FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has criticized the Super Eagles after Nigeria failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, leading to widespread anger and debate throughout the nation.

FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have suspended the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) election and announced plans to send a joint mission to Abuja, Premium Times reports. The directive reinforces the NFF's earlier decision to halt preparations for its elective congress, which had been scheduled for 27 September in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The intervention by world and continental football's governing bodies leaves the federation's leadership process on hold pending further engagement.

Nigeria's Super Falcons will begin their qualifying campaign for the 2028 Olympic women's football tournament in Los Angeles against Comoros in the second round, with matches scheduled for 9 and 13 October. The 10-time African champions are aiming to reach successive Olympic Games after appearing at Paris 2024. According to the report, the fixtures give Nigeria a clear path toward qualification for the tournament.

Former Nigeria international Segun Odegbami has criticized the Nigerian football authorities, particularly the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), following the Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He has called for the removal of individuals he describes as 'scavengers' who do not contribute positively to the sport.

FIFA and the Confederation of African Football have intervened in the leadership crisis engulfing the Nigeria Football Federation, suspending the body's electoral committee and halting electoral activities following mass resignations. According to Legit.ng, the two governing bodies issued a strong statement on the matter and announced that a joint mission will conduct an in-depth review of the situation within Nigerian football's governing structure.

The Super Falcons of Nigeria, the defending champions, will begin their training camp in Mohammedia, Morocco on July 15 in preparation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. They will train for one week before relocating to Rabat for their Group C matches, as reported by DAILY POST.