Reps to probe NFF over alleged mismanagement of $25m FIFA, CAF grants
The House of Representatives has launched an investigation into the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) following allegations of mismanaging $25 million in grants received from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) between 2015 and 2025. The resolution came after lawmakers adopted a motion of urgent public importance on Tuesday, co-sponsored by Adedayo Adesola (Lagos) […]
2025 U-17 WWC: Italy are beatable – Flamingos coach Olowookere
Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere, has expressed confidence that his team can defeat Italy in their Round of 16 clash at the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place today (Tuesday) at the Football Academy Mohamed VI in Rabat, Morocco. Italy has been in impressive form so […]
2026 WCQ: Super Eagles raise hope as FIFA prepares to deduct points from South Africa
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been handed fresh hope in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after FIFA confirmed an investigation into South Africa’s use of midfielder Teboho Mokoena. Mokoena, who had already picked up two yellow cards earlier in the campaign – against Benin in November 2023 and Zimbabwe in June 2024 – should have served […]
FIFA releases calender for 2026, cancels October international break
FIFA has announced that there will be no international football break in October 2026. This decision follows complaints from clubs about too many interruptions during the first half of the season. To solve this, FIFA has changed the 2026–27 international match calendar. The new plan is to extend the first international window, like the one […]
2026 WCQ: FIFA yet to clear South Africa in Player ineligibility saga – NFF
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified that FIFA has not officially cleared South Africa over using an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in a World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho. Mokoena, a central midfielder for Bafana Bafana, is said to have received two yellow cards in earlier matches, which should have suspended him for the […]
2026 WCQ: NFF should pressure FIFA to deduct three points from South Africa – Ex footballer, Ifeanyi Udeze
Former Nigerian international Ifeanyi Udeze has called on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to push FIFA to take three points away from South Africa due to a player eligibility issue. South Africa currently leads Group C in the World Cup qualifiers, sitting five points above Rwanda and six ahead of Nigeria. However, their spot may […]
2026 World Cup: Date, venue for group stage draws confirmed
The date and venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage draw have now been confirmed. According to ESPN, the draw will take place on December 5 in Las Vegas. FIFA chose Las Vegas as the host city for the event after deciding not to use locations in Canada or Mexico. This choice comes […]
Club World Cup: FIFA strips Man City, Real Madrid, Man Utd of titles
FIFA has taken away the Club World Cup titles from top English clubs like Manchester United, Manchester City, and Liverpool. These teams, along with past winners such as Real Madrid and Barcelona, will no longer be called Club World Cup champions. Instead, FIFA has renamed them “FIFA Intercontinental Champions.” According to the Daily Mail, FIFA […]
Club World Cup: Chelsea to wear gold badge for four years after PSG win
Chelsea has been given a big honour after defeating Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to win the Club World Cup. The team will now wear a special gold badge on their shirts for the next four years. Young star Cole Palmer helped lead the victory with two early goals in the first half. He then assisted Joao […]
US President Trump set to attend Club World Cup final
US President Donald Trump is planning to attend the final match of the FIFA Club World Cup this Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The tournament, which has lasted for a month, will end with Premier League team Chelsea facing either Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid, depending on the outcome of their semi-final clash […]