Super Falcons’ World Cup Absence to Cost Nigeria ₦3.37bn
Nigeria could miss out on approximately ₦3.37 billion in FIFA preparation funding following the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. The reported $2.5 million grant forms part of FIFA’s financial support package for national associations participating in the tournament, scheduled to run from June 24 to July […]
CAF Seeks NFF, Others’ Views on AFCON Frequency Change
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has written to its member associations, including the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), seeking their views on a proposed change to the frequency of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The associations have been given until Wednesday to submit their positions on whether Africa’s flagship national team competition should continue […]
FIFA, CAF to Appoint NFF Normalisation Committee by May 2027
The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has approved the establishment of a Normalisation Committee to oversee the affairs of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) until fresh elections are conducted, with the committee’s mandate expected to end no later than May 31, 2027. The Bureau of the FIFA Council approved the move at a meeting […]
FIFA Yet to Decide on NFF Normalisation Committee
FIFA is still deliberating on the proposed composition of a Normalisation Committee for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), with Nigerian football stakeholders awaiting an official decision on the federation’s leadership crisis. A member of the FIFA delegation that recently visited Nigeria said no final decision had been reached on the proposed committee, which is expected […]
NFF, NSC Deny Uwejamomere’s Olympic Eagles Appointment
The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have dismissed reports suggesting that Golden Eaglets coach Eboboritse Uwejamomere has been appointed assistant coach of Nigeria’s U-23 men’s national team, the Olympic Eagles. Uwejamomere, who led the Golden Eaglets at the 2026 WAFU B U-17 Boys Tournament in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, has not […]
Super Falcons Drop Seven Places to 43rd in FIFA Rankings
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have dropped seven places to 43rd in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings released on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. The 10-time African champions, who were ranked 36th in the previous edition published in June, remain Africa’s highest-ranked women’s national team despite their decline in the global standings. South Africa are second in […]
FIFA Yet to Clarify NFF Normalisation Committee Decision
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is still awaiting clarity on its leadership transition after FIFA’s Council meeting in Zurich, Switzerland, ended without a public announcement confirming the proposed Normalisation Committee for Nigerian football. The FIFA Council held its 37th meeting on October 15, 2026, with discussions covering football development funding, governance reforms and disciplinary procedures. […]
CAF Begins Final Inspection of Abuja, Lagos Venues
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will send a 15-member delegation to Nigeria on Friday for the second and final inspection of facilities ahead of the 48th CAF Ordinary General Assembly and the 2026 CAF Awards. The inspection will assess venues, hotels, airports and other essential infrastructure in Abuja and Lagos to determine their readiness […]
NFF Normalisation Committee: Membership, Funding and Tenure Explained
Questions surrounding the proposed FIFA Normalisation Committee for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) remain unresolved, particularly regarding its membership, funding arrangements and duration. Reports in September 2026 indicated that the National Sports Commission (NSC) was expected to recommend eight candidates for consideration by FIFA, which would screen the nominees and determine the committee’s final composition. […]
NFF Briefs Flamingos on Match-Fixing Ahead of U17 World Cup
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reinforced its commitment to protecting the integrity of football after conducting a mandatory integrity briefing for players and officials of the Flamingos ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The briefing, completed on Wednesday by the NFF Integrity Unit, was designed to educate members of Nigeria’s U-17 […]
Flamingos Settle In Rabat For Poland U-17 World Cup Opener
Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of their opening fixture against Poland at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Akeem Busari’s side held their final training session in Casablanca on Monday night before travelling to Rabat the following day. The players underwent a light training session on Tuesday after arriving in the […]
Super Falcons Thrash Comoros 5-0 To Reach Third Round
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have advanced to the third round of the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers after thrashing Comoros 5-0 in the second leg of their second-round tie in Ikenne on Tuesday. The 10-time African champions secured a 7-0 aggregate victory, having won the first leg 2-0. Nigeria suffered an early setback when captain Rasheedat Ajibade […]