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Once again: Super Eagles set for Russia showdown
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Once again: Super Eagles set for Russia showdown

It will be the second meeting between the two sides in just 16 months, following their entertaining [1-1] draw in June last year.

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2m128 September 2026
FIFA and CAF Suspend NFF Electoral Process, Plan Joint Assessment Mission to Nigeria
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FIFA and CAF Suspend NFF Electoral Process, Plan Joint Assessment Mission to Nigeria

FIFA and CAF have ordered the suspension of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) electoral process as they assess recent leadership changes, resignations and governance issues within Nigerian football. A joint FIFA-CAF mission is expected in Abuja to meet NFF officials, electoral bodies, football stakeholders and the Federal Government before any decision is taken on the next steps.

Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
3m2517 September 2026
FIFA Accepts Mass Resignations at NFF as Talks on Nigeria Football Reforms Continue
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FIFA Accepts Mass Resignations at NFF as Talks on Nigeria Football Reforms Continue

FIFA has accepted the resignations of principal officers of the Nigeria Football Federation, with FIFA, CAF, the National Sports Commission and the NFF administration continuing discussions on comprehensive reforms aimed at creating a more inclusive, stable and properly structured football administration in Nigeria.

Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
2m1161 September 2026
President Tinubu Directs Comprehensive Football Reform in Nigeria
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President Tinubu Directs Comprehensive Football Reform in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football, citing structural weaknesses in governance, administration, development pathways, domestic competitions and accountability. But for the reform to succeed, Nigeria must look beyond the NFF and national teams by rebuilding school sports, developing and managing sports facilities, strengthening the domestic league and restoring a vibrant local football fan culture.

Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
5m11327 August 2026
Ibrahim Gusau, NFF Executive Committee and General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi Resign
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Ibrahim Gusau, NFF Executive Committee and General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi Resign

Ibrahim Musa Gusau, NFF Executive Committee members and General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi have resigned, triggering a major leadership transition in Nigerian football ahead of the scheduled NFF election.

Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
5m12527 August 2026
NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and Board Reportedly Resign Amid Mounting Pressure
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NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and Board Reportedly Resign Amid Mounting Pressure

NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and the NFF board have reportedly resigned, with the development coming amid mounting pressure and growing scrutiny of Nigerian football administration. Official confirmation is still awaited.

Dr. Victor AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
3m19127 August 2026
Nigeria's 3 Greatest Football Comebacks Ever
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Nigeria's 3 Greatest Football Comebacks Ever

Nigeria has pulled off comebacks that should not have been possible. We count down the top three, from the Miracle of Dammam to that golden summer in Atlanta 1996. Number three still feels unreal.

Eniola AdemolaAdemolaSports writer
5m9914 June 2026