Browsing: Nigeria Football
The 2026/27 CAF Champions League begins this weekend with 61 clubs entered, a $6 million prize waiting at the end and Rangers International and Rivers United carrying Nigeria’s challenge.
FIFA has accepted the resignations of senior NFF officials as Nigeria enters a sweeping football reform process involving the federation, government, CAF and world football’s governing body.
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.
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 football authorities have moved from apology to investigation, with the NFF tasking a Fanny Amun-led committee to examine recent national-team failures and identify where the system went wrong.
Former Super Eagles coach Jo Bonfrere has delivered a stinging assessment of Nigerian football after major setbacks for the Flying Eagles and Super Falcons.
The NPFL is holding its 2026/27 fixture draw in Ibadan, with clubs waiting to discover the opening shape of the new campaign as the official pairings are awaited.
Nigerian forward Christantus Uche is attracting interest from AC Milan and Real Betis after returning to Getafe. A defining summer awaits.