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JUST IN: We’ll soon introduce VAR in NPFL – NFF
The President of the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Misa Gusau has disclosed the ministry’s plan to introduce Video Assisted Referees, VAR in the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL.
Gusau made this known at Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu while addressing journalists at the end of the opening game of the premier league between defending champion, Rangers International and Wkki Tourists.
Gusau who attested that VAR requires a capable hands to handle, disclosed that the ministry want to make sure that they have qualified and trained personnel that will manage it.
He, however, assured that they will start with training and retraining of personnel to ensure efficiency and quality service delivery.
Speaking on the 2024/25 season, Gusau assured that there would be a lot of improvements in the league, adding that referees will be wearing communication gadgets while officiating to provide a communication platform for referees and their assistants without going close to themselves.
“We are working on improving the league to international standard. We will soon introduce the VAR but we are concerned about training the personnel that will handle it first so that we won’t have any error while using VAR.
“From next week, you will see our referees starting to use communication gadgets. The referees will now communicate with themselves, they don’t need to go to AR to start asking them questions.
Gusau who attested that VAR requires a capable hands to handle, disclosed that the ministry want to make sure that they have qualified and trained personnel that will manage it.
He, however, assured that they will start with training and retraining of personnel to ensure efficiency and quality service delivery.
Speaking on the 2024/25 season, Gusau assured that there would be a lot of improvements in the league, adding that referees will be wearing communication gadgets while officiating to provide a communication platform for referees and their assistants without going close to themselves.
“We are working on improving the league to international standard. We will soon introduce the VAR but we are concerned about training the personnel that will handle it first so that we won’t have any error while using VAR.
“From next week, you will see our referees starting to use communication gadgets. The referees will now communicate with themselves, they don’t need to go to AR to start asking them questions.
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AFCON 2025: Nigeria beats Tanzania 2-1
The win gives Nigeria a perfect start to their Group C campaign, while Tanzania will look to bounce back in their next fixture.
Photo: AFP/ Getty Images
Nigeria ‘s Super Eagles this evening, beat Tanzania’s Taifa Stars to a 2-1 slim victory at the Stade de Fez, Morocco .
The Super Eagles started strongly, with Victor Osimhen and Lookman causing early problems for the Tanzanian defence.
Nigeria’s first real chance came in the 11th minute when Chukwueze’s corner found Akor Adams, whose shot was saved by the Tanzanian goalkeeper.
Tanzania responded with long-range efforts, but Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali kept his side on course.
Nigeria eventually broke the deadlock in the 36th minute. Alex Iwobi’s lofted cross found Ajayi, who powered a header into the net to give Nigeria a 1-0 lead.
The first half ended with Nigeria holding the advantage despite Tanzania showing glimpses of attacking intent in the wet conditions.
The second half began in spectacular fashion. Tanzania’s M’Mombwa equalised in the 50th minute, slotting a lofted delivery into the bottom-left corner.
Nigeria responded almost immediately, with Lookman collecting the ball outside the box and fired a left-footed strike past Masudi in the 52nd minute to restore the Super Eagles’ lead.
Substitutions followed as Nigeria introduced Simon Moses, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Paul Onuachu, while Tanzania brought on John, Job, and Mnonga to boost their attack.
Tanzania came close late on, with John flashing a low shot wide in the 83rd minute, but Nigeria held firm to secure all three points.
The win gives Nigeria a perfect start to their Group C campaign, while Tanzania will look to bounce back in their next fixture.
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President Tinubu fulfils housing and land pledges to Super Eagles for 2023 AFCON feat
Promise Efoghe, the Media Officer of the Super Eagles told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the documents were presented to the players at the team’s camp in Fes, Morocco, on Monday.
The Federal Government has fulfilled its housing and land pledges to Super Eagles players for their runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had confirmed that players received certificates for the allocated plots of land and housing units promised by President Bola Tinubu.
Similarly, Promise Efoghe, the Media Officer of the Super Eagles told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the documents were presented to the players at the team’s camp in Fes, Morocco, on Monday.
Nigeria finished second at the tournament, played in 2024, after a 2–1 defeat to hosts Côte d’Ivoire in the final.
On their return, Tinubu hosted the team at the Presidential Villa and conferred the Officer of the Order of the Niger (OON) on each squad member.
The president also approved a plot of land in the Federal Capital Territory and a flat for every player in recognition of their performance.
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AFCON 2025: Today’s Nigeria vs Tanzania
According to sports analyst, though the matchup versus Tanzania looks easy for the Super Eagles on paper, they still need to be cautious especially after they, once again, were edged by Egypt in a buildup friendly to this competition.
• Nigeria vs Tanzania
The Super Eagles of Nigeria, and the Taifa Stars of Tanzania will lock horns today at the ongoing AFCON 2025 in Morocco.
Fixture: Nigeria vs Tanzania
Competition: AFCON 2025(Group C) Date: Tuesday, December 23 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. (Nigerian time)Venue: Fez Stadium, Fes
Where to Watch: CAF TV
According to sports analyst, though the matchup versus Tanzania looks easy for the Super Eagles on paper, they still need to be cautious especially after they, once again, were edged by Egypt in a buildup friendly to this competition.
With the remarkable squad at the disposal of Nigeria, headlined by Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Alex Iwobi, the match seems a contrast in matchup but Tanzania will have to rely on the brilliance of Simon Msuva and Feisal Salum to threaten the Nigerian defense.
AFCON 2025: Nigeria beats Tanzania 2-1
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