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CAF appoints Amaju Pinnick, Aisha Falode, and 6 others.

Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick, ace sports broadcaster, Aisha Falode and seven other football officials have been named in different standing committees of the Confederation of African Football.
“Herewith is the list of the CAF Standing Committees and Legal Bodies for the 2015-2017 cycle following the approval of the CAF Executive Committee at its meeting on Tuesday, 26 May 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland.”‎ CAF wrote on its website.

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Nigerian committee members
1) Amaju Pinnick (member, Organising Committee for the African Nations’ Championship)
2) Aminu Maigari (member, Organising Committee for the African Nations’ Championship),
3) Yusuf Ahmed (member, Technical and Development Committee)
4) Sani Lulu (member, Organising Committee for Management of CAF Club Licensing System),
5) Gbenga Elegbeleye (member, Disciplinary Board),
6) Amanze Uchegbulam ( member, Appeal Board,)
 7) Amos Adamu (member, Organising Committee for the African Nations’ Championship)
8) Aisha Falode (member, Media Committee).
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No regrets about re appointing Keshi- Amaju

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) boss, Amaju Pinnick has ‎disclosed that Keshi was reappointed as Super Eagles coach  because the organisation lack the resources to appoint top-notch foreign coaches.

Speaking on the BBC’s Focus on Africa programme, the NFF President said, “We made no mistake in re-appointing Keshi. In his first term, Keshi did a lot to encourage the boys in the domestic League, and the boy who scored our winning goal at the Africa Cup of Nations, Sunday Mba, was playing in the domestic scene.

“We don’t live in the clouds. If we wanted a foreign Coach, we
would probably go for someone in the class of Jose Mourinho or
Arsene Wenger. We don’t have that money presently and we don’t want to be owing our coach.”

“In the past, we played matches blindly. We didn’t know enough about our opponents and we didn’t even know enough about our own players – their strengths and weaknesses. If we had the ProZone match preparation software before now, we prob­ably would have beaten France and reached the quarter finals of last year’s FIFA World Cup in Brazil.”
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Photo: President Goodluck Jonathan receives FIFA Women's World Cup trophy.

President Goodluck Jonathan at a forum with Nigeria Young Professionals held yesterday at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos was presented with the FIFA Women’s World Cup trophy by NFF President, Amaju Pinnick.
The trophy is on its tour of all 24 countries qualified for the finals in Canada this summer. Meanwhile Nigeria will be participating in the FIFA Women World Cup Finals which will hold in Canada from 6th June-5th July 2015.
Source: The Nigeria Football Federation
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"I told them I don't want the job." Stephen Keshi accuses NFF of misleading Nigerians.

Former Super Eagles handler, Stephen Keshi has accused the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) if misleading Nigerians even after he turned down a new contract from them.

The ex international who has been out of contract since the Eagles crashed out of the 2014 World Cup also missed an opportunity to manage Burkina Faso’s team.

He told reporters he and his agent never received contract terms from the NFF.

“How come he is turning around to say he is offering me a new contract, and that I’m the one stalling. I’ve told them I don’t want the job. I’m tired of coaching and being surrounded by people who don’t want me in the job.” He stated.
Keshi also denied being paid outstanding salaries.
“I heard also Amaju said he has paid us everything, that he is
not owing us. It is a lie, big-time lie. He is owing us two months plus our winning bonus for the game against Sudan. What is he talking about? Because I am keeping quiet, I don’t want to talk? Now if they want me to talk, I will start talking and let Nigerians know what is happening.

He continued, ‎”I don’t understand, how can Amaju, who says he is the president of Nigerian football, be lying to Nigerians? Is that how he wants to run Nigeria Football? They are owing us money they have not paid and instead of him to say okay there is no money yet or something, he is telling everyone he has paid everything.”



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Jay Jay Okocha named Delta State football boss

Former Super Eagles captain, Austin ‘Jay Jay’ Okocha has emerged the new Delta State Football Association Chairman following his victory in today’s polls.

The former Bolton Wanderers replaces Amaju Pinnick, who is the current president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

Okocha thus joins the likes of Christopher Green, Abubakar Ladan and Ganiyu Majekodunmi, and many others who have emerged as winners in their respective State FA elections.

Fellow ex internationals Edema Fuludu and Victor Ikpeba are also on the Delta Football Association as chairman and member respectively.

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FIFA backs Amaju Pinnick as NFF President

World Football Governing Body, FIFA has abided by the majority decision of the NFF Appeals Committee that upheld the elections of the president, Amaju Pinnick, his Vice, Seyi Akinwumi and two board members, Felix Ayansi-Agwu and Sherif Inuwa.
The NFF sent rulings to FIFA to know its stand following the controversy generated by chairman of the committee, Barrister Okey Ajunwa Ajunwa’s report.
And in a letter signed by its General Secretary, Jerome Valcke and sent via email to the General Secretary of the NFF, Musa Amadu and copied to CAF, FIFA backed the majority decision of the Appeals Committee to uphold the elections and added that it is pleased to work with the new Amaju-Pinnick-led board.
The letter reads,
“We acknowledge receipt of your letter dated 8 December 2014 including details of the ruling of the Nigeria Football Federation Appeals Committee. We note the majority decision of the Electoral Appeals Committee to uphold in their entirety the results of the Elective Congress held in Warri on 30 September 2014.
“We are therefore pleased to be able to start working with the office bearers headed by the NFF President, Amaju pinnick. We will contact you in the coming days to organise an introductory meeting between Mr Pinnick and FIFA president in Zurich .”
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New NFF President says Stephen Keshi has reached his limit


Newly-elected Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick was recently asked whether Nigeria would appoint a new coach for the national team or extend the incumbent manager, Stephen Keshi’s tenure. His reply


“Keshi? He’s has reached his limit and must build his capacity. But he should be shown respect because he’s a national hero & must be accorded his respect. Board will take a decision based on recommendation of the technical team. 



There are due processes towards appointing a coach and the technical committee will have to give a report before we decide. We’ll do everything in the best interest of Nigerians. Wouldn’t say if Keshi will continue or leave. Even if my administration doesn’t win any trophy, Nigeria must improve it’s referees!”

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Delta FC Chairman, Amaju Pinnick emerges new NFF President.

After an election held in Warri, today September 30, 2014, Delta FC Chairman, Amaju Pinnick has emerged new President of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF).

Pinnick secured a total of with 32 votes, other contestants, Dominic Iorfa and Taiwo Ogunjobi polled eight 8 and 4 votes respectively.

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