Tag: FIFA
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…