Nigerian Football

NFF PLEDGES SUPPORT TO ‘NIGERIA HOUSE’ AT RUSSIA 2018

Published

7 years ago

January 12, 2018

The Nigeria Football Federation has pledged to lend institutional support and advice to the ‘Nigeria House’ project at the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals in Russia this summer.

The NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, made this pledge in Abuja on Friday while receiving in his office the management of the project, led by Project Coordinator, Mohammed Baba Abdullahi.

“The NFF as an institution will always support any project designed towards the projection and promotion of the culture and customs of Nigeria, and targeted at boosting the country’s image internationally.

“I will convey your proposal and request to the NFF Executive Committee through the NFF President, who is presently outside the country on official duty, but I can assure you that we appreciate what you are doing and will give support.

“But we advise that your entire operation has to be within the bounds allowed by the rules and regulations of FIFA.

“The NFF has remained in touch with the Embassy of Nigeria in the Russian Federation, and we advise that you carry the embassy along in whatever you intend to do. We wish you well in this special project.”

Earlier, Project Coordinator Abdullahi had informed the NFF General Secretary that the ‘Nigeria House’ is an initiative of the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Nigeria Olympic Committee, aimed at projecting Nigeria’s culture, customs, cuisine and solid minerals at major sporting events such as the Olympics, football World Cup, the Commonwealth Games, Athletics World Championship and the All-Africa Games.

“We desire to work with the Nigeria Football Federation to be able to realize our objectives in Russia, and we will certainly work with the Embassy of Nigeria in Russia.”

Also present during the visit were NFF’s Deputy General Secretary, Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme, Blessing Lere Adams (Director of Press and Media, Sports Ministry) and Ademola Olajire (NFF’s Director of Communications), as well as ‘Nigeria House’ chieftains Ibrahim Abdul (Assistant Secretary), Chris Amkpila (Head of Programme), Ishaku Kigbu (Head of Media), Sunny Gulong (Head of Protocol) and Akinyele Akinsulire (Head, ICT).

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Rivers flow to the top!

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6 hours ago

October 6, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Rivers United have launched themselves to the top of the log at the end of the match day 5 of the Nigeria Premier League. The Port Harcourt side beat Akwa United 2-1 to go afloat after initial leaders, Remo Stars crumbled to a 1-0 defeat at Kwara United in Ilorin on Sunday.

It was Remo Stars’ first defeat in the season. Rivers United are now with 13 points. Stephen Mayo put Rivers United ahead after 31 minutes. But it turned a temporary lead as Akwa United bounced back almost at the blast of the referee’s whistle for the second half.

Friday Apollos levelled up for Akwa United before Ndifreke Effiong Udo scored the winner in the 85^th minute.

Sunday Results

Kwara United 1-0 Remo Stars
Rangers International 1-0 Abia Warriors
Heartland FC 2-0 Niger Tornadoes
Kano Pillars 2-0 Sunshine Stars
Plateau United 1-0 Ikorodu City
Rivers United 1-1 Akwa United
Enyimba 3-0 Katsina United* Suspended
Nasarawa 0-0 Bayelsa United

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Enyimba’s duel with Katsina United plunges into darkness

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6 hours ago

October 6, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Former Nigerian champions, Enyimba were coasting to a comfortable 3-0 lead before the game got enveloped by darkness.

The game could not be completed after 75 minutes when the floodlights of the arena suddenly went off.

According to a post on Enymba x-handle, the match will resume at 8.00 am on Monday “ as agreed by both teams and the match officials.”

Sunday Results

Kwara United 1-0 Remo Stars
Rangers International 1-0 Abia Warriors
Heartland FC 2-0 Niger Tornadoes
Kano Pillars 2-0 Sunshine Stars
Plateau United 1-0 Ikorodu City
Rivers United 1-1 Akwa United
Enyimba 3-0 Katsina United* Suspended
Nasarawa 0-0 Bayelsa United

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Amuneke’s Heartland secures first win this season

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6 hours ago

October 6, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Heartland finally got into winning ways on Sunday after the Owerri side secured a 2-0 win over Niger Tornadoes.

The club, under former Super Eagles’ assistant coach, Emmanuel Amuneke had gone four matches without a win, finding themselves swimming in the murky waters of relegation.

A brace by Michael Ogu has lifted the club which climbed up to the 16^th position. They had begun the season badly losing at home to Enyimba and failing to win any of the subsequent three matches.

Sunday Results