NFF mourns passing of midfield pearl, Ayo Ogunlana
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), yesterday, condoled the family of former Nigeria international midfielder, Ayo Ogunlana, who died in Kaduna, on Friday after observing his early-morning walk.
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Super Eagles’ proposed ‘international friendly’ with Russia divides NFF
What is the reason for agreeing to an international friendly game with Russia when the country is currently under a FIFA ban? That is the question some members of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are asking the leadership of the federation.
Lookman’s return thrills Eagles’ bosses
• More home-based stars set for call up Super Eagles coaches are thrilled with the return of the hitherto injured Ademola Lookman, who has reportedly started training with Atalanta before their Champions League play-off against Club Brugge of Belgium, tomorrow.
Super Eagles converge on Kigali March 16, await NFF’s team list
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will release the list of players that Coach Eric Chelle plans to deploy in Nigeria’s two crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe early next month, officials of the team have said.
Okoye’s return boosts Eagles’ World Cup preparations
• Chelle begins consultations • Dikko, Gusau inspect proposed NFF hotel, training pitch site
Dikko, Gusau inspects proposed NFF hotel, training pitch in Abuja
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Ibrahim Musa Gusau MON, on Wednesday, conducted the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko round the proposed site for the NFF Hotel and new training pitch, which is adjacent to the NFF Headquarters inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
Pinnick backs South-West Games to enhance sports devt
Former president of the Nigeria Football (NFF) and FIFA Council Member, Amaju Pinnick, has described the South-West Games 2025 as one of the events Nigeria needs to resuscitate its fortunes in sports. He described the championship as a groundbreaking platform for sports development, youth empowerment, and economic growth in Nigeria.
Akwa Ibom begins rehabilitation of Godswill Akpabio Stadium
For over two years, the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, also known as the Nest of Champions, has been Nigeria’s only FIFA/CAF approved facility to host international football matches.