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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...

The Digest: Justine Madugu will officially steer the Super Falcons forward, having been offered a two-year contract by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). This move confirms his role after a successful interim period where he guided the team to a record-extending 10th WAFCON title...

The Digest: Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh has opened up about his decision not to pursue legal action against the Nigeria Football Federation for unpaid wages, choosing patriotism over personal compensation despite acknowledging a strong case. Key Points: Oliseh revealed the NFF...

The Digest: The Super Eagles' return to Nigeria was abruptly halted after their aircraft suffered a cracked windscreen mid-air. According to the NFF, the ValueJet flight made an emergency return to Luanda, Angola, forcing an urgent search for a replacement aircraft and casting a symbolic...

The Digest: As the Super Eagles' World Cup hopes hang by a thread, a fierce debate over accountability grips the nation. While coaches like Finidi George and Jose Peseiro face public scrutiny, the true culprit is a deep-rooted systemic failure within Nigerian football that no single manager...

The Digest: Four top administrators have been appointed to pivotal FIFA committees. The appointments span key areas including club competitions, media, and anti-discrimination, marking a collective step onto the world stage. Rooted in the Storm. Key Points: NFF President Ibrahim Gusau joins...

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...