Why I will step down as NFF president – Pinnick

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3 years ago

April 8, 2022

Muktar Balogun

Why I will step down as NFF president - Pinnick

Amaju Pinnick, the president of the Nigeria Football Federation, has said he will not seek re-election when his current term ends.

Since 2014, he has been the head of NFF, making crucial decisions.

Why I will step down as NFF president - Pinnick

Following the Super Eagles’ inability to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, he has been under pressure from Nigerian stakeholders and supporters to resign.

He has recently revealed that his experience in the Glass House has harmed his family’s relationship with him.

“Based on the status, I’m eligible to run.” Is it true that I wish to run?, It’s a no-no; my family is very important to me, and they’ve told me that it’s affecting me and my family.

“They believed that I’ve done my best and it’s time to move on . It’s a regrettable decision, but it’s the best,” Pinnick told Arise TV

Chelsea name Enzo Maresca as new manager

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1 year ago

June 3, 2024

Mayowa

Enzo Maresca on Monday appointed as the new manager of the men’s team at Chelsea FC.

The West London Premier League team made this announcement on its website in a statement, saying, commencing July 1, 2024, Maresca will assume his new position. The Blues put the Italian under contract for five years.

Reacting, Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley, Chelsea’s co-sporting directors, said: “We are delighted to welcome Enzo to Chelsea.

“He has proven himself to be an excellent coach capable of delivering impressive results with an exciting and identifiable style.”

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Kylian Mbappé to join Real Madrid as new signing next week

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1 year ago

June 2, 2024

Mayowa

After winning the Champions League, Kylian Mbappé is expected to be announced as a new signing by Real Madrid the following week.

In February, the 25-year-old international athlete made his choice. He can now be regarded as a new Real player because every document has been completed, sealed, and signed.

As per media reports, Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. “.. I wanted to announce to you all that it’s my last year at Paris Saint-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks. I will play my last game as Parc des Princes on Sunday,” Mbappe said in a video statement on X.

“It’s a lot of emotions. (For) many years I had the chance and great honour to be a member of the biggest French club, one of the best in the world which allowed me to travel here,” Mbappe added.

“It’s hard and I never thought it would be this difficult to announce that I will leave the country, France, the league and the Championship. But I think, I needed this, a new challenge after seven years.”