Nigeria Football Federation

Infantino's 2027 re-election bid faces escalating UEFA push

58 clusters · 1483 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: FIFA Presidency: UEFA and allies seek challenger to Gianni Infantino

The leadership crisis surrounding FIFA President Gianni Infantino has intensified as he prepares for re-election on March 18, 2027, in Rabat, Morocco. Opposition has solidified following the collapse of the FIFA Forward

Nigeria U-17 Women Advance to World Cup Quarter-finals

16 clusters · 77 sources · last updated about 5 hours ago

Latest: Nigeria defeats Mexico to reach U-17 Women’s World Cup quarter-finals

Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. After an opening 2-1 defeat to Poland, the team secured a 2-0 victory over Puerto Ri

WAFU Zone B final rescheduled for Cairo

12 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ampem Darkoa and Edo Queens to replay WAFU Zone B final in Cairo

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has finalized the procedure for the WAFU Zone B qualifying final between Nigeria’s Edo Queens FC and Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC. Following a formal protest by the Ghana Foo

Nigeria Super Eagles AFCON qualifying and squad tensions

14 clusters · 94 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Nigeria faces coaching dilemma for upcoming AFCON qualifiers

Nigeria’s national football team, the Super Eagles, commenced their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory against Madagascar in Uyo. After Ehsan Kari scored for Madagascar in

Nigeria National League 2026/27 season preparations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Nigeria sports updates: Rugby League launch and NNL schedule change

The Nigeria National League (NNL) established mandatory registration requirements for its 34 participating clubs ahead of the 2026/27 season. Chief Operating Officer Danlami Alanana stated that clubs must comply with Nig

African football qualifying updates

11 clusters · 200 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: African football: Squads announced for 2027 AFCON qualifiers

The qualifying campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), to be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, continues across 12 groups. In Group E, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has strengthened its positi

Nigerian players milestones at Fulham FC

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Alex Iwobi matches Mohamed Salah for most Premier League appearances by an African player

Nigerian international players representing Fulham FC have achieved significant milestones in the English Premier League. Defender Calvin Bassey reached 100 Premier League appearances during a match against Ipswich Town

Nigerian sports federation administrative interventions

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: FIFA approves Normalisation Committee for Nigeria Football Federation

Following leadership crises and board dissolutions, international and national sports bodies have intervened to manage various Nigerian sports federations. In the Nigeria Judo Federation, the National Sports Commission

Nigeria Golden Eaglets WAFU-B U-17 Championship campaign

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Ghana and Nigeria face mixed results in regional football qualifiers

Nigeria’s U-17 national football team, the Golden Eaglets, participated in the WAFU-B U-17 Championship in Burkina Faso. Prior to the tournament, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso, Syndoph Paebi Endoni, welcomed the s

Nigeria women's national football team qualifications

5 clusters · 33 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Super Falcons players discuss national team call-ups and squad roles

Nigeria’s national women’s football teams are progressing through various regional and international qualification stages. The U-17 squad, known as the Flamingos, have arrived in Rabat, Morocco, to prepare for their open

Nigeria-Ghana beach soccer qualifier referee error

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Referees admit error in Nigeria-Ghana beach soccer qualifier

During the first leg of the 2026 Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tie between Nigeria and Ghana in Kaduna, a significant officiating error occurred. Although the match ended in a 3–3 draw during regulation t

DR Congo football nationality switches and AFCON prep

9 clusters · 87 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: FIFA eligibility dispute involves DR Congo and Nigeria

The Democratic Republic of the Congo continues to integrate young talent through nationality switches. Coach Sébastien Desabre has clarified the status of defender Jorthy Mokio, who faces a mandatory three-year waiting p

Nigeria football reform and leadership crisis

15 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Nigeria's National Sports Commission awaits FIFA decision on football reforms

By early October 2026, the administrative crisis within the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) entered a period of anticipation as the country awaited a final decision from FIFA regarding proposed reforms. Following the A

Nigeria Premier Football League officiating and security

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Inter Lagos fined and penalized by NPFL for assault on match officials

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) have taken steps to address officiating and security concerns during the 2026/27 season. Initially, the NFF Refereeing Development Com

Colombia secures third place at U-20 Women's World Cup

15 clusters · 114 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Colombia Women's U-20 Team wins third place at FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland has concluded with Colombia securing a third-place finish. Following their 1-0 quarter-final victory over Nigeria—marked by Valerín Loboa’s stoppage-time goal and a red car