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NWFL Warns Premiership Clubs Over Late Registration, Insists Nov 26 Kickoff Date

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The Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) has issued a firm warning to clubs yet to complete their digital registration and club licensing procedures ahead of the new Premiership season, stressing that non-compliant teams risk sanctions, including relegation. With the November 22 deadline fast approaching, the league organizers, in a statement on Tuesday by Media Director, Samuel Ahmadu, confirmed that Castmog Ladies, Osun Babes, and Naija Ratels are among the clubs still behind schedule in meeting the mandatory digital documentation and licensing requirements. All processes are now conducted through the league’s digital registration portal to ensure transparency and efficiency as part of efforts to professionalise women’s football in Nigeria. NWFL Chief Operating Officer, Modupe Shabi, urged the outstanding clubs to complete their submissions without delay, reaffirming that the deadline will not be extended. “The digital registration and licensing process is designed to ensure that every club meets the minimum professional standards required to compete,” Shabi said. “We expect full compliance before the November 22 deadline. Any club that fails to meet these financial and administrative obligations will face the consequences as outlined in our regulations. Our commitment is to run a credible, properly structured league.” The NWFL reiterated its determination to enforce all regulatory provisions to guarantee a seamless start to the new season and uphold the integrity of the competition.

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Trump To Host Cristiano Ronaldo At White House Following Portugal’s World Cup Qualification

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President Donald Trump is set to welcome Cristiano Ronaldo to the White House on Tuesday after Portugal secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Portuguese football legend, one of the biggest stars of the tournament, will visit as the United States, Canada, and Mexico prepare to co-host next year’s World Cup. There are also reports that a friendly match between Portugal and the U.S. men’s national team is being discussed as a warm-up ahead of the tournament. Trump has previously hosted FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the Oval Office, and now Ronaldo, widely regarded as one of football’s greatest players, will have his own audience with the president. Ronaldo had expressed interest in meeting Trump, and his request is being fulfilled. According to multiple White House officials, the visit is scheduled on the same day Trump is expected to meet Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. It remains unclear whether the two meetings are connected, particularly as Ronaldo plays his club football in Saudi Arabia for Al-Nassr.

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Barcelona Set to Return to Renovated Nou Camp After More Than Two Years

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Barcelona will return to their historic Nou Camp this weekend after more than two years, hosting Athletic Club in a La Liga match. The stadium reopens with a reduced capacity of 45,401 following partial renovations, with the game scheduled for Saturday, 22 November, at 15:15 GMT. Barcelona last played an official match at the Nou Camp on 28 May 2023 against Real Mallorca before the venue closed for modernization. Renovation work began in June 2023, costing around £1.1bn, with plans to upgrade the stadium and expand its capacity to 105,000, aiming to make it one of the largest football arenas in the world. Initially, the club had hoped to return in November 2024 to coincide with its 125th anniversary, but a series of delays pushed back the reopening. During the renovation, Barcelona has primarily used the 55,000-seat Olympic Stadium on Montjuic hill. This season, the team also played two matches at the 6,000-capacity Johan Cruyff Stadium, home to the women’s team, after failing to secure the necessary permit for the Nou Camp due to safety concerns. “Barcelona celebrates being able to compete again at its stadium and continue advancing in the comprehensive transformation project of the new Camp Nou,” the club said. It is also in talks with UEFA to host next week’s Champions League match against Eintracht Frankfurt at the renovated venue, although official confirmation is pending. Opened in 1957, the Nou Camp has been Barcelona’s home for decades and previously had a capacity of 99,000 spectators.

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NFF Apologises to Tinubu, FG, Nigerians on Super Eagles’ World Cup Setback

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The Nigeria Football Federation wishes to openly and sincerely apologise to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), to the Federal Government as a whole; and to millions of Nigerians, most especially our passionate, loyal football fans, following the Super Eagles failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.   Sunday’s loss to DR Congo in the Africa Play-off Final in Rabat remains a moment of profound sadness for Nigerian football. For a nation where the Super Eagles serve as a symbol of unity, hope, and collective pride, missing out on the World Cup for a second consecutive time is a disappointment of great weight and emotional depth.   The NFF, the technical crew, and the players understand the gravity of this moment. We understand the expectations Nigerians rightly hold. We understand the passion and sacrifice of a country that has always stood firmly behind its team, through triumphs and trials. And we recognise that our collective effort did not deliver the outcome this nation deserved.   In the dressing room after the match, the pain among the players was palpable. Many struggled to speak.   Throughout the long journey of this qualification campaign, we were privileged to receive enormous support from the Federal Government through the National Sports Commission, the National Assembly, key Ministries, Departments and Agencies, our diplomatic missions, the media, and, above all, the passionate fans whose devotion remains unmatched anywhere in the world.   Football in Nigeria is more than a game. It is a national language. A bridge across cultures, a source of pride and emotional identity. A powerful symbol of unity that binds over 200 million people as one family. We owe it to this nation to honour that bond with sincerity, accountability, and action.   As we look forward, our immediate attention turns to the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, which begins shortly. This tournament presents an opportunity for healing, for renewal, and for demonstrating the resilience that has always defined Nigerian football.   In the coming days, the NFF Board and Management will enter into a rigorous review process, honest, uncompromising, and strategic. We will evaluate the technical, administrative, and structural gaps that led to this outcome. And we will take decisive steps to reposition our national teams for future success.   We make this solemn commitment to the people of Nigeria: We will rebuild trust. We will restore pride. We will reclaim our standing on the global stage. We will not allow this disappointment to be the final word on Nigerian football.   Nigeria is a nation of resilience, of spirit, of unyielding hope. Just as our people rise from every challenge, so too will the Super Eagles.

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Tinubu Commends Super Eagles, Urges ‘Em to Focus on AFCON

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President Bola Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles for putting up their best efforts towards qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, despite their loss in the playoffs on Sunday Tinubu Commends Super Eagles, Urges ‘Em to Focus on AFCON President Bola Tinubu has commended the Super Eagles for putting up their best efforts towards qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, despite their loss in the playoffs on Sunday. The President, in a statement on Monday, charged the Eagles to put behind them the loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo and prepare for the African Cup of Nations, which will be held from December 2025 to January 2026 in Morocco. Nigeria’s dream of featuring in the World Cup was dashed as Congo DR eliminated the Super Eagles in a dramatic qualifier play-off on Sunday night in Morocco. The Eagles lost in a penalty shootout after the game ended 1-1 in extra time. DR Congo triumphed 4-3 on penalties to advance to the Inter-Confederation play-off, keeping their own 2026 World Cup hopes alive. President Tinubu said that, although it was painful that the Eagles failed to qualify for the World Cup tournament for the second consecutive time, the team must be commended for striving hard to reach the Mundial, particularly after winning their first playoff match. President Tinubu remarked: “Notwithstanding the unfortunate loss, we must commend the players for their efforts and continue to support them. “We must now plug all the loopholes. Our football administrators, players, and indeed all stakeholders must go back to the drawing board. “Now is the time to focus all efforts on the Cup of Nations. Our Super Eagles must recover the lost glory.” The President, in a statement on Monday, charged the Eagles to put behind them the loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo and prepare for the African Cup of Nations, which will be held from December 2025 to January 2026 in Morocco. Nigeria’s dream of featuring in the World Cup was dashed as Congo DR eliminated the Super Eagles in a dramatic qualifier play-off on Sunday night in Morocco. The Eagles lost in a penalty shootout after the game ended 1-1 in extra time. DR Congo triumphed 4-3 on penalties to advance to the Inter-Confederation play-off, keeping their own 2026 World Cup hopes alive. President Tinubu said that, although it was painful that the Eagles failed to qualify for the World Cup tournament for the second consecutive time, the team must be commended for striving hard to reach the Mundial, particularly after winning their first playoff match. President Tinubu remarked: “Notwithstanding the unfortunate loss, we must commend the players for their efforts and continue to support them. “We must now plug all the loopholes. Our football administrators, players, and indeed all stakeholders must go back to the drawing board. “Now is the time to focus all efforts on the Cup of Nations. Our Super Eagles must recover the lost glory.”

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Eric Chelle Claims DR Congo Used “Voodoo” During Penalty Shootout That Eliminated Nigeria From 2026 World Cup

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Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has alleged that the Democratic Republic of Congo used “voodoo” during the penalty shootout that knocked Nigeria out of the 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff final in Morocco. Chelle spoke to reporters on Sunday after Nigeria’s 1–1 draw with DR Congo, which went to penalties. Nigeria took an early lead in the third minute through Frank Onyeka’s deflected strike, but Meschak Elia equalized later in the first half. With neither team scoring in extra time, DR Congo clinched victory in the shootout. Tensions flared after Chancel Mbemba converted the decisive penalty, prompting Chelle to storm the DR Congo technical area and confront staff, including head coach Sébastien Desabre, before being restrained by Nigerian officials. Desabre later downplayed the incident, describing it as “not an issue.” Chelle, however, maintained that members of the Congolese bench engaged in ritualistic actions during the penalties. “During all the penalty sessions, the guy from Congo did some voodoo,” Chelle said. “Every time, so this is why I was a little nervous after him.” Asked to clarify, he added: “Yeah, something like, I don’t know if it’s water or something like that [he was spraying it up].” The loss continues Nigeria’s World Cup struggles. The Super Eagles also missed the 2022 tournament, marking the first time they have failed to qualify for consecutive World Cups since their debut in 1994.

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Victor Osimhen and Rasheedat Ajibade Among Finalists For 2025 CAF Player of the Year Awards

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Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Rasheedat Ajibade have been named among the finalists for the 2025 CAF Player of the Year awards, with goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and Bayelsa Queens forward Shakirat Moshood also earning recognition in their respective categories. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) released the final shortlist on Sunday ahead of the gala ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, November 19, in Rabat, Morocco. The awards honour the continent’s top performers for the period between January 6 and October 15, 2025. On the men’s side, Osimhen, who has been in impressive form at Galatasaray, joins Mohamed Salah of Liverpool and Achraf Hakimi of Paris Saint-Germain as finalists for the CAF African Player of the Year award. Osimhen’s inclusion continues Nigeria’s strong presence in the men’s category, following Ademola Lookman in 2024 and Osimhen himself in 2023. In the Women’s Player of the Year category, Rasheedat Ajibade, who played a pivotal role for Paris Saint-Germain and led the Super Falcons to their 10th WAFCON title, is shortlisted alongside Morocco’s Ghizlaine Chebbak of Al Hilal and Sanaa Mssoudy of AS FAR. CAF praised the finalists for their exceptional performances for both club and country throughout the season. The 2025 CAF Awards will celebrate individual excellence as well as the achievements of clubs and national teams, shining a spotlight on players and coaches who have made a significant impact on African football over the past year. Nigeria’s strong representation across multiple categories underscores the country’s growing influence and the depth of its talent on the continental stage.

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Nigeria Crash Out Of 2026 World Cup Race After Penalty Defeat To DR Congo

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Nigeria’s bid to return to the World Cup stage has ended in heartbreak after a tense playoff defeat to the Democratic Republic of Congo in Rabat brought their 2026 campaign to a close. The Super Eagles, who had hoped to bounce back after failing to qualify in 2022, were pushed to the limit in a gritty battle that stretched into a penalty shootout. DR Congo held their nerve when it mattered most, edging Nigeria and sealing the West African giants’ elimination from the qualifiers. The loss means Nigeria will miss the World Cup for a second consecutive edition, a rare setback for a nation that had reached six of the previous seven tournaments. While Nigeria’s journey ends, DR Congo’s remarkable run continues. The Leopards have advanced to the inter-confederation playoff, where six teams will compete for the final two tickets to the 2026 World Cup. Their surge has been described as a Cinderella story, with the team now just one step away from returning to the global stage for the first time since 1974, when they qualified as Zaire for the tournament in West Germany.

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