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CAF Unanimously Backs Infantino for 2027-2031 FIFA Presidency at Vancouver Meeting

April 30, 2026

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a unanimous endorsement of FIFA President Gianni Infantino for re-election ahead of the 2027–2031 term, following a high-level meeting of its 54 member associations

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

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FIFA Approves Red Card Sanctions for Protest Walk-Offs, Mouth-Covering Confrontations Ahead of 2026 World Cup

April 29, 2026

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved new rule changes that will allow referees to issue red cards to players who leave the field in protest or cover their mouths during

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Ex-Fifa President Backs US World Cup Boycott Over Security Concerns

January 27, 2026

Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter has urged football fans to reconsider travelling to the United States for this year’s World Cup, citing concerns over security and recent incidents linked to immigration enforcement.

FIFA Club World Cup: Fluminense Shock Inter Milan in Round I6 Clash

June 30, 2025

Brazilian side Fluminense on Monday night booked their passage to the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup after beating Inter Milan 2-0 at the Bank of America stadium in Charlotte. Fluminense

FIFA Club World Cup: PSG Thrash Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami

June 29, 2025

European champions PSG on Sunday evening were emphatic in victory as they beat a poor Inter Miami that paraded eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi 4-0 in the round of 16 fixture.

FIFA Club World Cup: Maresca Condemns Stoppage Time In Chelsea Win Over Benfica

June 29, 2025

Chelsea head coach, Enzo Maresca, have taken a swipe at the repeated stoppages of games at the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA due to adverse weather conditions. Chelsea were leading

FIFA Club World Cup: Borrusia Dortmund, Fluminense Advance As Sundowns Crash Out

June 25, 2025

German Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund edged South Korea’s Ulsan HD to qualify for the last 16 of the Club World Cup as Group F winners. Niko Kovac’s side came into the final

FIFA Club World Cup: Auckland Hold Boca Juniors

June 24, 2025

New Zealand amateurs side Auckland City held Boca Juniors to a 1-1 draw in their FIFA Club World Cup last group stage game to bow out with some pride. Christian Gray scored

Benfica Pip Bayern Munich, Reach FIFA Club World Cup Last 16

June 24, 2025

Portuguese top side Benfica on Tuesday night beat Germany Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich 1-0 to progress into the Club World Cup round of 16 as Group C winners amid sweltering temperatures in

FIFA Set To Introduce New Offside Rule After Awoniyi’s Injury

June 6, 2025

The effects of the injury setback suffered by Super Eagles striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, which led to his induced coma has prompted world football ruling body, FIFA, to roll out a new version

Nigerian contingent to the FIFA U Women world cup on arrival in Santa Domingo

FIFA U-17 W/World Cup: Flamingos Begin Shape Up Ahead Kickoff

October 4, 2024

Nigeria’s U-17 women team, the Flamingos have settled down and flagged off training in Santa Domingo ahead of this year FIFA U-17 Women World Cup billed for October 16 to November 3

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Offensive Conduct: FIFA Hammers Argentina’s Emiliano Martinez

September 29, 2024

Argentine international and Aston Villa goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez, has been handed a two game ban by World soccer ruling body, FIFA, over what the body dubbed unsportsmanlike conduct. The 32 year old

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Infantino Set To Unveil Venues For 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

September 28, 2024

Venues for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States will be made known September 28, 2024 (today), the World soccer ruling body has revealed. The new, expanded 32-club tournament,

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FIFA Ranking: Victory Over Cheetahs Fails To Push Super Eagles

September 20, 2024

It was Stationery Stores Scenario for Super Eagles as the team failed to move a step up the ladder in the latest FIFA ranking. Eagles thrashed Cheetahs of Benin Republic 3-0 at

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Battle Against Concussion, Assignment For Everyone, Says FIFA, WHO

September 18, 2024

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), World Health Organisation (WHO) and International Football Association Board (IFAB) are united in awareness campaign on Concussion. The collaboration is aimed at making everyone know the

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FIFA U-20 W/Cup: Falconets Begin Final Camping In Bogota

August 18, 2024

Perennial qualifiers and two-time finalist, Falconets of Nigeria, have flagged off two weeks camping in Bogota, the Colombian capital ahead of the kick off, of FIFA U-20 women World Cup. Colombia 2024

Flash back former CAF and FIFA President Issa Hayatou congratulates Ballo d'Or winner Lionel Messi

Issa Hayatou: The Passage Of A Long Distance Runner

August 9, 2024

If not for health challenge and eventual death, former FIFA and CAF President, Issa Hayatou, would have been part of the ongoing 33rd Olympics in Paris, France. Not as an athlete, but

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Sports World Mourns As Isa Hayatou Dies Day Before Birthday

August 9, 2024

FIFA, CAf and entire global soccer community should have been celebrating the birthday of former President of Confederation of African Football, Issa Hayatou, Friday 9th August, but instead were shocked to learn

Super Eagles Captain William Troost Ekong and teammates at the last AFCON in Cote d Ivoire

More Hurdles For Eagles As Team Slips In FIFA Ranking

July 19, 2024

After unimpressive run in the last set of World Cup qualifiers leading to the exit of former Super Eagles Coach, Finidi George, the team has dropped one step in the latest FIFA

Former NFF President Amaju Pinnick

FIFA Council Re-election: Amaju Pinnick Gets Presidential Backing

July 10, 2024

Two-term NFF President, Amuju Pinnick, has received a presidential backing in his bid to return to the council of World soccer ruling body FIFA. A statement signed and dished out by the

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Violation Of Ethics: CAF Fines FECAFOOT Boss Samuel Eto’o Fils

July 5, 2024

Confederation of African Football (CAF) has penalised former Cameroon international and President of Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT), Samuel Eto’o Fils, for violating Ethics of football. The Continental ruling body slammed the

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Flamingos Qualify For FIFA U-17 World Cup In Dominican Republic

June 15, 2024

Nigeria’s female U-17 side, the Flamingos, have booked their place in this year’s FIFA U-17 Championship, billed for Dominican Republic in November. The Bankole Olowookere tutored side, achieved the feat, after handing

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FIFA Ranking: Falcons remain 36th in the world and 1st in Africa

June 14, 2024

Olympic bound Super Falcons of Nigeria, remain in the 36th position in the FIFA world ranking released Friday (today), but retained number one position in Africa. The multiple WAFCON winners, made it

FIFA) announced on Wednesday that the 2030 World Cup will be held across six countries in three continents as the world football governing body celebrates the centenary of the tournament.

FIFA Changes Match Officials For Nigeria’s World Cup Qualifier Against Benin Republic

May 22, 2024

FIFA, on Wednesday effected changes to the officiating team of the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between Benin Republic and Nigeria scheduled for the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in the Ivorian capital on

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FIFA, Saudi Arabian Oil Company Sign Deal For 2026, 2027 World Cups Sponsorships

April 26, 2024

World football governing body, FIFA, have concluded a partnership with a Saudi Arabian Oil Company, Aramco for the men's World Cup in 2026 and the Women's World Cup in 2027

FIFA 'Stops' Introduction Of Blue Cards

FIFA ‘Stops’ Introduction Of Blue Cards

March 2, 2024

World football governing body, Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has unequivocally opposed the introduction of the blue card in football

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UEFA, FIFA Loose Landmark Legal Battle To European Super League

December 21, 2023

European Super League (ESL) has successfully challenged FIFA and UEFA in a case that questioned the governing bodies' authority over football competitions.

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European Highest Court Rules Against Super League

December 21, 2023

Plans to revamp the much maligned European Super League have been announced on Thursday by Europe's highest court which ruled that banning clubs from joining a breakaway league was unlawful.

Rubiales Update: FIFA Hands Ex Spain’s FA Boss Three-year Ban From Football Activities

October 30, 2023

Disgraced former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has been banned from all football-related activities for three years by world football governing body, Federation of International Football Association (FIFA)

FIFA) announced on Wednesday that the 2030 World Cup will be held across six countries in three continents as the world football governing body celebrates the centenary of the tournament.

Final Venue For Centenary World Cup Divides Spain, Morocco

October 8, 2023

The potential venue for the final of the 2030 FIFA World Cup has become a dilemma following the announcement by FIFA of the host countries for the tournament scheduled to hold in

FIFA Orders Replay Of Abandoned Brazil Versus Argentina’s World Cup Qualifier

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee on Monday reached its decisions in relation to the abandoned Brazil versus Argentina match in the preliminary competition for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on 5 September 2021. After a thorough investigation of the various factual elements

February 14, 2022

FIFA’s Approval For Change Of Allegiance Delights Leicester’s Lookman

Leicester City forward Ademola Lookman is elated to have finally been granted his wishes of representing Nigeria after FIFA approved of his change of allegiance. Born to Nigerian parents from the South western part of the country, Lookman was however raised

February 12, 2022

Blatter Expresses ‘Regret’ For Backing Africa’s World Cup Hosting Rights

Sepp Blatter has opened up on his backing of FIFA World Cup tournaments held in Africa and cynically stated that was his only mistakes as the former president of the Federation of International Football (FIFA). Africa hosted FIFA tournaments between

December 7, 2021

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Explained: Big Difference Between Monday’s Ballon d’ Or Award, FIFA The Best As Messi Pips Lewandowski To Prize

Lionel Messi on Monday night was bestowed with the prize as winner of the Ballon d'Or for the seventh time on his most illustrious career.

November 29, 2021

FIFA World Cup Playoffs: Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal Or European Kings Italy To Miss Qatar Tournament

By Izuchukwu Okosi Emotions ran high on Friday evening after it was confirmed that at least one of Italy or Portugal will miss the 2020 FIFA World Cup in Qatar following the draw that pits the European superpowers at the Playoffs

November 26, 2021

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