Nigeria escapes FIFA wrath

The warring parties have decided to sheath their swords. Nigeria today escaped FIFA ban as the suit filed against the Nigeria Football Federation by the board by ex-menbers of the board was withdrawn by Justice Ambrose Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Jos Plateau State.
The suit is hereby dismissed as the plaintiffs have announced their intention to withdraw the case from the court.”‎ The judge added.
This is coming few days after world football governing body, FIFA gave the country few  days to sort out the crisis in the Glass house or be banned for 7 months.

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.

2014 World Cup: NFF earmarks N2billion for Super Eagles

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have earmarked the sum of N2 billion for the World Cup budget. And here’s a breakdown of the bonus structure as presented at the House of Representatives on Monday, 10th March, 2014.

Each player will receive $10 000 for a win in their group games, $12 000 for a round of 16 win and $15 000 for a quarter-final win. For the semi-final each player will get $20 000 for a win and if they win the World Cup, each of them will be $30 000 richer. Their daily camp allowance has also been increased from $100 per day to $200 per day.

2014 World Cup: FIFA cancels Nigeria's ticket allocation

Interesting! FIFA has cancelled about 11,000 tickets meant for Nigeria simply because Nigerians have refused to buy them. Idris Adama, Head of Marketing, Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) yesterday revealed that only 400 Nigerian fans purchased match tickets by the deadline.
“It is unfortunate that our share of about 11,000 tickets was cancelled because of the refusal of our people to buy the tickets. We sent news releases and even did event in Lagos to create awareness, but people did not respond. Only 400 real fans bought the tickets as at midnight of February 7, which was the deadline. As I speak, our three group matches have sold out and what ordinary should be our share of the tickets to pick up have been allotted to fans from other parts of the world waiting for the tickets to be withdrawn from the African participating nations,” He stated.
Unfortunately, the Brazilian government has mandated its embassies worldwide to make provision of match ticket as condition for issuance of visa.
Except you are going to Brazil for other business, you can’t get a visa without a World Cup ticket, because it is one of the conditions the Brazilian government has set for its embassies globally. You need evidence of a ticket, either physically or approved proof from FIFA that you have purchased a World Cup ticket. We will have to wait till the next balloting in April which is based on first come, first served basis.” He added.
Top Ten countries with the highest no of ticket Allocations.
* Brazil – 906,433 tickets
*USA- 125,465
*Colombia – 60,231
*Germany – 55,666
*Argentina – 53,809
*England – 51,222
*Australia – 40,446
*France – 34,971
*Chile – 32,189
*Mexico – 30,238

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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