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Flamingos Thrash Algeria 4-0, Inch Closer to U-17 World Cup
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team, the Flamingos, took a giant step towards qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Algeria in the first leg of their final qualifying match. The team’s coach, Bankole Olowookere, expressed delight at the win, saying, “I’m grateful to God for the Flamingos 4-0 win against […]
“I secured Eagles Job Through Formal Application”-Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has debunked rumors that he secured the Nigerian senior national team job through connections. Chelle was appointed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to take over from Augustine Eguavoen, who had been in interim charge of the Super Eagles during their successful qualifying campaign for the 2025 Africa Cup […]
The Pulse of Nigerian Football: Fans at the Heart of the Game
Nigerian football is not just about the talent displayed on the field; it’s also about the unwavering passion and dedication of its supporters. These fans have cultivated a vibrant culture that profoundly influences the sport’s atmosphere and progression within the nation. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the National Sports Commission (NSC) have brought together […]
Unity Cup 2025: Super Eagles Set for Friendly Tournament
The Unity Cup 2025 Invitational Tournament is set to take place at the 17,250-capacity Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, West London, in late May 2025. The tournament will feature Nigeria, Jamaica, Ghana, and Trinidad & Tobago, with the Super Eagles looking to make a strong impression ahead of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers in September. […]
NFF Denies Rumors of Coach Eric Chelle’s Contract Termination
The Nigeria Football Federation(NFF) has swiftly debunked rumors circulating about the potential contract termination of Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle. Chelle, who was appointed in January on a two-year deal, subject to renewal, was reportedly considering a shock exit due to mixed results in March’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers. However, a top NFF official has […]
NFF Protests To FIFA Over South Africa’s Hosting Rivals
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has written a strongly worded protest to FIFA, complaining that there is no fair play in the race for the qualifying ticket to the 2026 World Cup in Group C. The NFF’s grievance stems from the fact that both Lesotho and Zimbabwe, who are in the same qualifying group as […]
Troost-Ekong Inspires Athletes at South-West Games
The maiden South-West Games came to a thrilling end on Friday, March 28, 2025, with Super Eagles’ Captain, William Troost-Ekong, making a special appearance to inspire athletes and officials at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, in Lagos. Ekong, who played a crucial role in Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, was the […]
NFF Waits on FIFA, Explores Options to Qualify Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has not given up on the country’s bid to return to the World Cup next year after missing the 2022 edition in Qatar. According to NFF’s Media Director, Ademola Olajire, the federation is waiting for FIFA’s reaction to the case Lesotho proffered against South Africa, who fielded an ineligible player […]
NFF Partners Offer Incentives for Super Eagles
Corporate partners of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have joined forces to provide incentives for the Super Eagles to secure a win against Zimbabwe in today’s 2026 FIFA World Cup African Qualification Series Matchday 6 encounter. Nigerian Breweries, through their brands Goldberg, Life Continental, and Zagg Energy drink, are sponsoring the Man-of-the-match award with a […]
Pinnick’s FIFA Council Exit Sparks Mixed Reactions
The Nigerian football community is abuzz with mixed reactions following Amaju Pinnick’s exit from the FIFA Council. Pinnick, who lost his seat by a single vote to Djibouti’s Souleiman Hassan Waberi, had been a prominent figure in African football governance. Former Green Eagles player Paul Okoku believes Nigeria gained nothing from Pinnick’s tenure, stating, “This […]