#The Nigeria Football Federation

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Lybia’s Wrong Flight Destination Catalysed Eagles’ Mistreatment

Lybia’s wrong flight destination catalysed Eagles’ mistreatment as CAF vows to investigate the matter Over the weekend, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA were thrown into a shock as the report of mistreatment of Nigeria’s National Team shook the internet. Super Eagles of Nigeria made their return from Lydia hours earlier than expected due to the obnoxious and unwelcoming…

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After Viral Video, Zuckerberg Caught Liking Lauren Sanchez's Instagram Photo. Internet Reacts

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NFF Appoints Eric Chelle As Super Eagles Head Coach

NFF Appoints Eric Chelle As Super Eagles Head Coach The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the appointment of  Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s Super Eagles. This was reached at its ”meeting held in Abuja on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, the NFF Technical and Development Sub-Committee had recommended the appointment of the former Coach of the senior men national team of…

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Conflicting Reports Surface Amid CAF Ruling Aftermath: Nigeria Refutes Claims Of Mass Arrests In Libya

By Sunday Elijah Nigerian government has refuted allegations of mass arrests and ill-treatment of its citizens in Libya following a recent Confederation of African Football (CAF) ruling. This CAF ruling awarded the Super Eagles three points and levied a $50,000 fine on Libya due to the alleged mistreatment of the Nigerian team during their 2025 AFCON qualifier in Libya. A national daily reported…

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has provided NPFL referees with new communication devices

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has launched communication devices for Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) referees. The National Football Federation (NFF) introduced technology during the Rangers vs. El-Kanemi Warriors game at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu.El-Kanemi Warriors held Rangers to a scoreless draw during the match.This weekend only one fixture was played.Next week, further…

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TODAY IN HISTORY: Stephen Keshi the Lord of African Nation's Cup: A Tribute!

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Two brothers from Nigeria pleaded guilty Wednesday in connection with an international sextortion ring, in which they threatened to release a nude photo of a 17-year-old Michigan boy, driving him to commit suicide inside his home.

Samuel Ogoshi, 22, and Samson Ogoshi, 20, each pleaded guilty to conspiring to sexually exploit teenage boys, US Attorney Mark Totten said in a statement.

The Lagos brothers face a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and a maximum of 30 years behind bars, US Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten said in a statement.

They were originally charged with conspiracy to sexually exploit minors, conspiracy to distribute child porn and conspiracy to commit stalking over the internet in a plot against dozens of young men and teen boys in the US.

In exchange for the plea agreement, the other charges will be dropped.

“Today’s guilty pleas represent an extraordinary success in the prosecution of international sextortion,” Totten said in the release. “These convictions will send a message to criminals in Nigeria and every corner of the globe: working with our partners both here and overseas, we can find you and we can bring you to justice.” 

He continued: “I hope these guilty pleas also bring a small measure of relief to the family of Jordan DeMay, who died as a result of this crime.  Of course, the job is not done. 

“The Ogoshi brothers await sentencing later this year, and we are still pursuing the extradition of the third defendant, Ezekiel Robert,” Totten added.

DeMay, 17, was  found dead in his home of a self-inflicted gunshot wound March 25, 2022, after an Instagram account officials said was run by the three Nigerian men threatened to release explicit photos of the teen if he did not pay $1,000.

For DeMay’s death, Samuel had faced a maximum penalty of life in prison after he was additionally charged with sexual exploitation and attempted sexual exploitation of a minor resulting in death.

The Marquette teen took his his own life after he was contacted by an Instagram account with the username “@dani.robertts,” officials have said.

“I can send this [sic] nudes to everyone and also send your nudes Until it goes viral,” Samuel messaged DeMay after the teen sent an explicit photo of himself, officials said.

Though the account appeared to be run by a woman, prosecutors said it was actually one of the several hacked profiles the sextorting trio used to entice and manipulate DeMay and others.

Despite being asked for $1,000, DeMay sent only $300, which prompted Samuel to threaten to forward the image to the high school football player’s family and friends.

The Ogoshis — who had previously been extradited from Nigeria to stand trial — were remanded to the custody of federal marshals after pleading guilty.

A Nigerian court recently ordered Robert, 19, the third defendant, to be extradited to the US, but he has appealed that decision and the matter is before the country’s High Court, officials said.

 “Financial sextortion is a rising and very serious threat targeting our minors nationwide and this case shook the very core of our Michigan community,” Cheyvoryea Gibson, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI in Michigan, said in a statement.

“We encourage the public to have open and honest conversations with their loved ones surrounding sextortion and to take heed of the warning signs,” Gibson said. “If you believe you or someone you know has become a victim of this crime, please contact the FBI by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI or submitting a tip at tips.fbi.gov.”

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Events 1.1 (1900-1970)

1900 – Nigeria becomes a British protectorate with Frederick Lugard as high commissioner. 1901 – The Southern Nigeria Protectorate is established within the British Empire. 1901 – The British colonies of New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, and Western Australia federate as the Commonwealth of Australia; Edmund Barton is appointed the first Prime Minister. 1902 – The first American college football bowl game, the Rose Bowl between Michigan and Stanford, is held in Pasadena, California. 1910 – Captain David Beatty is promoted to rear admiral, and becomes the youngest admiral in the Royal Navy (except for royal family members) since Horatio Nelson. 1912 – The Republic of China is established. 1914 – The SPT Airboat Line becomes the world's first scheduled airline to use a winged aircraft. 1923 – Britain's Railways are grouped into the Big Four: LNER, GWR, SR, and LMS. 1927 – New Mexican oil legislation goes into effect, leading to the formal outbreak of the Cristero War. 1928 – Boris Bazhanov defects through Iran to seek asylum in France. He is the only member of Joseph Stalin's secretariat to have defected from the Soviet Union. 1929 – The former municipalities of Point Grey, British Columbia and South Vancouver, British Columbia are amalgamated into Vancouver. 1932 – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth. 1934 – Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay becomes a United States federal prison. 1934 – A "Law for the Prevention of Genetically Diseased Offspring" comes into effect in Nazi Germany. 1942 – The Declaration by United Nations is signed by twenty-six nations. 1945 – World War II: The German Luftwaffe launches Operation Bodenplatte, a massive, but failed, attempt to knock out Allied air power in northern Europe in a single blow. 1947 – Cold War: The American and British occupation zones in Allied-occupied Germany, after World War II, merge to form the Bizone, which later (with the French zone) became part of West Germany. 1947 – The Canadian Citizenship Act 1946 comes into effect, converting British subjects into Canadian citizens. Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes the first Canadian citizen. 1948 – The British railway network is nationalized to form British Railways. 1949 – United Nations cease-fire takes effect in Kashmir from one minute before midnight. War between India and Pakistan stops accordingly. 1956 – Sudan achieves independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom. 1957 – George Town, Penang, is made a city by a royal charter of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. 1957 – Lèse majesté in Thailand is strengthened to include "insult" and changed to a crime against national security, after the Thai criminal code of 1956 went into effect. 1958 – The European Economic Community is established. 1959 – Cuban Revolution: Fulgencio Batista, dictator of Cuba, is overthrown by Fidel Castro's forces. 1960 – Cameroon achieves independence from France and the United Kingdom. 1962 – Western Samoa achieves independence from New Zealand; its name is changed to the Independent State of Western Samoa. 1964 – The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland is divided into the independent republics of Zambia and Malawi, and the British-controlled Rhodesia. 1965 – The People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan is founded in Kabul, Afghanistan.

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PREACH!!!

While I am sad, of course, that Canada did not make it to the knock-out stages of the World Cup (and yet simultaneously chuffed that Nigeria did, and that co-hosts Australia did!) I am very, very, very proud of these players! And unlike that journalist who had the fucking shameless nerve to ask Jessie Fleming what she had to say "to the people who woke up early" to watch them play against the Matildas, I don't think they have to apologize for anaything! It's sports, it's cruel sometimes! It's what's also makes it so beautiful.

If anyone has to apologize, it's the Federation, that takes Canada's talented footballers for granted and refuse to back them up with the resources they need to make that talent shine. Shame on them, and them only! CANWNT did, as always, the country proud!

Source: CBC Sports' Instagram Page

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AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: NFF Vs. LFF

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: NFF Vs. LFF. Drama continues as Libyan FF pushes to take legal action Row between Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has taken another twist as the Libyan FA has threatened to take legal action against Nigeria FF over the boycott African Nations Cup qualifier match scheduled to hold on Tuesday. It can be noted that the Super Eagles…

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Had a few hours to clear my mind and put my thoughts into coherent sentences.

This World Cup has been such a ride especially watching it whilst interacting with so many of you.

Now that we’ve reached the end, I think it’s fair we say well done and commend the countries who surprised us and brought some new stars into the world of women’s football.

Colombia, Jamaica, nigeria and Zambia - these teams showed so much willpower and determination and truly deserved to make it through the groups. I hope from my heart that their federations take them seriously because they have the talent to make it to finals of big tournaments.

Morocco - I don’t think they realize the impact they have had. Safe to say that they were the biggest surprise of the tournament for me. This team made my Muslim friends beam with pride and wear their hijab to work the day after they played. A coworker who’s Muslim has a daughter who joined a kids football team.

The USWNT - we can’t not thank them for raising the bar of women’s football and displaying the level that women’s football can achieve. (Thank god Vlatko is out). Something tells me that the next time we see the USWNT, they’re going to be stronger than they were at previous World Cups.

Australia and New Zealand - they were by far the best hosts of the women’s game and for that, any Australians on here, thank you. I hope that the football league gets more recognition because the country posses such talent. They gave their all and especially Australia, I hope they hold their heads high and are proud of what they have achieved.

Japan- what a load of fun they were to watch. This Japanese side, they’re going to be the ones to watch In the next World Cup. I’m looking forward to seeing them again.

Norway - massive improvement from the euros. I hope their federation sorts themselves out because the talent that the Norwegian side posses is simply remarkable and they need a coach that can show this.

Sweden - a team that was to be reckoned with. I trust we will seem them going to gold at the Olympics and I will be cheering them on because they deserve it. Massive well done to them.

England- my heart is still heavy for them. The girls gave it their all on that pitch. Regardless of the result, I’m so incredibly proud of them. They deserved the trophy. However, they’re not done. This is not how the story ends. They’ve weathered storms and they’ll beat this one too. The next time we see them, they’re going to roar louder than ever before. I will be there.

Lastly, thank you guys for making this tournament so much more enjoyable. Interacting with you guys has been an absolute blast!

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I was reading a very interesting article by an instagram page called sportandrightsalliance (x) who reported a study made by FIFPRO on the disparity in playing conditions and preparation time between wnts at this world cup. The following image shows the gap between national teams who qualified for the round of 16 (minus Morocco and South Africa, for whom it was reported there no information available): as you can see the match between England and Nigeria today was the one with the highest gap in preparation time between two teams.

It's very sad, because clearly not all these players play in the same conditions, receive the same moral and financial support by their federations. Nigeria's national team threatened a strike "due to fear of not receiving the prize money awarded by FIFA" and it was only thanks to this mobilization that FIFA has ring-fenced the prize money for the first time, as FIFA secretary-general Fatma Samoura personally promised to the Nigeria national team. But it seems now that Infantino himself is breaking this promise, since he has reaffirmed that it's up to each federation to pay the players and decide the amount of prizes.

As an African myself, supporting african teams is not only out of pride and love, but it's a political action that I hope can be shared by many others. It pains me to think african football is so left behind and have no measures to compare, with all the internal issues that reflect political and financial instability. It is, after all, the same issues that afflict men's national teams, obviously to a different extent - both financially and culturally. Of course, in situations of disparity, women will always have it worse. It's saddening when you see africans giving their all anyway. I know we can't do much but let's start supporting it. Support women and men teams in world cups, in afcon, give them views and love.

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ICYMI: Libya Begins Mass Arrest Of Nigerians After CAF Verdict

By Imoleayo Oyedeyi and Muhammed Lawal Following the verdict delivered by the Confederation of African Football in response to the complaint lodged by the Nigeria Football Federation over the recent inhumane treatment meted out to the Super Eagles in Libya, members of the Nigerian community have reported mass arrests and fines in the country. The Nigerian football team was held at the Al-Abraq…

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Group H

Expected to move on: Germany, Colombia

Expected to exit in group stage: Morocco, Korea Republic

Germany

FIFA Ranking: 2

Reputation:

Much like the men’s side, the German women’s team is a MACHINE. Unless the unthinkable happens again (see: the men’s side 2018) Germany should get out of the group with ease, and I would definitely rank them as a favorite to win the World Cup. Their style of play is crisp, clean, and a little bit curt...if that makes sense. They will lay their bodies on the line, and they will lay your body on the line too if you’re playing against them. They shockingly failed to qualify for the 2020 Olympics, but were runners-up in the Women’s European Championship in 2022, which is a much more accurate indicator of their strength.

Player Pool: 

Germany is another team with extraordinary depth, with all their players on top domestic teams or premier teams in England or France. Alexandra Popp, new captain of the team, also leads in goals scored for German, but is really known for the use of her large stature to win duels. Every position is filled with veterans, and Germany has been skillful in ensuring that even its younger players have gotten experience in big games.  Every player is a team player and can be a standout in their own right, so it’s hard to pick specific players to highlight. That being said, of course there are players that rise to the top–Lena Oberdorf, Sara Däbritz, and Melanie Leupolz all deserve a shout out. 

2019 WWC performance:

Germany looked okay during the women's World Cup, but less confident than many people had anticipated. They made it through the group stage with narrow 1-0 wins against Spain and China, and an easy win against debutante South Africa. They plowed over Nigeria in the round of sixteen, but were stymied by Sweden in the quarterfinals.  On many past occasions, they had beaten Sweden, so many were surprised when the game went the other way. Dabritz, Magull, and Popp led the scoring, while young newcomer Gwinn and veteran Hegering held down the midfield and defense, playing all 450 minutes of their tournament run.

Colombia

FIFA Ranking: 26

Reputation: 

Colombia’s women’s team has historically done well in South American competition, feuding with Brazil for top honors, even as their own federation doesn’t support them as much financially as they do their men’s side.  Earlier in 2023 the Colombian Federation began an agreement with FIFA to begin increasing funding for women's soccer at all levels.  That won’t help the team in this World Cup, and they will be fighting tooth and nail against Korea Republic for the second spot in the group.

Player Pool:

Colombia has one of the older teams of the World Cup, with more veterans than newbies. After missing the 2019 World Cup, they will need to rely on players that were around for the 2015 World Cup, like Catalina Usme,  Daniela Montoya, and keeper Sandra Sepúlveda. 

2019 WWC performance:

Did Not Qualify

Korea Republic

FIFA Ranking: 17

Reputation:

South Korea is recognized as “Korea Republic” by FIFA. Asia’s women’s football culture has been improving on a regional stage, but has struggled to keep up internationally, and Korea Republic  is no exception. The best players on this team are the ones that leave Korea to play in a European or American league. They have never qualified for the Olympics. Their best result in a Women’s World Cup came in 2015, when they made it out of the group stage, but they couldn’t repeat the result in 2019, and likely won’t do it again in 2023. 

Player Pool: 

Ji So-yun (midfielder) made a name for herself and for Korea with a long career for Chelsea in England, but moved back to South Korea in 2022. Cho So-hyun is another team veteran playing in England, and the pair form a strong midfield. Captain is Kim Hye-ri, a veteran defender. She plays with about half the roster for South Korea’s Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels team, the top side in Korea’s domestic league.

2019 WWC performance:

Not great. They had a rough group, pulling Norway and France, so their only chance to advance was a third place spot, which neither they nor Nigeria achieved. They scored one goal in the tournament.

Morocco

FIFA Ranking: 73

Reputation: 

Morocco reached their first World Cup under the distinguished coach Reynald Pedros, who previously had coached Olympique Lyonnais Féminin to the french championship. Under Pedros, the team has grown to be one of the best teams in Africa. However, they have a record of falling short against teams outside of Africa, and will need this tournament and more international exposure to become a contender. 

Player Pool:

Captain Ghizlane Chebbak has played for Morocco for the last 10 years and is their top goalscorer. They have an up and coming forward in Rosella Ayane, who played for the English national youth teams, but switched to Morocco for her senior caps.

2019 WWC performance:

Did Not Qualify

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Victor J. Osimhen, Legendary Record Breaker on the Threshold of Being A Legend, Wins CAF Best Player for 2023

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This is our chance, says confident Gusau after AFCON 2025 draw

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed optimism about the Super Eagles’ chances at the upcoming AFCON 2025 tournament. Reacting to the draw that pitted Nigeria against Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania in Group C, Gusau stated, “It is not a bad group, as I am optimistic that we will lead the group at AFCON 2025.” Gusau’s confidence stems from the team’s recent…