Gusau (with the Unity Cup trophy), shares the euphoria with Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko (right) and Coach Eric Chelle (second from right). By Dianabasi Effiong The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed the Federation’s delight in achieving its objectives of ensuring that the Super…
By Dianabasi Effiong The Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos will, for the second successive year, host the grand finale of the President Federation Cup competition scheduled for June 28 This year’s grand finale will see surprise packets Abakaliki FC of Ebonyi taking on Kwara United FC of Ilorin in the men’s final. Similarly, Cup holders Rivers…
L-R – Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko, Captain, Moses Simon and the NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, with the Unity Cup Tournament trophy on Saturday. By Dianabasi Effiong The Super Eagles have won an entertaining Unity Cup Tournament final match following a penalty shootout against Jamaica in West London on Saturday. A terrific…
By Dianabasi Effiong All contenders are now known for this year’s President Federation Cup grand finale, following Saturday’s elimination of Edo Queens and Ibom Angels in the women’s semi finals. Similarly, finalists in the men’s category of the competition have been made known by the organisers. Multiple-winners, Rivers Angels, saw off the stiff challenge of…
DG, NIS, Comrade Philip Shaibu on Appointment. By Dianabasi Effiong The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has felicitated with the former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Comrade Philip Shaibu, on his appointment as Director-General, National Institute for Sports (NIS). The President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Saturday named…
A Flamingo in action against Abia State player. By Dianabasi Effiong Five-time world champions Golden Eaglets have zoomed into the semi finals of the football event of the 22nd National Sports Festival ongoing in Ogun State. Abdulmuiz Adeleke, who netted the first goal in the 2-1 win over Edo State on Monday, came up big…