NFF President, Lulu, Ogunnowo Receive Gwagwalada Football Merit Award
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, and the former NFF President, Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi, have been nominated for the prestigious Gwagwalada Football League Merit Award. Also nominated is the Chief Operating Officer of the Nigerian Nationwide League, Olushola Ogunnowo, all for their outstanding contributions to grassroots […]
Nigerian Beach Soccer Leadership Visits NFF President Ahead of Abuja Finals
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso As anticipation builds for the Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL) Super Finals scheduled for November 6–9 in Abuja, the league’s leadership, led by National Coordinator Mahmud Hadejia, paid a strategic courtesy visit to the President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau on Tuesday. The visit highlighted ongoing collaboration […]
Governor Otti Pledges Major Sports Infrastructure Upgrade in Abia
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Governor Alex Otti has revealed plans to upgrade the Umuahia Township Stadium as part of efforts to strengthen sports infrastructure in Abia and support Abia Warriors Football Club ahead of their participation in the 2025/26 CAF Confederation Cup. The announcement was made during a meeting with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) delegation […]
NPFL Confirms August 22 Kickoff, Unveils 2025/26 Fixtures
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has officially confirmed that the 2025/26 season will kick off between August 22 and 24, unveiling a blockbuster set of opening fixtures during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and draw ceremony held on Monday at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The headline fixture of the opening weekend […]
House Committee on Sports Applauds Super Falcons’ 10th WAFCON Title
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, following their dramatic victory over Morocco in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). In an electrifying final played in Rabat, the Super Falcons staged a remarkable comeback, overturning a two-goal […]
FIFA/NFF Talent Development Scheme: Captain Bassey Reflects on Transformative Camp Experience
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso As the second phase of the TDS Talent Development Scheme wrapped up, the team captain, Bassey Favour who also plays for sensational Academy, shared his reflections on what he described as an inspiring and enriching journey. “I’m grateful, first of all, to be their captain,” he said. “It was a good one. […]
FIFA/NFF Talent Development Scheme: Young Talents Reflect on Transformative Experience
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The second phase of the FIFA/NFF Talent Development Scheme (TDS) has wrapped up, leaving behind a trail of inspired young footballers and promising prospects for Nigerian football. For many of the participants, especially first-timers, the week-long camp was not just a training exercise but a life-changing experience. One young participant, Ayomide […]
Rising Star: Muhammed Yusuf Shines in the FIFA/NFF TDS Campaign
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian football, one young name continues to rise with quiet determination and unshakable focus: Muhammed Yusuf. His journey through the FIFA/NFF Talent Development Scheme (TDS) is a testament to the transformative power of structured youth development. As the curtains closed on the second phase of the campaign, […]
TDS Under-15: Patrick Bassey Commends NFF Talent Development Scheme
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The head coach of the Talent Development Scheme (TDS) Under-15 team Patrick Bassey has expressed deep appreciation to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) following the successful conclusion of the first batch of the Talent Development Scheme (TDS), a grassroots football initiative jointly organized by FIFA and the NFF. Speaking after the close […]
Mission X: House Committee on Sports Backs Super Falcons WAFCON Title
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The House of Representatives Committee on Sports has called on Nigeria’s Super Falcons to sustain their winning momentum at the 2025 African Women’s Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and bring home a record-extending 10th continental title. Following a dominant 3-0 victory over Tunisia in their Group B opener on Sunday, the Committee, through […]