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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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NFF President, Aminu Maigari Impeached

President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Aminu Maigari has been impeached by members of the executive committee of the football federation for “financial misappropriation, misapplication and maladministration.”.

This is coming few days after the administrator resumed his office following FIFA intervention in Nigeria soccer-related activities. The impeachment notice was signed by 8 out of 13 members of the committee.

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Super Eagles' get unique jersey for 2014 World Cup. Take a look!

Super Eagles get a totally unique jersey for the 2014 World Cup tournament. The jersey is a departure from the regular green jersey to an exciting, bold, striking and iconic kit. Designed by sports wear giant, Addidas, the kit which was unveiled on friday, February 14th, 2014 would be launched against Mexico on March 5 in Atlanta. Another unique design on the kit is the addition of a bridge-like band across the shoulders; the name and number parts are also draped in red.
According to NFF President, Aminu Maigari, “We are very proud to once again partner with adidas to produce a home jersey that reflects youth, spontaneity and freshness. It will not only appeal to the Super Eagles but their fans across the globe. We are delighted with the design as it reflects innovation yet incorporating an element of fun. We are happy though that while the jersey has a new look, it’s green side panels tie the new kit to its’ historic darker green tradition.”
Credit: Collins Udoh
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VICTOR MOSES, MIKEL, STEPHEN KESHI, BLESSING OKAGBARE OTHERS SHINE AT THE NIGERIAN SPORTS AWARD

Nigerian international, Victor Moses has edged out John Obi Mikel and Sunday Mba to win the Nigerian Footballer of the Year award 2013. Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi also defeated Man Garba, Golden Eaglets coach to win the Nigerian Coach of the year award.

The ceremony took place at the Muson Centre,Onikan, Lagos on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. Super Falcon’s Perpetual Nkwocha also won the female footballer of the year award.

 

Other winners

(1) Ball Sports Personality of the year award- Aruna Quadri.

(2) Aminu Maigari – Sports Administrator of the year award.

(3) Blessing Okagbare – Track and Field Star of the Year, Sports Woman of the Year awards

(4) Divine Oduduru- Discovery of the year award.

(5) Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of

(Delta State) – Sports Governor of the Year Award.

(6) Mikel Obi- Sports man of the year

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WHO DESERVES TO WIN THE COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD? STEPHEN KESHI OR MANU GARBA? NIGERIAN SPORTS AWARD HOLDS TODAY!

Who deserves to win the Coach of the Year? Is it Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi who led Nigeria to win the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations in January helped and also helped the team qualify for the 2014 World Cup or Golden Eaglets coach, Manu Garba who inspired his team to win 2013 FIFA U-17 World Cup?
The 2013 edition of the Nigerian Sports Award, (NSA) which is being put together to honour deserving Nigerian sports personalities will take place today 26th November, 2013 in Lagos. Also nominated for the prestigious award is President, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Aminu Maigari.
Others include Solomon Ogba of the Athletic Federation of Nigeria and Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission Amaju Pinnick who are contending for the Sports Administrator of the year award. Prolific Tennis player, Aruna Quadri was also nominated for the Ball Sports Personality of the Year.
The Awards which has Nokia and Amstel Malta as its official sponsors will be attended by Director General of the National Sports Commission, Gbenga Elegbeleye, the Minister of Sports, Bolaji Abdullahi, and a host of dignitaries.
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NFF SHOULD BE SACKED-BEKE

Former Bayelsa United Football Club Chairman, Felix Beke is imploring the federal government to sack the Aminu Maigari-led Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board following the nation’s woeful football performances. Referring to the U-23 team at the Olympics qualifiers in Morocco, he said that the NFF has revealed that it can’t solve the football problems of the country.
His words, “It’s high time NFF faced the same fate that befell the coaches who failed to deliver, with the look of things they have proved that they are not capable of the admistration football of the country. The best that can happen is for the NFF to be sacked. Let FIFA come again and ban us for 5 years, we will be ready for the consequences. We have failed from all angles, that means the NFF doesn’t have any answer to our football problems anymore”. He stated.

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NO MORE FAT PAY FOR EAGLES

The Nigerian Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the African Cup of Nations didn't only shatter countless emotions but also cost the federation millions in potential income.
In view of this, the Aminu Maigari-led Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have decided to slash the players' bonuses. This decision however would be communicated to the players by their new coach.
"We have resolved to slash the match bonus of the players because of the huge bills the federation incurs after every match,"Maigari stated.
Maigari also revealed that the cost of servicing the $10, 000 paid to the team as winning bonuses and half of that for a draw was becoming a burden.

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