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.

The Nationwide League One (NLO) has announced that Nasarawa, Yobe, and Jigawa states will host the 2026 Division One promotional playoffs from July 2 to July 7, 2026. According to DAILY POST, four clubs from the Northern Zone will be promoted to the Nigeria National League (NNL) during this event, which features sixteen teams that have advanced to the playoffs.

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.

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.

Free agent Bright Vuni has agreed to terms with newly promoted Uganda Premier League side Ntugasaze, according to Swift Sports Uganda. Vuni, who was previously with URA FC, is set to sign a two-year deal with the club following the expiration of his contract at the end of last season.

Mathare United, a team in the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Premier League, has appointed David Ouma, the former head coach of the Harambee Starlets, as their new head coach. This decision comes after the team narrowly avoided relegation.