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FIFA, CAF Weigh Nigeria Football Reset After Abuja Governance Talks

Nigeria’s football reform process has entered a critical phase after FIFA and CAF concluded consultations in Abuja and began considering the next steps for the Nigeria Football Federation.

Rivers United exit CAF Champions League on away goals, set for $100,000 CAF payment

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Rivers United’s CAF Champions League campaign ended on away goals after a 3-3 aggregate draw with FC San Pedro, but the Nigerian club is set to receive CAF’s $100,000 preliminary-round solidarity payment.

Rivers United Crash Out of CAF Champions League After 3-3 Aggregate Draw

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Rivers United rescued a 2-2 draw against San Pedro after falling two goals behind, but the comeback was not enough to prevent an early CAF Champions League exit.

Shooting Stars Crash Out of CAF Confederation Cup After 2-0 Loss to CS Sfaxien

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Shooting Stars surrendered a first-leg advantage and exited the CAF Confederation Cup after a 2-0 defeat to CS Sfaxien sealed a 2-1 aggregate loss.

El-Kanemi Advance in CAF Confederation Cup Despite UDIB Defeat

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El-Kanemi Warriors survived a 1-0 second-leg defeat to UDIB to advance 3-1 on aggregate in the CAF Confederation Cup, with Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca next.

Rangers Survive Shootout Drama to Advance in CAF Champions League

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Rangers International edged AS Sobemap 5-4 on penalties after both legs finished 1-1, securing passage to the next stage of the CAF Champions League.

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.

Amun Says He Submitted NFF Report Early to Guard Against Influence — Will Federation Make Findings Public?

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Fanny Amun says he deliberately accelerated submission of the NFF fact-finding committee's report because he wanted its decisions protected from possible influence. With the assignment completed according to the former chairman, attention now shifts from his resignation to the bigger questions: what did the committee find, what will the NFF do with its recommendations, and will the findings become public?

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.