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NSC Appoints Emmanuel Ikpeme To Lead NFF After Ibrahim Gusau Exit 0
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- August 28, 2026
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has endorsed Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme as the interim General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following the resignation of NFF President Ibrahim Gusau, General Secretary Dr Mohammed Sanusi and members of the federation’s Executive Committee. Ikpeme, who previously served as NFF Deputy General Secretary, will oversee the federation’s Secretariat
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DSS Probe: NFF Crisis Deepens As President, Board Members Reportedly Resign 0
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- August 27, 2026
The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau, and several members of the federation’s executive committee have reportedly resigned amid mounting pressure over the management of Nigerian football. According to reports, the resignation followed intense criticism of the NFF leadership, particularly after the Super Falcons failed to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s
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FIFA Crisis: UEFA Set To Back Down On Boycott Threat 1
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- August 26, 2026
European football nations are reportedly set to abandon their threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances from world football governing body FIFA, bringing an immediate end to the standoff between UEFA and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. UEFA had threatened to withdraw European teams from FIFA competitions over concerns about Infantino’s proposal to sell shares
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National Security Threat: DSS, NIA Launch Probe Into NFF Officials 1

August 25, 2026

Some senior officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) are reportedly being investigated by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) over allegations that they worked with foreign interests in activities capable of undermining Nigeria’s national security. US Begins Drone, Tactical Training For Nigerian Troops In Bauchi According to a

Maradona’s ‘Hand Of God’ Ball Sells For £2.5m At Auction 0

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August 24, 2026

The football used by Diego Maradona to score his infamous “Hand of God” goal against England at the 1986 FIFA World Cup has sold for £2.5 million ($3.3 million) at auction in the United States. The Adidas Azteca ball was sold by Heritage Auctions on Saturday, with the final price falling significantly short of the

Tyson Fury Casts Fresh Doubt On Anthony Joshua Fight Over Venue Dispute 0

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August 21, 2026

Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has cast fresh doubt over his long-awaited showdown with fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua, claiming the proposed fight may no longer happen because of an unresolved dispute over the venue. How To Get WAEC Certificate Online [Step-by-step Guide] Fury and Joshua had been expected to meet in November in what