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NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and eight other board members have reportedly resigned amid a DSS probe into the federation’s handling of a ₦17bn government intervention fund and mounting pressure over Nigeria’s recent football failures.

Ibrahim Gusau, eight NFF board members resign

The crisis engulfing Nigerian football has taken another dramatic turn, with Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau and eight other members...

NFF president Ibrahim Gusau is set to address the media amid reports of resignation pressure, a possible normalisation committee and uncertainty over the September 27 election.

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Press briefing: Gusau moves to clarify resignation, normalization committee reports

Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Musa Gusau is set to face journalists in Abuja on Thursday as mounting uncertainty around the federation’s...

SWAN constitutes thanksgiving service committee

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SWAN 2026 Congress: Dikko, Gusau, Shaibu, government officials head to Kaduna

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) will bring together leading figures from Nigerian sports, government and the media as its 2026...

EGYPTAIR has signed a three-season sponsorship agreement with Barcelona, becoming the club’s Exclusive Official Airline Partner for its men’s football, basketball and handball teams until 202829.

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Barcelona strike three seasons EGYPTAIR partnership covering three teams

Barcelona have announced a new three-season sponsorship agreement with EGYPTAIR, with the Egyptian airline becoming a Global Partner of the club until...

José Mourinho described Kylian Mbappe’s performance as “insane” after the Frenchman scored a hat-trick in Real Madrid’s 4-1 LaLiga win over Real Sociedad.

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‘He’s Insane’ Mourinho singles out Mbappe after Sociedad demolition

Kylian Mbappe gave Jose Mourinho plenty to admire on his return to the Santiago Bernabeu, but even the Real Madrid manager appeared...

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How Gusau refused to appear before NFF fact-finding committee – Fanny Amun reveals

Fanny Amun has revealed that Nigeria Football Federation president Ibrahim Gusau failed to honour an invitation to appear before the fact-finding committee...

The ninth edition of the Prince Victor Uwakwe Tennis Championship has opened in Enugu, bringing together more than 90 young players from across Nigeria's South-East, South-South and South-West regions.

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Ninth Prince Victor Uwakwe Tennis Championship opens in Enugu

The ninth edition of the Prince Victor Uwakwe Tennis Championship has opened in Enugu, bringing together more than 90 young players from...

UEFA is expected to end its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances that Gianni Infantino’s controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other major tournaments will not return.

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UEFA set to lift FIFA boycott threat after Infantino’s World Cup stake plan is dropped

The threat of a major split between European football and FIFA is close to ending, with UEFA expected to abandon its proposed...

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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DSS, NIA move against NFF officials over alleged links to foreign interests

The Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) have commenced an investigation into allegations involving some senior officials...