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March 31, 2022 NFF Disengages Super Eagles’ Technical Crew as Eguavoen Steps Down

NFF Disengages Super Eagles’ Technical Crew as Eguavoen Steps Down

In the aftermath of the failure of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the erstwhile Technical Adviser, Augustine Eguavoen has stepped down from his role with immediate effect. The NFF has also withdrawn the two-and-half years contract offered the other coaches and terminated the appointment of the entire technical crew of the team with immediate effect. A new crew will be announced after a proper review to lead the new charge of reinvigorating the Super Eagles to face future challenges appropriately. “We thank the coaches and team officials for their service to the nation and wish them success in their future endeavours,” said NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi.
March 30, 2022 CAF Doping Officer Slumped, Died in MKO Abiola Stadium Stampede

CAF Doping Officer Slumped, Died in MKO Abiola Stadium Stampede

Further Sad News has trailed the unfortunate loss of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to the Black stars of Ghana. Joseph Kabungo, a doctor working for the Confederation of African Football (CAF), was reported to have slumped and died at the MKO Abiola stadium in Abuja. Kabungo was the doping officer for the Super Eagles’ match against Ghana in the second leg of the 2022 World Cup playoffs. He was said to have slumped in a stampede before the Match started and died shortly after the match on Tuesday. Ace journalist, Osasu Obayiuwana, tweeted: “Sad news: I understand that an official for the @NGSuperEagles vs @GhanaBlackstars match (not a referee or assistant referee) died in #Abuja today. “His name is Dr. Joseph Kabungo from Zambia. He was on duty as Doping officer. He collapsed suddenly and died. Cause of death not confirmed yet. His family, the Zambia FA and the government of Zambia have been duly informed. “If the death of #Zambian doctor Dr. Joseph Kabungo at the #Abuja stadium was caused by being attacked by the #Nigerian fans who invaded the pitch, after the @NGSuperEagles lost the @FIFAWorldCup ticket to @GhanaBlackstars, @thenff would be in terrible trouble with @FIFAcom.” No officials statement has been released by CAF or Nigeria Football Federation confirming the doctor’s death.
February 21, 2022 2022 World Cup Qualifiers Between Nigeria and Ghana, Gets New Dates

2022 World Cup Qualifiers Between Nigeria and Ghana, Gets New Dates

The 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Black Stars of Ghana have gotten new dates. NFF’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, made this known in a statement on Monday. The first leg billed for Thursday, March 24 at the Cape Coast Stadium, will now take place on Friday, March 25 starting from 7.30pm Ghana time, which will be 8.30pm in Nigeria. While the second leg initially set for Sunday, 27th March, will now hold at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Tuesday, 29th March, starting from 6pm Nigeria time.
February 21, 2022 Akwa Ibom’s Mfon Akpan Among 4 Nigerian Referees Appointed by CAF for AWCON Qualifiers

Akwa Ibom’s Mfon Akpan Among 4 Nigerian Referees Appointed by CAF for AWCON Qualifiers

Akwa Ibom State born female Referee; Mfon Akpan has been named among the Referees appointed by CAF  for the Second leg of the African Women’s cup of Nations qualifiers between Burkina Faso and Guinea Bissau. Patience Ndidi Madu will be the center referee to be assisted by compatriots Mimisen Iyorhe and Mfon Akpan with Alaba Olufunmilayo as the Fourth Official. The Nigerian quartet will be assessed by Oulere Daloba of Guinea. Assa Soumare of Mali will be the Match commissioner while Benin Rebublic’s Sylvestre Parfait will ensure strict adherence to all COVID-19 protocols in his capacity as the COVID-19 Officer. The Nigerian Referees have since arrived Burkina Faso to familiarize with the environment ahead of the match which will be played at the Porto-Novo-Stade Charles de Gaulle on Wednesday 23rd February 2022 by 5pm.

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