NSC, Finance Ministry Move To Conclude Cash Reward For Super Falcons, D’Tigress
The National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Federal Ministry of Finance have taken steps to conclude the payment of the Presidential cash rewards approved for Nigeria’s Super Falcons and D’Tigress. The development followed a meeting between NSC…
ANDREW UWE: I Want To Help Reform Nigeria’s Football From The Grassroots
Former Flying Eagles captain Andrew Uwe has not left Nigerian football behind, even after three decades abroad. Now head coach of German club BV Essen, the 6ft-plus defender who once marshaled Nigeria’s backline in the 1980s and 1990s is looking back at…
D’Tigress Suffer Second Straight 2026 World Cup Defeat Against Hungary
Key Takeaways The D’Tigress of Nigeria suffered their second consecutive defeat at the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup after losing 71-67 to Hungary in Group B earlier today, September 5, in Berlin, Germany. Naija News reports that D’Tigress…
Three Countries Already Qualified For 2027 AFCON
The qualification race for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is officially underway, with 21 spots remaining to complete the final 24-nation lineup. Officially branded as the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027, the 36th edition of the showpiece…
FIFA Delays NFF Approval, Set To Visit Nigeria Over Leadership Crisis
FIFA has yet to give final approval to the proposed restructuring of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), despite a high-level meeting between Nigerian football officials and FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Zurich, Switzerland. The meeting, held at…
Ahmed Musa Pledges ₦1.8m Rewards For Milo U-13 Tournament Winners
By Ado Salisu Former Super Eagles captain and Milo Ambassador, Ahmed Musa MON, has pledged personal cash rewards of ₦1.8 million for the top three teams at the ongoing Milo Under-13 Football Tournament in Kano State. The final of the championship is…
EVE vs MNU: How Manchester United Could Line Up Against Everton
According to a report by Sky Sports on Monday, August 31, 2026, Manchester United are preparing to return to Premier League action with a challenging trip to face Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Michael Carrick is expected to select a strong side…
FIFA Threatens Sanctions Against Nigeria Over Alleged Govt Interference In NFF
FIFA has written to Nigerian football authorities, demanding clarifications over reports alleging government interference in the issues surrounding the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. The Secretary General of the world football governing body, Mattias…
Committee Allege Coaches, Players Ignored While Board Members, Management Smile
By Andrew Abah, Abuja The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Fact-Finding Committee has raised concerns over alleged disparities in the treatment and payment of members of national team delegations, with claims that board members and management staff…
Nigeria’s Women’s Football Faces Fresh Questions Over Preparation and Development
Nigeria’s women’s football continues to face questions over preparation and development despite the country’s abundance of talented players. The Super Falcons remain one of Africa’s most successful women’s national teams, but recent setbacks have raised…