Tag: FIFA
FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles ranked 5th in Africa, 38th in the world
For Nigeria, the rise in the standings provides a small boost as the team prepares for the Africa Cup of…
2026 World Cup: FIFA, Trump ease visa process for fans
The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to make the 2026 World Cup accessible to fans from around the world while maintaining…
FIFA steps up action against online abuse
Since the beginning of this year, 11 individuals have been reported to global law enforcement authorities in Argentina, Brazil, France, Poland,…
FIFA eyes big change for player welfare, EPL faces fixture nightmare
FIFA said it met with 30 players’ unions at a summit in Morocco to discuss the issue, though FIFPRO, the…
FIFPro 2025: Football’s finest compete for coveted world XI Spots ( Full list)
The inclusion of youngsters like Cubarsi, Yamal, and Neves also highlights a generational shift in global football, where emerging players…
Peter Obi blasts NFF over ‘mismanaged’ FIFA funds
Mr Peter Obi has criticised the mismanagement of funds meant for football development in Nigeria, calling it a reflection of…
Embarrassment or Endorsement? FIFA’s Kebbi stadium post divides Nigerians
The Birnin Kebbi mini-stadium reportedly cost $1.18 million and was commissioned in 2023 by Governor Nasir Idris. FIFA said the…
Can Trump really move World Cup games? FIFA’s surprising answer
Host city agreements, such as Seattle’s, include clauses allowing FIFA to remove hosting rights if cities fail to meet safety…
Unpaid Salary: Oliseh speaks on dragging NFF to FIFA
Speaking on the Home Turf podcast, the former Nigerian international said that although he could easily win a case against…
Docked and Disgraced: FIFA slams Heartland FC over player debt
The world football body, FIFA, has banned Heartland FC from signing new players because the club has not paid the…
2025 FIFA U- 17 Women’s World Cup finals: Flamingos set to depart for Morocco
The team is scheduled to arrive in Morocco’s industrial and economic capital, Casablanca where they will settle into camp before heading to…
Full List: FIFA U-20 World Cup round of 16 fixtures announced
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles booked their place in the knockout stage after holding Colombia to a hard-fought 1-1 draw in their…
How FIFA’s stand on Israel could shape the 2026 World Cup
Infantino explained this after a meeting of FIFA’s ruling council, where the situation with Israel was not on the official…
FIFA under pressure as US blocks Iranian delegation from attending World Cup event
Sports experts warn that if the situation is not resolved, it could undermine Iran’s full participation in the 2026 FIFA…
FIFA U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles target three points against Saudi Arabia
Head Coach Aliyu Zubair is upbeat his wards have shaken off the defeat against Norway as their attention has shifted…
Ex -Super Eagles player blasts Nigerians for celebrating South Africa’s FIFA punishment
Ex -Super Eagles player blasts Nigerians for celebrating South Africa’s FIFA punishment
What we’ll do about FIFA’s points deduction – South Africa
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has strongly condemned FIFA’s decision to deduct three points from its tally in the…
Ineligible player: Nigerians respond with anger, doubt as FIFA deducts 3 points from South Africa
Zimbabwe and Lesotho are playing in South Africa as home ground against South Africa. Good luck to Benin Republic if…
Hope rises for Nigeria as FIFA hits South Africa with sanctions for fielding ineligible player
“In accordance with the relevant provisions of the FDC, they have ten days in which to request a motivated decision,…
FIFA faces global pressure after Trump’s World Cup threat
Trump’s warning hinges on safety. Yet, experts debate whether his concerns reflect genuine risk assessments or political posturing shaped by…
FIFA U-20 World Cup: Nigeria’s Flying Eagles land in Chile for group F assignment
Flying Eagles arrived in the city of Talca on Thursday afternoon ahead of their participation in this year’s FIFA U20…
FIFA, CAF join NFF workshop on future statute reforms
The NFF reaffirms its commitment to working closely with its General Assembly Members, as well as with FIFA and CAF,…
FIFA 2026 WCQ: Advantage for South Africa as Zimbabwe loses bid to play home game in Botswana
Zimbabwe has been playing its “home” games in South Africa because none of its stadiums meet FIFA standards. Facing South…
2026 WCQ: Permutations, calculations in Super Eagles’ group as FIFA probes South Africa
The development could have far-reaching consequences for Bafana Bafana, as a possible deduction of three points and three goals may…
Relief for Nigeria as FIFA opens case against South Africa
Nigeria’s hopes of making the 2026 FIFA World Cup have received an unexpected boost after world football governing body FIFA…
Ineligible player: Setback for Super Eagles as FIFA clears South Africa
Although other teams have faced sanctions during this qualifying campaign, the case involving South Africa drew particular attention in Africa…
Ineligible Player: CAS upholds FIFA’s 3 points deduction on Equatorial Guinea, South Africa sweats
The twin controversies underline FIFA’s hard stance on player eligibility, with disciplinary rulings threatening to reshape Africa’s road to the…
Ineligible Player: South Africa not yet cleared – NFF
But NFF’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that they have not received any…
2026 World Cup Qualifying: 17 countries confirm spots (Full list)
Of the countries on the radar, Australia remains the only nation yet to confirm qualification. The Socceroos are still fighting…
Drogba, Akide join FIFA’s global anti-racism squad
African football legends Didier Drogba and Mercy Akide have been named in FIFA’s new 16-member anti-racism panel, tasked with tackling…