The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appealed to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) against the annulment of Edo Queens’ disputed WAFU-B title. The NFF, in a petition contained in a cover letter dated Sept. 28 and signed by its Deputy Secretary-General, Emmanuel Ikpeme, challenged the legality and fairnes…

…eligible to represent the Super Eagles through his Nigerian parentage. Despite the Nigeria Football Federation’s attempts to persuade him to pledge his international future to Nigeria, he opted to represent his country of birth rather than the African powerhouse. Wearing the number 2 jersey, Kayode was included in the…

…three defenders to win a penalty, which Kareem converted with confidence. As seen on Nigeria Football Federation's official website, headers from Adegbemile and Akekoromowei extended the lead before Kareem added a fourth, again benefiting from Rafiu's creative influence.The second half brought more of the same. Kareem…

…Zurich on Tuesday. Following the mass resignation of the Ibrahim Gusau-led Board of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF after intense pressure from the public, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered for a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football. The President’s message underlined the severity of how bad Nigerian footba…

…teammate Obafemi Martins' suggestion of Seyi Tinubu as a potential president for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).Seyi Tinubu, 40, is the son of Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Speaking as a guest on John Obi Mikel's The Obi One Podcast, Martins argued that the administration of Nigerian football requires…

…has endorsed Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, the erstwhile Deputy General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, as interim General Secretary of the federation following the resignation of President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and members of the Executive Committee. The development is part of sweep…

…intervention fund was spent will press ahead, regardless of the mass resignation of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officials.EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale told journalists on Friday that the inquiry would not be derailed by the leadership changes at the football body. Some NFF officials linked to the matter had alr…

…political figures. He ended by sarcastically suggesting that Rufai should work for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), calling him a "sports director" because, according to him, "you play too much." by Linda Ikeji at 27/08/2026 8:15 AM | Share this Story

…reports claiming that the Federal Government is demanding the resignation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership. “It’s a fake news”, Essien told Sports Vanguard, adding that the report is not true as he insisted that there was no such directive from the Federal Government. The NFF had fixed September 27 f…

Two anti-corruption agencies are reportedly investigating the Nigeria Football Federation over a ₦12 billion intervention fundThe fund was released by the government in January 2024 to clear unpaid bonuses owed to players for over 15 monthsNFF officials have reportedly been summoned to the presidential villa as pressur…

Uncertainty is trailing the planned September 27 elective congress of the Nigeria Football Federation, with stakeholders mounting opposition to the process and calling for reforms before the polls, The PUNCH reports. NFF president Ibrahim Gusau, who was elected at the federation’s elective congress in Benin City in Sep…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has set up a fact-finding committee to investigate the country’s poor run in international competitions, with particular focus on the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Super Falcons, 10-time Women’s AFCON champions and holders, were eliminat…

Nigerian football stakeholders remain divided over calls for the suspension of the Nigeria Football Federation elections, even as former internationals point to the country’s recent setbacks in continental football as evidence of a system in need of urgent reform, The PUNCH reports. Former Dream Team star Abiodun Obafe…

‎The Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed the falsehood reports circulating on social media that it has asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down from his position. ‎ ‎In a notice posted on its official X handle #thenff on Saturday, the NFF stated “Contrary to reports, especially on social media, #thenff…

…reports coincided with an acceleration in contract renewal talks between Chelle and the Nigeria Football Federation.NSC DG provides update on ChelleLegit.ng previously reported that NSC DG Bukola Olopade provides an update on Eric Chelle’s contract renewal talks amid Algerian links.Olopade confirmed that there is a ver…

…abuse targeting Super Falcons Star Esther Okoronkwo by Moroccans over theft at hotel The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has strongly condemned the racist abuse directed at Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo by some Moroccans on social media. The NFF's statement comes after reports of a theft at the Super Falcons…

…or even thought about.” Baribote is not alone. Former Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Association(now NFF) Alhaji Sani Toro said, “It is unfortunate that we have failed to go to the World Cup in two consecutive editions. Our football has gone down and the government doesn’t seem to have the will to do anythin…

…was cancelled due to technical reasons, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. According to the Nigeria Football Federation, both players arrived at the airport only to learn that their flight had been cancelled, forcing the federation to purchase fresh tickets for the duo to continue their journey to Morocco. Despite the setback…

…the improved contract extension offered to him by the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation. The uncertainty was further fuelled by reports that the Algeria Football Federation and some North African clubs were monitoring the 48-year-old following his impressive start with the Super Eagles. In…

…Obi Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has called for sweeping changes at the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following Nigeria's failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the setback as a "hammer blow" for the country.Speaking on the Obi One Podcast, the former Chelsea midfielder said the fe…

…said the experience contributed to his decision to reject invitations to work with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Mikel Speaks on Unfulfilled AFCON Reward The former Chelsea midfielder recalled that after Nigeria won the 2013 AFCON in South Africa, the victorious squad was received by then-President Goodluck Jo…

…challenges despite eventually winning the tournament. According to him, the then Nigeria Football Association failed to pay for the team’s hotel accommodation and meals. He claimed the players were served the same meal, rice and sauce, for an entire week. When they questioned why the menu never changed, Okocha said the…

…bodies, including the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria, STAN, and the Nigeria Football Referees Association.