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Nigeria Football Federation

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The Nigeria Football Association (NFA) organises domestic and international soccer in Nigeria. It was formally launced in 1945 and formed the first Nigerian national football team in 1949. It joined FIFA and the CAF in 1959.

As of 2006 it organises four leagues: The Nigerian Premier League, the Pro-League, the Amateur League and the Women's League, and five competitions, including the Coca cola - FA Challenge Cup.