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Official: Ikpeme takes charge at NFF as Abdulrahaman replaces Elegbeleye, Owumi at NPFL

The Nigeria Football Federation has moved swiftly to reorganise its administrative structure following the resignation of President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary...

The DSS and NIA have commenced a probe into allegations involving senior NFF officials and alleged links with foreign interests, amid growing scrutiny of the federation.

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Who could replace Gusau? Here are the names emerging in Nigeria’s NFF power race

The departure of Ibrahim Gusau has opened a new chapter in the leadership of Nigerian football, with several prominent figures now being...

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Breaking down the NFF’s record Adidas deal: $4.5m cash, $4m kits, 20% sales royalty and more

Nigeria’s new Adidas era will come with considerably more than fresh national team kits, with the Nigeria Football Federation set to receive...

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Ikpeme steps in today as acting NFF General Secretary after Sanusi resignation

The Nigeria Football Federation is turning to an experienced hand at its secretariat as Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme prepares to assume the role...

FIFA faces questions after Infantino’s New York summit fuels talk of a 64-team World Cup but opposition suggests the idea may struggle.

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UEFA abandons boycott, steps up search for candidate to replace Infantino

UEFA has abandoned its threat to boycott FIFA competitions, but Europe’s battle with Gianni Infantino is far from over. Instead of pursuing...

Ibrahim Gusau has resigned as NFF president after three years and 11 months, citing his commitment to Nigerian football while defending his administration's record.

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‘Not pressure’: Ibrahim Gusau reveals why he resigned as NFF president

Ibrahim Gusau has resigned as President of the Nigeria Football Federation after three years and 11 months in charge, bringing his tenure...

UEFA is preparing possible criminal proceedings in Switzerland against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over a controversial plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial assets, Sky News reports.

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UEFA prepares criminal action against FIFA president Infantino over World Cup sell-off plan

European football’s governing body, UEFA, is preparing possible criminal proceedings against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over a controversial attempt to sell a...

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation has commended the National Sports Commission and Enugu 2026 organisers for including Volleyball and Beach Volleyball in the National Sports Festival programme.

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NVBF commends NSC, Enugu 2026 organisers over volleyball inclusion

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has commended the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Enugu 2026 National Sports Festival Organising Committee for...

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NPFL: Kick-off time, officials confirmed as 2026/27 season begins Friday

The 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League season will officially get underway on Friday, August 28, with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirming...

Rangers International have announced the formal conclusion of their sponsorship partnership with Nortra Tractors, thanking the company for its support and contribution to the club.

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Rangers announce end of Nortra Tractors sponsorship

Enugu Rangers International have announced the formal conclusion of their sponsorship partnership with Nortra Tractors. The Nigerian champions made the announcement on...