Tag: Fifa
Nigeria escape FIFA ban, recognise 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).
Senior Special Assistant...
NFF crisis: Nigerians react to impending FIFA ban
Ahead of a potential FIFA ban, several Nigerians have voiced out their stands on the crisis rocking its football.
The apex governing body threatened to...
NFF crisis: FIFA snubs proposed meeting with Dalung
FIFA has rejected a proposed meeting with Nigeria's Minister for Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, to discuss problems in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
It denied...
Osinbajo meets Dalung over FIFA’s looming sanction
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday met behind closed doors with Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, over threat by the Federation International Football Association...
FIFA issues Nigeria final warning
FIFA has given Nigeria final deadlines to avoid international suspensions because of outside interference in football associations.
FIFA said Tuesday that the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) headquarters...
France dominate FIFA best player award nominees
World champions, France, were well represented in the FIFA Best Player award announced on Tuesday.
Paris Saint-Germain youngster, Kylian Mbappe lead the way accompanied by...
NFF crisis: Nigerian league suspended indefinitely
The crisis rocking the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is rapidly taking a toll on the country's football.
The Federal Government, through Minister of Youth and...
President Buhari orders repatriation of Nigerians stranded in Russia
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chief Geoffrey Onyeama, and Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, to commence the...
Giwa remains our NFF President, Dalung dares FIFA
Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, insists Chris Giwa is the rightfully-elected President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Mr Dalung told the News...
Stranded Nigerian fans in Russia ordered to return
Dozens of Nigerian football enthusiasts who were victims of a scam have run out of money to buy tickets home from Russia.
The Nigerian ambassador...