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Nigeria Weighs FIFA Compensation Claim After Fresh DR Congo Eligibility Revelations

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Nigerian authorities are examining further options, including possible compensation from FIFA, after fresh disclosures revived the dispute over Lionel Mpasi’s eligibility....

Olopade: Nigeria Must Build Systems That Produce Champions, Not Just Celebrate Them

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NSC Director General Bukola Olopade says Nigeria must move beyond celebrating champions and build the systems, facilities and opportunities capable of producing them consistently....

Gumel Sets LA28 Target After Nigeria’s 24-Medal Glasgow Finish

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NOC President Habu Gumel has urged Nigeria to begin immediate preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics after Team Nigeria’s 24-medal Glasgow 2026 campaign....

FIFA, CAF Weigh Nigeria Football Reset After Abuja Governance Talks

Noble Onyeagoro2 months ago2 months ago

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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....

D’Tigress Finally Receive $100,000-Equivalent Presidential Reward

Noble Onyeagoro2 months ago2 months ago

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Nigeria’s D’Tigress have received the naira equivalent of $100,000 each, completing the cash component of the presidential reward announced after their historic 2025 Women’s AfroBasket title....

Nigeria Wants a Football Reset — But Referees Say Old Indemnities Are Still Unpaid

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Nigeria has ordered a sweeping football reset built around governance, accountability and stronger institutions. But as the new NPFL season begins under a $7.5m title sponsorship, affected match officials say payments from the previous campaign remain outstanding. The dispute presents the reform with an early credibility test: who owes what, who was responsible for disbursement and who now closes the books?...

Nigeria Already Had a Football Reform Plan — Four Years Later, SWAN Wants It Implemented

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Four years after Nigeria approved a 10-year football development blueprint, SWAN is demanding its implementation as the country enters another major reform cycle....

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 Warns NPFL Clubs Ahead of New Licensing Regime

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The NFF has warned NPFL clubs to comply with club licensing regulations ahead of the 2026/27 season, as Nigerian football reform pressure grows around standards, funding and player welfare....

National Sports Commission

Nigeria Weighs FIFA Compensation Claim After Fresh DR Congo Eligibility Revelations

Olopade: Nigeria Must Build Systems That Produce Champions, Not Just Celebrate Them

Gumel Sets LA28 Target After Nigeria’s 24-Medal Glasgow Finish

FIFA, CAF Weigh Nigeria Football Reset After Abuja Governance Talks

D’Tigress Finally Receive $100,000-Equivalent Presidential Reward

Nigeria Wants a Football Reset — But Referees Say Old Indemnities Are Still Unpaid

Nigeria Already Had a Football Reform Plan — Four Years Later, SWAN Wants It Implemented

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

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

NFF Warns NPFL Clubs Ahead of New Licensing Regime

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