Nigerian Football

DELTA STATE FA ELECTIVE CONGRESS GETS DOUBLE DATES

Published

5 years ago

June 6, 2019

BY DAPO SOTUMINU, GUEST WRITER.

There is confusion in the air as the Delta State Football Association Elective Congress may hold on two dates in Asaba.

Some Delta FA members, who preferred anonymity, disclosed that the Chairman of Delta State Sports Commission has picked a date different from the decisions taken by the state FA members.

This the members described as unacceptable, as it is against the plans of the Delta State FA statutorily authorized to organize the Elective Congress.

The state FA members added that, against the Statutes of the Nigeria Football Federation, which authorized the State FA’s to organize their own elections with the state commissioners or commissions only acting observers, the Delta State Sports Commission has hijacked the process of elections in Delta State.

“The Sports Commission has unilaterally fixed dates for the state elections three times without the input of members of the state football association. In quick succession, the first date was June 4, 2019 and later changed to June 5, 2019, before settling for June 9, 2019, when it was discovered that the two earlier dates fell on public holidays. All these were done without consulting the state FA board “

The Delta FA members disclosed that, they officially met in a scheduled meeting ahead of the Elective Congress and agreed to hold their elections on June 13, 2019 in Asaba 2019 with the supervision of the Electoral Committee appointed to carry out the exercise.

According to the NFF Statutes, the state FA must be run independent of the state sports Commission or sport ministry.

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Nigeria Football Federation Congress backs Pinnick for FIFA post

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9 hours ago

October 4, 2024

Kunle Solaja

One of the high points of the Congress of the Nigeria Football Federation on Friday in Asaba is the endorsement of the body’s immediate past president, Amaju Pinnick to retain his position as a FIFA Council member.

Pinnick was elected into FIFA Council at the CAF Congress in Rabat, Morocco on 21 March 2021. He seeks re-election next year and has already secured the backing of the Nigerian president.

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NFF budget surpasses Nigeria’s spending at Paris 2024

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9 hours ago

October 4, 2024

Kunle Solaja

Super Eagles’ Coaching Job Now An All-comers Affair As NFF Throws The Gates Open -

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has budgeted N17.6 billion for next year. The body’s Congress approved the budget, which sat in Asaba on Friday.

By the current exchange rate, the approved budget is $10,591,610. The figure is higher than the N12 billion that Nigeria budgeted for the Paris 2024 Olympics where no medal was won.

Next year, The NFF programme includes the six remaining qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup, the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, and the Morocco 2025 Africa Cup of Nations which will be held in December if the Super Eagles qualify.

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NFF launches monthly Football Awards

Published

2 days ago

October 2, 2024

Kunle Solaja

NFF spokesman, Dr. Ademola Olajire

As football leagues across the globe resumed fully last month, the Nigeria Football Federation has announced the launch of NFF Monthly Awards, a celebration of the outstanding performances of Nigerian football players across various Football Leagues including Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL.

With the football calendar in full swing, the NFF Monthly Awards aim to honour the brilliance, dedication and passion that Nigerian football players bring to the game, recognizing the top players who have left their mark on the pitch.

Award Categories:

Player of the Month (Male & Female)
Goal of the Month
Discovery of the Month

Nomination Process

According to the NFF, the nomination process for the awards is scientific, ensuring a fair and accurate selection of nominees. An independent organization will collect and analyse players’ statistics throughout the month, ensuring that the best performances are highlighted.

“This unbiased, data-driven approach guarantees that the nominations reflect the top-performing players based on their contribution to their teams”, an NFF statement signed by its director of communication, Dr Ademola Olajire disclosed.

Nominations for the first round of awards will be announced on Thursday. From there, voting will be opened to fans and journalists alike, making this a truly inclusive and engaging event for the Nigerian football community.

Voting Process

Fans and journalists will have the chance to vote for their favourite players via the official NFF voting portal on the website www.thenff.com.

The voting period will run for one week following the announcement of the nominations.

Fan Votes will account for 40% of the final decision, enabling supporters to have their voices heard and directly influence the outcome of these prestigious awards.

The remaining 60% will be determined by journalists and industry professionals, ensuring a balanced and well-rounded selection process.

Speaking on the launch of the awards, NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, said:
“The NFF Monthly Awards are a key part of our efforts to further elevate Nigeria football, not only by recognizing outstanding talent but by engaging with fans and the media in a way that brings the football community closer together. We believe that this initiative will encourage excellence on the field and foster a deeper connection between players and their supporters.

“The NFF Monthly Awards are a step forward in celebrating the rich and growing talent pool, and we look forward to the excitement that the awards will bring to fans, players and the media.”

Key Dates: Nominations Announcement: 3^rd October, 2024; Voting: 3^rd October – Midnight of 7^th October 2024.