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NFF vows to elevate national teams' performance in the coming year

NFF vows reforms after tendering apology for World Cup setback

The Nigeria Football Federation has vowed to undertake major reforms after issuing a public apology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nigerians...

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World Cup Qualifiers

Nigeria Vs Gabon: FIFA faces pressure as NFF protests South African referee appointments

FIFA is under growing pressure to review its decision to appoint South African referees for Nigeria’s World Cup playoff semifinal against Gabon,...

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Super Eagles

NFF President confirms Super Eagles’ itinerary for World Cup Playoffs

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Ibrahim Gusau, has confirmed the full itinerary of the Super Eagles ahead of their 2026 FIFA...

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“You Can Hate Me” – Ex-NFF President Amaju Pinnick rejects ‘Azaman’ tag in FIFA goal Project scandal

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Amaju Pinnick, has strongly denied allegations of misappropriation surrounding the $1.2 million FIFA Goal Project in...

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NNL

NNL signs landmark ₦494m sponsorship deal

Africa’s leading sports betting and gaming brand, betPawa, has signed a sponsorship deal worth over ₦494m with the Nigeria National League (NNL),...

Mikel Obi says the NFF board must resign if the Super Eagles fail to reach the 2026 World Cup, urging government intervention.

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Super Eagles

“Biggest problem is from the top” – Mikel Obi calls out NFF leadership over Super Eagles mess

Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership to resign if the national team...

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Super Eagles

NFF deletes Dessers criticism after backlash as Sanusi denies authorization

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has deleted a controversial press release that singled out Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers and captain William...

Dessers had been introduced in Uyo when Victor Osimhen picked up an injury against Rwanda, but failed to add spark. Handed his first competitive start in Bloemfontein, he was withdrawn at half-time for Tolu Arokodare, whose physicality unsettled South Africa’s defence and offered more urgency.

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NFF criticises Dessers and questions Chelle’s selection

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has criticised striker Cyriel Dessers after another poor performance in the Super Eagles 1-1 draw with South...

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Olympic Champion Enefiok Udo-Obong rebukes Eguavoen over Soldier comparison

Former Olympic gold medallist Enefiok Udo-Obong has criticised Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Director Augustine Eguavoen for likening the sacrifices of footballers...

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Nigeria Football Federation

Nigeria Football Federation responds to criticism over Rufai, Chukwu funerals

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has defended its actions after former internationals Augustine Eguavoen and Taribo West criticised the treatment of late...