Following the suspension of all football related activities in Nigeria due to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent losses being suffered by stakeholders in the sector, the chairman of Bauchi State Football Association, Patrick Pascal has said those who once clamoured…
NFF crisis: Fifa set to ban Nigeria (DailyTrust)
The world football ruling body, FIFA has handed Nigeria a stern warning to fix its issues or risk being hit with suspensions from all football activities. The tussle for power in the Nigeria Football Federation is still ongoing with Chris…
Only NFF recognised by CAF and FIFA can sack me, Sanusi insists (SUN)
Mohammed Sanusi, General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) headed by Amaju Pinnick, on Monday said he could only be sacked by a body recognised by CAF or FIFA. Sanusi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja…
Ex-Super Eagles Stars want Pinnick, Giwa to save Nigeria Football (Vanguard)
Erstwhile Nigerian Internationals – Austin Eguavoen, Isaac Semitoje and Edema Fuludu – have expressed concern over the unending Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) crisis between Amaju Pinnick and Ambassador Chris Giwa. The trio advised the parties involved to settle the matter…
Government intervenes in Ondo FA crisis (Punch)
The Ondo State Government has warned the warring factions in the state football association not allow the leadership crisis in the Nigeria Football Federation affect the administration of football in the state. The Ondo FA is split into two by…
Giwa – Intimidation would not make me give up mandate to be NFF president
Chris Giwa says truth will prevail between him and Amaju Pinnick, on who ought to be the president of NFF. Giwa told the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Abuja that no amount of intimidation would make him give up his…
Nigeria risk wrath of FIFA over leadership row (Punch)
Nigeria’s government on Monday ordered the country’s football association to comply with a court ruling about its leadership, a move that may open up a new confrontation with FIFA. The sports ministry directed the Nigeria Football Federation to comply with…