FIFA’s appointment of a team of South African match officials for Nigeria’s World Cup playoff clash against Gabon has sparked outrage among Nigerians, who argue that the decision raises concerns of bias. The Super Eagles are set to face Gabon on November 13 in one of the two semi-finals of the African World Cup…
Some Nigerian football enthusiasts have urged the Super Eagles to remain focused and disciplined as World Cup qualifying intensifies, following FIFA’s sanction against the South African Football Association (SAFA). FIFA found SAFA guilty of breaching player eligibility rules in the Bongokuhle Mokoena case, a decision that altered the Group C standings and reignited Nigeria’s qualification…
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…
