Author: Editor Austin

Stability at the Nigeria Football Federation will be a catalyst for Nigeria as the Super Eagles gear up for the crucial stages of the World Cup qualifiers. This was the view of National Sports Commission (NSC) chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko while congratulating Dr. Mohammed Sanusi on his reappointment as NFF General Secretary. Receiving Sanusi in his office, Dikko reiterated the Commission’s resolve to ensure that Nigeria’s flag is hoisted at the next World Cup. “I congratulate Dr. Sanusi on his reappointment. We are entering a very crucial stage in our World Cup qualification and we can’t afford any uncertainty or inconsistency.…

Clement Nwankpa Jr To actualize the mandate by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu pertaining to sports development and sports economy, National Sports Commision Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko on Tuesday listed three Rs serving as pillars upon which this mandate will be activated.  He was speaking during the Commission’s meeting with the Presidents and Secretaries of Sports Federations. Here are the pillars… RESET A call to change our perception and way of reasoning in the sector.  He said, “We need to reset our thinking from this obsession for competitions and medals to development. We have to note that sports development comes before competitions which…

Lobi Stars aim for victory over Plateau United in the ongoing NPFL season. The derby showdown takes place on matchday 17 in Lafia. Daniel Amokachi’s side prepares to rebound from a narrow defeat by Nasarawa United. They focus on the clash against Coach Mbwas Mangut’s team. Their goal is to leapfrog out of the red zone. Head to Head Lobi Stars and Plateau United met last season. Both teams secured their home games, but lost away. Lobi Stars won 1-0 at home, while Plateau United triumphed 2-1 in the reverse fixture. This season, they aim to improve their away performance…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) hosted its 2024 Match Commissioners’ Seminar (Northern Conference) at the Asaa Pyramids Hotel in Kaduna. The one-day event equipped match commissioners with essential skills and knowledge for efficient and credible match reporting. The NFF organizes this seminar annually to improve the expertise of match officials. Match commissioners ensure rule adherence, submit accurate reports, and mediate disputes. Their work guarantees smooth game operations and enhances the sport’s credibility. Top Officials Represented at the Seminar Alhaji Babagana Kalli announced that Alhaji Sharif Rabiu Inuwa represented the NFF President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, at the seminar. Inuwa officially…

[Ommission of home based players from the Super Eagles squad for on-going AFCON 2023 Part1] Firstly, let’s all agree that Nigeria has become a ‘football hub’ for talent in the last 10 to 12 years. The exodus has been there as far back and man has never stopped seeking to achieve something new after all. In the last decade, Nigeria has been among the countries with most players plying their football trade outside their homeland and the highest number of diaspora-born footballers in the world. Certain football stakeholders and sports commentators on several platforms including Sports World have made a…

Players VS Home Fans After Losing An Away GameNigerian football and the fun of losing games and having to drive the distance from Kano back to Lagos as far back as 95/96 season.The securities at our main gate and the anxious fans waiting for the results was was what we had to always deal with at Snake Island Apapa Lagos.While a young player with Nigerdock FC Lagos. We knew we could hardly win any away match against teams from the far north. The fans could whip you with a cane while you dribble on the sidelines towards their goal area.…

The Super Eagles B are stepping up their preparation for the 8th African Nations Championship. Nigeria aims to make a fourth appearance in the tournament. The players invited to the camp are showing dedication and hard work at the Remo Stars’ Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, Ogun State. Thirty players reported to the impressive facility last week. They are preparing for a crucial home-and-away qualifying fixture against the Black Galaxies of Ghana. The only absentees are goalkeeper Henry Ozoemena and defender Imo Obot from Enyimba FC. These two are pivotal to Enyimba’s ongoing CAF Confederation Cup campaign. Ozoemena displayed exceptional skills…

The Nigeria Technical Department has released a list made of 99% of only foreign-based players, with just one local player and that’s Ojo, the Bendel Insurance goalkeeper. Is there a kind of philosophy going on that we also need to know, or what exactly is the objective of continuing with this style? The TD knows what this means to the entire Nigeria league system. This closes the strong marketing elements that the presence of a home-based player brings. Stakeholders have continued with their strong arguments on various football platforms and continuing in this style isn’t just the best for the…

Some hours ago, we received news flying every where like it has been happening all through the weeks after the AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. Journalists, coaches, administrators, pundits, players and fans from all over the world that have the interest of Nigerian football at heart have been in suspense regarding the appointment of a new coach and how the NFF intends to move our national team forward. George Finidi was appointed in the short interim as Head Coach to handle two games and we all saw him and his team in action within that short period. Before I drive you…