Tag: Amaju Pinnick

It seems the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is never far from controversy, with the latest issue involving its immediate past president, Amaju Pinnick. The NFF is still reeling from its recent altercation with the members...

The NFF is working on relieving Gernot Rohr of his duties before the kick-off of AFCON. The clock is ticking, and the Super Eagles are gearing up for the continents’ biggest tournament - The African...

Bribery claims have trailed the invitation of former Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo. However, Ighalo has refuted the accusations. He claims to have bowed to pressure from the NFF. The furore over the performance of the...

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president and FIFA Council member, Amaju Pinnick has disclosed that he has found it difficult to sleep after the Super Eagles loss to the Central Africa Republic (CAR) in a...

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has backed the Super Eagles to bounce back from their shocking defeat to the lowly-rated Central African Republic (CAR) in a 2022 World Cup Qualifier. A 90th-minute goal from...

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says they have paid all outstanding salaries and bonuses they are owing the Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr and players.Confirming this piece of information via his official Twitter handle,...

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, claimed that Ahmed Musa has played his 100th game for the Super Eagles. The Super Eagles captain featured in the World Cup qualification win at the Estádio...

Amaju Pinnick, President of the Nigeria Football Federation, has disclosed plans to insure each player of the national team. According to PUNCH Sports Extra, the FA boss says a meeting has been scheduled between the...

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has promised that the Federation is doing everything possible to pay the Super Eagles and their coaches their bonuses and allowances. The players are yet to receive...

Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Melvin Pinnick, on Tuesday, inaugurated the football governing body’s Technical and Development Committee. The FIFA Council member charged the members to constantly dig deep into their pouch of quality knowledge...

Some Super Eagles stars have revealed why they’ve accepted to travel by sea to Benin for their matchday five encounter in the AFCON qualifiers. The decision of the players come after the NFF president,...

Confederation of African Football (CAF) delegates at the 43rd General Assembly have elected Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Amaju Pinnick into the FIFA Council.   The election which took place in Rabat, Morocco, happened...

I know if I said what I want to say now about Amaju Melvin Pinnick, some people may think I’m his apologist. Just so we are clear, I’m NOT! But I’m going to say...

Super Falcons’ new head coach Randy Waldrum has on Wednesday signed his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation. According to Complete Sports, the ceremony took place at the Super Falcons’ Emir Hotels abode in...

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Melvin Pinnick has advised international referees at the 2021 FIFA Badging Ceremony at the Conference Hall of the Goal Project, Abuja on Thursday. Amaju, represented by an Executive...

FIFA has rejected a request seeking an investigation of Nigeria Football Federation boss, Amaju Pinnick ahead of the FIFA Council elections. Pinnick has been cleared by the FIFA Review Committee to contest for a seat in...

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has come out to clarify the statement he made over Ovie Ejaria. Pinnick revealed Ejaria had been cleared by FIFA, to switch international allegiance from England...

The Nigeria Football Federation have announced the death of its former chairman Group Captain John Obakpolor (rtd.) late on Monday night on its Twitter handle. Sunday Dare, Minister of Youth and Sports, as well as...

Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick has confirmed been aware of Reading midfielder Ovie Ejaria as the only player cleared so far by FIFA to switch allegiance to Nigeria. Last week, there were reports in...

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has given reasons for the body’s failure to pay salaries of the Super Eagles’ coaches. The coronavirus pandemic and the financial challenges the public health crises brought...

Daniel Amokachi has revealed his displeasure on how the Nigeria Football Federation handled the new contract of Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr. In February 2020, Rohr put pen to paper for a contract extension which...

Super Eagles Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr sent well wishes to his boss, the President of Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick on his 50th birthday yesterday. The former Delta State FA Chairman and the German tactician...

A showdown has seemingly begun between the Nigeria Football Federation and Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, following his declaration that he would overhaul the Super Eagles and also restructure the administrative architecture of the football...

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has revealed the body cannot sack Gernot Rohr as the head coach of the Super Eagles. Rohr has come in for criticism after failing to win any...

President of Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick yesterday clarified why he decided to drop from the CAF Presidency race and opt for FIFA Council membership. The NFF boss declared at the signing of an automobile...

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick has reportedly dropped his ambition to run for the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Presidency after throwing his weight behind South Africa billionaire, Patrice Motsepe. Motsepe...

The Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick failed in his chase to get Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka to play for the Super Eagles and has started chasing another youngster. PSV striker Noni Madueke is currently...

The Nigeria Football Federation has appointed former Super Eagles players as members of its various sub-committees. Former Inter Milan defender, Taribo West; Etim Esin; Friday Ekpo; President Players Union, Tijani Babangida; Patrick Pascal; former African...

Nigeria Football Federation President Amaju Pinnick has revealed that some foreign-born players have shown interest in joining the Super Falcons. The NFF president assured that the FA is working tirelessly to build a strong Super...

President of the Confederation of African Football Ahmad Ahmad has announced his intention to run for a second term in office. The next election for positions in the African football governing body is scheduled for...

The Nigeria Football Federation on Tuesday inducted recently appointed coaches of the various National Teams. Present at the occasion were President of the football federation Amaju Melvin Pinnick, who was represented by the Chairman...

Nigeria Football Federation yesterday endorsed the League Management Company’s plan to fix the calendar of the Nigerian Professional Football League any time from November 15, 2020, and end it in June 2021. The NFF also...

Former Nigeria Football Association Secretary-General Mr. Herbert Omokhaye has reportedly died on Wednesday morning at the age of 87. According to Brila, Omokhaye died two months to his 88th birthday. The NFF chief, who served...

Kevin Akpoguma has been gotten FIFA’s nod to make his switch to the Super Eagles with immediate effect. President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Melvin Pinnick announced the good news on the social media. ''Coach...

Randy Waldrum has been announced by the Nigeria Football Federation as the new Head Coach of the Senior Women National Team, Super Falcons. Waldrum, an American who played as a midfielder, has worked largely...

If the plots against the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, sees the light of the day, the Delta State-born administrator may not secure a return to the Confederation of African...

The international friendly matches arranged by the Nigeria Football Federation in Austrian and billed for October between Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire and Tunisia have met a setback. According to theNFF.com, Nigeria will no longer be able...

Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr already boasts a defence of William Troost-Ekong, Kenneth Omeruo, Leon Balogun, and Semi Ajayi, but is set to add another top defender. Rohr has never hidden his desire to...

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed Super Eagles will play Ivory Coast and Tunisia in international friendly matches in October. Nigeria will take on the Elephants of Ivory Coast on October 9, before locking horns...

NFF’s Communications Department on Tuesday revealed that Super Eagles new jerseys designed by kit-sponsors Nike for national teams will be launched in October. Nike Senior Director, Global Communications, Heidi Burgett, had February 5, shared the...

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has begun talks with former Under-17 World Cup-winning coach, Emmanuel Amunike, about the position of Technical Director. Sources claim that the NFF has approached the Super Eagles winger, who is presently...

The Nigeria Football Federation has given a breakdown of the planned distribution of monies received by from FIFA, CAF and sponsors. Following the devastating effects of the coronavirus pandemic, these funds are meant to serve...

How much is Super Eagles coach salary? Do you know? If I tell you what Gernot Rohr salary is you’ll start thinking of how you too can become a coach. Did you know that Rohr...

Highly-rated Arsenal star Bukayo Saka was born in England, but he’s eligible to play for the Super Eagles through his Nigerian parents. The 18-year-old’s performances this season has raised his profile, and he’s in contention...

The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that a new coach will be appointed for the Super Falcons next month after former coach, Thomas Dennerby left the team unceremoniously in August 2019. NFF president, Amaju Pinnick...

President of the Nigeria Football Federation , Amaju Pinnick has announced that the body have reached an agreement with Super Eagles head coach Gernot Rohr over a new contract. Rohr will now remain in charge...

Joseph Yobo was announced as the Super Eagles assistant manager in February and the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has come out to state the reason behind the decision. The former...

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has pledged his support for Nigerians and has promised to provide foodstuff during the COVID-19 lockdown. While speaking on Channels TV, Pinnick noted that it was...

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has revealed that the new contract for Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr, will have some new provisions. President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mr Amaju Pinnick, said this on...

Super Eagles handler, Gernot Rohr is so frustrated and has expressed it to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)! The German has reiterated his frustration to the NFF on how difficult it is getting good locally-based...