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The New Media Journalists in their congratulatory message to the newly elected leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation has charged the board to bring all the football family together so as to take football in the country to the next level. The General Secretary of the NMJ, who is also a member of the NFF Players Statues Committee, Tobi Adepoju, praised the congress for returning most of the executive board members as he called on the Amaju Pinnick-led board to see the opportunity as a new call for service. “This is a great moment in the history of Nigeria football,” Adepoju said. “The newly elected board should see this as a new call for service. To whom much is given, much is always expected. “Personally I feel the most important  thing now is how to bring all the football family together so as to move the game forward in Nigeria. “We at NMJ are happy for the return of the president Amaju Pinnick, who is also the first vice president of ...

The New Media Journalists (NMJ) is urging Nigerians to make the final Matchday of the rebranded Nigeria Women Premier League (NWPL) a memorable one. A total of seven matches would take place tomorrow, Wednesday, at the various match centres to mark the end of a successful 2016/17 campaign. Defending champions Rivers Angels and Bayelsa Queens have already booked their tickets in the annual Super Four event scheduled to take place in Lagos. Nasarawa Amazons who currently sit at the summit of the Group B table with 23 points will welcome Adamawa Queens to the Lafia City Stadium in what promises to be a spectacle. Another game that is expected to thrill football fans is between Delta Queens and Osun Babes at the Kwale Township Stadium. A win or draw will be enough for the homers to book their place in Lagos. For the Omoluabi Queens, an outright win should see them finish in top two in the keenly contested group. Two topmost teams in each group will qualify to play in the Super Four at...

One of the fast rising blogger in the country, Suleiman Adebayo, and a member of the New Media Journalists, at the weekend won the GoalFest2017 Football Influencer of the Year award. Adebayo beats BBC Shina Okeleji and Kiibati Bankole of Brila FM to the award which was in his second edition. Speaking after the award, the CEO of Pooja Media communications dedicated the award to God for giving him live and gift. “It was a great moment in my young career and this has given me cause to work harder,” he said. “Winning this award shows that hard work pays and I am going to continue working so hard to maintain the standard and also improve on it. “To other nominees, I want to say we are all winners for the work we have put in the year under review. I learn from you guys every day and I respect your brands. “To all well-wishers,readers, followers and fans. I have one thing to say; without you, there is no me or the Pooja brand.” Reacting to the award, ...

The New Media Journalists (NMJ) has congratulated FC Ifeanyi Ubah for winning the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Super Cup at the Abuja National Stadium on Wednesday. FC Ifeanyi Ubah defeated Enugu Rangers 4-3 on penalties after the game ended goalless at regulation time. The Anambra Warriors fought gallantly and fully deserved NFF Charity Cup, a statement issued and signed by the Spokesman of the NMJ, Adepoju Tobi Samuel said. The statement said that FC Ifeanyi Ubah fought really hard for the title because they had to fend off the challenge from reigning Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) champions Enugu Rangers, which is indicative of the hard work done by them ahead of the 2017 campaign. "We would like to commend FC Ifeanyi Ubah and Rangers for playing so well in the game that took place on Wednesday in Abuja. The future is bright for both sides in the League, Federation Cup and  Continental assignments." "On behalf of the NMJ, I would like to use thi...