Nigeria may have to accept missing out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup as FIFA reviews the NFF’s petition against DR Congo over ...

Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, has assured that Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA ...

A Nigerian football legend has criticized South African players for failing to test themselves abroad, urging them to seek opportunities overseas.

The Islamic Republic of Iran has reportedly withdrawn from the four-nation invitational tournament involving Nigeria, Jordan and Costa Rica national teams.

Nigeria’s pursuit of sporting glory has come at a deadly cost, with athletes routinely risking their lives on perilous journeys to competitions in rickety buses, without meaningful insurance, medical ...

Nigeria’s hopes of playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been dashed after FIFA confirmed DR Congo for the ...

Despite the delays, neglect, and indecisiveness, Nigerian female athletes' achievements trump those of their male ...

Nigeria’s football community is facing mounting frustration as FIFA continues to delay a ruling on the eligibility of players fielded by DR Congo during last November’s Africa 2026 World Cup play-off, ...

Nigeria has not appeared at the World Cup since 2018 and narrowly missed qualification for the 2022 tournament in Qatar. Missing the 2026 edition would mark back-to-back absences for Africa’s most ...

Nigeria’s football community is growing increasingly frustrated as FIFA continues to delay a ruling on the eligibility of ...

Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Thursday, 5th March, 2026. 1. President Tinubu ...

Shehu Dikko, has stated that things will change soon when FIFA gives its final verdict on Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup case against DR Congo. According to Dikko, Nigeria’s chances of reaching the 2026 ...