By Aderonke Ojo The National Institute for Cancer Research and Treatment (NICRAT) has backed the First World Soccer Legends War Against Cancer Charity Football Match Nigeria 2026. The initiative seeks to raise awareness about cancer prevention, early detection and treatment through football and humanitarian action. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has charged the Nigeria U-20 women’s national team, Falconets, to go all out for victory against Korea Republic in their final friendly match ahead of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. NFF’s Director of MediaContinue Reading
By Stephen Benjamin The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Referees Commission has intensified training for referees and football clubs on 11 changes to the Laws of the Game ahead of the 2026/27 football season. Chukwudi C. Chukwujekwu, Head of Technical Instructors and member of the NFF Referees Commission, said the changesContinue Reading
By Stephen Benjamin The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Development Committee says no fewer than 200 referees have so far survived the ongoing pre-season fitness test ahead of the 2026/27 football season. Faith Irabor, Chairman of the committee, disclosed this in Abuja while assessing the progress of the exercise, saying theContinue Reading
By Stephen Benjamin The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Development Committee has described the recent death of a referee during a fitness test in Abuja as an unfortunate incident, saying the official underwent the required medical examinations before participating in the exercise. Chairman of the committee, Faith Irabor, said there wasContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Champions of the 2026/2027 Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) will receive a minimum prize money of N1billion, the highest financial reward in Nigerian domestic football. Shehu Dikko, the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC) stated this while addressing newsmen after a high-level strategic meeting ofContinue Reading
Abdulrahman Yahaya Super Eagles and Fulham midfielder, Alex Iwobi, says he is excited as he gets set to make his 100th appearance for the Super Eagles of Nigeria against Portugal on Wednesday. The former Arsenal playmaker made his debut for Nigeria in a friendly match against DR Congo in Visé,Continue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo National Sports Commission (NSC) Director-General, Bukola Olopade, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to ensuring adequate preparation, welfare and support for Team Nigeria ahead of the Commonwealth Games. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Olopade spoke in Abuja after strategic meetings with sports federations, including AmericanContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Football Association, Mouktar Mohammed, says football development in Abuja must be built on continuity, stability and sustainability rather than quick fixes. Mohammed said this during a media parley at the Old Parade Ground, Area 10, Abuja. He said the associationContinue Reading
By Aderonke Ojo The National Coordinator of the Nigeria Beach Soccer League (NBSL), Mahmud Hadejia, says plans are underway to introduce regional and continental competitions to expand beach soccer across Africa. Hadejia made this known to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in an interview on Tuesday in Abuja. HeContinue Reading
