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A high-level Nigerian delegation travelled to FIFA’s Zurich headquarters this week for talks on the institutional future of the country’s football. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has described a meeting with a Nigerian delegation in Zurich as successful, Complete Sports reports, citing a statement from the National Sports Commission’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Dr

Two draws in Ouagadougou this Thursday will shape the road ahead for both Nigeria’s boys’ and girls’ U-17 national teams. Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets will learn their group-stage opponents for the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Championship when the draw takes place on Thursday. The draw ceremony is scheduled for the Stade du 4 Août in Ouagadougou,

With dates now confirmed, Nigeria’s road to AFCON 2027 begins on home soil before an immediate trip to West Africa. The Super Eagles will begin their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign against Madagascar. The opening fixture is set for the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Wednesday, 23 September. Eric Chelle’s side

With qualifiers just weeks away, Eric Chelle has settled on the coaching team that will support his Olympic Eagles project through to Los Angeles 2028. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has appointed Bright Ozebagbe and Deniran Ortega as his two assistant coaches for the Olympic Eagles. The appointments were disclosed by Kola Daniel, Special

Nigeria’s football federation wants one more warm up win to lock in the winning mindset the Falconets will need heading into their World Cup group. NFF acting general secretary Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme has urged the Falconets to maintain their winning mentality when they face Korea Republic in their final warm-up match ahead of the 2026