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Super Eagles to face Ghana, Jamaica in invitational tournament

NFF pulls plug on November friendlies as focus shifts to World Cup play-offs

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reportedly cancelled the Super Eagles’ proposed international friendlies next month, Afrosport reports The Super Eagles were initially set to face Venezuela on 14 November and Colombia on 18 November, in the United States. However, but matches are expected to be called off. Reports claim the decision was taken during a closed-door meeting at the NFF headquarters in Abuja, following Nigeria’s...

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Super Eagles flight to Uyo delayed after mid-air incident

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has confirmed that the Super Eagles’ arrival in Uyo has been delayed after their chartered ValueJet aircraft suffered a cracked windscreen mid-air, Afrosport reports. The incident occurred during the team’s flight from Polokwane, South Africa, to Uyo ahead of Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic. The plane had made a refuelling stop in Luanda, Angola, but was forced...

NFF set for 81st Annual General Assembly in Ibadan

NFF confirm two high-profile friendlies for Super Eagles in November

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Monday confirmed two friendlies for the Super Eagles in November as part of their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations later this year, Afrosport reports. The NFF revealed that the three-time African champions will play Venezuela and Colombia in the United States during November’s international break. Nigeria will take on Venezuela on Friday, 14 November at the Shell...

NFF set for 81st Annual General Assembly in Ibadan

NFF set for 81st Annual General Assembly in Ibadan

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will convene its 81st Annual General Assembly (AGA) in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Saturday, Afrosport reports. Oyo State governor, Engineer Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, will formally declare the assembly open at the Emeritus Professor Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, located opposite the University College Hospital, Orita-Mefa. Among the expected dignitaries are Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko; Director...

U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles head to Chile as Nigeria target maiden title

U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles to face Chile, Australia in pre-tournament friendly 

Nigeria's Flying Eagles will play two friendly matches against Chile and Australia as part of preparations for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, Afrosport reports. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) made the announcement on Monday, through its head of international competitions, Dayo Enebi Achor. The seven-time African champions will take on tournament hosts Chile on Saturday, 20 September, before facing Australia three days later. The Flying...