Oliseh confirmed as Super Eagles of Nigeria new coach

Former Super Eagles of Nigeria Skipper Sunday Oliseh has this afternoon been confirmed the head coach of the Nigeria Senior men national team gaffer.

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Oliseh who has signed a 5-year contract with the NFF and swiftly declared, 'If you are not playing first division football in Nigeria or anywhere in the world, you can;t fit into our plans.' according to report on Sports Radio Brila FM more pictures below .

                      

                     

The Good Times Are Coming Back - Pinnick

NFF President Amaju Pinnick is confident the good old days are returning to the elite division of Nigeria football after savouring an incident-free Glo Premier League showdown between traditional rivals Shooting Stars of Ibadan and Enugu Rangers at the Lekan Salami Stadium on Sunday.

          

“It was just like the good old days, when people could go to any of the stadia with their families and enjoy a League match without any hassles. The officiating was spot-on, the players gave their all and both teams deserved the point they each got from the encounter.

“I just feel that the good times are returning. The efforts of the Nigeria Football Federation and the League Management Company are yielding positive dividends.”

Pinnick, once more, praised the NFF Referees Committee headed by Yusuf Ahmed Fresh and the Nigeria Referees Association led by Tade Azeez.

“These two organs are working very hard to restore the glory of the League. They are complementing very well the efforts of the NFF and the LMC. The capacity –building programmes for the referees, and the general re-orientation of officiating officials have not been in vain.”

Pinnick was excited after the 1-1 draw between the two powerhouse teams with mass following, and promised to watch more domestic League matches as his schedule permits. Referee Ahmed Rufai from Jigawa State was in charge.

“We are having proper and very good officiating these days. I congratulate the referees and the assistant referees, as well as our match commissioners and referee assessors. The NFF and the LMC will continue the thorough monitoring of the officials, and we insist that those who perform below expected standard will be visited with full sanctions.”

In other Week 9 matches played on Sunday, Abia Warriors lost 0-1 at home to champions Kano Pillars, while Enyimba FC won 2-1 away to Dolphins in Port Harcourt. These results took the number of away wins this season to 10, with so many credible drawn games to add to the list.

On Sunday, Nasarawa United also drew 1-1 at home to Sunshine Stars, while FC Taraba secured a point in Jos after drawing 0-0 

Source Naija Sports Center

Keshi has been offered terms.. but he can go to Burkina Faso if he wishes- pinnick

President of the Nigeria Football Federation Amaju Pinnick confirmed to www.footballive.ng  according to reports that the body has offered Stephen keshi new terms for a contract renewal.
                     
Keshi's contract was delayed because the Federation wanted to avoid any litigation' and had ensued the terms of what was offered was in the best interest of Country as well as protect the concerns of the coach.
" We just finalized the contract and it will be presented today while we expect a response on Wednesday.

"The reason why the contract was delayed was  because we wanted to avid any litigation. We had to look at everything that will protect Keshi and the NFF's interests and be the best for the country.

However, Pinnick made clear the Federation will wish Keshi on his way should he refuse the terms of the contract. "If what he's offered by Burkina Faso is better than what we've presented, and he opts for other, well it's unfortunate."

NFF President Pinnick meets with Nigerian's young footballers in London

NFF President Amaju Pinnick has met with parents of some ravemaking Nigeria youngsters across the top rank in England.
                         
According to THE NNF.COM reports, On his way to an official meeting with FIFA President, Mr. Sepp Blatter at the Home of FIFA on Wednesday morning, the NFF stooped over in the England capital and watched Sunday's FA Cup fifth round match between Arsenal and Middlesbrough at the Emirates.

"I was able to see Kenneth Omeruo and Chuba Akpom at the match. I am meeting the parents of a number of these youngsters this time and have plans to meet all of them and also their parents in due course.

"You see, some of them might have represented England at junior level, but they are willing to represent Nigeria at senior level, and that is what we are looking at. We are looking at strengthening our teams at all levels and these players are willing, once we can convince them that there is a new set-up in Nigeria football."

Pinnick's diary has noted 18-year-old attacking midfielder Alex Iwobi of Arsenal, who has joind up with the country's Olympic Team ahead of their departure for an 11th All-Africa Games qualifying match against Gabon in Libreville on Saturday, as well as former Chelsea centre back Joshua Debayo, also 18, now on the books of another Premiership team, Southampton. He is also an England U-18 international.

There are also Fejiri Okenabirhie, 19-year-old former Arsenal winger, now with Stevenage; 19-year-old Brighton FC striker Chike Kandi, formerly with Chelsea FC and; Chelsea and England U-19 defender Ola Aina, 18.

Mayowa Balogun, 18, is a versatile defender with Wigan Athletic FC while Arsenal defender Semi Ajayi is getting better by the day.