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Nigeria’s football reform process has moved into a critical FIFA engagement phase as credible reporting says NSC chairman Shehu Dikko and senior NFF officials travelled to Zurich for talks with world football’s governing body.
Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has introduced Seyi Tinubu into Nigeria’s football leadership conversation, arguing that the game needs younger figures capable of driving change.
David Fizdale believes D’Tigers have dragged themselves back into the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification race after Nigeria defeated Cape Verde 100-84 and moved to 5-4 with three games remaining.
Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens have made it two wins from two at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier after overpowering Malawi by 94 runs in Tanzania.
Finidi George believes Rivers United are already showing improvement at both ends of the pitch after beginning the 2026/27 NPFL season with a 2-0 win over Plateau United.
Ikorodu City beat Ranchers Bees 3-1 and Rivers United defeated Plateau United 2-0 as the 2026/27 NPFL season opened with immediate pressure on Enyimba and Rangers.
Edo Queens suffered their first defeat of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifiers as Ampem Darkoa came from behind to win 2-1, but the Nigerian champions remain alive in the race for continental qualification.
Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi powered to a 9.91-second victory at GalAthletics Bellinzona, beating Ronnie Baker and Akani Simbine in another major 100m statement.
Segun Odegbami says Nigeria must go beyond replacing NFF officials and rebuild the football system itself if the country wants different results.
The Nigeria Football Federation has suspended all processes leading to its September 27 Elective Congress, with a fresh electoral process to begin after the wider reform of Nigerian football.