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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sanctioned notable changes to its statutes and electoral processes in anticipation of its upcoming Elective Congress on September 26. These resolutions emerged from an Extraordinary General Assembly held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Nigeria's prospects of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup seem to be diminishing after the Nigeria Football Federation announced a shift in focus away from potential qualification. Instead, the country's attention is now directed towards upcoming friendly tournaments.
The Nigeria Football Federation has confirmed that Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle will not be leaving the national team anytime soon, despite interest from other countries. NFF President Ibrahim Gusau emphasized Chelle's commitment and the ongoing discussions regarding his future.
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has voiced cautious optimism regarding Nigeria's chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the team awaits a ruling from FIFA on a petition regarding a prior playoff loss.
In a recent interview, Amaju Pinnick expressed his belief that the Super Eagles would have secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup had he remained president of the Nigeria Football Federation. He highlighted the advantages of the expanded tournament format for African teams.
