July 04, 2023
Nigeria: 115 Nigerian Referees Undergo Intensive FIFA Trainings
In a bid to return to the summit of football refereeing, 115 Nigerian referees have been selected to undergo a 15-day intensive training from FIFA referring instructors. Read more »
July 03, 2023
Nigeria: First Lady, Remi Tinubu, Charges Super Falcons to Dominate At World Cup
The wife of Nigeria's President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has charged the Super Falcons to pull efforts, talents, and skills together and dominate at the 9th FIFA Women's World Cup… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Move to 39th in Latest FIFA Rankings
Nigeria has moved from 40th to 39th position in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's world rankings. Read more »
June 19, 2023
Nigeria: Osimhen Hits Brace As Super Eagles Qualify for 2023 Afcon
The Super Eagles booked their spot in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday in Monrovia, following a dramatic 3-2 win over Sierra Leone at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex. Read more »
June 17, 2023
Nigeria: Osimhen Celebrates Flying Eagles, Invites Captain to Camp
Italian Series A top scorer and Super Eagles forward, Victor Osimhen, celebrated the Nigeria U20 men's national team by inviting the captain of the team, Daniel Bameyi, into Super… Read more »
June 14, 2023
Nigeria: Thunder Strike Kills Referee During Friendly Match in Niger
A friendly football match in Madalla town Niger State, turned into mourning following the sudden death of a referee who was reportedly hit by a thunder strike. Read more »
June 13, 2023
Nigeria: Super Eagles Attacking Strength Shown in Squad Selection
Nigeria's strength in attack has been emphasised by their final squad selection for the weekend's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sierra Leone as coach Jose Peseiro settled… Read more »
June 08, 2023
Nigeria: Stephen Keshi Stadium Asaba to Stage Fedcup Finals On June 15
The grand finale of this year's NFF-Tingo Federation Cup Competition will take place at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Thursday, 15th June 2023. Read more »
May 14, 2023
Nigeria: Steve Lewis Appointed Nigeria Rugby New Coach
The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation has named Scotsman Steve Lewis as the new head coach of the country's senior national team. Read more »
April 19, 2023
Nigeria: NFF Board Backs Gusau's Stance On 'Unwilling' Super Eagles
The board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially thrown its weight behind the president, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, who had announced that henceforth only foreign based… Read more »
April 07, 2023
Nigeria: FIFA Rankings - Nigeria Slips to Lowest Position in 4 Years
The fortunes of Nigeria's senior men's football team has plummeted the more as the Super Eagles have dropped lower in the latest FIFA rankings released yesterday. Read more »
April 03, 2023
Nigeria: Afcon 2025 Bid - CAF-Appointed Team Inspects Nigeria's Stadia Facilities
Inspectors appointed by the Confederation of African Football are checking out the stadia and related facilities that Nigeria has put forward in a joint bid with Benin Republic to… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria List High-Flying Osimhen, Lookman, 21 Others for Afcon 2023 Qualifier
José Peseiro, head coach of the Nigerian senior men's football team, Super Eagles, has invited team captain Ahmed Musa, in-form forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman… Read more »
February 25, 2023
Nigeria: Mixed Feelings Trail Flying Eagles 2023 Afcon Performance
The seven-time winners of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Flying Eagles began the 17th edition on a shaky note losing 1-0 to Senegal last Sunday but revived their title… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Ghana: Nigeria Football Federation Commiserates With Ghana FA Over Atsu's Death
The Nigeria Football Federation has officially commiserated with the Ghana Football Association over the unfortunate death of Black Stars' ace, Christian Atsu in the tragic… Read more »
November 01, 2022
Nigeria: NFF Elections - Court Adjourns Suit Against Dare, Pinnick Till February 6
The crisis surrounding the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) elections is yet to abate as the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has fixed February 6 for mention of a suit… Read more »
October 31, 2022
Nigeria: NFF Election - Court Adjourns Suit Against Sports Minister, Pinnick
A Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed Feb. 6 for the mention of a suit filed against the Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, and a former President, Nigeria Football… Read more »
October 28, 2022
Nigeria: Traditional Sports Should Be Compulsory in National Sports Festival - Yusuf
A founding member of traditional sports in Nigeria, Mallam Elias Yusuf, has said indigenous sports should be made mandatory for all states that are taking part in the National… Read more »
October 14, 2022
Nigeria: AFN Canvasses Votes for World Athlete of the Year Nominee, Amusan
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, has called on Nigerians to massively vote for Tobi Amusan as she bids to become the first Nigerian to be named World Athlete of the Year… Read more »
Nigeria: 150 Golfers for Obasanjo Tournament in Abeokuta
At least 150 golfers who boast of different handicaps are billed to participate in the sixth edition of the Olusegun Obasanjo Golf Tournament to be held in Ogun State. Read more »
October 12, 2022
Nigeria: Former NFF President, Amaju Pinnick, Begs for Forgiveness
The CAF and FIFA Executive Committee member, Amaju Melvin Pinnick, has asked for forgiveness from football stakeholders for any offence he might have committed when he served as… Read more »
October 05, 2022
Nigeria: Intertel FC Boss, Musa, Honours Galadima With Football Competition
A maiden football league for youth clubs in Kano and its environs, in honour of former chairman of the then Nigerian Football Association (NFA), Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima is ongoing… Read more »
October 03, 2022
Nigeria: Football Player Slumps, Dies On Pitch in Lagos
An unidentified footballer has slumped and died while playing at the Green Field Football Ground, in the Lekki area of Lagos State. Read more »
September 29, 2022
Nigeria: Ministry Sues for Calm As Uncertainty Hangs Over 2022 NFF Elections
The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development has urged Nigerian football stakeholders to remain calm and abide by the Federal High Court Order by refraining from acting or… Read more »
September 28, 2022
Nigeria: NFF Elections to Hold in Benin Despite Court Injunction
The much-anticipated Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) elections will hold as scheduled despite the court order stopping it from holding. Read more »