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Continental Exit, $100,000 Cushion: Rivers United and Shooting Stars Count the Cost of Early CAF Knockouts

Noble Onyeagoro13 hours ago13 hours ago0

Rivers United and Shooting Stars are out of continental competition, but CAF’s $100,000 preliminary-round support means both Nigerian clubs are still due financial backing after early exits.

CAF Raises Stakes for African Clubs With $100,000 Support, $6m Champions League Prize

IDNN16 hours ago15 hours ago0

CAF’s 2026/27 interclub competitions combine $100,000 support for preliminary-round exits with $6 million and $4 million prizes for the Champions League and Confederation Cup winners.

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

IDNN3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

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

IDNN3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

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.

Super Falcons Get Zambia, Egypt And Malawi As WAFCON Crown Comes Under Pressure

IDNN2 months ago2 months ago0

Nigeria’s Super Falcons now know the first wall in front of their African crown. The defending champions have been placed in Group C alongside Zambia,...

CAF Opens Race For 2028, 2032 And 2036 AFCON Hosting Rights

Noble Onyeagoro2 months ago2 months ago0

CAF has opened the bidding process for the 2028, 2032 and 2036 Africa Cup of Nations, inviting all 54 Member Associations to compete for hosting rights.

Madugu Sets Falcons Double Mission As WAFCON Title Defence Pressure Builds

IDNN3 months ago3 months ago0

Justine Madugu wants Nigeria to defend their WAFCON title and stay on course for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup as Group C pressure builds.

Eric Chelle Says Super Eagles Must Win Trophies As Nigeria Pressure Enters Result Phase

IDNN4 months ago4 months ago0

Eric Chelle Super Eagles pressure narrative intensified after the Nigeria coach admitted trophies remain the only acceptable currency in Nigerian football. Having already overseen AFCON competition and crucial World Cup qualification fixtures, Chelle is no longer viewed as a new appointment but as a coach entering the accountability phase, with supporters now demanding tactical clarity, consistency and visible progress from the Super Eagles.

FIFA Approves AFCON 2027 Dates As East Africa Prepares For Historic Tournament

Noble Onyeagoro5 months ago5 months ago0

FIFA has approved the dates for AFCON 2027, with Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania set to co-host the tournament from June 19 to July 17, 2027.

Ghana To Host 2027 U-20 AFCON As CAF Youth Football Returns To West Africa

Noble Onyeagoro5 months ago5 months ago0

Ghana will host the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, bringing one of CAF’s key youth tournaments back to West Africa and placing fresh attention on the next generation of African football talent.