Nigerian Football
ARGUNGU BOYS VICTORIOUS IN SANUSI ANNUAL SUPER LEAGUE
There was much glamour and panache as Argungu United FC of Argungu edged New Stars FC of Kebbi 3-2 in the grand finale of the annual Mohammed Sanusi Kebbi State Annual Super League held in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday.
Sponsored by Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, the General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, the competition has been going strong for five years now, and welcomes football clubs from all over Kebbi State. A total of 15 teams were involved in the just –ended competition.
Inabo United FC finished in third place. All three top –placed teams received trophies, medals and cash prizes, with Argungu United N100,000 richer; New Stars N70,000 richer and; Inabo FC going home with N50,000.
Most Valuable Player award went to Suleiman Aliyu Babban of New Stars; Hassan Abdullahi of Gwandu United won the Top Scorer award with five goals and Ba-dariya FC won the Fairplay award. Each award winner got N50,000 each. The cash prizes were donated by friends of Dr. Sanusi.
The Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Colonel Samaila Yobe Dabai (Rtd) represented the State Governor, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu.
Other dignitaries who witnessed the finale at the Birnin Kebbi Township Stadium were Alh. Abdullahi Umar (Wazirin Gwandu, royal father of the day); Alh. Garba Husseini Mungadi (Permanent Secretary, Kebbi State Ministry of Youth and Sports); Alh. Abubakar Udu Idris, MNI (Head of Service, Kebbi State); Alh. Abubakar Ladan (Chairman, Kebbi State FA and former NFF Board Member); Alh. Ibrahim Musa Gusau (Chairman, Zamfara State FA and Member, NFF Executive Committee); Alh. Sharif Rabiu Inuwa (Chairman, Kano State FA and Member, NFF Executive Committee); Dr. Haliru Bala (Federal Commissioner, National Population Commission); Mohammed Lawal Na Allah (Director of Finance, Birnin Kebbi Local Government); Mr. A. B. Yabagi (Vice Chairman, Niger State FA); Alh. Aliyu Oroje; Alh. Yakubu Rilisco; Alh. Ali Sani; Alh. Mohammed Manzo; Alh. Gandi Bala Bodinga and; former Nigerian internationals Abdulrafiu Yusuf (NFF’s AD Technical) and Peter Rufai.
Nigerian Football
Nigerian women coaches conclude first module of CAF C-License course
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A total of 30 women coaches have concluded the first of a three-module CAF C-License program in the Federal Capital, Abuja and are expected to commence a two-week internship with different teams in a few days.
Peopled largely by former Nigerian internationals and other serving coaches, the group was taken through a full week of rigorous classroom and practical sessions by a team of coach educators and resource persons, in a baptism of what the next two modules are likely to entail,
NFF Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen, told thenff.com that the first module has shown that the women coaches are actually desirous of learning.
“I am very much impressed with their attitude, mannerisms and conduct through the first module. They impressed everyone, and the coach educators also told me they were impressed, and are looking forward to having them back for the second and concluding modules.
“We are grateful for the leadership of the NFF for the support and encouragement for coach-education programmes all the time.”
The participants will return to Abuja for the second module that is scheduled for 12th – 20th August, after which they will go on another two-week internship, 23rd August – 4th September. The third module, which comes with examinations for the participants, will take place 9th – 19th September.
Dr. Terry Babatunde Eguaoje, NFF’s Head of Education, is among the coach educators’ team, which also includes Coaches Isah Ladan Bosso, Wemimo Olanrewaju and Lanrence Ndaks.
Among the 30 participants are former Super Falcons’ stars Precious Dede, Joy Jegede, Esther Michael, Maureen Eke, Otas Ogbonmwan, Vera Okolo, Cecilia Nku, Taiwo Ajobiewe, Gloria Ofoegbu and Amenze Aighewi. There are also Barr. Victoria Nlemigbo and retired FIFA referee Folusho Ajayi.
Nigerian Football
Osimhen’s outburst was a moment of madness, says Amaju
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Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President and a FIFA Council member, Amaju Pinnick has expressed shock at last month’s outburst by Super Eagles’ striker, Victor Osimhen against Finidi George.
“It is very unfortunate”, Amaju Pinnick remarked on an Arise Television programme. The former NFF president said he had put a call to Osimhen who was very remorseful while the telephone conversation lasted.
“I told him he has to apologise, and I am sure he will if he has not yet done so.” Amaju remarked that he could not comprehend what went wrong as Osimhen was the most cool-headed player in the national team.
He went on to remark that Finidi George was not a personality to be disregarded like that. He has won virtually every honour available during his playing days and was a member of the Super Eagles at their peak when Nigeria ranked fifth in the world.
“I believe players should learn to respect their coaches”, said the former NFF boss.
Nigerian Football
I prefer a foreign coach for the Super Eagles, says Amaju
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Nigeria’s FIFA Council member, Amaju Pinnick has told the world that he has always been an advocate of foreign coaches for the Super Eagles. He spoke on Arise Television while fielding questions with Reuben Abati, Rufai Oseni and Ayo Mairo-Ese.
His reason for being averse to indigenous coaches stemmed from lack of respect for them by the players.
“Yes, the Nigerian coaches have the requisite knowledge and the technical ability, but modern football is beyond that in managing players.
“Will the national team players respect the coach? The sad thing is that they don’t”, said Amaju Pinnick.
He however revealed that he supported the appointment of Finidi George owing to the circumstances that the NFF found itself after the exit of Jose Peseiro.
The NFF, he revealed, had no money to hire a foreign coach. The body therefore went for the most available option, Finidi to ensure a smooth transition.
“Finidi was part of the coaching crew of Peseiro and it was therefore logical to ask him to continue.
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