Chelle To Hold First Super Eagles Training Camp in Kigali
Eric Sekou Chelle will hold his first training session as Nigeria’s senior national team Head Coach in Kigali, where the Super Eagles will camp and prepare for their 2026 World Cup qualifying clash against hosts Rwanda on March 21, 2025, Completesports.com reports.
The Franco-Malian, contracted to lead the Eagles’ charge for a ticket to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will face his first test against Rwanda. To this effect, the Super Eagles…
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NFF Condemns Racist Abuse Against Bassey
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has condemned racist abuse targeted at Calvin Bassey following Fulham’s win against Manchester United at the Old Trafford on Sunday.
Fulham won the Emirates FA Cup clash 4-3 on penalities.
Bassey opened scoring for the Whites late in the first half.
The 25-year-old was subjected to racist and homophobic abuse on the social media after the game.
The centre-back shared the abusive messages on the social media.
“The NFF stands firmly…
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Super Eagles’ Mentality Key To 2026 W/Cup Qualification –Shaibu
Former Deputy Governor of Edo State and Chairman of Bendel Insurance FC, Phillip Shaibu, has expressed optimism that the Super Eagles have what it takes to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite their current precarious fifth-place position in the African qualifying Group C, Completesports.com reports.
Comrade Philip Shaibu
The Super Eagles currently sit fifth in the six-team Group C with just three points from four games—four points behind Rwanda, South Africa, and Benin…
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NFF Seeks Truth Regarding Lawal’s Death
The Nigeria Football Federation , NFF, has continued the search for clarity concerning the tragic death of former Nigeria U-20 player, Abubakar Lawal, in Uganda on Monday.
NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi, reiterated on Friday that the country’s football-ruling body has kept its feet on the throttle regarding the matter, and will not relent until the truth is unveiled on the cause of the player’s death.
Lawal died on Monday morning, with initial reports saying he…
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The SHOCKING Truth About Ademola Lookman’s Future Team
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NFF To Badge 30 FIFA Referees Thursday
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, will on Thursday morning decorate a total of 30 referees with the badge of world football-governing body, FIFA, thus conferring on them the authority to perform as international arbiters in the year 2025.
President of NFF, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, will perform the decoration, alongside the Chairman of NFF Referees Committee, Mrs Faith Irabor, General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi and the Head of NFF Refereeing Unit, Alhaji Sani…
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Flying Eagles Arrive Abidjan For Cote d’Ivoire Friendlies
The delegation of Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles, landed in Abidjan on Tuesday morning ahead of two friendly matches against the Young Elephants of Côte d’Ivoire.
The contingent was led by Member of the NFF Executive, Alhaji Ganiyu Majekodunmi.
Coach Aliyu Zubairu selected 21 players for the task, among whom are team captain Daniel Bameyi, first-choice goalkeeper Ifeanyi Harcourt, defender Haruna Aliyu, midfielder Cletus Simon and forwards Clinton Japhet and Olalekan…
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Super Eagles Will Qualify For 2026 World Cup –Akwuegbu
Former Nigeria forward, Benedict Akwuegbu, has told Completesports.com he has no worries that the Super Eagles will qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals, set to be hosted across Mexico, the USA, and Canada.
The Super Eagles currently sit in a disappointing fourth position in Group C and will travel to Rwanda for a matchday five fixture.
Despite their precarious standing, Akwuegbu remains confident that Nigeria will not miss out on the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted…
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NNL Reschedules Matchday 11 Fixtures
The Nigeria National League, NNL, has moved all matchday 11 fixtures
earlier slated for this weekend, reports Completesports.com.
According to NNL Chief Operating Officer, Ayo Abdulrahaman, the shift in date became necessary to enable all clubs involved in the President Cup participate in the state finals as mandated by the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF.
The matches will now be played on February 28, March 1 and March 2 respectively.
The new dates has been communicated to all…
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NFF Sets Deadline For CAF B-License Coaching Course Registration
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has announced that midnight on Tuesday, 25th February 2025 will be the deadline for registration, for those who desire to participate in the four-month CAF B-License Coaching Course that will run between April and August this year.
The course, according to the NFF Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen, is designed to enhance the capacity of Nigerian coaches and prepare them for current and future challenges, and is for both men and…
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