DSS, NIA Probe NFF Officials Over Alleged Foreign Links, National Security Concerns
An intelligence probe reportedly involving senior NFF officials has added another layer to the mounting crisis surrounding Nigerian football administration. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is facing fresh scrutiny following reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) are examining allegations involving some senior officials of the federation and […]
Super Eagles Match Forces NFF to Change Date of Elective Congress
Nigeria Football Federation moves its 2026 electoral congress in Lafia after CAF confirms AFCON qualifying fixture. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially postponed its 2026 Elective Congress by one day, with the exercise now scheduled to take place on September 27, 2026, in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The congress was originally fixed for September 26, but the […]
Nigeria vs DR Congo: NFF Rejects FIFA Verdict, Files Fresh Appeal
Eligibility controversy deepens over 2026 World Cup playoff clash The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially filed an appeal following FIFA’s decision to dismiss Nigeria’s protest over the eligibility of players fielded by the Democratic Republic of Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-off. The dispute stems from the Super Eagles’ painful elimination […]
Super Eagles’ Unrest: NSC Steps into Morocco Boycott
Nigeria’s football bosses step in to defuse training boycott over unpaid bonuses ahead of World Cup playoff. On the cusp of a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff, the Super Eagles of Nigeria found themselves embroiled in a protest that has once again exposed long-standing issues in Nigerian football. The National Sports Commission (NSC) […]
Super Eagles Boycott Training Ahead of World Cup Playoff – Unpaid Bonuses Spark Crisis
As Nigeria gears up for crucial tie with Gabon, squad refuses to train in Morocco over alleged back-payments. The camp of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Rabat, Morocco, was thrown into disarray on Tuesday after players and officials refused to train ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff semi-final against Gabon. The […]
Super Eagles Coach Chelle Facing Unpaid Salary Ahead of World Cup Playoffs
Unpaid months for Eric Chelle spotlight NFF payment culture ahead of qualifying decider As Nigeria prepares for its crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off tie, coach Eric Chelle finds himself in an unexpected off-field battle: unpaid salaries. According to multiple reports, the Super Eagles boss is yet to receive full remuneration for recent months, raising […]