The Nigeria Football Federation on Sunday announced the appointment of Mr Joeé Santos Peseiro as the new Head Coach of the Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. The appointment according to a statement released by Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications, is with immediate effect, subject to the signing of agreed terms between the NFF…
Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, has taken the bold step to ensure the Super Eagles of Nigeria wins the ongoing African football tournament, the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), in Cameroun. Late last year, Stanbic IBTC and the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) announced a meaningful partnership that would see Stanbic…
Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC, a member of Standard Bank Group, has partnered with the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to further develop football in Nigeria. The signed MoU between Stanbic IBTC and NFF is slated to be effective from 2022. Under the agreed terms, Stanbic IBTC will provide Group Life Insurance for all 35 players of…
The Nigeria Football Federation and its global brand kit-sponsor, NIKE, have taken a further step forward in the plan to unveil another set of kits for the Nigeria National Teams in October. The Super Eagles would launch the new wears during the FIFA window for international friendlies next month. This was made known at a…
Football stakeholders and enthusiasts have been urged to show greater interest in and strive to participate in the ongoing electoral processes in the local councils and Football Associations of the 36 States and the FCT. This clarion call was given by the First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Seyi Akinwunmi. The respected legal…
The Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, has commended the efforts of Promasidor Nigeria Limited, makers of Cowbell milk, Loya Milk, Top tea and other food products, for its sponsorship of the Cowbell Football Academy, CFA. The CFA is an initiative aimed at developing sports in the country by creating an enabling platform for children and youths…
President of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, on Sunday, July 24, 2016, arrived Nigeria for a two-day working visit to the country. Infantino touched down the country via the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport in Abuja accompanied by the Secretary General of the body, Ms Fatma Samba Samoura. He was received by President of the Nigeria Football Federation,…
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has explained why talks with Frenchman, Paul Le Guen, failed and why he may never be Super Eagles head coach. On Monday, it was reported in the news that the former Cameroonian coach had been given the Super Eagles job. But on Tuesday, news went viral that the former France…
Paul Le Guen is expected to be unveiled on Monday as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles. The announcement is believed to be made by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. According to information, the NFF seems to be impressed with the Frenchman, who vied for the job with Salisu Yusuf. Le Guen is…
A 35-man provisional list for the Rio Olympics games starting on August 5, 2016, in Brazil, has been released by the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF. Super Eagles captain and Chelsea player, Mikel Obi, made the team as well as his teammate at Stamford Bridge, Kenneth Omeruo. Also on the list are Watford FC’s Odion Ighalo,…