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SuperSport acquire rights for Nigeria

Posted: 2010-07-22 18:44

SuperSport announced on Thursday that it had acquired the Nigerian broadcast rights to the Barclays Premier League for the next three seasons from 2010/11 to 2012/13.

The rights were previously won by HiTV, which has held them since 2007 when they wrested them away from SuperSport.

Adewunmi Ogunsanya, chairman of MultiChoice Nigeria, SuperSport's parent company, was delighted to have the premium content back on the platform, but said the focus will remain on growing the domestic league.

“We are happy to welcome back the English Premier League onto the DStv platform in Nigeria, to stand alongside the other exciting international soccer coverage we already provide to our subscribers here.

“However, our focus remains firmly on showcasing homegrown talent from the Nigerian Premier League and we will continue our investments in this regard.

“As a Nigerian business that is committed to providing our growing subscriber community across Nigeria with the world’s best channels and programming, we are pleased that SuperSport were able to take up the opportunity when it presented itself, to ensure that fans of this league will not miss any action from it.”

According to SuperSport, the arrangement includes all 380 Barclays Premier League matches, plus the Premier League’s 24-hour, seven-day-a-week content service in high definition which will launch on August 13.

“Nigeria will be one of the very first countries to receive the 24-hour content service,” said Imtiaz Patel, CEO of SuperSport. “We are delighted to lead the way with our partners at the Premier League and associates in Nigeria.”

Premier League chief executive, Richard Scudamore, added: “We are pleased to extend our partnership with SuperSport into Nigeria and are confident they will continue to deliver a premium product that will showcase the Barclays Premier League to our many fans in the territory.”

The Barclays Premier League is the biggest continuous annual sporting event in the world, followed by more than 2.5 billion fans and broadcast to more than 500 million homes.

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mayor: 2010-07-22 20:46

With due respect to CARLOS TEVEZ, When are we Africans going to appreciate and promote ourselves? Why diplaying TEVEZ here when atleast we have atleast MIKEL(Nigeria) or our other African brothers (DROGBA,ESSIEN,KALOU,TOURE,ADEBAYO,ALEX SONG,PANTSIL E.T.C) who can be displayed here atleast to mention few Africans in the EPL.

If I may ask KON, can ARGENTINA displays either DROGBA, ADEBAYO OR ESSIEN for this kind of information on thier home website?

We African should learn to appreciate what we have and encourage them and that is the only way we can move forward.

Is KON telling us that there is no Nigerian player or another African player that can be displayed for this information/news despite the fact that it is a Nigeria website. Maybe KON will be sanctioned from the source of this information if a blackman's face is displayed. I guess?

BOMAT: 2010-07-22 20:51

HiTV, why did you let this happen to you?

BOMAT: 2010-07-22 20:58

@Mayor: Have you forgotten that this story is 'copy and paste'? If you do your investigation properly, you will get to know that, the Nigeria editor is not the originator.

Ugonna: 2010-07-22 23:00

instead of wasting time promoting premier league and other foreign league why dont we develope ours, why dont the Nigerian media help in promoting our league. Why cant the various TV stations of the 36 states televice live matches of there own state football clubs.why cant they creat awareness of weekend matches to bring fans to the stadium. Every time, if is not la liga it is Premier league.

lets appreciate who we are. we are Africans and not Europeans

Ugonna: 2010-07-23 00:33

Guys I think we Have a hidden Super Patrice Evra who will take shirt over from Taiwo.He was revealed on this site by one of our forumites by name Hopewell. Even messi can not go pass this guy

Pls watch this match http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Q8o0DaKYM

The word.: 2010-07-23 00:58

@major, you are perfectly right. its not the fault of the multichoice or supersport and Hitv, but the fault of our corrupt administrators that kill the game in Nigeria. sadly enough, all of them will watch EPL instead of our league.

Segun: 2010-07-23 05:37

Lagerback dumps Nigeria
…Siasia is Eagles’ new coach
By Richard Jideaka, Abuja
Friday, July 23, 2010
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Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Lars Edvin Lagerback, has turned down an offer by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for a fresh contract to continue with the job for a four-year deal.

Lagerback’s five months contract as Super Eagles’ coach expires at the end of this month and the NFF and the PTF who picked his bill were impressed with his performance at the World Cup and were ready to offer him a four-year deal to rebuild the Eagles but the Sweden’s former manager, who returned to his native land after the shameful exit of the Eagles, said he was not interested.

Acting President of the NFF, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, told Daily Sunsport that Lagerback after several attempts to speak with him finally called to inform him that he was sorry to reject the offer. “Lagerback has told me that he could not continue as the coach of Super Eagles because he feared that he might not be able to sign a four-year deal that would keep him in Nigeria for that long. He thanked the NFF for the opportunity given him to take the Eagles to the World Cup.

“He said that the experience was worth it and that he would always remember Nigeria and her good people. He also said that family opinion also made him turn down the job and wished Eagles well”, Alhaji Maigari said.

The NFF boss stated further that Lagerback also regretted his inability to come down to Nigeria to say a final goodbye and that he would send his technical report to the secretariat through the internet next week
Alhaji Maigari also disclosed that following the exit of Lagerback that the NFF board has decided to offer Samson Siasia the job to tinker the Super Eagles for the next four years as chief coach.

“We have had talks with Siasia and I must tell you that it was fruitful and all things being equal, he would put pen on paper next month subject to negotiation. Siasia is the coach Nigerians want and we shall give him all the support to succeed in this new job” Maigari stressed.

The finance committee’s former chairman of the NFF said that Eguavoen Austin would lead the Eagles to South Korea for the friendly after which he would take charge of the Under-23 squad, while Siasia would be in charge of the Eagles in the Nations Cup qualifying match against Madagascar in september.

tk.: 2010-07-23 06:52

i rather watch cartoon network than watch nigerian pathetic football played on pathetic stadiums. yaaagh

Soccer Critic (size13): 2010-07-23 07:24

he he he i'd rather watch mr ibu 14 times than to watch nigerian football!!! this country must concentrate on movies instead of soccer!

Tocee: 2010-07-23 08:16

Good news Good news!!!


Siasia
Photo: Sun News Publishing
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Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Lars Edvin Lagerback, has turned down an offer by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for a fresh contract to continue with the job for a four-year deal.

Lagerback’s five months contract as Super Eagles’ coach expires at the end of this month and the NFF and the PTF who picked his bill were impressed with his performance at the World Cup and were ready to offer him a four-year deal to rebuild the Eagles but the Sweden’s former manager, who returned to his native land after the shameful exit of the Eagles, said he was not interested.

Acting President of the NFF, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, told Daily Sunsport that Lagerback after several attempts to speak with him finally called to inform him that he was sorry to reject the offer. “Lagerback has told me that he could not continue as the coach of Super Eagles because he feared that he might not be able to sign a four-year deal that would keep him in Nigeria for that long. He thanked the NFF for the opportunity given him to take the Eagles to the World Cup.

“He said that the experience was worth it and that he would always remember Nigeria and her good people. He also said that family opinion also made him turn down the job and wished Eagles well”, Alhaji Maigari said.

The NFF boss stated further that Lagerback also regretted his inability to come down to Nigeria to say a final goodbye and that he would send his technical report to the secretariat through the internet next week
Alhaji Maigari also disclosed that following the exit of Lagerback that the NFF board has decided to offer Samson Siasia the job to tinker the Super Eagles for the next four years as chief coach.

“We have had talks with Siasia and I must tell you that it was fruitful and all things being equal, he would put pen on paper next month subject to negotiation. Siasia is the coach Nigerians want and we shall give him all the support to succeed in this new job” Maigari stressed.

The finance committee’s former chairman of the NFF said that Eguavoen Austin would lead the Eagles to South Korea for the friendly after which he would take charge of the Under-23 squad, while Siasia would be in charge of the Eagles in the Nations Cup qualifying match against Madagascar in september.

SIBUSISO: 2010-07-23 08:26

size13: 2010-07-23 07:24 [ Report ]

he he he i'd rather watch mr ibu 14 times than to watch nigerian football!!! this country must concentrate on movies instead of soccer!

hehehehehe!!!!!! you are killing me early in the morning man.......but then again, only in Nigeria where bizzare things are happening

AYOBA MA-NIGERIANS AYOBA.....hehehehehe!!!!!!

Birikiti: 2010-07-23 10:20

@Ugonna,

I actually thot I was the only one that noticed this guy! You are absolutely spot on! To me he players like Philip Lahm of Germany & even better.
We really don't have a good scouting system in Nigeria. You can also see him in action against AC Milan with the link below & check out for yourself!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4o7Rj1yRSY



"Guys I think we Have a hidden Super Patrice Evra who will take shirt over from Taiwo.He was revealed on this site by one of our forumites by name Hopewell. Even messi can not go pass this guy

Pls watch this match http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0Q8o0DaKYM"

TAIWO: 2010-07-23 10:41

My dear brothers,GOOD NEWS:

David Ngobua
12 July 2010

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Barring last minute hitches, the new leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation will announce the appointment of a new coach for the senior national team, the Super Eagles and the lucky man is no other person than the former U-23 chief coach, Samson Siasia.

Trustsports gathered exclusively yesterday that the former international was picked ahead of other coaches who showed interest in taking over from Lars Lagerback because he is the man Nigerians want for the job.
According to the NFF technical committee member who spoke on condition of anonymity, the Nigeria Football Federation is not bigger than the whole country and so if it is Siasia that the country wants for Eagles job, then the wish of Nigerians must be obeyed.

He said beside the wishes of Nigerians, the technical committee settled for Siasia because he has demonstrated the requisite ability to identify good players as he showed his stuff when he was in charge of the U-23 and later U20 national teams.
We have settled for Siasia because he is the one that Nigerians want and since we are not bigger than the whole country, we have decided to do the wish of Nigerians. It is not a hidden fact that Siasia is loved by Nigerian football fans and there is no iota of doubt that he has what is needed to do this job.

"Moreover, we are embarking on a re-building process and the best man for the job is Siasia. He is known for discovering talent and this is the most reason why we have settled for him", he stated.

In addition, the NFF bigwig disclosed that Siasia has been contacted and is pleased with the offer as he has already expressed readiness to accept the offer.
He said: "We have been discussing with Siasia and he has agreed to coach Eagles. This is a rare opportunity and I am sure he will not have any reason to think twice before taking this offer. He is patriotic and this is a national call which he will surely be glad with".

In a related development, he revealed that Austin Eguaveon will be appointed the chief coach of the national U-23 team.

He said the former international has accepted the offer and is certainly pleased with it.

The member of NFF Executive Committee said a meeting will be held today between the technical committee and the two coaches to finalize discussions after which their appointments will be made public

TAIWO: 2010-07-23 10:41

My dear brothers,GOOD NEWS:

David Ngobua
12 July 2010

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Barring last minute hitches, the new leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation will announce the appointment of a new coach for the senior national team, the Super Eagles and the lucky man is no other person than the former U-23 chief coach, Samson Siasia.

Trustsports gathered exclusively yesterday that the former international was picked ahead of other coaches who showed interest in taking over from Lars Lagerback because he is the man Nigerians want for the job.
According to the NFF technical committee member who spoke on condition of anonymity, the Nigeria Football Federation is not bigger than the whole country and so if it is Siasia that the country wants for Eagles job, then the wish of Nigerians must be obeyed.

He said beside the wishes of Nigerians, the technical committee settled for Siasia because he has demonstrated the requisite ability to identify good players as he showed his stuff when he was in charge of the U-23 and later U20 national teams.
We have settled for Siasia because he is the one that Nigerians want and since we are not bigger than the whole country, we have decided to do the wish of Nigerians. It is not a hidden fact that Siasia is loved by Nigerian football fans and there is no iota of doubt that he has what is needed to do this job.

"Moreover, we are embarking on a re-building process and the best man for the job is Siasia. He is known for discovering talent and this is the most reason why we have settled for him", he stated.

In addition, the NFF bigwig disclosed that Siasia has been contacted and is pleased with the offer as he has already expressed readiness to accept the offer.
He said: "We have been discussing with Siasia and he has agreed to coach Eagles. This is a rare opportunity and I am sure he will not have any reason to think twice before taking this offer. He is patriotic and this is a national call which he will surely be glad with".

In a related development, he revealed that Austin Eguaveon will be appointed the chief coach of the national U-23 team.

He said the former international has accepted the offer and is certainly pleased with it.

The member of NFF Executive Committee said a meeting will be held today between the technical committee and the two coaches to finalize discussions after which their appointments will be made public

TAIWO: 2010-07-23 10:41

My dear brothers,GOOD NEWS:

David Ngobua
12 July 2010

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Barring last minute hitches, the new leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation will announce the appointment of a new coach for the senior national team, the Super Eagles and the lucky man is no other person than the former U-23 chief coach, Samson Siasia.

Trustsports gathered exclusively yesterday that the former international was picked ahead of other coaches who showed interest in taking over from Lars Lagerback because he is the man Nigerians want for the job.
According to the NFF technical committee member who spoke on condition of anonymity, the Nigeria Football Federation is not bigger than the whole country and so if it is Siasia that the country wants for Eagles job, then the wish of Nigerians must be obeyed.

He said beside the wishes of Nigerians, the technical committee settled for Siasia because he has demonstrated the requisite ability to identify good players as he showed his stuff when he was in charge of the U-23 and later U20 national teams.
We have settled for Siasia because he is the one that Nigerians want and since we are not bigger than the whole country, we have decided to do the wish of Nigerians. It is not a hidden fact that Siasia is loved by Nigerian football fans and there is no iota of doubt that he has what is needed to do this job.

"Moreover, we are embarking on a re-building process and the best man for the job is Siasia. He is known for discovering talent and this is the most reason why we have settled for him", he stated.

In addition, the NFF bigwig disclosed that Siasia has been contacted and is pleased with the offer as he has already expressed readiness to accept the offer.
He said: "We have been discussing with Siasia and he has agreed to coach Eagles. This is a rare opportunity and I am sure he will not have any reason to think twice before taking this offer. He is patriotic and this is a national call which he will surely be glad with".

In a related development, he revealed that Austin Eguaveon will be appointed the chief coach of the national U-23 team.

He said the former international has accepted the offer and is certainly pleased with it.

The member of NFF Executive Committee said a meeting will be held today between the technical committee and the two coaches to finalize discussions after which their appointments will be made public

TAIWO: 2010-07-23 10:41

My dear brothers,GOOD NEWS:

David Ngobua
12 July 2010

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Barring last minute hitches, the new leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation will announce the appointment of a new coach for the senior national team, the Super Eagles and the lucky man is no other person than the former U-23 chief coach, Samson Siasia.

Trustsports gathered exclusively yesterday that the former international was picked ahead of other coaches who showed interest in taking over from Lars Lagerback because he is the man Nigerians want for the job.
According to the NFF technical committee member who spoke on condition of anonymity, the Nigeria Football Federation is not bigger than the whole country and so if it is Siasia that the country wants for Eagles job, then the wish of Nigerians must be obeyed.

He said beside the wishes of Nigerians, the technical committee settled for Siasia because he has demonstrated the requisite ability to identify good players as he showed his stuff when he was in charge of the U-23 and later U20 national teams.
We have settled for Siasia because he is the one that Nigerians want and since we are not bigger than the whole country, we have decided to do the wish of Nigerians. It is not a hidden fact that Siasia is loved by Nigerian football fans and there is no iota of doubt that he has what is needed to do this job.

"Moreover, we are embarking on a re-building process and the best man for the job is Siasia. He is known for discovering talent and this is the most reason why we have settled for him", he stated.

In addition, the NFF bigwig disclosed that Siasia has been contacted and is pleased with the offer as he has already expressed readiness to accept the offer.
He said: "We have been discussing with Siasia and he has agreed to coach Eagles. This is a rare opportunity and I am sure he will not have any reason to think twice before taking this offer. He is patriotic and this is a national call which he will surely be glad with".

In a related development, he revealed that Austin Eguaveon will be appointed the chief coach of the national U-23 team.

He said the former international has accepted the offer and is certainly pleased with it.

The member of NFF Executive Committee said a meeting will be held today between the technical committee and the two coaches to finalize discussions after which their appointments will be made public

TAIWO: 2010-07-23 10:41

My dear brothers,GOOD NEWS:

David Ngobua
12 July 2010

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Barring last minute hitches, the new leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation will announce the appointment of a new coach for the senior national team, the Super Eagles and the lucky man is no other person than the former U-23 chief coach, Samson Siasia.

Trustsports gathered exclusively yesterday that the former international was picked ahead of other coaches who showed interest in taking over from Lars Lagerback because he is the man Nigerians want for the job.
According to the NFF technical committee member who spoke on condition of anonymity, the Nigeria Football Federation is not bigger than the whole country and so if it is Siasia that the country wants for Eagles job, then the wish of Nigerians must be obeyed.

He said beside the wishes of Nigerians, the technical committee settled for Siasia because he has demonstrated the requisite ability to identify good players as he showed his stuff when he was in charge of the U-23 and later U20 national teams.
We have settled for Siasia because he is the one that Nigerians want and since we are not bigger than the whole country, we have decided to do the wish of Nigerians. It is not a hidden fact that Siasia is loved by Nigerian football fans and there is no iota of doubt that he has what is needed to do this job.

"Moreover, we are embarking on a re-building process and the best man for the job is Siasia. He is known for discovering talent and this is the most reason why we have settled for him", he stated.

In addition, the NFF bigwig disclosed that Siasia has been contacted and is pleased with the offer as he has already expressed readiness to accept the offer.
He said: "We have been discussing with Siasia and he has agreed to coach Eagles. This is a rare opportunity and I am sure he will not have any reason to think twice before taking this offer. He is patriotic and this is a national call which he will surely be glad with".

In a related development, he revealed that Austin Eguaveon will be appointed the chief coach of the national U-23 team.

He said the former international has accepted the offer and is certainly pleased with it.

The member of NFF Executive Committee said a meeting will be held today between the technical committee and the two coaches to finalize discussions after which their appointments will be made public

TAIWO: 2010-07-23 10:43

GOOD NEWS !!! GOOD NEWS!!! GOOD NEWS!!!GOOD NEWS !!! GOOD NEWS!!! GOOD NEWS!!!GOOD NEWS !!! GOOD NEWS!!! GOOD NEWS!!!

ken gadaffi: 2010-07-23 11:03

It is a pity that Lars finally dumped Nigeria. What a shame. He has fulfilled his mission riding on the Back of Nigeria. Got the money and got the world cup experience.

I really pity Siasia. Its good he is being given a 4yr contract but i really doubt if he will last that long giving the NFF i know. My advice for siasia is to dine with the NFF with a long spoon. May God help siasia and Nigeria.

THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH

EnyiAwka 1: 2010-07-23 11:48

Lagerback dumps Nigeria
…Siasia is Eagles’ new coach
By Richard Jideaka, Abuja
Friday, July 23, 2010


Siasia
Photo: Sun News Publishing
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Super Eagles’ Technical Adviser to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, Lars Edvin Lagerback, has turned down an offer by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for a fresh contract to continue with the job for a four-year deal.

Lagerback’s five months contract as Super Eagles’ coach expires at the end of this month and the NFF and the PTF who picked his bill were impressed with his performance at the World Cup and were ready to offer him a four-year deal to rebuild the Eagles but the Sweden’s former manager, who returned to his native land after the shameful exit of the Eagles, said he was not interested.

Acting President of the NFF, Alhaji Aminu Maigari, told Daily Sunsport that Lagerback after several attempts to speak with him finally called to inform him that he was sorry to reject the offer. “Lagerback has told me that he could not continue as the coach of Super Eagles because he feared that he might not be able to sign a four-year deal that would keep him in Nigeria for that long. He thanked the NFF for the opportunity given him to take the Eagles to the World Cup.

“He said that the experience was worth it and that he would always remember Nigeria and her good people. He also said that family opinion also made him turn down the job and wished Eagles well”, Alhaji Maigari said.

The NFF boss stated further that Lagerback also regretted his inability to come down to Nigeria to say a final goodbye and that he would send his technical report to the secretariat through the internet next week
Alhaji Maigari also disclosed that following the exit of Lagerback that the NFF board has decided to offer Samson Siasia the job to tinker the Super Eagles for the next four years as chief coach.

“We have had talks with Siasia and I must tell you that it was fruitful and all things being equal, he would put pen on paper next month subject to negotiation. Siasia is the coach Nigerians want and we shall give him all the support to succeed in this new job” Maigari stressed.

The finance committee’s former chairman of the NFF said that Eguavoen Austin would lead the Eagles to South Korea for the friendly after which he would take charge of the Under-23 squad, while Siasia would be in charge of the Eagles in the Nations Cup qualifying match against Madagascar in september.

The word.: 2010-07-23 12:06

@ken Gadaffi, you are right sir,but at the same time I will politely disagree with you. I agreed with you because of the present situation in NFF will not be condusive for him to work to his ability. There is this mentality among the NFF members that it is only "oyinbo" that can tutored SE properly. Even we fans are not helping matters. We quick to castigate our own brother and embrace "oyinbo" that are less in experince to us. Siaisa will not be able to do much (just like all our past home based coaches) not

The word.: 2010-07-23 12:17

Because is not up to the task,but because of our mentality and lack of planning. I was part of the people that critize amodu during his tenure. Amodu is not as bad as we painted him (lagerback shows us that at the WC) but we were not patince enough to allow the old man do his job. BUT. I will like siasia to take this job and show case the talents we fans saw in him when we glamore for his hiring. Siasia will not lack experince like amodu. Siaisa will not tolerate medicore like amodu and saisai will not

The word.: 2010-07-23 12:24

Allow unpatriotic players to roam around his camp. Siasia will have uphill task to over turn all these problems because they have been part of our liifes as a nation since begining of this country . But with God on his side he might be able to achieve his goals for SE. SORRY FOR THE BREAKING IN MY TYPING. I LOGGED IN FROM MY PHONE.

The word.: 2010-07-23 12:45

Allow unpatriotic players to roam around his camp. Siasia will have uphill task to over turn all these problems because they have been part of our liifes as a nation since begining of this country . But with God on his side he might be able to achieve his goals for SE. SORRY FOR THE BREAKING IN MY TYPING. I LOGGED IN FROM MY PHONE.

BishopofUnimaid02/03: 2010-07-23 13:24

This is not news! I expect that Kick Off should be up to speed as to what is news! This is not the Kick Off that I know.

mayor: 2010-07-23 13:47

@Ken gadaffi & The word: I quite agree with both of you on your opinion about Siasia and in addition, I believe Siasia will succeed in the job more than anyother coaches including Amodu Shuaibu "The lucky charm" simply because:

1. Siasia is a no nonse coach to both players and NFF(Which I think is one of the characteristics of succeesful coaches like; Mourinho,Capello,Pep Goudiola and Ancelloti)

2. Siasia's selection is based on merit,Fitness , patriotism & obedience

3. Siasia always give chance/opprtunity to players from the local league and peronally monitor their progress in their respective clubs.

4. Siasia will never tolerate any act of indiscipline or criticism from his players towards his style & selection policies.(which I personally think is the only reason I will rate him above Stephen Keshi)

5. Siasia will surely substitute any player who missed any scoring opportunity and failed to show remorse or bitterness for that miss like YAKUBU & OBASI (This I think is what killed Amodu's lucky charm)

6. Siasia doesn't mind using his personal money to prosecute his plans in order to achieve result even if NFF failed support him financially.(This I think is what makes NFF to hate him so much)

7. Siasia does care to bench any foreign player for a local player if he thinks the latter is better as a team player rather than Individual skill.

Tolu: 2010-07-23 14:28

Good point MAYOR. Infact we demand the picture to be changed with immediate effect.

Kerewa: 2010-07-23 14:33

NSC zones NFF presidency to North
FRIDAY, 23 JULY 2010 03:01 NIGERIAN COMPASS

As government endorses Maigari in what should be a massive blow to the glut of aspirants from the South. Sports Compass has been reliably told that the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), expected to emerge on August 21, will be from the North.
It was learnt yesterday that the emergence of Davidson Owumi has effectively shut the door of the NFF on southerners jostling for the presidency of the nation's soccer ruling body.
"Some key aspirants from the south were apparently aware of the consequence an Owumi's victory would nave on their ambition and this explains why they fought tooth and nail to abort the man's election,"said our dependable source yesterday.
Our man further gathered with Owumi's election in the bag, "definitely the north will get the NFF top job."
And when this happens, our source swore last night that the man the government has endorsed for the job is Alhaji Aminu Maigari.
Maiigari, the man who succeeded Sani Lulu recently, hails from Bauchi State. This should come as a huge blow to the ambition of his kinsman, Sanni Ahmed Toro, a one-time secretary-general of the NFA.
Interestingly, Toro was seen as the government anointed candidate. This was given credence when he was appointed as the secretary of the official Federal Government delegation to the recently concluded FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
"Let me reveal to you that Maigari had a secret pact with the government: He was promised the NFF presidency if he agreed to lead the revolt to impeach Lulu, Uchegbulam and Ogunjobi. He played along and got the job done. Now he is highly favoured to clinch the position next month," said a source.

Now my question is this? Are we looking for the right person for this job, or must it be a quota system thing??? not minding even if its an imbecile???

I rest my case

ifeoluwa: 2010-07-23 14:54

Lagerback turns down Nigeria

Lars Lagerback will not continue as Nigeria coach
Siasa wants fresh start | News
July 23, 2010

Lars Lagerback will not continue as Nigeria coach just as Samson Siasia is now set to be named as his replacement, according to the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

NFF president, Aminu Maigari, disclosed that Lagerback has told him he did not wish to continue in his post even after Nigeria proposed a four-year deal for the experienced coach.

“Lagerback told me he could not continue as the coach of the Super Eagles because he feared that he might not be able to pen a four-year deal that would keep him in Nigeria for that long,” Maigari told the sports daily Soccer Star.

“He thanked the NFF for the opportunity given him to take the eagles to the World Cup. He said the experience was worth it and that he would always remember Nigeria and her good people.”

Maigari added that Lagerback told him that his family played a big part in his decision not to extend his five-month contract.

Lagerback was in charge when Nigeria finished bottom of their first round group at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

However, the NFF agreed to hand the Swede a long-term deal after the great work he put in within a short time.

The NFF top shot also disclosed that Samson Siasia will next month be announced as the country’s new coach on a four-year contract.

“We have had talks with Siasia. The talks have been fruitful and all things being equal, he will put pen to paper next month subject to negotiations,” said Maigari.

“Siasia is the coach Nigerians want and we shall give him all the support to succeed in this new job.”

Siasia led the country’s team to the final of both the 2005 FIFA Under-20 World Cup as well as the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China.

The former Lokeren and Nantes striker is currently handling Heartland FC of Owerri in the CAF Champions League.

The NFF have also announced that caretaker coach Austin Eguavoen will lead Nigeria to next month’s friendly against South Korea in Seoul, before he takes over the country’s Olympic team.

Eguavoen, MTNFootball.com exclusively gathered, had initially declisned to lead the team to Korea and so the choice of Obuh.

ifeoluwa: 2010-07-23 14:57

Taiwo rejects M****ille deal

Taye Taiwo
Makinwa troubles | Torres future

July 23, 2010

The transfer saga involving Nigeria international Taye Taiwo has taken another twist after he turned down a contract extension at Olympique M****ille, just as Atletico Madrid are set to sign another left back for the new season.

Want-out star Taiwo has turned down a three-year extension to his contract at M****ille, according to the French newspaper la Provence.

The defender still has a year to go on his contract and if he does not extend it, he could well leave the French champions as a free agent next summer.

Taiwo's agents have been in Spain holding transfer talks with Atletico Madrid and have refused to back down on their demands for M****ille to let go the defender.

OM cannot guarantee Taiwo a first-team shirt and already they have lined up Jean-Phillipe Sabo as cover for Argentina international left back Gabriel Heinze in the event that the Nigerian finally gets his way and quits the club.

In the meantime though a top journalist in Spain, David Ruiz, has poured cold water on Taiwo joining Atletico, saying that the Madrid club are more interested in signing another left back, Felipe, from Deportivo La Coruna.

"Atletico are very much interested in Filipe Luis. The only problem is that they want to pay less than the 13.5 million euros the Deportivo chairman, Lendeiro, is asking for. It is only if this transaction fails that Taiwo could be considered," Ruiz of Spanish sports paper Marca informed MTNFootball.com.

Latest reports said the Brazilian Filipe will undergo a medical Friday morning and could leave Deportivo to Atletico for about 11 million euros.

Taiwo won the league and league cup double with OM last season.

ken gadaffi: 2010-07-23 15:11

@the word, i dont see where u have disagreed with me.
I am really happy for Siasia to have gotten the nod at last. It is good that the NFF has now listened to the voice of the people. However i still maintain that if the NFF does not get their acts together, siaone may just go the way the others before him had gone.
What am I talking here, the Nigerian fans must be patient with him but that does not mean we cannot criticize the team when they fail. The media has a role too to play in this rebuilding process by ensuring the remain positive in their reports.

I have a feeling that they have done this to calm the nerves of the fans. They wanna use siaone as a tool to entrench themselves into the NFF and then dump him when things get going. lets just wait and see.

THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH

Eric: 2010-07-23 15:32

@Dozie, I read the news that you posted from the Nigerian Compass. It is disheartning that in modern times when nations are looking to make progress by entrusting their affairs in the hands of competent people, Nigeria has resorted to mediocrity. Must we zone everything? They should be reminded that NFF is not one of the political parties but rather a national property. The Lulu leadership was accused of sundry issues and now that we have a golden opportunity of getting it right by providing all the contestants an equal opportunity to showcase their blue print for the development of our football, the NSC has decided to back one Maigari, who has an unknown football antecedents. If these happens, what then will become the faith of people like Segun Odegbami, Onigbinde, Alhaji Babayaro etc? May God help us.

Austin: 2010-07-23 16:34

I am delighted that Siasia has been nominated for this important assignment. We must all give him the support. I know that he is capable and has amply demonstrated it. He has the patience, discipline, tactical and technical acumen and is media savvy. The players know that with Siasia you have to shape up or ship out. Plus he has demonstrated that he has the knack for smellig out raw talents and honing them into fabulous products. Mikel, Taiwo and others are examples. We must all support him.
Next the NFA MUST set up a scouting team to work FOR Siasia. Westerhof had that going for him. Let all the young players in and outside of Nigeria be given a fair chancec to make the new improved SE. Good things are about to happen to us. Halelujah!

Friday : 2010-07-25 23:35

Am happy 4 super sport 4 winning de rites again, i cant wait 2 watch all de premier league with super sport bcos their ****ysis is the best.