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One Defeat. One Rematch. One CAF Ticket: Edo Queens Get Ampem Darkoa Again

Edo Queens stand one match from the CAF Women’s Champions League, but the final opponent could hardly carry more danger. Ampem Darkoa are unbeaten, beat the Nigerian champions 2–1 in the group stage and now return for a winner-takes-all rematch after both sides demolished their semifinal opponents. This time, there is nowhere else to go.

Infantino Calls for Stronger Structures as FIFA, Nigeria Shape Football Reform Roadmap

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s call for stronger structures and clearer development pathways has pushed Nigeria’s football reform drive into a critical international phase. Following President Bola Tinubu’s reform directive and the resignation of the NFF leadership, talks involving FIFA, CAF and Nigerian authorities are now focused on building a new governance roadmap

Tinubu Orders Comprehensive Reform of Nigerian Football After Years of Structural Failure

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President Bola Tinubu has ordered a sweeping reform of Nigerian football, targeting governance, administration, stakeholder representation, development pathways, domestic competitions and accountability as the NFF enters a major transition.

NFF Power Shift: Ikpeme Takes Interim Control as Gusau, Sanusi, Board Exit

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Nigeria’s football administration has entered a sweeping transition after Ibrahim Gusau, Mohammed Sanusi and the NFF Executive Committee resigned, with Emmanuel Ikpeme taking interim control and the September 27 electoral process suspended.

NFF Leadership Rules Under the Microscope: What 2026 Statutes Actually Say About Resignation, Removal and Board Vacancies

IDNN2 months ago2 months ago0

Sports journalist Niyi Busari has put a timely question into Nigeria's football conversation: what actually happens when an NFF Executive Committee member or General Secretary resigns, is removed or leaves office? IDNN went back to the federation's current June 2026 Statutes — and found that one distinction changes much of the debate: an NFF “Member” is not the same thing as an Executive Committee member.

Super Eagles Striker Form Watch: Osimhen leads as Adams, Arokodare apply pressure

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Victor Osimhen leads Nigeria’s early striker-form race, but Akor Adams, Tolu Arokodare and Cyriel Dessers are beginning to apply pressure as the Super Eagles No.9 picture heats up.

Edo Queens crush AS GNN 7-0 as Chioma Moses hits hat-trick in WAFU-B opener

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Edo Queens opened their 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU-B qualifying campaign with a ruthless 7-0 demolition of AS GNN, powered by a Chioma Moses hat-trick.

Chukwueze delivers assist as AC Milan beat Torino in Serie A opener

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Samuel Chukwueze supplied the cross for Adrien Rabiot’s decisive goal as AC Milan opened their 2026/27 Serie A campaign with a 2-1 win away to Torino.

NFF Opens Probe Into Nigeria Football Failures After Super Falcons’ Historic World Cup Miss

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

The NFF has launched a fact-finding inquiry into Nigeria’s recent national-team failures, putting the Super Falcons’ first-ever Women’s World Cup qualification miss at the centre of a wider accountability test.

NFF Sacks Madugu-Led Super Falcons Crew After Historic World Cup Miss

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

The NFF has removed Justine Madugu and the Super Falcons technical crew after Nigeria’s historic failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, deepening scrutiny of the federation’s response.