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2 clusters · 6 sources · 8 days · First seen 10 days ago · Last updated 1 day ago

Categories: SPORTS

Nigeria football events 2026

Entities: Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau · Lafia · Nigeria Football Federation · Nasarawa State · Super Eagles (Nigeria national football team)

Overview

In July 2026, Nigerian sports authorities announced two major events. The first briefing detailed the 2026 edition of the 1xCup football tournament in Lagos, featuring 100 clubs from the city’s five divisions, a N20 million prize pool, and scouting presence from clubs across Nigeria, Africa and Europe. Alongside the football competition, the Ikoyi Club 1938 scheduled the 29th Nigeria Golf Cup, a long‑running Independence Celebration tournament, to take place from 19 to 27 September.

A week later, the Nigeria Football Federation moved its elective congress from 26 September to 27 September to avoid clashing with the Super Eagles’ opening qualifier for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations on 25 September. The congress, held virtually before the date change, will elect members to the NFF Executive Committee for the next four years.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] The NFF elective congress was originally scheduled for 26 September 2026 in Lafia, Nasarawa State. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The congress has been rescheduled to 27 September 2026. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The rescheduling decision was taken at an extraordinary general assembly held virtually on Wednesday. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau is the President of the Nigeria Football Federation. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The change was needed because the Super Eagles' opening qualifier for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations against Madagascar is on 25 September 2026. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The match date was agreed with the Confederation of African Football. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] A motion to move the congress date was moved and immediately seconded at the assembly. (All articles)
[● 3 SOURCES] The congress will elect members to the NFF Executive Committee for a four‑year term. (All articles)

Timeline

1 day ago

[SPORTS] 5 sources
Nigeria Football Federation moves 2026 elective congress to Sept 27
The NFF postponed its 2026 elective congress to September 27 in Lafia, Nigeria, to avoid overlapping with the Super Eagles' Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on September 25.
10 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Nigeria announces 2026 1xCup football championship and 29th Nigeria Golf Cup
Nigeria's Lagos will host the 2026 1xCup football tournament with a N20 million prize and the 29th Nigeria Golf Cup in September, both aimed at boosting talent and honoring sporting legacy.

Sources

blueprint.ng · naijacenter.com · nigeriafootball.ng · punchng.com · thenff.com · von.gov.ng