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Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Nationwide League One, Olushola Ogunnowo has been elected President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Staff Cooperative Society. Ogunnowo, whose integrity and work ethics speaks volume when it comes to administration of grassroot football in Nigeria, became the President of the society with a landslide victory at the polls on Thursday in Abuja.  The nation's third-tier domestic league administrative boss won the poll with 47 votes dusting former Secretary Nigeria National League (NNL), Ayo Rahaman to a distance second place as he pulled 15 votes. Danlamin Alanana who pulled seven votes came third on the list while Alizor Chucks finished fourth with five. Ogunnowo, who expressed his delight after the society's Electoral Committee announced him the winner, was full of praise to everyone who took in the process. According to him, "Regardless the results, the election to become President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) Sta

Spanish Femini Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala has announced the launch of her football academy in Nigeria in partnership with Nike Football and International Women Win. Oshoala had humble beginnings, starting her career at Mushin-based club Robo stars. However, she rose to recognition after her exploits at the 2014 Under-20 World Cup where she won the best player award. She then moved abroad a year later, joining English side Liverpool. Since then, Oshoala has never looked back. Oshoala: I am proud to announce the launch of the Asisat Oshoala Academy in partnership with @nikefootball  and @Women_Win  The football academy is an initiative that will build upon my mission of providing access  to sports and education for young girls in our community.

Team Bayelsa recorded a double at the 22nd edition of the Milo Secondary School Basketball Championship held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Lagos. Earlier in the day, St Jude’s Girls Secondary School Amarata, Bayelsa defeated Akpur Colleg, Benue 38-14 to win the girls final. Most Valuable player of the final, Abigail Isaac scored a double double, 12 points and 10 rebounds with four steals and two asissts to go with it. Angel Michael added 10 points, four rebounds, four assists and four steals in 38 minutes. St Jude’s Girls gave their opponent from Benue no chance leading from start to finish as they could only score four points in the first half (4-20). Things got worse in the second half as the Bayelsa team left their opponent from Benue in a sorry state. Following their win against Akpur College on Thursday, St Jude Girls Secondary School became seven-time champions of the Milo Secondary School Basketball Championship. In the boys category, Bishop Dimieari Grammar

Super Falcons Chef De Mission to the Morocco 2022 Women's Africa Cup Of Nations, Aisha Falode has praised the present Board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), led my FIFA Council Member, Amaju Pinnick for their uncommon support to the growth and development of Women's Football in the country. NFF President Amaju Melvin Pinnick alongside Aisha Falode. Speaking from Rabat in an live interview session on Mitchell Obi's popular Radio programme 'Sports Salsa', the vibrant and resourceful NWFL Chairperson disclosed that the NFF have shown an Incontestable love and passion for women's football growth, since they came in to office. "No doubt, the present Nigeria Football Federation board has done alot in the area of women's Football, welfare has been top-notch, preparations for competitions and many more. Before the USA Women's National team equal pay campaign, the Super Falcons earned the same  amount as the Super Eagles in 2018, when they won the A

Nigerian duo of Chinansa Sunday and Sarah Iloduba played a prominent role as Malabo Kings FC won the Equatorial Guinea Primera Division Femenina for the second time.  Nigerian duo of Sarah Iloduba and Chinansa Sunday..  The CAF Women Champions League Semi-finalist were crowned Champions following their massive win on the last day of the play-offs, gaining more points ahead of their closest rival DVO. Evinayong FC. An elated Sarah Iloduba, who spoke with Sportsgignews.com was full of praises for her teammates. Sarah Iloduba with the League Trophy.  "I am glad for this title. My first title since I arrived this great club. Everyone played a huge role in this and we are very happy for this achievement. Also speaking, Goalkeeper Sunday Chinansa said;  "This is my second season with the team, and for me it is an amazing experience and exposure," Sunday said.   Goalkeeper Sunday Chinansa with the league Trophy.  "It is hardwork, determination and Commitment. I'm super

Nigerian duo of Chinansa Sunday and Sarah Iloduba played a prominent role as Malabo Kings FC won the Equatorial Guinea Primera Division Femenina for the second time.  Sarah Iloduba And Chinansa Sunday With The League Trophy. The CAF Women Champions League Semi-finalist were crowned Champions following their massive win on the last day of the play-offs, gaining more points ahead of their closest rival DVO. Evinayong FC. An elated Sarah Iloduba, who spoke with Sportsgignews.com was full of praises for her teammates. "I am glad for this title. My first title since I arrived this great club. Everyone played a huge role in this and we are very happy for this achievement. Also speaking, Goalkeeper Sunday Chinansa said;  "This is my second season with the team, and for me it is an amazing experience and exposure," Sunday said.   "It is hardwork, determination and Commitment. I'm super excited because it wasn’t an easy task this season," she added. Founded in 2019

Super Falcons Stars Wants Amaju Pinnick To Remain in Office.   Super Falcons who are chasing Nigeria’s 10th continental title at the 12th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON)  in Morocco are rooting for Amaju Melvin Pinnick to continue in office  as President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) beyond September 2022. NFF President Amaju Melvin Pinnick flanked by Super Falcons Captain Onome Ebi and Barcelona Star Asisat Oshoala. The Elective Congress of the NFF is scheduled to hold in September where a new helmsman is expected to emerge to lead the country’s football for another four years.  At the send forth dinner organised for the Falcons at Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos on Sunday night, members of the senior national women’s team were unanimous in asking Pinnick to continue on the job due to the great transformation he has brought to bear in the team. First to speak was Oshoala. “ President (Pinnick) has done so much for us as a team if we really want to be honest with oursel

Deputy Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the July 16 Gubernatorial Election in Osun State, Prince Kola Adewusi has revealed plans by Senator Ademola Adeleke, the party's governorship candidate, to reposition the Sports Sector if elected saying the moribund state of sports called for restructuring of the sector to bring back the lost glory of the state in sports. Adewusi who stated this in Osogbo on Wednesday, June 29 while speaking at the Stakeholders Forum, a personality interview programme of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Osun State Chapter, decried the poor state of sports in Osun and said there was the need to restructure the system and make the sports council more functional through establishment of Sports Commission and reinvigorating the zonal sports councils in the state to be able to harness potentials across the nook and cranny of the state. He said, "Sports can generate fund for itself but it must first be put in a g

Following the sack of Head Coach, Henry Makinwa, assistant Manager Yemi Olarenwaju will be incharge of Vandeezzer FC last three games in Nigeria National League(NNL). Yemi Olarenwaju, the new interim Manager of Vandeezzer FC.  The 'Lions of Naija' are presently 7th in the Southern Conference B1 Group of the NNL and are just two points off the relegation zone. The young and charismatic Coach have a huge task ahead of him..   Olarenwaju, was previously handed the reins, before the appointment of Henry Makinwa, after the sack of Tony Bolus earlier this year. The Golden Eaglets Assistant Coach will start his interim reign with games against Gateway FC in Lagos, before a 'Lagos' derby with Ikorodu City and Bendel Insurance in Benin. Coach Makinwa who took over the leadership of the team prior to the commencement of the 2021/2022 season, has after due consultation with the Management, agreed to a mutual end to his obligations at the club. The Club appreciates the former Super

Super Falcons player, Yetunde Adeboyejo has completed her transfer to French Club Yzuere Feminine FC.  The talented Striker joined from Isreali Club, Maccabi Kishronot Hadera WFC, where she won the league title recently. Adeboyejo has played for all cadre of the Nigeria Women National team, the Flamingos, Falconets and the Falcons, including representing the country at the FIFA World Cup at the U-17 and U-20 level.    A prolific Goalscorer who has played for some notable clubs in the NWFL Premiership, Bayelsa Queens and Rivers Angels, before her sojourn to Europe.   Football Féminin Yzeure Allier Auvergne, formerly named FCF Nord Allier Yzeure, is a French women's football club founded in 1999 based in Yzeure

Super Falcons Chef De Mission to the Morocco 2022 Women's Africa Cup Of Nations, Aisha Falode has praised the present Board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), led my FIFA Council Member, Amaju Pinnick for their uncommon support to the growth and development of Women's Football in the country. Aisha Falode Alongside NFF President,   Amaju Pinnick during the sendforth dinner for the Super Falcons in Lagos.  Speaking from Rabat in an live interview session with Mitchell Obi's popular Radio programme 'Sports Salsa', the vibrant and resourceful NWFL Chairperson disclosed that the NFF have shown an Incontestable love and passion for women's football growth, since they came in to office. "No doubt, the present Nigeria Football Federation board has done alot in the area of women's Football, welfare has been top-notch, preparations for competitions and many more. Before the USA Women's National team equal pay campaign, the Super Falcons earned the sam

As part of routine exercise in sports administration, governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje of Kano state replaces the Chairman of Kano Pillars Football Club (Sai Masu Gida), Surajo Shuaibu Yahaya, with the Chairman of Kano State Sports Commission, Ibrahim Galadima.   He said "As Kano Pillars is facing more competition in National Premier League (NPL) it will be good to have leadership that could perfectly lead the Club." "Ibrahim Galadima, Chairman of Kano State Sports Commission, will now replace the current Chairman of Kano Pillars FC, Surajo Shu'aibu Yahaya, in an acting capacity, before the appointment of a substantive Chairman," governor Ganduje reveals. 

The president of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick has officially announced the appointment of NFF board member and the Chairperson of the Nigeria Women Football League, Aisha Falode, as the Chef De Mission/ Leader of Delegation for the Super Falcons trip to Morocco for the 2022 CAF  African Women Cup of Nations. Aisha Falode, NFF Board Member.  Pinnick, noted that Falode was the Leader of Delegation to the Ghana 2018 Women's Nations Cup which Nigeria won, and she has been found worthy to help motivate Nigeria to yet another victorious edition of the Women's Nations Cup especially as the Super Falcons team is going for the tenth title of the Nations Cup. "She, in her capacity as Leader of Delegation can ask anybody not part of the team to leave the team's camp. She is the eye of the Nigerian government for the team in Morocco. "She is going to be with the team from the beginning to the end of the tournament. Ofcourse you know her antecedent, she was i

The governing body posted a video of the 48-year-old during his prime while turning out for the Super Eagles in the World Cup World governing body Fifa remembered Nigeria legend Austin 'Jay-Jay' Okocha with a video showing his dribbling skills during the 2002 World Cup in Korea and Japan. The 48-year-old was the darling of many during the competition where the Super Eagles were pooled alongside Argentina, Sweden, and England. In the video captioned “Who is the most skillful player to have ever played the beautiful game? Jay-Jay Okocha wasn't bad, so good, they had to name him twice!”, Okocha is seen weaving past Sweden’s rearguard but his final effort did not find the back of the net. The video has elicited debate on social media with a number of fans the singing praise of the player, who played 73 times for the Super Eagles between 1993 and 2006 and scored 14 times. “It was an absolute joy to watch Okocha doing the unthinkable with the ball on his feet... the man is a lege

Gombe Bulls player Michael Okiki made the 12-man roster for the third window of the FIBA African World Cup qualifiers in Kigali, Rwanda between June 27 and July 5, 2022. Gombe Bulls Micheal Okiki.  According to the roster released by the NBBF oj Tuesday, Okiki made the list alongside other homebased players including our former player Ibe Agu who now plays for Nigerian Customs, Victor Koko (Rivers Hoopers), Michael Oriakhi (Rivers Hoopers) The FIBA African World Cup Qualifiers will hold in Rwanda, Kigali.

Danny Jordaan will continue to head up the South African Football Association after winning the presidency.  Danny Jordan, SAFA President  SAFA President Danny Jordan beat Ria Ledwaba and Solly Mohlabeng to secure the presidency for a third term following a very comfortable win.  Jordan won third term as President of SAFA The South-Africa born Football Administrator, will serve as the president of the South African Football Association for a third term. Jordaan beat out Ria Ledwaba and Solly Mohlabeng to the top prize at SAFA’s national elective congress at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. The race for the South African Football Association Presidency has seen its fair share of drama but the matter has escalated to a whole new level with current President Danny Jordan, Vice President Ria Ledwaba and SAFA Tshwane regional Chairperson Solly Mohlabeng all contested the presidency. Jordan is a former lecturer, politician and anti-apartheid activist. He led South Africa's

Nigerian forward Odion Ighalo scored a brace to help Al Hilal to a 2-1 win over Al Faisaly to retain the Saudi Arabian Pro League title on Monday 27th June 2022. Odion Jude Ighalo Celebrating after scoring a goal for his club.  Ighalo’s scored in the 7th and 64th minute before the visitors pulled one back with 20 minutes to the end of the contest. A nervy finish ensued with Al Hilal knowing a win will be enough to secure a title defence . The former Manchester United Forward is Topscorer in the Saud-Arabian League.. Al Hilal held on for a 2-1 win that ensured they finished with 67 points from 30 matches three points above close challengers Al Ittihad who failed to win on the night.  33 year old Odion Ighalo who joined the Saudi Arabian Pro League Champions on the 29th of January 2022 from Al Shabab has enjoyed a rosy spell In front of goal this season scoring 24 times to win the top scorer award.

The Main Organizing Committee of the Western Nigeria Football Forum/Taiwo Ogunjobi Memorial U-15 Football Competition has revealed that the tournament will be played between 16th - 21st August 2022.  The competition packaged by the Western Nigeria Football Forum led by the NFF 1st Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwumi will feature 6 teams from Southwest Nigeria - Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Osun, Ondo and Ekiti states U-15 boys teams and will be played in Osun State. Meanwhile a 7-man list has been drawn as the Local Organizing Committee of the  competition.  Osun State FA boss, Chief Razaq Ishola Mustapha will be the Chairman of the committee, Mr. Salami Tunde is the Vice Chairman, other members are Mr. Tunde Shansudeen, Prince Adeogun Isiaka, Mr. Tunde Adebiyi and Hon. Rawlings Oyebayo while Mr. Amoo Abayomi is the secretary.

 The Royal Moroccan Football Federation’s (FRMF) electoral commission announced on Tuesday that it received a single candidacy -- Fouzi Lekjaa’s --  for the presidency of the federation’s steering committee. “After reviewing Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa’s candidacy file, the commission can confirm that he meets all the regulatory requirements,” a statement on the federation’s website says. Lekjaa will take on a third consecutive term as head of the federation on June 24, when the next electoral general assembly is scheduled. Regulations also allow Lekjaa to bring five members on board with him, whom he can designate as he sees fit. The FRMF’s federal office will consist of the president, league representatives, referee representatives, and representatives of old players, as per internal regulations. Lekjaa will oversee the national squad’s preparations ahead of the 2022 World Cup taking place in Qatar this November. His tenure has seen a lot of tensions over the past year. Triggered by an early ex

Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri yesterday declared open the 2022/2023 Anual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL), held at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.  The Governor also commended the NWFL Board, led by Aisha Falode for their giant strides towards the development of Women's Football in the country and beyond. "Today, the story has changed in Women's Football in Nigeria, with the great works of the NWFL Chairperson, Aisha Falode and her team.  "In Bayelsa State today, Women's Football has given us great glories and we are proud of that. Women's Football has come of age and Nigerian players are doing great as professionals. The future of women's football in Nigeria is green." He Concluded.  The Sports-loving Governor also urged corporate bodies and government at all levels to identify with the Women's Football League in Nigeria, (NWFL) inorder the boost the league in a positive manner. The 2

Former Bayelsa Queens forward, Rofiat Sule has won the Serie 'C' Coppa Italia title with her Club, Vicenza Calcio Femminile.    The young forward was instrumental to her sides recent victory after scoring a hat-trick in the quarter final game against A.S.D Calcio Femminile Chieti, enroute the final, where they defeated Ternana Calcio Femminile, by one goal to nil.  In a chat with Sportsgignews.com, the Lagos-born forward was elated and hailed her teammates and coaches for making the feat possible.  "I am very happy for this title. It is my first trophy since arriving Italy two years ago. We did all we could on the pitch and we achieved our aim through alot of hardwork." She said.   "I am dedicating this title to all my teammates, technical Crew and everyone involved in the team. This will surely make us want to achieve more." She Concluded.   Sule joined Serie 'A' Side Bari Pink Sports FC from Edo Queens in 2020, before joining Vicenza Calcio Femmini

The forum of all the  South West States Football Associations under the aiges of the Western Nigeria Football Forum (WNFF) has set the ball rolling to immortalize the former General Secretary of the Nigerian Football Association, NFA, late Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi. The Taiwo Ogunjobi Memorial U-15 Football Tournament and Awards Night is scheduled to be staged in Osun State this July 2022 The WNFF led by the First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Barrister Seyi Akinwumi, over the weekend disclosed that in honour of late Chief Ogunjobi and what he stood for during his lifetime, the events is aimed to promote youth and grassroots football  development and celebrate distinguished sports stakeholders in the region.  The forum further disclosed that a 6- member Local Organizing Committee (LOC) headed by the Chairman of Osun State Football Association will be set up within Osun State with the Osun FA Secretary as Secretary. While it was also agreed that a Main Organizing Co

  Nottingham Forest are delighted to confirm the signing of Nigerian international forward Taiwo Awoniyi for a club record fee. The 24-year-old joins The Reds from Bundesliga club Union Berlin, signing a five-year-deal at The City Ground. Awoniyi becomes Forest’s first international signing since last month’s promotion to the Premier League and he joins following an excellent season in Germany, scoring 20 goals in 43 games across all competitions. His 15 goals in 31 Bundesliga matches also helped Union Berlin secure a fifth-place finish and qualification for the UEFA Europa League for the first time since 2001-02. “I’m very excited to be here at Nottingham Forest,” said Awoniyi following his move to The City Ground. “It’s always been my dream to play in the Premier League and having spoken to Steve Cooper about our ambitions and looking at Forest, with its great history, it’s a club that I want to be part of. Awoniyi began his professional career at Liverpool, signing for the Merseysid

 Nottingham Forest are delighted to confirm the signing of Nigerian international forward Taiwo Awoniyi for a club record fee. The 24-year-old joins The Reds from Bundesliga club Union Berlin, signing a five-year-deal at The City Ground. Awoniyi becomes Forest’s first international signing since last month’s promotion to the Premier League and he joins following an excellent season in Germany, scoring 20 goals in 43 games across all competitions. His 15 goals in 31 Bundesliga matches also helped Union Berlin secure a fifth-place finish and qualification for the UEFA Europa League for the first time since 2001-02. “I’m very excited to be here at Nottingham Forest,” said Awoniyi following his move to The City Ground. “It’s always been my dream to play in the Premier League and having spoken to Steve Cooper about our ambitions and looking at Forest, with its great history, it’s a club that I want to be part of. Awoniyi began his professional career at Liverpool, signing for the Merseyside