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NFF criticizes Dessers, faults Troost-Ekong after Super Eagles’ draw in South Africa
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has openly criticised striker Cyriel Dessers and faulted captain William Troost-Ekong following the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against South Africa in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Bloemfontein.
Taribo West slams NFF, Lagos Govt over neglect of late goalkeeper Peter Rufai’s family
Former Super Eagles defender Taribo West has criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Lagos State Government for allegedly abandoning the family of late Nigerian goalkeeper, Peter Rufai. Speaking at Rufai’s burial in a video posted by News Central on Friday, the ex-Inter Milan centre-back expressed disappointment over what he described as the neglect […]
NFF Explains Super Falcons’ Missed Trophy Parade in Abuja
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified why the Super Falcons were unable to hold a planned trophy parade in Abuja following their historic triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Nigeria’s women’s national team secured a record-extending 10th WAFCON title with a thrilling 3–2 comeback victory over hosts Morocco on Saturday […]
Gusau: Super Falcons’ WAFCON Comeback Win, a Motivation for Super Eagles’ World Cup Push
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has hailed the Super Falcons’ remarkable comeback victory in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), calling it a powerful source of inspiration for the Super Eagles as they look to revive their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. The Super […]
NFF Appoints Manu Garba, Moses Aduku as Coaches of Golden Eaglets and Falconets
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed the appointments of two experienced tacticians — Manu Garba and Moses Aduku — as head coaches of the Golden Eaglets (U-17 Boys) and Falconets (U-20 Girls), respectively. The appointments, which were ratified by the NFF Executive Committee, follow recommendations from the Federation’s Technical and Development Sub-Committee. Garba returns […]
WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Receive Kits Just in Time for Zambia Showdown
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have finally received their official training kits from global sportswear giant Nike, following a frustrating week-long delay caused by customs clearance issues in Morocco. The kits were delivered to the team’s base at the Ibis Casablanca Hotel on Thursday evening, just hours before their crucial 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of […]
NNL: Aluo Hails Gusau for Tenure Extension, Highlights League Reforms and Super 8 Success
Chairman of the Nigeria National League (NNL), George Aluo, has expressed heartfelt appreciation to the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, for extending his tenure—describing the decision as a vote of confidence in his reform-driven leadership of the country’s second-tier league. Speaking in Asaba during the just-concluded NNL Super 8 […]
Lawmakers Commend Shehu Dikko’s Contributions to Nigerian Sports as He Turns 55
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, has paid glowing tribute to the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, in celebration of his 55th birthday. In a congratulatory statement issued on Monday, Honourable Amadu — who represents the Gusau/Tsafe Federal Constituency of Zamfara State — […]
CAF Appoints Amaju Pinnick as Special Adviser to President Motsepe
Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Melvin Pinnick has been appointed Special Adviser to the President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe. The announcement was made during a CAF executive press briefing livestreamed on YouTube on Saturday, where Motsepe warmly welcomed Pinnick back into the inner circle of African football […]
Anyansi Agwu Rallies Support for Sam Okwaraji National U-16 Tournament
First Vice President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Chief Felix Anyansi Agwu, has called on state governments and corporate organisations across Nigeria to support the upcoming maiden edition of the Sam Okwaraji National U-16 Football Championship. The tournament, scheduled to hold later this year, is being organised in honour of the late Nigerian football […]