Nigeria Football Federation

NFF launches monthly awards for Nigerian football stars

NFF launches monthly awards for Nigerian football stars

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), on Wednesday, announced the launch of the highly-anticipated NFF Monthly Awards, geared towards celebrating the outstanding performances of Nigerian football players across various football leagues including the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). A statement released by the NFF on its official website added that: “With the football calendar in full swing, the NFF Monthly Awards aim to honor the brilliance, dedication...

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NFF appoints Justin Madugu as Super Falcons interim head coach

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of Justin Madugu as interim head coach of the Super Falcons, Afrosport reports. The 60-year-old replaces American Randy Waldrum, who vacated his role as coach of the Super Falcons in September for family related reasons. Madugu will oversee operations of the nine-time African champions until a decision is made as regards “the appointment of a substantive head...

Eguavoen Super Eagles

AFCON 2025 qualifiers: Eguavoen to continue as Super Eagles interim coach for Libya clash

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have announced that Augustine Eguavoen will continue as Super Eagles interim manager for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Libya next month, Afrosport reports. The ex-international was in charge of the Eagles' opening two fixtures against Benin and Rwanda last month, which ended in a 3-0 win and 0-0 draw respectively. There had been doubts over whether Eguavoen will continue...

Eguavoen Super Eagles

Super Eagles interim boss Eguavoen debunks ‘stepping down’ rumours

Super Eagles interim coach Augustine Eguavoen has said he is still in charge of the Nigerian national team, Afrosport reports. The 59-year-old debunked the rumours making the rounds about him stepping down after Tuesday’s goalless draw against Rwanda in Kigali, labelled the reports as fake news. While speaking immediately after their arrival at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja, Eguavoen said: "It's just unfortunate that people just...

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Eguavoen to lead Nigeria as German tax laws squashes NFF, Labbadia deal

AFCON 2025 Qualifiers: Eguavoen to lead Nigeria as German tax laws squashes NFF, Labbadia deal

The Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, has announced that its proposed deal with German tactician Bruno Labbadia has been called off due to what the football federation referred to as stringent regulations from German tax authorities, Afrosport reports. According to their statement on their social media handles, the deal to bring in Labbadia as head coach has been chalked off due to some unforeseen financial differences. In...