard Nigerian Arsenal fan that am I, I would have loved to see Benik Afobe progressed to regular senior football at Arsenal.
Nigerian international Mikel is no longer quite up to the requisite standard of Chelsea and could probably do with ending his career playing regular first team football and a club slightly lower down the food chain.
Gazzetta dello Sport adds that Roma director of football Walter Sabatini has a list of teams who are interested in signing the Nigerian teenager, and will demand a sum of at least # 9.6 m.
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There will still be plenty of Arsenal transfer rumours in the football media over the next few days but unless Arsene Wenger has a massive change of heart or he was telling fibs in his press conference today, the only new players we can expect to see at Arsenal are the two young Nigerian prospects.
The Nigerian is one of the best African goalies in world football, and has been in great form for club and country in the last year.
The Nigerian youngster Henry Onyekuru has been very closely linked with a move to Arsenal for the last few weeks, but his latest comments make it clear that his agent is talking to many clubs all over Europe but he is demanding that he will be guaranteed to be playing regular first team football, something that Arsene Wenger would certainly not agree to given the choice of «world class» strikers that we already have at the Emirates.
Arsenal fans can only hope that the young Nigerian can make the best of his abilities and show up next season as the Gunners look to pick themselves up from the ditch that is Europa League football.
February 1 — Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Nigerian Breweries «have consummated a remarkable Sponsorship agreement.»
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has concluded plans to revive the Nigeria U15's, a move many view as a way of keeping hold of some promising Nigerian teen born in the diaspora particularly Lateef Omidiji Jnr.
On a troubled weekend of continental football for Nigerian clubs, a weekend which reaped arguably only one result that could be considered favourable, you'd be forgiven for thinking that things couldn't get any worse.
The Nigerian who has not played in any form of competitive football since 2014 when he was released by Schalke O4 missed out on a chance to join English Premiership side Sunderland last season but he has been offered a lifeline to resurrect his career by Lillestrom thanks to the Sporting Director of the team Torgeir Bjarmann.
Four time Nigerian Professional Football League champions, Kano Pillars will host MFM in a top of the bill matchday 25 encounter today (Sunday) at the Sani Abacha Stadium Kano.
This documentary showcases how the Naze Millionaires bounced back to the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) after just one season in the lower division.
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Enugu Rangers have denied hiring former Nigerian international and Super Eagles assistant coach, Sylvanus Okpala.
He brought in Ramson Madu who steadied the ship, despite the set back the chairman tried to improve the welfare of the players which eventually paid off as Heartland navigated the Nigerian National League (NNL) southern conference back to the top tier of football in the country.
Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) side, Enugu Rangers have denied hiring former Nigerian international and Super Eagles assistant coach, Sylvanus...
Playing him as a right full back in an important game like the World Cup qualifiers between Nigeria and Zambia caused a lot of concerns for football loving Nigerians.
Four time Nigerian Professional Football League champions, Kano Pillars will host MFM in a top of the bill matchday 25 encounter...
«The exploits of Keshi and his team mates at New Nigerian Bank in the 1980's registered Nigeria as a club football power house after the achievements of IICC Shooting Stars and Rangers International in the 1970's».
Nigerian - born former England striker, John Fashanu, says Nigeria has lost its weight in world football following series of poor performances at international competitions.
As he joined millions of football - loving Nigerians in rejoicing with the players and their coaching crew, President Buhari called on all Nigerians to apply the values of perseverance, resilience, discipline, hard work and team - spirit which propelled the footballers to excel since the beginning of the qualifying matches, to all sectors of national life.
In Nigeria, a visit to the various viewing centres at the weekend will offer a clear picture of the passion of Nigerians for football.
President Buhari urged public, private organisations and well - meaning Nigerians to continue to assist the Super Eagles as the team heads for a sixth appearance at the summit of football competition.
The President enjoined Nigerians who always see football as a unifying platform, to continue to pray and support the team to guarantee victory next week and make qualification doubly sure.
He made the disclosure on Friday where he was honoured in a testimonial match that featured some of the most prominent Nigerian and African footballers.