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NFF Orders Super Falcons’ Technical Crew to Resign With Immediate Effect
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Executive Committee has directed the technical crew of the Super Falcons to step down with immediate effect following the team’s disappointing 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign and failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The federation announced the decision on Monday, August 17, 2026, […]
NFF Releases Election Timetable, Begins Sale of Nomination Forms August 1
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Electoral Committee has released the timetable and guidelines for the 2026 Executive Committee elections, with the sale of nomination forms set to begin on Saturday, August 1. Under the schedule, interested candidates are expected to obtain and submit their completed nomination forms on or before Wednesday, August 12, ahead of […]
Golden Eaglets To Face China, Australia, Tanzania in Yinchuan Tournament
Nigeria’s U-17 national team, the Golden Eaglets, have departed for China on Thursday night ahead of the 2026 China International Youth Football Tournament scheduled to hold in Yinchuan from July 5 to 11. The five-time world champions will compete against hosts China, Australia and Tanzania in the four-nation competition, with all matches billed for the […]
2026/27 NPFL Season Set to Kick Off in August, End in May 2027
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has tentatively fixed August 27 to 29, 2026, for the start of the 2026/27 season following a joint stakeholders’ meeting held in Abuja. The meeting brought together officials of the National Sports Commission (NSC), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), NPFL management, and club owners to finalise plans for the […]
WAFCON 2026: NSC, NFF Set Up Welfare Committee for Super Falcons
The National Sports Commission (NSC), in collaboration with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has set up a Welfare Committee to oversee the well-being of the Super Falcons during their title defence at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The seven-member committee will be chaired by NFF Executive Board member Aisha Falode, […]
Shehu Dikko Reacts to Allegations of Fund Mismanagement Levelled Against NFF
Dikko disclosed this in an interview, responding to the recent allegations of fund mismanagement levelled against the NFF. You would recall that some reports alleged that the NFF misappropriated FIFA funding intended for grassroots football and stadium development. His clarification comes amid public outrage over a photo shared by FIFA on social media showing the Kebbi Stadium under […]
Reps to Probe Alleged Misuse of $25m FIFA, CAF Grants by NFF
The decision followed a motion raised by lawmakers Adedayo Adesola and Felix Nwaeke, who said poor management of these funds has contributed to the declining performance of Nigeria’s national football teams. The lawmakers recalled that FIFA once queried the NFF over $1.1 million in development funds that lacked proper records, and that past NFF officials […]
Pinnick loses FIFA council seat by single vote
A former Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick, has failed in his bid for re-election into the FIFA Council, missing out by just one vote.
Eric Chelle becomes new Super Eagles head coach
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has confirmed Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the national team.
Eguavoen demands decision on foreign coach for Super Eagles
Technical Director of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Augustine Eguavoen, has asked for a decision to be taken quickly on appointing a substantive head coach for the Super Eagles.