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Nigeria Under 17 football team fixtures and results – 2023

The Nigeria Under 17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, will not be a part of the forthcoming FIFA Under 17 World Cup in Indonesia. The...
NFF: Super Eagles' victory over Mozambique is a morale booster for Nigeria

NFF – Super Eagles triumph over Mozambique a morale booster

Mohammed Sanusi, the General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has expressed his delight and appreciation for the Super Eagles' triumph over Mozambique...
Nigerian singer and songwriter Charles Chibueze Chukwu aka 'Crayon'

Crayon the latest in long list of Nigerian musicians to give up football dream

Nigerian musician Charles Chibueze Chukwu, popularly known as Crayon, has opened up on his failed attempt at venturing into professional football. The artiste said in...
NFF - Super Eagles to play international games at Akwa Ibom

Super Eagles to play international games at Akwa Ibom, NFF confirms

In a latest development announced by the NFF, the Super Eagles will play their international fixtures at the Akwa Ibom stadium until further notice. The...
New NPFL board inauguration by the NFF

The NFF appoints new NPFL board, sets out priorities

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) headed by Ibrahim Gusau, has appointed new board members for the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). According to a post...
Osimhen, Ndidi, Sunday Dare? Gernot Rohr Recalls Weird Super Eagles Training Group

Osimhen, Ndidi… Sunday Dare? Gernot Rohr recalls weird Super Eagles training group

Former Super Eagles boss Gernot Rohr sparked some reactions yesterday, after pointing out how he had to allow sports minister Sunday Dare to train...
Super Falcons World Cup Preparations Plagued by Chaos

Super Falcons World Cup Preparations Plagued by Chaos

With less than three weeks remaining until the commencement of the FIFA Women's World Cup, tension is mounting within the Super Falcons World Cup...

NFF News – Federation Cup to Get Facelift with Onboarding of New Sponsor

Nigeria's oldest football competition, the Nigeria Federation Cup, has secured a sponsor through the efforts of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The Federation Cup, also...
Carney Chukwuemeka

Opinion: NFF Must Work Fast to Secure International Future of Carney Chukwuemeka

Chelsea midfielder Carney Chibueze Chukwuemeka, after a tough season with the Blues, joined up with the England Young Lions at the ongoing FIFA U-20...
Nigeria Football Federation Admits to Owing Staff Salaries

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Admits to Owing Staff Salaries

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has admitted to their inability to pay its coaching staff due to a lack of funds.  The salary payments which...
Super Eagles News: Salisu Set to Replace Peseiro

Super Eagles News: Salisu Yusuf Set to Replace Jose Peseiro

The Nigerian football news scene is abuzz with the latest information coming out of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) about who will lead the...
NPFL and Nigeria football fans

Nigeria Football Latest News: IMC Extends Super Six Resumption to June

The Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Super Six Championship round matches, scheduled from May 23, 2023, basis Interim Management Committee's (IMC) last order, will now run...
Football Nigeria: How Can Nff Improve Nigerian Football?

Football Nigeria: How Can The NFF Improve Nigerian Football?

On the continental stage, Nigeria are recognized as a powerhouse nation that can boast of some of the best talent in the world. The...

NFF adamant on stance to chase after players of Nigerian heritage

The board of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) have come out to back the stance taken by the president of the federation, Alhaji Ibrahim...

NFF clears air on Finidi, Shorounmu

The Nigeria Football Federation has issued a statement decrying media reports that it sacked two members of the Super Eagles’ technical crew, Messrs Finidi...

NFF to build hostels, pitches for national teams

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) may be about to take the best step it had ever taken in its history after the football house...

U20 AFCON: Nigeria, Zambia to lock horns in friendly

Seven-time African champions, Flying Eagles will take on their Zambian counterparts in two friendly games in Abuja as part of preparations for this year’s...

Mabo blasts Waldrum over World Cup target

Former Super Falcons coach, Ismaila Mabo, has urged the women’s national team to set a higher target at the 2023 Women’s World Cup, rather...

Bonus Saga: Noble will be paid soon – NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation have reacted to the purported bonus saga involving Enyimba and Super Eagles goalkeeper, John Noble. The goalkeeper has been demanding the...

Rivers United know Confed Cup opponents Dec 12

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has now fixed December 12 for the group stage draws of the Champions League and the Confederation Cup. The...

Egypt 2023: Bosso calls up 40 to Flying Eagles’ camp

Head Coach of the U20’ National Team, Ladan Bosso has called up 40 players to camp in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja from Monday,...

NFF admits owing Peseiro

The Nigerian Football Federation in a release earlier in the week has admitted that it owes Super Eagles coach Jose Peseiro his salaries. Several reports...

I want to lead Nigeria to Paris Olympics – Makanjuola

Olympic Eagles captain, Success Makanjuola, in a chat with Punch Sports has revealed his ultimate desire with the side and playing under coach Yusuf...

Flamingoes make history after victory against USA

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, made history on Friday by beating the USA in a nervy penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals...

NFF to inaugurate interim NPFL committee on Friday

All is now set for the inauguration of the Newly composed Interim Management Committee of Nigeria Professional Football League. President, Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Gusau,...

Olowookere confident of Flamingos can beat USA

Head coach of Nigeria's U17 side, Bankole Olowookere, is optimistic of his side's ability to overcome USA when both sides clash in the quarter-finals...

CHAN 2023: Nigeria and Ghana to face off

West African rivals Nigeria and Ghana will continue their all-year-long battle in the African Nation Championship qualifiers for a place in next year’s tournament. The...

NFF investigating Maduka Okoye; Watford goalkeeper could face ban from Super Eagles

Latest reports from the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) suggest that Maduka Okoye could lose his place in the Super Eagles after it emerged that...
Jose Peseiro

Nigerian football legend cautions NFF against rushing new manager Peseiro

Former Nigerian striker Julius Agahowa has warned the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) to give new national team manager Jose Peseiro time to build the...
2021 AFCON Qualifier Sierra Leone

NFF announce date for new Super Eagles manager reveal

The president of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has announced the date the new manager of the Super Eagles will be revealed. Pinnick made this...
Rohr list

FIFA rules in favour of Rohr in compensation demands; NFF to challenge ruling

The president of the Nigerian Football Federation, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has claimed that the FIFA ruling on Gernot Rohr's case would be challenged. Rohr was...
Jose Peseiro

NFF to interview final four shortlisted coaches for Super Eagles on ministry’s orders

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) will be re-interviewing the candidates for the role of the Super Eagles manager on the orders of the federal...
pinnick

Ex-Nigerian Internationals plot to present unified candidate ahead of NFF elections

Some ex-Nigerian internationals have decided to come together to present a candidate to contest for the presidency of the Nigerian Football Association. Their decision was...

“Nigeria’s football is upside down” – Nigerian sports scientist says

Nigerians are still reeling from the missed opportunity to bag one of Africa’s tickets to the 2022 FIFA World Cup holding in Qatar later...
Sunday-Oliseh

NFF identify new coach for Super Eagles

Local media reports on Monday have claimed that the Nigerian Football Federation have identified a candidate for the role of Super Eagles manager, three...
Amuneke

Amuneke is grateful for the Super Eagles appointment

Amuneke will be in charge when the Super Eagles take on the Black Stars of Ghana in March. All hands are on deck to ensure...
Jose Peseiro

Peseiro told he can take another job as Eguavoen waits on the wings

Augustine Eguavoen is still in line to be named the head coach of the Super Eagles permanently. Jose Peseiro was to take over as...
Jose Peseiro

Eguavoen pledges support to incoming Super Eagles boss Peseiro

Jose Peseiro is to resume work with the Super Eagles following their ouster from the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The Portuguese coach became...
Iwobi 2022

Alex Iwobi states his preferred position with the Super Eagles

Alex Iwobi believes his best for the Super Eagles will come when played in his preferred role. The midfielder has appeared in only two...
Eguavoen

NFF mull over offering Eguavoen permanent Super Eagles job

The Africa Cup of Nations has been replete with its fair share of upsets. Defending champions have packed their bags and left the AFCON...
Musa

Nigeria name Musa, Ndidi, Osimhen, 25 others in 28-man final list for AFCON 2021

Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has named his 28-final list of the Super Eagles of Nigeria for the 33rd AFCON taking place in Cameroon 9th...
Mourinho

NFF reportedly spoke with Jose Mourinho about Super Eagles boss

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) see Jose Mourinho as a target for the next Super Eagles boss. NFF president Amaju Pinnick claims to have spoken...

2022 Qatar WCQ: Morocco to host Liberia versus Nigeria clash

Liberian Football Association (LFA) has seen another inspection of CAF on its National Stadium suffer the disapproval to host the FIFA 2022 World Cup...

Salisu Yusuff returns as Super Eagles’ assistant coach

Former Kano Pillars and Enugu Rangers head coach, Coach Salisu Yusuff, has been reinstated by the Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF)...
Pinnick Reveals His Sleepless Night Saga Since Super Eagles Loss To CAR

Pinnick Reveals Sleepless Night Ordeal Since Super Eagles Loss To CAR

Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president and FIFA Council member, Amaju Pinnick has disclosed that he has found it difficult to sleep after the Super...
Super Eagles Loss To CAR Is A Wake Up Call - NFF

Super Eagles Loss To CAR Is A Wake Up Call – NFF

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has backed the Super Eagles to bounce back from their shocking defeat to the lowly-rated Central African Republic (CAR)...
2022 WCQ Rohr Reacts To Unpaid Salaries CAR Game

2022 WCQ: Rohr Reacts To Unpaid Salaries, CAR Game

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr says he's not worried about his unpaid salaries but want to remain focused on the game against Central Africa...
Nigeria vs CAR NFF receive permission to admit 5,000 fans

Nigeria vs CAR: NFF receive permission to admit 5,000 fans

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have now been permitted by the Confederation of African Football (CAF)  to admit only 5,000 fans, for the Super...

NFF mourn Former Super Eagles Media Officer Benjamin Alaiya

The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed shock and sadness over the death on Tuesday night of leading journalist and former Media Officer of the...

NFF Settles Rohr, Super Eagles Players’ Match Bonuses, Salaries

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) says they have paid all outstanding salaries and bonuses they are owing the Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr and...