The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has appealed the Confederation of African Football’s decision to annul Edo Queens’ victory over Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies in the WAFU-B final. Edo Queens won the September 5 final 4-1 on penalties after the match ended 2-2 in regulation time and were subsequently declared champions. However, CAF ruled that…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Augustine Eguavoen as interim head coach of the Super Falcons, with the former Super Eagles coach set to lead the team in their 2028 Olympic qualifying campaign. Eguavoen will oversee the Falcons’ second-round, two-legged qualifier against Comoros in October, with both matches scheduled to take place at Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo, on October 9…
FIFA has demanded clarification from Nigerian football authorities over reports of alleged government interference in the affairs of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), warning that the development could lead to sanctions against the country. In a letter dated September 1, 2026, and signed by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström on behalf of the FIFA Council,…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Dr Ayo Abdulrahaman as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), with immediate effect. The federation announced the appointment on Friday, coinciding with the commencement of the 2026/27 NPFL season. The new season kicked off at the Adamasingba Stadium in Ibadan, with…
Amb. Fanny Amun has resigned as Chairman of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Fact-Finding Committeeafter submitting the committee’s report. Amun announced his resignation, explaining that he decided to step down to avoid any form of “compromise” by remaining in the position after the report had been submitted. The committee was established to investigate Nigeria’s recent football setbacks and make recommendations…
The Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) are reportedly investigating allegations that some senior officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) may have engaged with foreign interests in ways considered capable of undermining Nigeria’s national security. A security source cited by Vanguard said the agencies intercepted communications involving some NFF officials and…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) are investigating the utilisation of a N12 billion Federal Government intervention fund released to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for players’ wages, bonuses and other outstanding obligations. The development was disclosed in a letter issued by the NFF in response to a Freedom…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has relieved Super Falcons head coach Justin Madugu and members of his technical crew of their duties following the team’s disappointing outing at the recently concluded 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The decision was approved by the NFF Executive Committee after the Super Falcons were eliminated at the quarter-final stage of…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has cancelled the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) electoral congress scheduled for September 27 in Lafia, Nasarawa State, as part of plans to reorganise the country’s football governing body. The decision is expected to affect the Ibrahim Gusau-led NFF executive committee, which was preparing for another term in office. The NSC…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has denied reports claiming that it called for the resignation of FIFA President Gianni Infantino. In a statement posted on X on Saturday, the NFF described the reports, particularly those circulating on social media, as false and urged the public to disregard them. The football body said it has neither…
