Tag: Amaju Pinnick
Davido hits back at former NFF president over ‘Warri again’ absence
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...
NFF working on move to sack Gernot Rohr
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...
Ighalo refutes claims he paid his way back to the Super Eagles
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...
Pinnick Reveals Sleepless Night Ordeal Since Super Eagles Loss To CAR
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...
Super Eagles Loss To CAR Is A Wake Up Call – NFF
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...
FIFA Disagree With NFF On Ahmed Musa Centurion Cap
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...
Pinnick Puts Smile On Super Eagles Players Ahead Of Liberia Clash
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...
Pinnick Promises To Pay S’Eagles Players And Coaches Owed Bonuses
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...
Pinnick Inaugurates NFF Technical And Development Committee
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...
‘Why We Agreed To Travel By Boat To Benin’ – Super Eagles Stars
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,...
Nigerians Congratulate Pinnick As FIFA Council Member
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...
Amaju Pinnick Biography, House, Wife, Salary, Age, Net Worth
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...
Pinnick Confirms S’Falcons Coach Waldrum Has Signed Agreement
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...
NFF President Pinnick Warns Nigerian FIFA Badged Referees
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 Push Pinnick Corruption Allegations Aside Ahead Of Council Election
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...
NFF Mourn Death Of Former-Boss John Obakpolor
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...
Pinnick Gives Name Of FIFA Confirmed Players For Nigeria Switch
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...
Pinnick Gives Reason For Owing Rohr Five Months Salary
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...
Amokachi Condemns Pinnick, Reveal Blunders In Choosing Rohr As Eagles Coach
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...
Video Shows Rohr Knew Pinnick Was Going To Sack Him This Year
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...
NFF Expose Acts Of Wickedness By Sports Minister Sunday Dare
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...
CAF Presidency Race: Pinnick Reveals Reasons For Stepping Down
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...
CAF President Election: Amaju Pinnick Steps Down
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...
Pinnick Starts Chase Of Another Foreign-Born To Play For S’Eagles
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...
NFF Appoints Former Super Eagles Players As Sub-Committee Members
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...
Pinnick Reveals Foreign-Born Players Interested In Playing For Super Falcons
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...
CAF President Ahmad Ahmad Confirms Running For Second Term In Office
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...
NFF Induct Newly Appointed Coaches Ladan Bosso, Fatai Amoo, Others
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...
FIFA Grants Permission To Akpoguma To Play For Super Eagles
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...
NFF Announce New Super Falcons’ Head 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...
CAF Boss Ahmad Involved In New Plot To Stop NFF Boss Pinnick From Returning
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...
October Friendlies: Super Eagles Can No Longer Play Cote d’Ivoire, New Country Named
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...
Rohr To Add German-Born Bundesliga Defender Who Just Switched Allegiance To Eagles October Friendlies
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...
Pinnick Confirm Dates And Venues For Super Eagles Next International Friendlies
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...
Super Eagles New Jerseys Set For Unveiling In October
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...
NFF To Make Emmanuel Amunike Technical Director
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...
NFF List Beneficiaries of $2m Covid-19 Relief Fund
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...
Super Eagles Coach Salary: Gernot Rohr And Others Broken Down
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...
NFF Promise New World-Class Coach For Super Falcons By August
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...
Amaju Pinnick Finally Confirms Gernot Rohr’s Contract Extension
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...
Pinnick ‘Struggles’ To Justify Yobo’s Choice As Rohr’s Assistant
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...
Amaju Pinnick Clears The Air, Provides Details Of Gernot Rohr’s New Contract
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 Coach Gernot Rohr Bares His Mind Out To NFF
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...
Rohr Reveals Why He Turned Down Offers From Other Countries
Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr ahs revealed that he has received offers from a few other countries.
The 66-year-old gaffer is right now into the final two months of his current deal.
Of course there’s been...
Pinnick Assures Rohr New Contract Will Be Ready Next Week, Includes New Terms
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, has confirmed that discussions and contract terms regarding Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr’s contract would be sorted out soon for the German tactician to be...
2021 AFCON Qualifier: Sierra Leone Won’t Be Taking For Granted – Pinnick
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has reiterated that the Super Eagles won't take Sierra Leone for granted in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
The game which has been slated...
‘Yobo’s Appointment Was Based On Merit,’ Says Pinnick
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has revealed that the appointment of former Super Eagles defender, Joseph Yobo was based on merit.
Yobo was appointed to replace Salisu Yusuf who was suspended...
Adepoju Backs Yobo’s Appointment As Super Eagles Assistant Coach
Ex international, Mutiu Adepoju says the appointment of former Super Eagles defender, Joseph Yobo as the assistant coach of the senior national team shouldn't be accessed based on his coaching experience.
Popularly regarded as 'The...
George Finidi Slams Amaju Pinnick Over Foreign-Born Stars
Former Super Eagles winger, Finidi George has criticized the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, over his populating the Super Eagles with foreign-born stars.
The Ajax legend insists that the NFF boss...
NFF Set To Unveil New Nike Super Eagles Kits
The Nigerian Football Federation will on February 5 in New York unveil new Super Eagles jerseys by sportswear giants Nike.
The new Super Eagles kit is in preparation for their 2021 Africa Cup of...