Amaju Pinnick has sparked discussion regarding his role in Nigerian football after a recent appearance on Arise TV, where he addressed the ongoing FIFA World Cup and the absence of Nigeria's Super Eagles. The conversation has raised questions about his position and leadership within the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), particularly as many believe he should be stepping down from his role.

Hon. Sani Ahmed Toro, a former Secretary General of the Nigeria Football Association, has urged Nigerian football stakeholders to exert pressure on the National Sports Commission and the Nigeria Football Federation to implement the newly announced prize money and salary structure in the Nigeria Premier Football League. This call comes in light of recent developments regarding financial incentives in the league.

Bukola Olopade, the Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC) and Chef de Mission for Team Nigeria, has welcomed the team to their training camp in Aberdeen ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has increased Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle's monthly salary to $100,000 and appointed him as the manager of Nigeria’s U-23 national team. This decision was made during a joint meeting of the National Sports Commission and the NFF.

Nigeria has extended the contract of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, granting him additional responsibilities to oversee the country's Under-23 team, known as the Olympic Eagles. This decision was made during a meeting between the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) in Abuja.

FCT FA chairman Adam Mohammed has expressed appreciation for the N1 billion prize money for the NPFL but emphasized that meaningful and lasting change in Nigerian football necessitates broader structural reforms, according to Punch.