Tag: FIFA
Jo Havelange hospitalized in Rio
Former FIFA president Joao Havelange, 98, remained in stable condition in a Rio de Janeiro hospital on Friday with a…
FIFA: We’re Ready For World Cup
FIFA is “not afraid” things will go wrong at the start of the World Cup, despite preparation problems in Brazil.…
Mba And Other Stars Snubbed By Countries
While some of the world’s biggest stars will be gracing the World Cup this month, others can only watch on…
World Cup: Fashola’s Aide Tips Super Eagles For Q/Final
The Special Assistant to Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola of Lagos State on Football Matters, Anthony Adeyinka Adeboye has said that…
FIFA investigator into 2022 World Cup vote meets Qataris
FIFA investigator Michael Garcia has met Qatari officials as part of his probe into alleged graft in the voting process…
World Cup: Anxiety Grips Super Eagles
Taiwo Adelu There is tension in the camp of the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Philadelphia, United States as the…
Match-Fixing Scandal: I Remain Loyal To Nigeria, Says Onazi
This is not the best time for Lazio midfielder, Ogenyi Onazi who was allegedly named in a match-fixing scandal involving…
Qatari paid millions for World Cup bid support
A British newspaper alleged on Sunday that a former top Qatari football official paid $5 million to get support for…
Iraq holds poll amid FIFA suspension threat
Iraq’s football association is due to finally hold long-postponed elections for its board Saturday, following threats from the sport’s global…
World Cup: FIFA Raises Alarm Over Match Fixing
FIFA has warned that the World Cup finals are under threat from match fixers. Their security experts say they have…
Beware Of Eagles, Aguero Warns Argentina
Argentina striker, Sergio “Kun” Aguero has spoken about his respect for Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of the 2014 FIFA World…
We’re not match-fixers, we’re footballers – Keshi
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi launched a furious defence of his players following Wednesday’s 2-2 draw with Scotland in a match…
Nigeria force a draw against Scotland
World Cup finals bound Nigeria had to come from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Scotland in London in a…
Scotland Friendly: Big Test For Eagles, Says Keshi
Adebobola Alawode Chief Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Stephen Keshi, has said that Wednesday night’s international friendly tie…
Eagles Draw Inspiration From Coach
Several members of the Nigeria national team have identified the influence of Head Coach, Stephen Keshi as one of the…
Nigeria, Scotland friendly subject to match-fixing investigation
Nigeria’s World Cup warm-up friendly against Scotland in London on Wednesday is reported to be the subject of a match-fixing…
Deco cleared of doping
Former Chelsea, Barcelona and Porto midfielder Deco was on Tuesday cleared of doping and had a one year ban lifted…
World Cup: FIFA warns fans over ticket touts
FIFA’s enforcement arm on Sunday warned fans heading to the World Cup not to buy match tickets from touts, whether…
World Cup: Glo Tasks Eagles On Discipline
Leading telecommunications company and major sponsor of Nigeria’s national teams, Globacom says the Super Eagles can go far at the…
New delay hits World Cup kick-off stadium
A second test event for the stadium hosting the opening match of the World Cup on June 12 has been…
Enyeama Sees Eagles In World Cup Semi Final
As the kick off day of 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil draws nearer, Super Eagles of Nigeria first choice…
Why Kaduna Host Eaglets, Egypt Friendly, Says NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has explained the rationale behind the choice of Ahmadu Bello Stadium in Kaduna as the venue…
Brazil Protest’ll Ruin World Cup, Says Pele
Brazilian football legend Pele has expressed concern that social protests in his country could prompt nervous fans from abroad to…
World Cup: ‘Keshi’s Eagles Will Surpass ’94 Squad Record’
Sunday Akintoye Ex-international, Austin Eguaveon, has expressed confidence that Super Eagles led by Coach Stephen Keshi will surpass the record…
27 Days To FIFA World Cup: Protests, Strikes Rock Brazil
Brazil faced a test of its security preparations for the World Cup on Thursday as demonstrators aghast at the cost…
World Cup: Get Cracking, Keshi
Following the approval of the 30-man provisional World Cup list submitted by Super Eagles’ Coach, Stephen Keshi, to the Technical…
Glo, Google Rally Support For Eagles
Globacom, the pillar of football in Nigeria, has launched a comprehensive project dubbed ‘Go Ahead Eagles’ designed to mobilise massive…
Scotland announce squad for Nigeria friendly
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan has released his squad for an international friendly match against Nigeria at Fulham’s Craven Cottage ground…
FIFA warns Russia of 2018 World Cup problems
FIFA envisages problems with Russia’s World Cup in 2018 and will call a special meeting in September in a bid…
Sepp Blatter to stand again as FIFA president
FIFA president Sepp Blatter plans to run for a fifth term as the boss of global football, the Swiss newspaper…