English football manager, Harry Redknapp, 77, has been reported as the next coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria replacing Gernot Rohr.

Nigeria legend Austin Okocha has urged compatriot John Obi Mikel to seek a new challenge away from Chelsea. The 29-year-old has struggled to break into the Blues first team this season and he is ready to find a new club.

Nigeria's women's team have ended their sit-in protest at a hotel in Abuja after being paid money owed to them.

Nigeria's sports minister Solomon Dalung has called for a reputable audit of the country's football federation over claims of irregularities in the use of FIFA grants.