Nigerian Football News

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF has appointed Abdullahi Isa, a seasoned goalkeeper and former assistant coach, as the new Head Coach of the Supersand Eagles. Isa brings extensive experience and expertise in beach soccer to his new role, aiming to lead the team to success in upcoming competitions. Joining Isa on the coaching staff are […]

As the Paris 2024 Olympics approach, Nigerian officials have high hopes for the Super Falcons and other female athletes to excel. The Super Falcons, returning to the Olympics for the first time since 2008, have been drawn into a challenging group alongside world champions Spain, Japan, and Brazil. Tunji Popoola, Secretary of the Nigeria Olympic

Tunisian club CS Sfaxien has successfully reached an agreement to sign Plateau United’s star striker, Albert Hilary. The club has agreed on a transfer fee with Plateau United and has offered Hilary a three year contract. The 19 year old striker was one of the top scorers in the Nigerian Professional Football League NPFL last

The youth committee of the Nigeria Football Federation NFF is preparing to announce its strategy for reviving youth football in the country. Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi, chairman of the committee and NFF board member, revealed that they aim to return to traditional methods of developing young talent, reminiscent of the successful strategies used in the past.

Nelson Abiam, a defender for Doma United, has raised concerns over the inadequate pay and poor structure in the Nigeria Premier Football League NPFL, highlighting these issues as key reasons for players seeking opportunities abroad. In an interview with Brila Media, Abiam discussed the significant difficulties NPFL players face, particularly the long travel distances for

The Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh, has expressed confidence in Nigeria’s prospects at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Nigeria will be represented by 82 athletes across various sports. Enoh emphasized that he is well informed about the preparations in different camps. Different sports are already embarking on the foreign leg of

The contract of Super Falcons coach Randy Waldrum will conclude after the Paris 2024 Olympics. Waldrum, who hails from Texas, was initially appointed as the Falcons’ coach in October 2020. His contract was subsequently extended following his successful lead of the team to the knockout rounds of the 2023 Women’s World Cup held in Australia

Rivers Angels emerged as the champions of the 2024 Nigeria President Federation Cup, securing a 1-0 victory over Naija Ratels. This triumph marks the ninth time that Rivers Angels have won the President Federation Cup. The final match was held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos. The decisive moment came late in the

Umar Sadiq, the Super Eagles striker currently with Real Sociedad, is attracting interest from several clubs, including Valencia, Sevilla, and Bologna. Valencia has identified Sadiq as a potential target if they cannot secure Rafa Mir from Sevilla and are considering a season long loan deal. The club’s director of football, Miguel Ángel Corona, is optimistic

The Nigeria Football Federation NFF Referee Development Committee has announced the match officials for the 2024 President Federation Cup grand finale. The finals will be held on Saturday, June 29, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. Men’s Category: El Kanemi Warriors vs Abia Warriors Referee: Kassim Abdulsalam Assistant Referee 1: Abdulmajeed Usman Assistant Referee