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The Digest: With Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualification hopes hanging by a thread, the National Sports Commission (NSC) has stated that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will determine the fate of Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle. NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko acknowledged the team’s mathematical...

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has declared that the entire board of the Nigeria Football Federation must resign if the country fails to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Key Points: Mikel stated that missing a second consecutive World Cup would devastate Nigerians He emphasized...

The Digest: The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially disowned a controversial statement from its communications department that criticized specific players for the Super Eagles' disappointing 1-1 draw with South Africa. The NFF's secretary general, Mohamed Sanusi, stated that the...

The Digest: The Nigeria Football Federation has taken the unusual step of publicly singling out players Cyriel Dessers and captain William Troost-Ekong for criticism following the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw with South Africa. The draw severely damages Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles captain Sunday Oliseh has strongly criticized the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for its handling of legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai's burial. Oliseh's comments shed light on The Neglected Crown, a long-standing issue of how Nigeria's sporting icons are...

The Digest: Sports analyst Aron has clarified the ongoing controversy regarding unpaid bonuses for Nigeria’s Super Falcons at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The delay, according to Aron, stemmed from a disagreement over payment in Naira versus US dollars, not neglect by the Nigeria...

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has extended the mandates of the NPFL, NNL, and NLO boards until September 2026, aligning their tenure with the current NFF leadership under Ibrahim Musa Gusau, as reported by multiple sports outlets on July 2, 2025. NFF extends tenure of NPFL, NNL, NLO...