By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that preparations for the Super Falcons ahead of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will only begin after FIFA clarifies the official international match window. Nigeria, Africa’s most successful women’s national team, are targeting a record-extending 11th WAFCON title when the tournament is […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has explained why the Super Eagles were absent from the bronze medal presentation ceremony at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria finished third at the tournament after edging Egypt 4–2 on penalties in the third-place playoff. Despite the victory, Super Eagles players were noticeably missing […]
By TAYO TAIWO (T. T.) OLUWOLE Momentum, Morale, Money THE Federal Government’s confirmation that Super Eagles’ match bonuses are on track has delivered a morale lift to the squad, preserving Nigeria’s momentum heading into the AFCON 2025 quarter-final against Algeria at the Stade de Marrakech on Saturday. Finance Minister Uzoka-Anite confirmed that the group-stage bonuses […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI THE Nigeria Football Federation will receive an annual allocation of $1 million, equivalent to about ₦1.5 billion, following sweeping reforms to senior national team competitions announced by the Confederation of African Football. The funding increase was confirmed by CAF President Patrice Motsepe as part of a broader restructuring plan designed to strengthen […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH NIGERIA’S hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been revived after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) formally petitioned FIFA over alleged player eligibility breaches by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The Super Eagles were knocked out of the African playoffs in November after a penalty shootout […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI NIGERIA’S football industry has bled an estimated $2 billion in the last ten years due to poor contract management and limited understanding of international transfer rules, sports lawyer Pius C. Ndubuokwu has disclosed. Speaking at the second International Sport Solicitors’ Football Law Annual Moot (FLAM) in Abuja, he said systemic ignorance continues […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed a new date for the Super Eagles’ pre-AFCON 2025 friendly against Egypt, moving it from Sunday 14 December to Tuesday 16 December in Cairo. The change follows FIFA’s recent directive that clubs are not required to release players for AFCON duty until 15 December, […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued a stern warning to referees and assistant referees, pledging strict sanctions for any official whose actions compromise the integrity of Nigerian football. In a memo from the NFF Refereeing Development Committee, the federation expressed concern over inconsistent officiating standards, acknowledging that while many uphold fairness, […]
By FRED LONGJOHN OBEH THE Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has held an emergency meeting to address the Super Falcons’ ongoing protests over unpaid bonuses and allowances—an issue that has dragged on for years and is once again threatening national team activities. The meeting, held on Monday 24 November 2025, was called to prevent renewed unrest […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI WITH the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) just weeks away, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is moving quickly to rebuild the Super Eagles’ morale after their painful failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A senior NFF official stated that the federation recognises the psychological impact of the World Cup […]