The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the schedule for the national draw for the 2025 editions of both the men’s and women’s President Federation Cup. The 2025 President Federation Cup draw is set to take place on Friday, April 11, at the NFF secretariat, located in the capital city of Abuja. In this upcoming … Read more
The State preliminaries of this year’s President Federation Cup competition got underway on Monday, with the final matches in the States to be played either 22nd February or 23rd February, according to the NFF Competitions Department. “All final matches in the States are to be played on either Saturday, 22nd February or Sunday, 23rd February … Read more
Former Super Eagles captain Austine Okocha has canvassed support for new head coach of the team Eric Chelle. Chelle was unveiled by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in Abuja last week. The 47-year-old’s appointment was greeted with widespread criticism from football fans and pundits. Okocha however said it is important to allow the Malian do … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has set in motion concrete plans to organize a four-month CAF B-License Coaching Course that is designed to enhance the capacity of Nigerian coaches and prepare them for current and future challenges. The programme is for both men and women coaches. NFF Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen told thenff.com that … Read more
Kenneth Omeruo has backed newly appointed Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle to make a positive impact with the team. Chelle was unveiled by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) this week. The 47-year-old has been tasked with the responsibility of guiding the Super Eagles to 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification. Read Also:Osimhen Takes League Tally … Read more
NPFL club Heartland FC and Nationwide League One (NLO) side, Dino Sporting Club of Abeokuta, are embroiled in a transfer dispute over defender Peters Temitope Afolayan, Completesports.com reports. Afolayan, a centre-back, joined the Naze Millionaires before the start of the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League season from Dino Sporting Club. Peters Afolayan The defender was … Read more
The Chairman House Committee on Sports of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for increasing the 2025 budget for sports from ₦29 billion in 2024 to over ₦94 billion, Completesports.com reports. Honourable Kabiru Amadu Speaking during the budget defence session of the National Sports Commission, Amadu lauded … Read more
In consonance with its promise to the various Sports Federations, the National Sports Commission (NSC) will support the Nigeria Football Federation to succeed in the quest for World Cup qualification and beyond. NSC Chairman Mallam Shehu Dikko made this pledge during the ceremony unveiling new Super Eagles head coach Eric Sekou Chelle. His words, “If … Read more
Benedict Akwuegbu has asserted that Eric Sekou Chelle’s performance will determine whether the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) made the right decision in appointing him Super Eagles Head Coach, Completesports.com reports. Chelle was unveiled today – Monday, January 13 in Abuja – following his appointment by the NFF last week.Benedict Akwuegbu The 47-year-old Malian replaces Finidi … Read more
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Ibrahim Gusau says newly appointed Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has the right mentality to succeed on the job. Chelle was unveiled at a colourful ceremony at the media conference room of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja on Monday. The 47-year-old penned a two-year contract with the … Read more