NFF Begins Appeal As FIFA Rejects Petition Against DR Congo
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that FIFA rejected its petition to disqualify Congo DR over alleged use of ineligible players. The decision was announced in a media release on Tuesday by the NFF. Nigeria lost 4-3 on penalties to Congo DR after a 1-1 draw in extra time during the continental playoff final […]
2026 World Cup: Hammer blow for Nigeria – Obi Mikel calls for NFF leadership resignation
Former Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership to resign following the national team’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He described missing back-to-back tournaments as a “hammer blow” for Nigeria. Speaking on talkSPORT, Obi Mikel highlighted Nigeria’s potential, saying the country, with over 300 […]
Super Eagles deny Chelle’s rumoured agreement with Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca
The Super Eagles have denied claims that their coach, Éric Chelle, is close to signing with Moroccan club Wydad Casablanca. Reports from Morocco’s Le7TV suggested Chelle would replace Amine Benhachem. Promise Efoghe dismissed the report as false, insisting Chelle remains committed to the Nigerian team. The NFF confirmed there is no agreement with Wydad Casablanca. […]
Why I demanded $130,000 monthly pay, 19 demands — Super Eagles coach Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has confirmed that he submitted a list of demands to the Nigeria Football Federation during contract talks. The coach, who led Nigeria to a third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, said the leaked document circulating online is genuine. Reports had claimed Chelle requested a monthly salary […]
Iran in talks with Nigeria for World Cup warm-up friendly
Iran is reportedly in discussions with Nigeria to arrange an international friendly match in March as part of their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Football Federation of Iran is finalizing its pre-tournament schedule and has shortlisted the Super Eagles as a potential opponent. Officials have also opened talks with Costa Rica for […]
NFF ex-president denies mismanagement of FIFA-funded stadium in Kebbi
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has dismissed allegations that funds meant for the FIFA Goal Project in Kebbi State were mismanaged. The controversy started after FIFA shared pictures online showing the Benin-Kebbi Stadium still under construction, leading many Nigerians to question how the project money was spent. Speaking on ARISE […]
2026 WCQ: FIFA yet to clear South Africa in Player ineligibility saga – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified that FIFA has not officially cleared South Africa over using an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in a World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho. Mokoena, a central midfielder for Bafana Bafana, is said to have received two yellow cards in earlier matches, which should have suspended him for the […]
NFF denies knowledge of Press statement criticizing Dessers and Troost-Ekong after Bafana vs Super Eagles
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified that it was not behind a post-match statement criticizing Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong and striker Cyriel Dessers after Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with South Africa in the 2026 World Cup qualifier. The controversial statement, supposedly released by NFF’s Director of Communications Ademola Olajire, targeted Dessers and Troost-Ekong. It […]
Nigeria and Benin Republic turn up heat on FIFA over South Africa’s ineligible player
Nigeria and Benin have asked FIFA to deduct points from South Africa in the 2026 World Cup African qualifiers. They say FIFA’s silence on the matter is putting the tournament’s fairness at risk. The issue began after South Africa beat Lesotho 2-0. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena played in the match even though he was supposed to […]
Super Eagles open camp in Uyo with Rwanda set to jet in for crucial World Cup qualifier
The Super Eagles have officially opened camp today, September 1, in Uyo as they prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. The Nigeria Football Federation confirmed that Rwanda will arrive in the country on Tuesday. While a delegate is expected in Lagos on Monday as an advance party, […]