As part of our commitment to transparency, probity and openness, I would like to brief Nigerians of events as they unfold in football development. Firstly, a tragic note, as we lost the head of the ICT department, Mr. Tolulope Abe to complications arising from..
...surgery. May His soul rest in Peace. We also conducted COVID-19 tests on all members of staff and four returned positive. While one has fully recovered and confirmed negative, others are in stable condition, receiving treatment with the full compliments of the NCDC....
Now. As we await the Federal Government's pronouncement on the resumption of football, the Federation has been in active discussions about possible friendly matches and I'm happy to say we have finally sealed two high profile matches for next month...
...On the 9th of October, the Super Eagles will play former African champions, Cote D'Ivoire in a friendly game, then face another African giant and former champions Tunisia, four days later, on the 13th.
Both games will be held in Austria for a few obvious reasons....
...Due to the COVID-19 protocols presently in place and the proximity of the bulk of our team as well, Austria was seen as an ideal venue. I'll have to stress as well, that ALL costs will be borne by the Football Federations of both Nigeria and Cote D'Ivoire, as well as Tunisia..
On the vacant positions in Nigerian football, I'm hopeful that a Technical Director will be announced soon, as we are still having extensive consultations.
With regards to a Coach for the Super Falcons, Africa's biggest female football team, Phillips Consulting, in charge...
...of the recruitment process, are putting finishing touches to it and a Coach will be announced soon. This also applies to Coaches for the different cadres of our National Teams.
I'd like to ask that you tarry with us a while.
On the home scene, we have been working diligently to develop the league and I'm happy to say the League Management Company has signed a massive deal with a reputable organisation that should see the clubs and the league get empowered.
Also, the vacant position of the...
...Chief Executive Officer for the league has been filled and will be announced in the coming days.
A few days ago, top members of the NFF Executive Committee had a vrtual meeting with NIKE, our kit makers, with regards to the new kits for the 2022 World Cup and all I can say now is: Wow.
The new designs are truly beautiful and will thrill the world again. Sincerely...
...I cannot wait to see our male and female teams adorn them.
Now, let me use this opportunity to thank the members of the NFF Executive Committee. They have not only become friends but they are now more than family to me. Collectively, we labour to improve the fortunes...
...of football in Nigeria.
To members of the Congress, I'd like to say a hearty "Thank You" as well. They not only support the drive but the mission, vision and direction of the Board. I cannot thank them enough.
To the Ministry of Youth and Sport Development...
...AND the Honourable Minister, Mr. Sunday Dare; thank you, boss. Your direction is flawless. To both Sport Committees in the National Assembly, we are indeed grateful for your guidance and immeasurable support.
I'd also like to thank the Federal Government of Nigeria and...
...President Muhammadu Buhari. The support for our work, football and sports in general is truly wonderful.
To our sponsors; thank you. Without you, I truly wonder where we would be now.
AITEO in particular; I doff my hat.
Thank you...
COVID-19 is still with us and it us important that we follow all health protocols and advisories diligently. I would like to recognize the true heroes of this fight, our frontline workers; the doctors, nurses and health professionals.
Words cannot express my gratitude to you...
...Finally, I'd like to ask Nigerians to continue to keep faith in us. We are not perfect and we certainly have had a few missteps now and then but we always try to do our best. Criticize us because that's the only way we can get better but always support us. We definitely...
...on your support and never take it for granted.
The dream is to conquer Africa at the next Nations Cup and qualify for the World Cup in 2022.
I'm certain, with your support, we will get there.
Rasheedat Ajibade’s brace, assist inspires Avaldsnes to victory over Roa
By Agencies - August 29, 2020
Rasheedat Ajibade bagged her first brace of the season and provided an assist for Avaldsnes as they defeated Roa 4-0 in a Norwegian Toppserien encounter on Saturday.
The 20-year-old made her eighth start in nine appearances this season for Avaldsnes following her impressive display in Wednesday’s 2-1 win at Klepp.
With Lena Tyriberget’s ladies aiming to continue their winning form, the Nigerian was at her best to play a crucial role in the victory.
The Nigeria international opened the scoring five minutes into the game for the hosts after making a brilliant finish of Hanna Dahl’s pass from close range at Avaldsnes Idrettssenter.
Avaldsnes were made to wait for the second when Katrina Gorry scored from a rebound after goalkeeper Josefine Ervik failed to deal with Olaug Tvedten’s shot from 16 metres in the 42nd minute.
On the brink of half-time, Anna Langas Josendal breezed past the Roa defenders from the left-wing before teeing up Ajibade, who made no mistake to tap in her second and the third for the hosts.
After the break, Tyriberget’s team were clearly not done yet as Ajibade combined well with Josendal, who fired home the fourth six minutes from time to complete the rout.
Ajibade, who featured for the duration of the match, has now scored five goals in nine appearances for Avaldsnes this season.
She also has now equalled her debut season tally when she scored five goals in 22 outings for the Norwegian outfit.
The win temporarily moves Avaldsnes to second on the log with 20 points from 10 games this term, pending results of Sunday’s game.
They aim to continue the fine run on the ground of struggling Ngozi Ebere’s Arna Bjornar in their next league fixture on September 5.
Rasheedat Ajibade scored two goals and provided an assist on Saturday as Avaldsnes defeated Roa 4-0 in the Norwegian Top Series.
Her goals have gotten her a place on the team of the week and one of the goals has also been nominated for goal of the week in the Norwegian League. Here is a video of the nominees.
Racoon: Perhaps that was the angle he viewed it from.The role played by Bamaiya was the killer punch otherwise if the tanks @ Ikeja armoured unit were captured, then all hell could have been let loose.Guess you heard the cannons being fired on that day like Nigeria was @ war in Ikoyi?
The explosions woke me up in the middle of the night. I'm not sure what time it was but I guess it was around 2am. I could hear explosions and gunfire from 3 places, Dodan Barracks, Broadcasting House and Bonny Camp.
Racoon: Chai! Maj.Gen.Ike Nwanchukwu played no role in quashing the Orkar coup bro.Rather Gen.Abacha, Lt.Gen.Ishaya Bamayi, Brig.Raji Alagbe Rasaki, Col.Dada Powen, Lt.Col.John Shagaya, Lt.Col. Tola Zidon, were the principal actors involved.Ike only served as GOC 1 Infantry Div.Kaduna & was retired by IBB along the way. cc: naptu2.
The funny thing is that I think I know why he said what he said. He is wrong, of course, but I think I know why he said it.
The main people that put down that coup were General Sani Abacha, who coordinated the fight back from Defence House in Ikoyi, Brigadier Ishaya Bamaiyi, who was the commander of 9th Brigade and who took back Ikeja Cantonment and then used his tanks to take back the Radio Station and Dodan Barracks, Lieutenant Colonel Ghandi Tola Zidon at 126 Guards Battalion at Bonny Camp, who ordered his men to celebrate with the coupists in order to make them relaxed and who subsequently arrested the coupists when they were relaxed. Troops of the Battalion later accompanied Bamaiyi on his way to Ikoyi. There were also others like Hamza Al-Mustapha at Apapa, etc.
However, if you were in Lagos the first counter broadcast you would have heard would have been from Raji Rasaki on Radio Lagos, so you would have thought that Rasaki played a big part in putting down the coup.
Similarly, there was an issue in Kaduna. A producer on Radio Nigeria Kaduna, Zachary Mohammed, had hooked up to Radio Nigeria 1 in Lagos for the 7am Network News and had mistakenly broadcast the coup speech. Therefore, the GOC 1 Division, Major General Ike Nwachukwu, had to go on Radio Nigeria Kaduna to make a counter broadcast. If you were in Kaduna and you heard the counter broadcast you might believe that Ike Nwachukwu played a big part in putting down the coup. He didn't.
The poor Zachary Mohammed was detained for a long time after the coup.
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