The Federation of International Football Association on Friday suspended a former youth coach in the Democratic Republic of Congo from football for 20 years for sexually abusing a youth player. The governing body of world football said in a statement that Jonathan Bukabakwa had been “found guilty of sexually abusing …
Read More »What FIFA asked us to do with $960,000 – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said the $960,000 released by FIFA to it was meant for preparation for the World Cup and not to pay players’ salaries for qualifier matches. The President of the NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, while appearing before an ad hoc committee of the House of Representatives …
Read More »Falconets face Burundi in FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers
The Falconets, Nigeria’s national under-20 women’s football team, have been drawn to face Burundi in the second round of the 2024 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Recommended Article Super Falcons move up two places in latest FIFA ranking 2023 AFCON Qualifier: Peseiro unveils 23-man squad for Super Eagles vs …
Read More »Super Falcons move up two places in latest FIFA ranking
Nigeria’s Super Falcons moved up two places in the latest women’s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA). Recommended Article 2023 AFCON Qualifier: Peseiro unveils 23-man squad for Super Eagles vs Sierra Leone I, Wizkid, Olamide blew before you – Young6ix tells Davido See names of 52 …
Read More »FIFA revokes Indonesia’s right to host 2023 U-20 World Cup
FIFA, the governing organization of football in Indonesia will not be hosting the 2023 U-20 World Cup, according to FIFA. In a statement posted on its website on Wednesday, FIFA made the disclosure. The decision to remove Indonesia as the host is not unconnected to the country’s football federation (PSSI) …
Read More »2022 FIFA prize money: How much will the winners earn? | Breakdown of World Cup teams and players in Qatar
The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will have a large amount of money on the line. Success on the field has real advantages, even though most teams will be focused on winning the coveted trophy and doing their countries proud. FIFA hasn’t held back in recent years when it …
Read More »‘First time ever!’ Female referees announced for World Cup
FIFA announced on Thursday the list of 36 referees, 69 assistant referees and 24 video match officials that have been chosen for the tournament, which is to be held in Qatar in November and December. Three female referees, Stephanie Frappart, Salima Mukansanga and Yoshimi Yamashita, and three assistant referees, Neuza …
Read More »‘Cannot remain neutral’ France demands Russia’s ousting from 2022 World Cup
Russia should be expelled from the 2022 World Cup after invading Ukraine, French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet told Le Parisien newspaper on Sunday. On the fourth day of the invasion, Ukrainians and Russians said they were ready for talks to halt a conflict that has forced hundreds of …
Read More »‘Announced!’ FIFA finally announces country to host Club World Cup
After so much deliberations by the apex football governing body, FIFA on which country to host Club World cup due to Covid scare with Japan and South Africa being a turn to option. The body has finally revealed that United Arab Emirates will host the competition early in 2022. The …
Read More »‘Fluid situation’ Liverpool’s Naby Keita escape home country Guinea after military coup
Liverpool midfielder, Naby Keita has flown out of Guinea and is set to return to the UK amid a military coup back in his country. This comes a day after Liverpool said they were in touch with authorities to ensure Keita’s safe return. Guinea were supposed to host Morocco in …
Read More »‘It is official’ FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation, others over government interference
FIFA suspends Pakistan Football Federation and Chadian Football Association due to Government Interference FIFA has suspended the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) due to third-party interference and also the Chadian Football Association (FTFA) due to government interference. Pakistan’s membership was suspended by the international football body which also ordered an unrecognised committee …
Read More »‘First-ever’ FIFA launches digital platform dedicated to professional football
FIFA on Monday launched the FIFA Professional Football Landscape, the first-ever digital database comprising key facts and figures on players, clubs, transfers and top-tier competitions across all 211 member associations. Bringing together data from a broad spectrum of key performance indicators that reflect the status of clubs and leagues worldwide, …
Read More »‘The Best’ FIFA releases nominees for football awards 2020
FIFA, today, released the list of nominees shortlisted for The Best FIFA Football Awards™. The nominees selected by a panel of experts in seven different categories are as follows: The Best FIFA Men’s Player: Thiago Alcântara (Spain / FC Bayern München / Liverpool FC), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal / Juventus FC), …
Read More »NFF pledges solidarity payment to national league
The president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has announced that there would be a solidarity payment to the Nigerian National League from FIFA support funds and sponsorship money to boost the league. The NFF boss disclosed this yesterday while speaking to organised media during a zoom call, …
Read More »Rangers, Enyimba still waiting for FIFA’s directive on post COVID-19 tournament
Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) clubs, Enugu Rangers and Enyimba, who were recently named by FIFA as among the sides to participate in a post-COVID-19 fundraising tournament, say they are still waiting on the world football ruling body for directives on the competition, which will feature 14 other African teams. …
Read More »‘Four years after’ Tributes poured on Keshi
Football world mourns Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi, who died June 7, 2016, aged 54. The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winning coach, died of heart attack in Benin City, the Edo State capital. World football governing body, FIFA, Confederation of African Football, Nigeria Football Federation and Eagles assistant coach, …
Read More »Arsene Wenger launches FIFA talent development programme
FIFA has announced the launch of what it has called a “groundbreaking talent development programme” with the aim of reducing the gap between the world’s leading football nations and the rest. The programme was launched by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, who is now working as the head of global …
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