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Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation Technical and development committee (NFF) Ahmed Yusuf Fresh has rued the demise of Mrs Sarah Moses, mother of Super Eagles Stand-in captain, Ahmed Musa who passed away  24-01-19 . In a condolence message Fresh mourned the late mother of the super eagles icon with little memories shared before she died " Madam Sarah was a good mother who never hid her love for all the children with reference to Musa. As a special guest of honor , I was opportuned to see her when musa Formally opened his Sports Center in Kano State few years back . She's a wonderful Being especially with her tremendous supports for Ahmed Musa when things are rosy otherwise vice versa " Fresh disclosed The Niger State football association chairman has these messages for Ahmed Musa on his mother's death " It is a thing of Joy to wish our mothers long life, but we can not question Allah for he giveth and he taketh . On behalf of Niger State foot...

Chairman of the Nigeria football federation Technical and development committee  has revealed year 2019 will be a Fresh Air for football talents in the North Central football fraternity of Nigeria. Fresh who is also the North Central football Fraternity Coordinator gave this assurance of hope for football Talents at the Last match of Nasarawa State Fa Premier league in Keffi. " We had series of football program in 2018 but national football activities did allow us to activate and actualise our grassroots football development program. "watching the last league finals here in Keffi gave me exhilarating feelings and this also means we lot of work to do football hidden football talents in our zone, because we are poised to give endless hope to youths" he affirmed. "Going forward we are going interlace all last programs together with 2019 Football Calendar, so I'm urging  football Stakeholders, fans and Entrepreneurers in football business to se...

President of Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Melvin Pinnick led other executive members of the federation as well as other top shots in Nigerian football to Ihima, Okehi LGA of Kogi State on Sunday to grace a soccer talent hunt organized by the Natasha Akpoti Foundation (NAF), to promote grassroot soccer talents in Kogi State. The final of the talent hunt program organized in conjunction with the Soccer for Peace Foundation and Webster Group was held at the Ihima Township Stadium. The unprecedented youth emancipation program was the first project of Amaju Pinnick since his re-election as president of the NFF. The NFF supremo was glad to used the moments to relieve his long time desire to give Soccer opportunities to children at the grassroots. He also appreciated the good people of the North Central Part of Nigeria for their massive support during his re-election and promised a greater attention towards the region. "This event gives me relief to achieve ...

Distinguished Senator Federal Republic of Nigeria, Buhari Abdul-Fatai (BAF) has pledged his continued support for Nigeria's most organised Pre-season Tournament tagged "Gold Cup Pre-season". The Senator representing Oyo North in the last three years have bank the tourney which is scheduled to come up at the Oluyemi Kayode Stadium, Ado-Ekiti from November 15 to 24, 2018. Buhari, quoting his aide Alhaji Noah Bello (former Crown FC boss), "I want to express my  satisfaction with the tournament which has proven to be the best with teams playing in the tournament making appreciable performances at the end of each season. "In the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Lobi Stars broke the 19yrs no trophy jinx as they were crowned champions while Kano Pillars are at the verge of picking the continental ticket via the AITEO Cup once they overcome the Rangers hurdle in Asaba come 24th October. "In the Nigeria National League   (NNL) Remo Stars h...

Chairman of the Nigeria football federation(NFF) technical and development committee Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh has described the performance of the Super Eagles (Super Excellent) in the double header games against Libya national team. Three-time AFCON Champions (Super Eagles) went into crucial fixtures with Libya to get the ticket for Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon come (2019). The Nigerian  side bashed the  Mediterranean Knights of Libya in Uyo (4-0) and unseated the Cameo group Toppers, South Africa after the 3-2 victory in the reverse fixture at Sfax on Tuesday night, as Odion Igalo's Recent run of form in Super eagles excites Niger State FA Boss. "The quick fixtures brought the brand new Super Eagles who were extremely determined to erase non participation of two different Nations cup. They showed relentless efforts to join other African teams in the coming Nations Cup at Cameroon" he said. " The Technical and development committee are extremely sa...

By Wale Ajayi ....Hatred, envy and backstabbing from trusted friends almost cost Fresh a third term ambition.... He is a man of the people, a friend of the media, a cheerful giver, an easy going politician, a fearless administrator and a role model to many emerging F.A chairmen especially in the Northern part of Nigeria, where his growing profile and influence has seriously touched the lives of many who love to associate with the lion of the Niger. Three days to the NFF elective congress, Ahmed Yusuf Fresh was expected by many, to easily scale the hurdle presented by the sudden emergence of Kwara state FA chairman, Busari Ishola who resisted every temptation to withdraw, to give the two incumbents, Ahmed Fresh and Hon.Yahaya Kwanda a run for their money. One week to the polls, Fresh and Kwande had heaved a sigh of relief, when FCT FA chairman, Musa Talle pulled out of the race for no particular reasons. Talle's decision meant, the race for two slots in the North ...

The newly elected Executive Member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh has taken out time to appreciate all key football stakeholders in Nigeria football family after a successful re-election into NFF board led by Amaju Pinnick in Katsina State on Thursday (September 20, 2018). The Niger State Football Association boss specifically extends gratitude to the Congressmen who were the voters of his hard fought victory. "I appreciate all the 44 Congressmen of the Nigeria Football Federation who found it worthy to give me the mantle of representation and leadership position into the continuity board of NFF, headed by Mr Amaju Pinnick," Fresh said. Ahmed Fresh, who is a Member of Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Technical and Development Committee glorify Almighty Allah for his re-election even as he heap praises on his faithful followers in Nigeria football family. "Yesterday, was historic, left indelible marks in my life a...

Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical and Development Committee, Comrade Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, has given a notice of warning to Super Eagles technical crew led by Gernot Rohr and the entire team not to de-emphasize the performance of the Pirates of Seychelles in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier which comes up tomorrow (September 8, 2018) at the Stade Linite in Victoria.   This is coming after unimpressive performance at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia where the three-time AFCON champions failed to sail through the group stage. The Niger State FA Boss believes if Super Eagles downplay the Pirates it could open up the already closed wounds in the heart of millions of football fans. He articulated that the NFF Technical and Development Committe have given the team adequate preparations ahead of this weekend tie against Seychelles. "Football does not respect big names regardless of how big a nation and its national teams are. It goes beyond what we...

Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical and Development Committee, Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf Fresh, has described the visit of Nigeria football family to the ancient city of Katsina a day full of excitement after the approval of authorities in Katsina State on Tuesday (September 4, 2018). Fresh the ‘Jagaban’ of Nigeria football was part of the top NFF Echelons who paid courtesy visit to the Executives of Katsina State.   His Excellency and Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari noted how the visit clears the atmosphere and rumored stories on the change of venue for the 2018 NFF election.   “As we entered the Government house of Katsina State, the ambiance was quite positive on our quest to formally abreast His Excellency, Aminu Bello Masari concerning the schedules of the forthcoming of Nigeria Football Federation General election,” divulged Fresh. In Fresh annotations the Governor said; “Kastina is also a home of football in Nigeria. We heartily welcome yo...