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The New Media Journalists  (NMJ) has urged newly appointed League Management Company director, Mr. Emmanuel Adeyemi, to work very hard to justify his appointment as a director. In a release by the group, signed by the Coordinator, Alonge Akinlolu, NMJ asked Adeyemi to bring to bear the knowledge acquired since his days in sports. NMJ recalled that Adeyemi who was recently appointed Director of Football of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Football Club was part of Team Nigeria’s preparations for the last All African Games in Congo Brazzaville. “I have been privileged to meet with Mr. Adeyemi and I can see that he has the zeal to work,” Akinlolu said. “People might be looking at him as a new person in Nigeria football, but I can tell whosoever care to listen that he is a man of great knowledge. “The NMJ wish to congratulate him and affirmed their support for him and other directors. “He has a big task ahead of him to take MFM FC to greater height and we believe he has the

  The New Media Journalists (NMJ) have congratulated Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Vice President, Barrister Seyi Akinwunmi on his 54th birthday anniversary celebration which falls on 29th December, 2016. "A statement signed by Adepoju Tobi, Spokesman of NMJ, said, "On this day that you mark 54 years of existence on earth, there is no doubt that you have chalked remarkable successes, exemplified by the your astute knowledge and handling of the round leather game." "54 years of existence is no mean an achievement as many have come and gone, but the great Seyi Akinwunmi has survived all manner of turbulence, whilst creating an indelible mark in the soccer history of the nation." "He has continued to work tirelessly through the Seyi Akinwunmi Charity Foundation to build a better world for thousands of children out there. And he's not slowing down anytime soon. If anything, he's grown more passionate about helping others." "Whenever

The New Media Journalists (NMJ) have congratulated Rivers United for defeating Wikki Tourists 1-0 to emerge champions of 2016 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Pre Season Super Four tournament hosted in Enugu. Stanley Eguma's Pride of Rivers finished top of the table with 6 points ahead of Enugu Rangers who accumulated 5 points. In a statement on Tuesday, the NMJ praised Rivers United for their doggedness and resilience which earned them the accolade. The body, while praising the players for the discipline and superlative skills they showed in all their matches, implored them to remain focused. "The competition was a hitch free one and at the end of the hostilities Rivers United won. We congratulate them on the success and hope that will spur the team to greater exploits on the continent and their future engagements," part of the statement read. "We wish to congratulate the LMC for its outstanding organisation of a competition of that magnitude. We urg

The 5th edition of the Nigeria's most prestigious domestic league pre-season tournament, Gold Cup could be hosted by either Oyo or Kwara State. General Coordinator of the tourney, Tunde Shamsudeen, disclosed to Gold Cup Media after Lobi Stars of Makurdi were crowned champions of the 4th edition after they beat Mountain of Fire Miracle Ministries of Lagos 4-3 on penalties after the regulation time ended in a stalemate. "The next edition of the Gold Cup could be moved out of it original home, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State to either Oyo or Kwara State."Reason been that, we want to spread it to other Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) fans state.  "If you know the NPFL history, you would agree with me that there's a good follower-ship in both states. As its either you are a Shooting or Crown FC fan in Oyo or Kwara Utd or ABS FC fan in Ilorin."Aside that both states boost of good sporting facilities as two games can be hosted per day. "Also the hotels

Multi Media Journalists have congratulated the national women's football team, Super Falcons, on their victory over Cameroon in Saturday's final of the 2016 Africa Women's Championship (AWCON). The Florence Omagbemi managed side swept to their eighth AWCON title after En Avant Guinean forward Desire Oparanozie struck with six minutes left on the clock to ensure that the Super Falcons retained their continental title in a fully packed Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde. In a press statement released on Monday, Multi Media Journalists' spokesperson, Alonge Akinlolu said, "It is indeed a joyous moment in the history of women football in Nigeria and we congratulate the Super Falcons players, technical team and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for representing us very well in the tournament. The ladies really showed maturity and delivered the eighth AWCON for their dearest country." The statement hailed the players for displaying exemplary strength, courage,

The glamorous Gold Cup Pre-Season Tournament final is set as expected as arrangements have been concluded ahead of what would be the most exciting pre-season tourney final. Gold Cup final will be decided Sunday evening at the Otunba Dipo Dina International Stadium, Ijebu-Ode with Lobi Stars Football Club battling inspiring Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries Football Club.  Distinguish Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, together with prominent football administrators, coaches, club owners and top journalist will grace the finals among who are former NFF Secretary General Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, NFF Executive Member, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, Mike Idoko, Barrister Churchill Oliseh.  Others include former chairman Crown FC Alhaji Noah Bello, CEO Owu Sportswear Barrister Tunji Brown, Phoenix AC boss Bayo Olanlege, former NPL board member Alhaji Abdulrasaq Owolabi Agbaji Wopa, Aikhoje Ojeikere, Oluwatoyin Ibitoye among others. However, the Organizing Committee of the tournament, has offered