Showing posts with label NFF. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NFF. Show all posts

Friday, 22 August 2025

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Adebayo, Awaziem, Moffi return, Musa out



.As Chelle releases 31-man provisional list

.Ekong, Boniface, Osimhen make squad, Harcourt gets debut call up

.Camp opens in Uyo on Sept 1

By Taofeek Babalola

Adeleye Adebayo, Chidozie Awaziem and Terem Moffi were recalled to the Super Eagles squad while Ahmed Musa was left out as Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle released a 31-man provisional list ahead of next month's World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.

Tuesday, 29 October 2024

International Friendly: Super Falcons beat Algeria’s Green Ladies 4-1

 

.Ijamilusi scores hat-trick

The Super Falcons on Tuesday cruised to a 4-1 win over their Algerian counterparts in the second of two international friendlies between both teams, with long-time absentee Folashade Ijamilusi bagging a hat-trick in the afternoon at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos.

Gasperini: Lookman owes Ballon d’Or nomination to Atalanta


Atalanta coach, Gian Piero Gasperini has described the Ballon d’Or nomination of Ademola Lookman as a testament to his work and support of his teammates.

Friday, 16 August 2024

CAF Preliminary Round Matches: Rangers, Remo Stars, Enyimba, El Kanemi to get $50,000 CAF largesse

. CAF Champions League winners to receive $4,000,000

. CAF Confederation Cup winners to collect $2,000,000

By Taofeek Babalola

Four Nigerian clubs participating in the Preliminary Stages of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup will receive USD 50,000 each, Sportinglens.blogspot.com can report.

Thursday, 15 August 2024

CAF Champions League: Rangers arrive Uyo For Zilimadjou Clash

A strong Rangers International F.C of Enugu delegation that has twenty-six players, coaches, backroom staff, and other top management officials have safely touched down in Uyo the Akwa-Ibom state capital for the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2024/2025, first leg, first preliminary round fixture against Comoros Islands side, U.S Zilimadjou, who are playing their home fixture in Nigeria.

CAF Confederation Cup: Zubair eyes winning start

The Technical Adviser of El Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri Coach Aliyu Zubair believes his team has all it takes to secure victory in their CAF Confederation preliminary game against Dadje FC of Benin Republic.

Gov Fintiri promises to build world-class stadium in Yola

The Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has pledged that his administration will ensure the completion of a magnificent stadium in the capital city, Yola before the end of March 2025.

Friday, 12 April 2024

NFF re-appoints Manu Garba as Golden Eaglets’ Head Coach

 


The Board of Nigeria Football Federation has appointed former U17 World Cup winner Manu Garba as Head Coach of the Nigeria U17 boys, Golden Eaglets.

Lagos SWAN holds congress despite police intimidation




. Addresses members’ welfare

The Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (Lagos SWAN) convened its congress on Thursday, April 11, at the National Stadium in Surulere.

Friday, 16 June 2023

FIFA Women's World Cup: Waldrum picks Ebi, Asisat, Ajibade, 20 others


Head Coach Randy Waldrum has listed European Cup winner Asisat Oshoala, dainty attacking midfielder Rasheedat Ajibade and history-making captain Onome Ebi in his list of 23 Super Falcons for this year’s FIFA World Cup finals in Australia and New Zealand.

Friday, 19 May 2023

Eagles to play 10 matches to qualify for 2026 World Cup

 


.Africa gets nine automatic slots 

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will need to play as many as 10 matches home and away to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the decision by FIFA to increase Africa’s quota from five to nine direct tickets.

Thursday, 18 May 2023

AFCON U23: CAF throws away Nigeria's protest

 

.Affirm Guinea's qualification

The hope of Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles to play in the upcoming U-23 African Cup of Nations in Morocco has finally been dashed after their appeal failed to see the light of day.

NFF president celebrates Sani Toro, Emmanuel Okala

 

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau has felicitated with a two-time Secretary General of NFF, Alhaji Sani Ahmed Toro and former international goalkeeper Emmanuel Okala on their respective birthday celebrations.

Monday, 24 April 2023

Ogunbote attributes 3SC good run to hard work

 

Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan Head Coach, Gbenga Ogunbote has attributed his team’s good run of recent in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) to hard work.

NAIJA Super 8: Organisers Laud NFF, Other Football Authorities

 


Flykite Productions, organisers of the recently launched NAIJA Super 8 football competition, have commended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and other major football stakeholders for their support.

Tuesday, 4 April 2023

Ekiti FA to Hold Inagural Women's Football Symposium

 

By Tosin Popoola

The Ekiti State Football Association has resolved to organize a symposium for Ekiti Women in Football with members cutting across all the 16 local governments of the state.

Super 6: No NPFL Club Will Get Undue Venue Advantage - IMC



The Chairman of Interim Management Committee, Gbenga Elegbeleye has said that no team participating in the Super Six will get undue home advantage over other clubs.

NNL Spells Out Relegation and Promotion Modules

 

Nigeria National League has reiterated the terms and conditions for promotion and demotion of clubs in the current season.

2025 AFCON: CAF Visits Nigeria for Inspection of Stadiums and Facilities

 


Nigeria’s joint bid for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations came under the spotlight over the weekend as the Nigeria FA received a delegation of CAF’s Inspection Team.

Monday, 3 April 2023

Nike unveils Super Falcons kits for FIFA Women's World Cup


 

Nigeria national team kit manufacturer Nike has unveiled the official home and away jersey of Super Falcons ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup slated slated to hold in Australia and New Zealand, Sportinglens.blogspt.com understands.