Tag: FIFA
Buhari: I’ll resist any attempt to undermine football devt in Nigeria
President Muhammadu Buhari has said football remains the number one sport in Nigeria and a national asset, saying his administration will resist any attempt...
Falconets crash out of FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup
Nigeria’s Falconets, on Sunday, bowed out of the ongoing FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup after a 0-2 loss to Netherlands.
The Falconets could not reenact...
Sepp Blatter, Platini cleared of corruption charges
Former FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, and ex-UEFA president, Michel Platini, were both cleared of corruption charges by a Swiss court on Friday.
Blatter, who led...
FIFA to use semi-automatic offside tech at Qatar World Cup
Football’s world governing body, FIFA, says it will use semi-automatic offside technology at the November to December World Cup in Qatar to make video...
Super Eagles drop by one spot in latest FIFA ranking
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped by one spot in the FIFA World ranking for June to become world 31st and fourth-placed team...
FIFA, CAF to partner with Kaduna on Croc City 5-Aside League
The Kaduna State Government has said it was discussing with the Federal of International Football Association (FIFA) and Confederation of African Football (CAF) officials...
FIFA fines Nigeria N63.9m over Abuja stadium stampede
The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has fined Nigeria N63.9 million over the stampede at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on March...
Banned Kenya, Zimbabwe to feature in 2023 AFCON draw
Kenya and Zimbabwe will be included in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying draw on Tuesday in Johannesburg despite being banned by...
Davido featured on 2022 World Cup soundtrack
Award-winning Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has been featured on the official soundtrack for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Davido...
Super Eagles move up in latest FIFA ranking
The Super Eagles of Nigeria moved up 30th position in the latest ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) on Thursday.
The...
