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SHAKE UP AT CAF IMMINENT AS NFF PRESIDENT LIKELY TO BECOME ACTING CAF PRESIDENT

“If the President ceases exercising his functions on a permanent basis the first Vice President shall assume the presidency, and shall be obliged to convene an Extraordinary General Assembly, in accordance with these Statutes. The Extraordinary General Assembly shall elect a new President, within a period not exceeding four (4) months from the time the office of President becomes conclusively vacant.”

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FIFA FORMALLY WELCOME SUPER FALCONS TO FRANCE 2019

World football-ruling body FIFA on Wednesday in Reims formally welcomed African champions Nigeria to the 8th FIFA Women’s World Cup finals holding in France. Ademola Olajire, Director of Communications of Nigeria Football Federation, said in a statement on Wednesday that the team’s players officially performed the “Welcome’’ ritual. They were taken through the rules of… Continue reading FIFA FORMALLY WELCOME SUPER FALCONS TO FRANCE 2019

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FIFA PRESIDENCY: GIANNI INFANTINO RE-ELECTED FOR A SECOND TERM

Gianni Infantino has been re-elected as president of football's world governing body Fifa for a second term. The Swiss-Italian, 49, was re-elected until 2023 without opposition at Fifa's annual congress in Paris. He succeeded Sepp Blatter in 2016 and has increased the number of teams at the 2026 World Cup and proposed key changes to the Club… Continue reading FIFA PRESIDENCY: GIANNI INFANTINO RE-ELECTED FOR A SECOND TERM

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LIVERPOOL CARTS HOME 108.9 MILLION EUROS PRIZE MONEY_Ada Nkong

Following their UEFA Champions League triumph over Tottenham Hotspur in Madrid, Spain, on Saturday, Liverpool are €108.9 million richer. Tottenham Hotspur are also smiling to the bank as they earn €104 million for their achievement as finalists. By UEFA’s distribution formula, Liverpool will get €15.5m participation bonus, €8.1 million for winning three group games, €35.3… Continue reading LIVERPOOL CARTS HOME 108.9 MILLION EUROS PRIZE MONEY_Ada Nkong

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‘I MISS ARSENAL BECAUSE I LEFT MY HEART THERE’_WENGER

Wenger won three Premier League titles and seven FA Cups after taking charge of Arsenal in 1996, becoming the north London side's longest serving and most successful manager. "I miss competition and I miss Arsenal because I left my heart in there," he explained. "I gave my life to this club for 22 years. Every… Continue reading ‘I MISS ARSENAL BECAUSE I LEFT MY HEART THERE’_WENGER

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OTEDOLA SUPPORTS CHRISTIAN CHUKWU’S TREATMENT, VISITS HIM IN LONDON_Ada Nkong

Nigeria business mogul and Renowned philanthropist, Femi Otedola Tuesday ,visited ailing former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu few days after he arrived London for further medical treatment.   Chukwu was flown to London on May 16 after weeks of treatment in local hospital in Enugu.  Nigeria Football Federation confirmed Otedola’s visit to Chukwu in London with… Continue reading OTEDOLA SUPPORTS CHRISTIAN CHUKWU’S TREATMENT, VISITS HIM IN LONDON_Ada Nkong

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PRESIDENT BUHARI URGES SUPER FALCONS TO REPLICATE WAFU CUP WIN _Ada Nkong

Ahead of the FIFA women world cup in France, President Buhari has urged the Super Falcons to replicate WAFU women's cup win by maintaining focus. In a statement signed by Garba Shehu ,Senior special assistant to the President ( Media and publicity) , President Muhammadu Buhari congratulates the Super Falcons for putting up a superlative… Continue reading PRESIDENT BUHARI URGES SUPER FALCONS TO REPLICATE WAFU CUP WIN _Ada Nkong

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WE ARE BUILDING STARS FOR THE FUTURE_HARUNA ILERIKA

"For any country, football development is the key. The advanced countries have taken youth football development serious for decades and I am happy the NFF has also embraced the youth development...."

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CASTER SEMENYA LOSES LANDMARK TESTOSTERONE CASE_Ada Nkong

Two times Olympics 800m title winner and three times world title winner, Caster Semenya from South Africa has lost in a case seeking the IAAF to disallow the regulating body from restricting testosterone levels in female runners. Semenya 28, reacting to the ruling says she feels targeted by the IAAF. "For a decade the IAAF… Continue reading CASTER SEMENYA LOSES LANDMARK TESTOSTERONE CASE_Ada Nkong