Nigeria, others to know opponents for AFCON 2025 qualifiers July 4
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will know their AFCON 2025 qualifying group opponents when the draw takes place on Thursday, 4 July 2024, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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NFF, ministry to meet on reviving 2026 World Cup campaign
Gafaar urges federation to restructure technical committee, scouting system
National trials clash with Sallah celebration a coincidence, says AFN
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has urged Moslems nationwide to bear with the federation, which is holding its national trials from June 16 to 18.
Resign if Eagles fail to qualify, Sports Editors’ guild tells NFF board, Finidi
The Guild of Sports Editors, yesterday, told the board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) that they must be ready to resign from the body if they fail to guide the Super Eagles to the 2026 World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Blame NFF, not Finidi, for Eagles’ sloppy performance, says Jalla
Ex-national team player, Harrison Jalla, has advised Nigerians to blame Super Eagles’ poor performance in the 2026 World Cup qualifying series on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and not the head coach, Finidi George.
Historic rivals Shooting Stars, Enugu Rangers set for NPFL title clash live on StarTimes
Old rivals Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan and Enugu Rangers are set to face off on Wednesday evening in a battle for the 2023/24 NPFL title and a coveted spot in next season’s CAF club competitions. The match will air live on StarTimes Beta Sports channel 244, kicking off at 5:30 pm.
Abandoned match: NPFL awards points to Rangers, fines Enyimba N10m, hosts N5m
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), yesterday, awarded three points and three goals to Enugu Rangers, whose game against Enyimba, at the weekend, was disrupted by fans alleged to be supporters of Enyimba of Aba.
Barau rewards players, urges FC to aim for Premier League
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has applauded Barau Football Club (BFC) over their victory and promotion to the Nigeria National League (NNL) from the Nationwide League One (NLO).