Nigeria
Kevin Roberts: Sports governance needs to be stronger than ever before
If you live outside of Nigeria it’s likely you will never have heard of Dr. Larry Izamoje.
Nigeria facing deadline to avoid fresh Fifa ban
The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has been given until Friday to overturn a court ruling that nullified its recent elections or face being served a seven-month ban by Fifa, the sport’s global governing body.
Fifa lifts suspension of Nigerian federation
Football’s global governing body Fifa has today (Friday) lifted its suspension of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that was imposed earlier this month due to government interference in the organisation.
Fifa suspends Nigerian federation
Football’s global governing body Fifa has suspended Nigeria from international football due to government interference in the national organisation.
Nigerian Football Federation threatened with Fifa ban
The prospect of Nigeria receiving a Fifa suspension has increased after the executive committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) was voted out of office.
Arsenal and SuperSport added to Soccerex Seminar Lagos line-up
Soccerex has announced the addition of English Premier League club Arsenal and broadcaster SuperSport Nigeria as speakers at Soccerex Seminar Lagos, which takes place from September 27-28.
Soccerex Seminar Lagos to address issue of enhancing local football
Soccerex has announced that experts from the French Football League (LFP) and German Football League (DFL) will join Nigerian football legend Adokiye Amiesimaka in a session focusing on the challenges of running a local professional league at Soccerex Seminar Lagos, which takes place from September 27-28.
United legend Robson signs up for Soccerex Seminar Lagos
Former England and Manchester United captain Bryan Robson has been confirmed alongside former AC Milan star George Weah as part of a star-studded session entitled ‘The Beautiful Game’ at the Soccerex Seminar Lagos in Nigeria on September 27-28.
Liverpool and Standard Chartered to discuss partnership
Soccerex has announced that English Premier League club Liverpool will be speaking alongside its main sponsor, Standard Chartered, at the Soccerex Seminar Lagos in September.
Dein signs up for Soccerex’s trip to Lagos
David Dein, former vice-chairman of Arsenal and the English Football Association, has joined the line-up for the inaugural Soccerex Seminar Lagos, which takes place from September 27-28.
Weah to grace Soccerex Seminar Lagos
Soccerex has announced that African football legend George Weah has been confirmed as a speaker for the inaugural Soccerex Seminar Lagos in September.
Soccerex unveils new event in Lagos
Soccerex has announced a four-year partnership with the Lagos State Football Association to organise a regional Soccerex Seminar in the Nigerian city.
Guinness aims to lift Nigeria back to greatness
Guinness has signalled its intention to return Nigeria to its place on world football’s top table after agreeing a two-year extension to its sponsorship agreement.
CAF takes centralised approach to World Cup rights
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the adoption of a centralised model for its marketing and broadcast rights to the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Samsung backs Nigerian football
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with Samsung.
FIFA suspends Nigerian federation for government interference
World football’s governing body FIFA yesterday suspended the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) following government interference.
Nigerian Olympic Committee elects Ndanusa with IOC consent
Former Nigeria Minister of Sport Sanni Ndanusa has been elected president of the country’s national Olympic committee (NOC) for the second time in a week, now with the recognition of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
IOC nullifies Nigerian Olympic Committee elections
The International Olympic Commitee (IOC) has invalidated the last Thursday's Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) elections which saw former Minister of Sports, Engr Sanni Ndanusa, made president.