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FIFA and the CAF have stepped into the crisis rocking the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), ordering the suspension of the federation’s ongoing electoral process as they begin a joint assessment, Soccernet.ng reports. In a letter dated September 7, 2026, and addressed to NFF Deputy General Secretary Emmanuel Ikpeme, FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer Elkhan Mammadov said FIFA and CAF were reviewing the legal, governance, administrative and electoral implications arising from the developments within the federation. The intervention comes less than two weeks after NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and members of the federation’s Executive Committee resigned…

China has rejected Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s claim that Taiwan is a sovereign independent nation, insisting that the island remains an “inalienable part of China’s territory”. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, made the position known on Tuesday during a regular press conference in Beijing while responding to questions on Lai’s remarks concerning United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758. According to a copy of the press conference speech made available to our correspondent in Abuja by the Chinese Embassy in Nigeria, Lai had reportedly accused China of distorting the meaning of the resolution, arguing that it only concerns the representation…

Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has suffered another setback after Nigeria’s heartbreaking failure to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The Washington Spirit midfielder has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 NWSL season after being moved to the club’s season-ending injury list. The NWSL side confirmed on Monday that Abiodun will undergo surgery this week after initially being placed on the 45-day injury list earlier this month. Deborah Ajibola Abiodun in action for the Super Falcons. Copyright: Imago Get Our Sports News First – Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now! The 22-year-old midfielder made nine…

By Animashaun Salman The Sokoto State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund, has inaugurated State Steering and Local Government Committees on Maternal, Perinatal and Child Death Surveillance and Response. The committees are expected to strengthen the review of maternal, perinatal and child deaths and improve the state’s response to preventable deaths. Speaking during the inauguration, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar, said the initiative was part of efforts to identify gaps in the health system and ensure effective interventions to reduce maternal and child mortality. The commissioner, who is also the Chairman of the State…

Eight-time winner Lionel Messi and Barcelona star Lamine Yamal have been named among the 30 nominees for the 2026 men’s Ballon d’Or. France Football unveiled the nominees for various categories via its X handle on Tuesday. Messi, 39, received his 17th career nomination while playing for Inter Miami and Argentina. The forward, who retired from the Argentina national team in August, continues to add to a record that already includes wins in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2019, 2021 and 2023. Yamal, the 19-year-old Spain and Barcelona attacker, earned his third nomination after a strong campaign that included World Cup…

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Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has continued his fine scoring form for Bursaspor since arriving in the summer transfer window, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Iheanacho joined the Turkish TFF First League outfit on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Celtic. Coming off an impressive end to the season in Scotland, he had been widely expected to sign a permanent deal there. However, Bursaspor swooped in with a lucrative offer to secure his signature. ​The Nigerian forward has swiftly repaid the club’s faith, finding the net in all six of their opening league fixtures. He has now tallied eight…

The shortlist for the 2026 Men’s Coach of the Year has been announced to celebrate male coaches for their great achievements in football across the 2025/26 season. The nominees were announced via the award body’s X handle on Tuesday. The top five nominees in this category include Mikel Arteta (Arsenal), Luis Enrique (Paris Saint-Germain), Luis de la Fuente (Spain National Team),  Unai Emery (Aston Villa) and Vincent Kompany (Bayern Munich). According to the announcement, the shortlist comprises four Spaniards and one Belgian, Kompany. In this piece, PUNCH Online looks briefly into the achievements of these men’s coaches: Mikel Arteta —…

The Super Eagles will face Russia in an international friendly on Tuesday, October 6, giving Nigeria another chance to test itself against a European opponent, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the fixture through its official social media platforms. The game will be played at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, a 44,000-seat venue that hosted matches during the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The meeting comes just one week after Nigeria’s second 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Guinea-Bissau. The timing means the Russia game could give coach Eric Chelle an important opportunity to assess his squad after…