Nigeria Football Federation
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Women’s football in Nigeria has a long history of defiance
Not only does the ongoing resistance point to the struggle and fighting spirit of Nigerian women, but it points to their resolve to achieve against odds
What lies behind Africa’s elusive World Cup glory?
Men’s national football teams have done well in junior world tournaments, but that success hasn’t been replicated on the senior global stage. What causes this and how can it be…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons: playing and begging
The Super Falcons are the undisputed queens of African football, winning 11 of the 13 women’s continental championships ever played. But they still have to beg the Nigerian…
FIFA threatens to suspend Nigeria, Ghana
Fifa statutes dictate that member states should ‘manage their affairs independently with no influence from third parties’
Nigeria sacks national football coach
Nigeria dismissed Stephen Keshi despite his side’s home win against Sudan that kept them in the running to defend their African Cup of Nations title.
Super Eagles bonus crisis averted
A row over the win-bonus of Africa Cup of Nations semifinalists Nigeria has been averted after a special committee paid up their share.