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FIFA Accepts NFF Officials’ Resignations, Backs Comprehensive Nigeria Football Reforms

NewsDeskNgSep 2, 2026September 2, 20260

FIFA accepts mass resignations at NFF as Nigeria, CAF and football authorities continue talks on comprehensive reforms and new leadership. World football-ruling body, FIFA, on Tuesday accepted the resignations of principal officers of the Nigeria Football Federation, and pledged to continue the engagement with the Government of Nigeria, the NFF...

Falconets Draw South Korea 1-1 In Final FIFA U20 World Cup Friendly

NewsDeskNgSep 2, 2026September 2, 20260

Mary Mamudu scored as Nigeria’s Falconets drew 1-1 with South Korea in their final friendly before the World Cup. Nigeria and South Korea ended it 1-1 in the two teams’ final friendly game ahead of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals starting on Saturday. Forward Mary Mamudu was again...

Liverpool Held By Nottingham Forest In 2-2 Anfield Draw

NewsDeskNgAug 29, 2026August 29, 20260

Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at Anfield after twice falling behind in a dramatic contest. Liverpool were held to a 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest at Anfield, with Víctor Muñoz scoring a late equaliser to rescue a point for the hosts. Forest took the lead...

Ayo Abdulrahaman Appointed NPFL COO As New Season Kicks Off

NewsDeskNgAug 29, 2026August 29, 20260

NFF names sports administrator Ayo Abdulrahaman NPFL COO, with appointment taking effect immediately as the 2026/27 season begins. 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 appointment was announced by...

Atlanta United Sign Swiss Striker Breel Embolo From Rennes

NewsDeskNgAug 28, 2026August 28, 20260

Atlanta United have completed the signing of Switzerland international, Breel Embolo from Rennes on a four-year MLS contract. Atlanta United have completed the signing of Switzerland international striker, Breel Embolo from French Ligue 1 side Rennes. The 29-year-old has signed a contract through the 2029-30 MLS season and will occupy...

Tinubu Orders Overhaul Of Nigerian Football After Repeated Qualification Failures

NewsDeskNgAug 28, 2026August 28, 20260

EXCERPT: Tinubu orders comprehensive football reforms after Nigeria’s repeated tournament qualification failures, targeting governance, development, competitions and accountability. President Bola Tinubu on Thursday directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football to overcome repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and world tournaments. According to the President: “The reform must respond...

Nigeria Ends 11-Year Nike Partnership, Signs Record $8.5m Adidas Deal

NewsDeskNgAug 28, 2026August 28, 20260

Nigeria ends its 11-year Nike partnership and return to adidas under an $8.5 million annual kit agreement. Nigeria ends its 11-year partnership with Nike and return to adidas after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) agreed a new equipment deal worth $8.5 million annually. Former NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, who resigned...

DSS, NIA Probe NFF Officials Over Alleged Links With Foreign Interests, Threats To National Security

NewsDeskNgAug 25, 2026August 25, 20260

Nigeria’s intelligence agencies are investigating alleged communications between NFF officials and foreign nationals over possible threats to national security. The Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) are investigating allegations that some top officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have been communicating with foreign interests...

Hull City Stun Manchester United 2-0 In Premier League Return

NewsDeskNgAug 23, 2026August 23, 20260

Hull City defeat Manchester United 2-0 on their Premier League return, securing a historic opening-day victory at the MKM Stadium. Newly-promoted Hull City pulled off a massive opening-day upset by defeating Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium. First-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy proved enough to puncture...

Super Falcons Miss Women’s World Cup For First Time After 2-1 Defeat To South Africa

NewsDeskNgAug 14, 2026August 14, 20260

Nigeria’s Super Falcons miss the 2027 Women’s World Cup for the first time after losing 2-1 to South Africa. Nigeria’s Super Falcons have failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after losing 2-1 to South Africa in a continental playoff in Casablanca, Morocco. The defeat at the...