Tag: FIFA
NFF Ready To Defend Saintfiet’s Sack
By Bimbo Ajayi Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has said that it is ready to defend the cancellation of the appointment…
Goal line tech now a must, says Blatter
FIFA boss Sepp Blatter said on Wednesday that the introduction of goal-line technology is a must after Ukraine appeared to…
World Cup: Libya stun Cameroon
At the end of two rounds of group stage action in Africa’s qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil,…
Should Enyeama be blamed for Nigeria’s Malawi draw?
Substitute John Banda’s dying seconds goal gave the Flames of Malawi a deserved 1-1 draw against the Super Eagles in…
2014 World Cup: FIFA Wins, As Brazil Signs Beer Law
After a long run battle with the world football governing body, FIFA, over sale of beer at World Cup venues…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles Survive Namibia Scare
Emma Una/Calabar It was a close shave for Nigeria’s Super Eagles, who missed several scoring chances before Ike Uche made…
Soccer: Africa World Cup qualifying results
The Central African Republic secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup qualifying victory as they beat Botswana 2-0, while reigning African…
Amos Adamu In The Cold
Until 17 October 2010, when the Sunday Times of London exposed Dr. Amos Adamu, that he allegedly agreed to receive…
FIFA Appoints First Woman Exco Member
FIFA has appointed the first woman to its executive committee today, as world football’s governing body bids to restore its…
FIFA Tribute: Chelsea rise like a phoenix from the ashes
The phrase ‘rise like a phoenix from the ashes’ is mythical in origin, and comes from the legend of a…
Eagles Flight to Peru Delayed after Drug Arrest
The Nigerian football team failed to depart for Peru for a friendly after a passenger on the Madrid-bound flight was…
The weird ways soccer stars celebrate
In his famous work The Mysterious Stranger, American writer Mark Twain wrote that “joy and sanity cannot coexist”. Clearly, not…
Brazilian leader steps in to stem 2014 World Cup Collapse
The appointment of an ally of Brazilian president Dilma Rousseff to the organising committee of the 2014 World Cup was…
FIFA Futsal World Cup: Nigeria walks over Gabon
) Nigeria’s futsal football national team have qualified for the final round of the 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup African…
Falconnets brighten chances for FIFA World Cup
Nigeria’s chances of featuring at the forthcoming FIFA Female World Cup in August, brightened as the Super Falconets defeated their…
FIFA: Guardiola’s 7 Magic moments
Friday 27 April 2012The most successful coach in the history of FC Barcelona has announced that he will head for…
Lagos FA Cup: Crystal FC Dismiss COD United Threat
Chief Coach of A One Crystal Football Club, Jide Adebunmi, is optimistic his team will shock last year runners-up, City…
NFF Commends Sports Solutions’ Initiative On Beach Soccer
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has praised the initiative of Abuja-based Sports Solutions Limited for hosting a beach soccer clinic…
Ex-FIFA Boss, Havelange Back In Hospital
Former FIFA President Joao Havelange was back in the intensive care unit Monday with heart and breathing problems, three weeks…
2014 W/Cup Qualifier: Libya Host Cameroon On Neutral Ground
Libya will have to play their home qualifier against Cameroon for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil on neutral ground.…
Danny Jordaan bags FIFA job
FIFA has appointed Danny Jordaan, the Vice-President South African Football Association (SAFA), as its Special Adviser on the 2014 World…
Ghanians After My Life, Sacked Stevanovic Cries Out
Sacked Ghana coach Goran Stevanovic has written to the world’s football governing body, FIFA, to impress on the Ghana Police…
Nigeria Drops In FIFA Ranking Again
Nigeria’s free fall on the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, world ranking continued this month, as the Stephen Keshi-led…
FIFA Warns Gambia Govt
FIFA has warned Gambia it faces “severe sanctions” after the government dissolved the national football association, following a loss in…
Hassan Marks 179th Cap For Egypt
Egypt international midfielder Ahmed Hassan claims that the Pharaohs’ 5-0 win over Kenya yesterday represented his 179th appearance for his…
Amos Adamu loses FIFA ban Appeal
Nigeria’s Amos Adamu has lost his appeal against a three-year ban from football, according to the BBC, quoting the verdict…
Adamu Hospitalised In London
Former executive member of FIFA and Confederation of African Football vice-chairman, Dr Amos Adamu is terribly sick and he is…
Our Target For Flamingoes Is World Cup —Green
Still in the excitement of winning the first competitive game in 2012 when the Flamingoes beat Kenyan girls 2-0 in…
U-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifier: Flamingoes Intensify Preparation For Kenya
The U-17 women’s national team, nicknamed Flamingoes, have stepped up their preparation for the 2012 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup…
Amputee Nations Cup: Nigeria To Play Liberia, Niger In Group B
Nigeria’s amputee national team have been grouped alongside Liberia, Niger and Angola in Group B in the Cup of African…