Tag: NFF
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Seyi Tinubu Backed For NFF Presidency, Calls For Younger Leadership
By Paul Joseph Former Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins, has thrown his support behind Seyi Tinubu as a potential president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), arguing that Nigerian football needs a younger generation of leaders who understand the game and the expectations of the people. Martins made the remarks amid growing conversations over the…
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NFF President Gusau, Eight Board Members Resign
By Opeyemi Adelakun The leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation has suffered a major shake-up following the resignation of President Ibrahim Gusau and seven other board members. The resignations came amid growing pressure over the management of Nigerian football and a series of setbacks involving the country’s national teams. The development also comes as the…
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EFCC, ICPC Probe N12bn Nigerian Govt Fund Released To NFF For Players’ Wages, Bonuses
By Opeyemi Adelakun The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission are investigating the utilisation of a N12bn Federal Government intervention fund released to the Nigeria Football Federation for players’ wages and bonuses. The disclosure was contained in a letter signed by Onoja Joshua, on behalf of…
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NFF Sets Up Fact-Finding Committee to Probe Super Falcons’ World Cup Failure
By George Omagbemi The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Friday, August 14, 2026, constituted a fact-finding committee to investigate the recent poor performances of Nigeria’s national teams, with particular focus on the Super Falcons’ failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The committee was announced shortly after Nigeria’s disappointing campaign at the…
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NFF Celebrates Osimhen, Iheanacho, Babajide, Other Nigerian Stars After European Title Triumphs
By Paul Joseph The Nigeria Football Federation has congratulated several Nigerian football stars following their impressive title-winning campaigns with clubs across Europe during the 2025/2026 season. In a statement issued by the NFF Communications Department on Sunday, President of the federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, praised the players for their outstanding performances, describing their achievements as…
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Gusau Reaffirms NFF Commitment to Refereeing Reforms, Targets VAR Training
By Paul Joseph President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has reiterated the federation’s commitment to improving refereeing standards in the country, pledging full support for reforms aimed at sanitising the profession. Gusau made the pledge on Wednesday when the newly inaugurated executive of the Nigeria Referees Association paid him a condolence visit…
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NFF hail NVBF Boss Nimrod on volleyball impacts, cites historical sporting background
By Paul Joseph The Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, has praised Engineer Musa Nimrod, the President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), for the noticeable progress and renewed energy in volleyball in Nigeria. Sanusi made these comments on Friday in Abuja, right after Life Camp Volleyball Club narrowly defeated…