Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been handed a major boost in their bid to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the Disciplinary Committee of FIFA sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding an ineligible player in the African qualifiers. In a statement issued on Sunday, FIFA ruled that South Africa breached Article…
Nigeria’s football authorities say they have received no official word from FIFA on whether South Africa will face sanctions for fielding midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a World Cup qualifier despite a suspension. Reports circulated this week that FIFA had quietly cleared South Africa, but NFF spokesperson Ademola Olajire dismissed them, saying only a formal ruling…
Pep Guardiola has accepted that participation in the FIFA Club World Cup could “destroy” Manchester City’s season but has hinted that other clubs not in the tournament are jealous they aren’t taking part. Guardiola and his players have been in the United States for more than two weeks and could spend another two weeks away…
Three late goals in each half were all Chelsea Football Club of London needed to advance to the next round of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup after a dominant 3-0 win over Esperance de Tunisie. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the match, which was played at the Lincoln Financial Field Stadium,…
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has called for a comprehensive overhaul of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), club structures, funding mechanisms and officiating to meet the modern football environment. In a heartfelt statement shared on his official Facebook page, Musa expressed admiration for the African clubs currently participating in the ongoing FIFA Club World…
Ahead of the FIFA U20 World Cup in Chile, Flying Eagles coach Aliyu Zubairu has assured that plans are on to invite new players to strengthen his squad. Zubairu stated this on Tuesday in Ilorin at the Kwara SWAN Hard Talk. “We’ll be inviting more players to bolster all departments. We must fix the issues…
Grammy-winning Nigerian music sensation, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has expressed excitement ahead of her performance at the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup final halftime show. The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is scheduled to hold between June 14 and July 13 in the United States, with the highly anticipated halftime show billed for…
Some football fans on Wednesday expressed disappointment over the inability of the Super Eagles to pick the maximum three points in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Zimbabwe. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Nigeria is currently occupying the fourth place with seven points after the encounter with Zimbabwe ended 1-1…
Real Madrid’s Brazilian star , Vinicius Junior, has been named the Best FIFA Men’s Player of the Year 2024 following an exceptional calendar year for the Real Madrid superstar. The Brazilian winger was controversially snubbed for the Ballon d’Or back in October, which was awarded to Spanish and Manchester City star Rodrigo. Vinicius won the…
World football-ruling body (FIFA ) has formally congratulated Dr Mohammed Sanusi on his re-appointment as General Secretary of Nigeria Football Federation, for another term of three years. The letter, signed by FIFA Secretary General Mattias Grafström, read inter alia: “I am very pleased to extend my warmest congratulations on your recent appointment as General Secretary…
