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Eric Chelle: Why Nigeria could lose Super Eagles coach after 2026 FIFA World Cup, reason emerges

Eric Chelle's contract extension with the NFF remains unsigned, sparking fears Nigeria may lose its Super Eagles coach amid ...
Naija News

‘Nigeria May Miss 2030 World Cup’

Former Nigeria international, Segun Odegbami, has renewed his call for a total overhaul of the Nigeria Football Federation ...
Business Day

Inside ambitious, risky financial reset of Nigeria’s football league

The National Sports Commission's (NSC) decision to raise the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions' prize to N1bn and ...
ESPN

Nigeria will be represented at the FIFA World Cup after all! Could this XI beat, say, England?

After failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite a record 10 African teams making it to the 48-team tournament, the green and white jersey of the Super Eagles will not be on display in ...
The New York Times

Nigeria’s quest for a 10th WAFCON title is more than a mission. It’s a search for their winning identity

After 96 minutes in the unforgiving Moroccan sun, two penalties and one horrible injury to Gabriela Salgado, Nigeria found a way to keep their “Mission X” — to win a 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations ...
The New York Times

Nigeria say they will forfeit AFCON qualifier after being stuck in Libyan airport for 12 hours

Nigeria captain William Troost-Ekong has said that his side will forfeit their game against Libya on Tuesday after being stranded at an airport in the North African country for 12 hours. Troost-Ekong, ...
Naija Gist - Latest

Making Nigerian football attractive in the digital age

The Nigerian Football League formally known as Nigerian Premier League, despite starting in the early 20s while others had gained ground, rose above all ranks to gain recognition in the global stage ...
Leadership

IFAF Confirms NFAF As Nigeria’s Official Governing Body, Ends Membership Uncertainty

The International Federation of American Football (IFAF) has officially recognised the Nigeria Federation of American ...
Yahoo! Sports

World Cup 2026: Nigeria's complaint against DR Congo, FIFA verdict imminent

The Nigerian Football Federation is anxiously awaiting the final decision from the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) regarding the appeal lodged against the result of the African ...
Tribal Football

Nigeria suffer opening defeat to Tanzania in China

Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets opened their campaign at the four-nation China International Youth Football Tournament with a 3-2 ...
Yahoo! Sports

Nigerian federation: John Obi Mikel unveils his priorities

Nigerian football legend John Obi Mikel is in the running for federation president. The former Chelsea midfielder has outlined his top priorities. Transparency and the fight against corruption: these ...
Nigerian Observer

Nigerian football and lessons from Morocco

Nigeria and Morocco share a footballing history defined by talent, passion, and periods of underachievement. For years both were seen as African giants on paper. Yet in the last decade, their ...