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NFF changes venue for Super Falcons and Algeria friendly

NFF changes venue for Super Falcons and Algeria friendly

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Wednesday announced a venue change for the international friendly match between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and Algeria, Afrosport reports. The two African powerhouses were billed to face off in a friendly double-header at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, but according to the NFF, the first leg will now take place at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State. Although no...

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Super Falcons camp bubbles as interim boss Madugu excited with maximum capacity

Super Falcons interim head coach, Justine Madugu, has expressed his happiness at the arrival of all 25 players invited for this month’s friendly matches against Algeria, Afrosport reports. The nine-time African champions are gearing up for the double-header against the Desert Warriors, but their first training session at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, was cancelled as Tuesday’s heavy downpour prevented them from training as they...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Libyan FA threatens legal action after Super Eagles withdrawal

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Libyan FA threatens legal action after Super Eagles withdrawal

The Libyan Football Federation (LFF) has vowed to take legal action against the Super Eagles of Nigeria following the team’s refusal to play in the second leg of their double-header in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The LFF said they are disappointed at Nigeria’s withdrawal from the game and will defend their national team’s interests. Nigeria on Monday decided to withdraw from...

CAF announces dates for 2025 African Nations Championships

CAF assures actions will be taken on rules violation in Nigeria, Libya situation

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says appropriate action will be taken against those who violated the CAF statutes and regulations after the Super Eagles were held hostage by Libyan Authorities on Monday, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian delegation were heading to Benghazi to honour a matchday four encounter against the Mediterranean Knights in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers before being diverted to an airport...

NFF launches monthly awards for Nigerian football stars

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: NFF dismisses Libya captain’s claims of poor treatment in Nigeria

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed claims by Libya captain Faisal Al-Badri about the treatment upon their arrival in Nigeria for Friday's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, Afrosport reports. Emmanuel Ayanbunmi, the NFF Assistant Director for Protocol, in a statement on the governing body's website, said that the Libyan Football Federation (LFF) had only informed the NFF of its intention to land in Port...