Governance

John Obi Mikel has had enough. The former Super Eagles captain is calling for the entire NFF leadership to walk, after Nigeria missed out on the 2026 World Cup for the second consecutive time, describing the elimination as a “hammer blow” to 200 million Nigerians. […]

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially confirmed that the Super Eagles will participate in a Four-Nation Invitational Tournament in Amman, Jordan, during the upcoming FIFA international window in March 2026. Nigeria, three time African champions and bronze medallists at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, will face strong international opposition, including Iran, Jordan and

The management of Osun Babes Football Club has addressed recent concerns over delayed player salaries and bonuses, explaining that government budgetary constraints are responsible for the holdup. The clarification comes amid growing frustration among players and fans over welfare issues. Osun Babes’ leadership stated that the delays are not due to negligence by the club

The Federal Government of Nigeria has pledged to prioritise football development and address the issue of abandoned sports infrastructure across the country in 2026, according to Senator Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Basiru, while in Morocco as part of a high-level delegation supporting the Super Eagles at AFCON 2025,

The Federal Government of Nigeria has disbursed ₦3 billion to support the Super Eagles’ preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. This allocation forms part of the wider financial backing aimed at ensuring the national team is well-resourced ahead of their AFCON campaign. The Super Eagles have impressed so far at the

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is poised to conclude another phase of its CAF B license coaching course over the upcoming weekend, sources indicate. The programme, an integral part of the NFF’s ongoing coach development strategy, aims to elevate coaching standards across the country. It follows earlier phases which have already seen coaches going through

Five clubs recently relegated from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Akwa United, Heartland, Lobi Stars, Sunshine Stars, and Gombe United—have been prevented from registering for the 2025-26 season of the Nigeria National League (NNL) due to outstanding debts. A circular signed by NNL Chief Operating Officer Danlami Alanana declared that clubs owing money to

A major boost has come for Kwara United as Governor AbdulRazaq throws his full support behind the club ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round match against Ghanaian giants Asante Kotoko. The backing includes financing for the team’s travel, accommodation, and even the media delegation. The Ilorin-based side have officially departed for Accra, and

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has fulfilled its promise to the Super Falcons, paying out 30 percent of the $1 million prize money the team earned for winning the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Led by President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, the NFF disbursed $300,000 (approximately ₦450 million) directly to the players.

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has honoured Super Falcons centre-back Tosin Demehin, awarding her ₦30 million and a house at Sunshine Estate in Oba-Ile, Akure. The gesture was part of a civic reception on 4 August 2025, celebrating Demehin alongside two fellow Ondo indigenes for their contributions to Nigeria’s historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of