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The Digest: The Nigerian Football Federation has issued a formal apology to President Bola Tinubu following the Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a penalty shootout defeat against DR Congo in the African play-off final. Key Points: The NFF expressed...

The Digest: When the Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup campaign was on the brink of collapse, Eric Chelle took a risk few others would. The Malian coach has been praised for his courage in accepting the role during a period of deep crisis, transforming a team adrift into a playoff contender. Key...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles captain John Mikel Obi has demanded an end to the corruption plaguing Nigerian football, specifically questioning the use of a $1.2 million FIFA grant to the NFF for stadium projects. While urging a temporary focus on the upcoming World Cup playoff, Mikel...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen has expressed disapproval over the national team's decision to stage a strike just days before their crucial World Cup playoff against Gabon. While acknowledging the players' grievances over unpaid bonuses, Eguavoen emphasized that the...

The Digest: The Super Eagles have returned to training after a brief strike over unpaid allowances was resolved through talks between players, coaches, and Nigeria Football Federation officials. With the financial dispute settled, the team has shifted focus to their crucial 2026 World Cup...

The Digest: Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has confirmed that all outstanding financial issues with the Nigeria Football Federation have been settled. The resolution comes after players boycotted training over unpaid allowances, allowing the squad to refocus on their crucial World...

The Digest: NFF President Ibrahim Gusau has held an emergency meeting with the Super Eagles players in Morocco after they boycotted training over unpaid bonuses. The players are demanding payment of outstanding allowances from the 2025 AFCON and 2026 World Cup qualifiers, having received only...

The Digest: Nigerians have expressed widespread outrage and disappointment on social media following the Super Eagles' training boycott over unpaid bonuses. Fans described the situation as "shameful" while debating the timing and necessity of the protest just days before the crucial World Cup...

The Digest: Nigeria’s World Cup preparations have been thrown into turmoil as the Super Eagles and their officials boycotted training in Rabat over unpaid allowances. According to team sources, the entire squad refused to train just 48 hours before their crucial playoff semi-final against...

The Digest: Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has defended its choice of accommodation for the Super Eagles in Rabat, claiming a viral video that showed a dilapidated building only captured the view from a window, not the actual team hotel. This response comes after midfielder Alex Iwobi's...

The Digest: The Super Eagles have been met with public outrage after a video from midfielder Alex Iwobi revealed the substandard conditions of their team hotel in Rabat. The footage, showing cracked walls and possible mold at the Rive Hotel, has sparked intense criticism of the Nigeria...

The Digest: A dispute over squad size has delayed the Super Eagles' team announcement for the playoff against Gabon. SCORENigeria can exclusively report that coach Eric Chelle is at odds with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), insisting on a larger squad to navigate potential injuries and...

The Digest: Former NFF President Amaju Pinnick has responded to allegations of fund mismanagement within the federation, arguing that public scrutiny and negative reports are "de-marketing the nation" and harming Nigeria's international standing. Key Points: Pinnick spoke in an interview...

The Digest: Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau has pledged that "everything is being done" to ensure the Super Eagles qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Confident in the team's resolve, Gusau stated that the spirit that drove their crucial comeback against Benin would propel...

The Digest: An exclusive report alleges a national team coach was gifted a car worth ₦100 million to include a specific player in a final squad for a major tournament. According to a source from SCORENigeria, this "cash-and-carry" system has organized rackets that explain recent poor team...

The Digest: NFF President Ibrahim Gusau has firmly dismissed mounting doubts over Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle, emphatically backing the Franco-Malian tactician as the central figure in Nigeria’s long-term football project. Amid intense pressure ahead of November’s World Cup play-off against...

The Digest: Former presidential candidate Peter Obi, has publicly condemned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following FIFA’s allegations of mismanaged funds meant for stadium development and youth talent growth. In a statement on Monday, Obi described the scandal as symptomatic of...

The Digest: The Kebbi State Football Association Chairman, Abubakar Ladan, has clarified that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) holds full management control over the FIFA-standard stadium in Birnin Kebbi. According to a report, the official stated the state government only provided the...

The Digest: The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is embroiled in renewed allegations of financial misconduct concerning FIFA development grants. According to a report, the controversy was ignited after FIFA itself showcased the $1.19 million Birnin Kebbi Mini Stadium, a project widely...

The Digest: Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has described his working relationship with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as one built on mutual respect, while subtly acknowledging operational challenges. In an interview with Segun Odegbami on Eagle7 FM, the Franco-Malian tactician...