The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Friday, released the 24-player squad, welcoming back into the Super Falcons star forward, Asisat Oshoala and defender Ashleigh Plumptre — both of whom were absent from the recent friendly against Cameroon. The lineup features key players such as goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, captain Rasheedat Ajibade, defenders Osinachi Ohale and Michelle Alozie, and midfielders Deborah Abiodun …

The Super Falcons provisional squad for the 2024 WAFCON tournament in Morocco will be released in the coming days after head coach Justin Madugu has submitted his list to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Nigeria will be seeking a 10th continental title at the tournament which will be played from 5 to 26 July. Madugu’s side are in Group B …

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest player, Taiwo Awoniyi, has been induced into coma and was receiving intensive care following ‘urgent’ surgery on a serious abdominal injury. The Nigeria international collided with the goalpost in the 88th minute of Sunday’s 2-2 Premier League draw with Leicester City at the City Ground. The 27-year-old, who was a substitute during the 2-2 draw …

Fast-growing Nigerian airline, ValueJet, on Saturday signed a partnership agreement with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as the official airline of the NFF and the national teams. At a ceremony that took place at the Remo Stars Sports Institute in Ikenne-Remo, the Chief Executive Officer/Accountable Manager of ValueJet, Capt. Omololu Majekodunmi said the airline is delighted to become an official …

The draw for this year’s President Federation Cup national competition threw up a couple of contests of giants, as previous winners Rangers and Kano Pillars must do battle at the earliest stage possible in the men’s event – Round of 64. Bayelsa Queens will engage last year’s finalists Naija Ratels at the earliest stage possible in the women’s event – …

The Referee Development Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has suspended Emmanuel Kolawole from officiating in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). According to a statement by the committee, Kolawole was accused to have influenced the outcome of the Matchday 24 fixture between Heartland and Shooting Stars in Owerri. The committee stated that the referee awarded a penalty that was …

National Sports Commission (NSC) chairman Shehu Dikko has charged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to ensure the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 World Cup. This comes as Nigeria sit in fifth place with just three points after four matches in their qualifying campaign, four points behind leaders Rwanda, with six games left to play in the series. Dikko made …

Ahead of Monday’s (today’s) CAF awards ceremony in Marrakesh, Morocco, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has thrown its weight behind Nigerian stars, Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie, who are in the run for CAF Player of The Year awards in the men’s and women’s categories respectively. Lookman and Super Falcons goalkeeper Nnadozie lead Nigeria’s contest for honours at this year’s …

Saudi-based defender, Ashleigh Plumptre, will make a return to the Super Falcons squad for the first time since recovering from a six-month injury as she has been invited by head coach Justin Madugu for the international friendly against France on Saturday, 30 November. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Sunday announced a list of 20 players, consisting five home-based players …

NFF president Ibrahim Gusau has blamed budgetary constraints for the failure to pay up outstanding allowances and bonuses to the Super Eagles. At a meeting with the Super Eagles in Abidjan during which the players opened up on their disappointment over, the NFF boss said sponsors have not been forthcoming and the abridged 2025 AFCON qualifying tournament put a great …