Sports Minister says Osimhen/Finidisaga is not NFF’s priority
Minister of Sports, John Enoh, says addressing the recent outburst by Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen,against former Super Eagles coach, Finidi George, is not the immediate priority for the Nigeria Football Federation. In a radio interview in Abuja, Enoh noted that the Federation needs to prioritize other pressing issues within Nigerian football, rather than being sidetracked […]
New NPFL season to kick-off August 31 with referees to use gadgets to aid officiating
The Chairman of the Nigeria Premier Football League, Gbenga Elegbeleye, has said referees in the Nigerian topflight will begin to use gadgets to aid their officiating next season as part of efforts by the league board to improve the NPFL. Having announced August 31 for the resumption of the 2024/25 season, Elegbeleye said the NPFL board was […]
EURO 2024 round of 16 fixtures confirmed
The last 16 fixtures of the 2024 Euro tournament has been decided. Germany plays Denmark on Saturday June 29, same day as Switzerland take on Italy Spain plays Georgia on Sunday June 30, as well as England facing Slovakia. Portugal plays Slovenia on Monday July 1, when France also play Belgium. Romania tackle Netherlands on […]
NFF denies talks with Herve Renardover Super Eagles coaching job
Nigeria Football Federation has denied it held talks with French tactician, Herve Renard, for the vacant Super Eagles coaching job. The dismissal comes after reports emerged that the Federation was in contact with Renard to lead the Super Eagles. The NFF are in the hunt for a new head coach for the Super Eagles following […]
Nigeria’s U-17 Women team faces tough draw in World Cup Group A
Nigeria’s women’s U-17 national team, the Flamingos, have been drawn in Group A for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Flamingos will face the host nation Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and New Zealand in Group A. This will mark the third time in recent that a Nigerian team will be grouped with the hosts haven […]
Rangers Crowned 2023/24 NPFL Champions
Rangers International Football Club of Enugu, have been crowned champions of the Nigerian Premier Football League 2023/2024 season. The flying antelopes emerged champions with a 2-1 victory over Gombe United at the Zaria road stadium in Jos to clinch its 8th league title amazing 70 points from 38 matches played during the concluded league season. […]
CAF Announces New Dates For 2025 AFCON In Morocco
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe,has announced that the next Africa Cup of Nations will be played in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Originally scheduled for June and July 2025, the AFCON was moved to avoid a clash with the inaugural Club World Cup in the United States from June […]
NFF to Inaugurate Futsal and Beach Soccer Committees today
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, is set to inaugurate the Federation’s Futsal and Beach Soccer Sub-Committee on Thursday at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja. This newly formed committee will be chaired by Otuekong Nse Essien, with Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf (Fresh), the Chairman of Chairmen of Nigeria Football, serving as the […]
Super Eagles Struggle in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Against South Africa and Benin Republic
The Super Eagles have faced a disappointing setback in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, failing to secure a win in their recent matches against South Africa and Benin Republic. The team’s performance has sparked concerns among fans and analysts as the road to the World Cup becomes increasingly challenging. In […]
Ikorodu City, Nasarawa United, Elkanemi Warriors, and Beyond Limits Promoted to Nigeria Premier Football League
Four teams have earned promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) following their successful campaigns in the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super 8 playoff. The teams, Ikorodu City, Nasarawa United, Elkanemi Warriors, and Beyond Limits, will join the NPFL for the upcoming season. Ikorodu City, making history with their first-ever promotion to the country’s […]