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SWAN Relaxes Nationwide Boycott, Opens Door for Dialogue with NFF

Fola Badmus03 mins

The National Leadership of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has relaxed its earlier directive to boycott all activities of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following assurances that there are no immediate plans to amend its Statutes at the 2025 Annual General Assembly (AGA). SWAN, which had expressed strong concerns over its exclusion from the statutory structure of the NFF Congress, said the latest clarification by the Federation provides a fresh opportunity to engage in constructive dialogue for the overall good of Nigerian football. SWAN in a statement by the President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, through the Association’s Secretary General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, said it remains committed to safeguarding the integrity of Nigerian football through responsible media advocacy, and as such, will always embrace dialogue where sincerity and transparency are evident. “Our position has always been about inclusivity and respect for the role of sports media as critical stakeholders in Nigerian football. Having carefully considered the NFF’s recent statement, we are willing to relax our boycott directive and open the door for dialogue, in the hope that this process will lead to lasting reforms that strengthen governance and representation in the Federation,” the SWAN President said. He noted that while the clarification from the NFF provides some relief, SWAN will continue to engage actively in ensuring that the media constituency is recognised and integrated into decision-making structures in line with global best practices and the provisions of Nigeria’s national sports policies. President Benjamin added that SWAN looks forward to participating in open consultations and workshops as part of efforts to build a more inclusive and transparent football administration, stressing that the Association’s ultimate concern remains the development and credibility of Nigerian football and other sports in the country. “We are optimism that both bodies can now work together in good faith, to advance reforms that will guarantee inclusivity and restore public confidence in the governance of Nigerian football,” he said.

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CAF African Schools Football Championship: Nigeria’s Flag-Bearers to Emerge on Friday

Fola Badmus02 mins

Nigeria’s representatives to this year’s WAFU-B Schools Football Championship, a qualifying tournament for next year’s CAF African Schools Football Championship, will emerge on Friday, at the conclusion of the ongoing round-robin competition in Abuja. Matches are being played at the FIFA Goal Project inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium and the Area 3 Football Pitch, with representative teams of the FCT, Adamawa, Gombe and Lagos States involved in the female category. The FCT, Kaduna, Delta, Enugu, Ekiti and Taraba States are represented in the male category. The winner-school in each category will fly Nigeria’s flag at the WAFU-B Schools Football Championship that will hold in Burkina Faso, 27th – 30th November. While the names of the winner-schools will be adopted, players deemed to be exceptional from other schools will be co-opted to form a ‘Schools National Team.’ Successful schools at the WAFU-B tournament will join other qualifiers from the CECAFA (East & Central Africa), COSAFA (Southern Africa), UNAF (Northern Africa), UNIFFAC (Central Africa) and WAFU-A at next year’s CAF African Schools Football Championship.

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Confed Cup: Kwara United Moves Asante Kotoko Tie to MKO Abiola Stadium

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By Bunmi Ogunyale Nigeria’s Kwara United has moved their Confederation Cup preliminary second leg match against Asante Kotoko to Moshood Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta. The Ilorin-based side fondly known as the Afonja Warriors made the announcement on her Twitter handle now X on Tuesday. “Due to ongoing renovations at the Rashidi Yekini Mainbowl, our CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round second leg match against Asante Kotoko of Ghana will now be played at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta,” Kwara United stated on their official X handle. Asante Kotoko edged Kwara United 4-3 in a thrilling first-leg clash at Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Both teams delivered an intense, attacking display that kept fans on the edge of their seats throughout the match. The Nigerian side will aim at overturning the first leg result and secure a place in the next round of the CAF Confederation Cup.

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WAFU-B U17 Boys Tourney: Golden Eaglets Pass MRI Tests

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All 20 players of the U17 Boys National Team, Golden Eaglets, to this year’s WAFU-B U17 Boys Tournament in Yamoussoukro, Cote d’Ivoire have scaled the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) hurdles. The tests were conducted on the players in the early hours of Thursday by the CAF Medical Team. The Eaglets will play their first match of the competition on Wednesday, 24th September against their counterparts from Benin Republic. They will also play Burkina Faso in group B. Hosts Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Niger Republic and Togo make up group A.

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Super Eagles Slip on FIFA World Ranking

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Former African Champions, Super Eagles have dropped one spot in World football governing body, FIFA monthly world ranking. The Eric Chelle lads are ranked 45th in the world and are sixth in Africa behind Morocco, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria and Cote d’Ivoire. Nigeria won 1483.86 points as against her 1484.26 points in July. Meanwhile, Spain have returned to the ranking summit after a making a sensational start to qualifying for World Cup 26. They kicked off their campaign with a 3-0 win in Bulgaria, then made it back-to-back away victories with a 6-0 trouncing of Turkey. La Roja last topped the ranking back in June 2014, when they were world and European champions. Argentina – the reigning world champions – booked their ticket to next year’s global finals back in March and had already secured top spot in the CONMEBOL qualifying standings before their final-round defeat to Ecuador. That loss has resulted in them losing their grip as the planet’s top-ranked team, however. La Albiceleste are now third, with France second after back-to-back wins over Ukraine and Iceland.

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CAF Marks 100 Days to Morocco 2025 Kick-Off

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The CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 will kick-off in Morocco in exactly 100 days, bringing together passionate fans from across the continent and showcasing Africa’s football excellence to the world. Africa’s biggest sporting event is expected to break the records set by the hugely successful 2023 edition in Côte d’Ivoire, which attracted a global television audience of over 1.5 billion and more than 2.4 billion digital streams. Morocco will play host to the continental finals for the first time since 1988, and will provide world-class facilities for the 24-team tournament that runs from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, where Cote d’Ivoire will defend their title. The finals will be played in nine stadiums across six cities – Rabat, Casablanca, Fès, Tangier, Marrakech and Agadir. The Kingdom successfully staged the recent CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations 2024 and the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations 2025, showcasing its organisational excellence and the passion of fans for the game. It comes as Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup with Spain and Portugal, the second time the global showpiece event will be staged on the continent, underlining the country’s status as a hub for world football. Morocco promises to provide a fan experience like no other away from the pitch with excellent hospitality and electric action on the field of play in state-of-the-art stadiums in a true celebration of African football. The tournament will be the 35th staging of the continental finals and another chapter in the rich history of a competition first played in 1957.

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Morocco 2025 AFCON Ticket Go on Sale Sept. 25

Fola Badmus04 mins

As the football fans across the globe prepare for Africa’s biggest event, and to mark the 100 Days to kick-off of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco 2025, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) have announced Ticket Sales Process and a number of initiatives to enhance Fan Experience. Tickets for the CAF AFCON, Morocco 2025 will go on sale on 25 September 2025. Today, CAF and LOC launched the registration window for the First Phase of Ticket Sales. Tickets will be available at https://tickets.cafonline.com/en/ but fans can register online from 12 September to 24 September 2025 to get notification of when the sales open. Visa, a proud official partner of CAF and global leader in digital payments, will have an exclusive two-day pre-sale window for Visa cardholders, giving them access to the First Phase of Ticket sales from 12h00 Moroccan time on 25 September 2025 to 27 September 2025. On 27 September 2025 at 14h00 Moroccan time, the First Phase Ticket Sales will be on sale for the general public. Additionally, CAF will announce a new partner for Hospitality Packages on Monday, 15 September 2025. The Yalla App – a New Game Changer Another major innovation is the Yalla App that will be launched on 25 September 2025 which will serve as the gateway for fans. Every ticket holder will have to register for a Fan ID through the app, enabling seamless stadium and fan zone access. The Yalla app also introduces the E-Visa for AFCON, allowing supporters worldwide to apply digitally. Fans will enjoy real-time updates, tailored information, and exclusive tournament content, making Morocco 2025 the most connected TotalEnergies CAF AFCON ever. Ticketing Phases and the Ticketing Journey: First Phase: 25 September (opens 12h00 Morocco time) – 27 September (closes 12h00 Morocco time) | VISA-pre sale window exclusive for VISA card holders 27 September (opens 14h00 Morocco time) | General Public Sale (all payment methods accepted) restricted to 30% of stadium capacity Second Phase: 21 October (opens 12h00 Morocco time) – 23 October (closes 12h00 Morocco time) | Second window for VISA-pre sale for, exclusive for VISA card holders 23 October (opens 14h00 Morocco time) | General Public Sale (all payment methods accepted) with additional 30% of stadium capacity Third Phase: 21 November | All Matches (all payment methods accepted) Royal Air Maroc, the Official Global Partner and Airline for CAF AFCON 2025, will support fans with enhanced services. The airline is adding over 660 additional flights, increasing capacity by more than 50%. Special packages will also be available for the African diaspora traveling through Casablanca, turning stopovers into opportunities to attend TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2025 matches.

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World Cup Qualifier: Fans to Pay N3,000 & N1,000 to Watch Eagles, Amavubi Clash

Fola Badmus03 mins

Football fans will pay the sum of N3,000 and N1,000 respectively to watch Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Amavubi of Rwanda at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Tickets for the VIP section will go for N3,000 and the popular seats will sell for N1,000 at designated centres within the Uyo metropolis from Friday morning. NFF’s Director of Marketing and Sponsorship, Alizor Chuks, said on Wednesday: “It is important to let the general public know that the NFF Security Committee has declared total war on all ticket manipulators this time. Ticket fakers and racketeers will be dealt with. “All tickets will be scanned at the gates. All intending spectators are advised to buy their tickets from accredited ticket sellers. Fake ticket sellers or holders will be arrested and prosecuted.” Ahead of Saturday’s match, the Amavubi contingent landed at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo at 5.28pm on Tuesday. The delegation was led by the newly-elected President of the Federation Rwandaise de Football Association (FERWAFA), Fabrice Shema Agoga. The contingent was well-received by a team from the local organizing committee, and is staying at the Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort, Uyo. They are scheduled to train at the practice pitch of the Nest of Champions by 4pm on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Nigerian camp at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot-Ekpene has been further enlarged with the arrivals of Africa Player of the Year, Ademola Lookman, and new Panathinaikos of Greece forward Cyriel Dessers. Both arrived in Uyo on Wednesday morning. The remaining five players, viz Victor Osimhen, Christantus Uche, Tolu Arokodare, Samuel Chukwueze and Raphael Onyedika were being expected on Wednesday evening.

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