Tag: FIFA
Between Nigeria And FIFA
By Tayo Ogunbiyi Federation of International Football Associations , FIFA, is the global body that oversees the administration of football…
Blatter scores World Cup 9.25 out of ten
FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday lavished praise on the World Cup in Brazil, saying it had been a “very…
Lessons From 2014 World Cup
The race for the coveted World Cup trophy which began in Brazil on 12 June ended Sunday night when Germany…
Africa results don’t justify more Cup places
African hopes of more teams at the next World Cup were dealt a huge blow by a largely dismal showing…
FIFA to film World Cup final in pioneering 360° Ultra HD
FIFA says the 2014 Brazil World Cup final match production will be relayed in a 360 degree viewing experience with…
S.Africa seeks to replace Nigeria in U-20 World Cup
South Africa has made a bid to replace Nigeria in the U-20 Women World Cup scheduled to hold from 5-24…
Judicial staff strike stalls case restraining Maigari-led NFF
The nationwide strike embarked upon by Judicial Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has stalled the hearing of the case restraining…
NSC urges Nigerians to remain calm over FIFA suspension
The National Sports Commission, NSC, says it has received the news of the suspension of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF,…
FIFA rejects Uruguay, Suarez appeals
FIFA on Thursday dismissed appeals by Uruguay and Luis Suarez over the striker’s four-month global ban for biting a World…
‘Nigeria’s Suspension A Blackmail From FIFA’
Former Nigeria international, Chief Adokiye Amiesimaka has called on the government and people of Nigeria not to succumb to the…
On Super Eagles’ World Cup Exit
By Tayo Ogunbiyi The Super Eagles of Nigeria crashed out of the on -going FIFA World Cup in Brazil, having…
Govt. didn’t unduly interfere in NFA – Sports Minister
The Minister of Sports, Tammy Danagogo, on Wednesday 9 July in Abuja said government did not unduly interfere in the…
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FIFA suspends Nigeria with immediate effect
The FIFA Emergency Committee has decided Wednesday to suspend the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) with immediate effect, on account of…
Pele Shocked Over Brazil’s Disgrace
Brazil legend Pele has expressed shock over his country’s humiliating defeat by Germany in Tuesday’s semi-final match in the ongoing…
Fear Of Ban: NFF Stops Committees’ Inauguration
World football governing body FIFA on Monday stopped the inauguration of two strategic committees purportedly set up as the country…
Nigeria Moves To Avert FIFA Ban
With less than 24 hours to the ultimatum giving by FIFA to Nigerian authorities to reinstate the sacked board of…
FIFA set to punish Zuniga for Neymar’s injury
Brazil grappled with the injury blow which ruled Neymar out of the World Cup on Saturday as FIFA said it…
FIFA writes Nigeria, expresses concern over NFF handling
Football governing body, FIFA sent a letter to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on 4 July expressing its great concern…
FIFA set to ban Nigeria for government interference
Nigeria risk an international ban due to government interference after a court sacked the football federation’s executive committee. Nigerian sports…
The Good And Bad Of Eagles
Nigeria’s Super Eagles would have to do some stock taking after they crashed out in the second round of the…
Rodriguez of Colombia World Cup sensation
Step aside Lionel Messi, Neymar. The main discovery of Brazil World Cup is AS Monaco’s James Rodriguez of Colombia as…
Suarez should seek treatment – Valcke
Luis Suarez should seek professional help to stop him from repeatedly biting opponents, FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke said Friday.…
888poker cancels sponsorship contract with Suarez
Online bookmaker 888poker has terminated its sponsorship contract with Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez following his unprofessional conduct in the World…
Eagles Can make It —Glo
Major partner of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and official sponsor of the national teams, Globacom, has advised the Super…
3 Chinese Die Watching World Cup Matches
Three Chinese football fans have died after staying up all night to watch World Cup matches broadcast from Brazil, reports…
My Biggest Challenge Is Iran Coach, Keshi Confesses
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi believes getting the better of his opposite number Carlos Queiroz will be the biggest challenge for…
Nigeria vs Iran: Predict & Win Original Super Eagles Jersey
Win a Super Eagles’ jersey today by predicting the scoreline in the game between Nigeria and Iran today. TO WIN…
We’ll Shock Critics —Yobo
Ahead of the Iran clash, Fenerbahce central defender Joseph Yobo has taken stock of the quality of players in the…
FIFA bans Beckenbauer over Qatar inquiry rejection
FIFA on Friday banned German football legend Franz Beckenbauer from any football-related activity for 90 days after he refused to…
World Cup: Decoders, TV Dealers Record High Patronage
Some dealers in electronics in Bayelsa capital, Yenagoa, have hailed the increase in demand for decoders, television sets and antennas…