The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially approved the establishment of the Sam Okwaraji Secondary Schools Soccer Championship, honouring the late national team midfielder 36 years after his death. Okwaraji, remembered for collapsing during a 1990 World Cup qualifier against Angola at Lagos’ National Stadium on 12 August 1989, passed away at age 25 due
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports of a potential contract termination of Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, describing them as “fake news”. Chelle, who was appointed in January on a two-year deal, had been rumored to be considering a shock exit due to mixed results in March’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers. However, a
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the selection of participants for the first batch of the CAF B-License Coaching Course, scheduled to run from April to August 2025. According to NFF Technical Director, Coach Augustine Eguavoen, the selected coaches have been contacted and advised to check their emails for time-sensitive information. The four-month course,
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has issued a public warning regarding fraudulent social media accounts impersonating Eric Chelle, the head coach of the Super Eagles. In an official statement released on Saturday via X (formerly Twitter), the NFF emphasized that Chelle does not have an account on the platform and urged the public to disregard
In a significant move to enhance Nigeria’s football infrastructure, FIFA has announced plans to construct a modern hotel and multiple football pitches in partnership with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The project, confirmed by sources close to the discussions, aligns with FIFA’s global mission to support member associations through its development programs, such as the
