The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Disciplinary Committee has dismissed the protest instituted by Rivers United against Sporting Lagos and Shooting Stars. Rivers United had protested Shooting Stars’ fielding of midfielder Hadi Mohammed in their matchday 15 clash. Mohammed was transferred from Akwa United during the mid-season transfer window. The committee ruled that the protest lacked merit as the player was …

The Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men National Team, José Santos Peseiro has concluded his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). He was appointed in May 2022 and coached the Super Eagles to win silver medal at Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. NFF is yet to clarify its position on the development. Calls to Director of …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decried insinuations in some quarters that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is delaying payments of match bonuses and allowances due to the Super Eagles at the ongoing 34th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Cote d’Ivoire. Earlier, the NFF had announced before the commencement of AFCON that it had secured approval of N12.5 …

Former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has opened up on his cryptic message about being in the Super Eagles camp for the upcoming AFCON in Ivory Coast, saying the move is personal and not to train the goalkeepers that will be on parade for Nigeria when the tournament kicks off 13 January. Enyeama dropped a puzzling message via Instagram on …

Nigeria’s Sports Development minister, Senator John Owan Enoh, has charged the leadership of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro to ensure that the country’s senior men national football team, Super Eagles, emerge champions at the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. He gave the marching orders yesterday in Abuja at a meeting …

Super Eagles coach, Jose Peseiro, told the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Committee not to teach him his job but rather pay him and his team their outstanding allowances. Peseiro allegedly said this while reacting to the NFF Technical Committee Chairman, Shariff Ahlan’s comment in the wake of his future as Eagles coach, stating that the Eagles job is bigger …

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has expressed huge surprise following the late withdrawals of Asisat Oshoala and Jennifer Echegini as both players voluntarily opted out of the Super Falcons’ 2024 Women Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying fixture against Cape Verde. The Falcons take on Cape Verde in the first leg of the encounter at Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja …

President of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, has reiterated that Nigeria are ready to give the campaign its best shot when the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations begins in Ivory Coast next year. The three-time African champions have been paired in Group A alongside hosts, Ivory Coast, Guinea Bissau and Equatorial Guinea. The Eagles will begin …

The 2024 Olympic Games second round second leg qualifier between the Super Falcons and Crux of Ethiopia will be open to fans free of charge. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) explained on Sunday that it adopted the measure to encourage fans to come out in large numbers and support the team. The encounter is slated for the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja …

The General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Mohammed Sanusi has hailed the Super Eagles for their victory over Mozambique, saying it is, indeed, a morale booster for the team. Goals by Terem Moffi, Frank Onyeka and Moses Simon steered Nigeria to a 3-2 victory over 10-man Mozambique in their second international friendly on Monday. The Super Eagles were held …