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Trump Set to Dominate Spotlight as 2026 World Cup Draw Unfolds in Washington
The countdown to the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup intensifies as the draw for the 2026 tournament takes place in Washington, with US President Donald Trump expected to overshadow much of the ceremony. The expanded World Cup, the most logistically complex in the competition’s history, will be staged across 16 cities in the United States, […]
Shehu Dikko Reacts to Allegations of Fund Mismanagement Levelled Against NFF
Dikko disclosed this in an interview, responding to the recent allegations of fund mismanagement levelled against the NFF. You would recall that some reports alleged that the NFF misappropriated FIFA funding intended for grassroots football and stadium development. His clarification comes amid public outrage over a photo shared by FIFA on social media showing the Kebbi Stadium under […]
Reps to Probe Alleged Misuse of $25m FIFA, CAF Grants by NFF
The decision followed a motion raised by lawmakers Adedayo Adesola and Felix Nwaeke, who said poor management of these funds has contributed to the declining performance of Nigeria’s national football teams. The lawmakers recalled that FIFA once queried the NFF over $1.1 million in development funds that lacked proper records, and that past NFF officials […]
FIFA Does Not Build Stadiums — House Sports Chair Clarifies
Amadu explained that FIFA only gives development grants to member nations, which can be used for projects like mini-stadiums, training programs, or grassroots football, not for constructing large standard stadiums. His remarks followed backlash after FIFA shared a photo of the Kebbi Stadium under its Forward Programme. Many Nigerians questioned how the $1.2 million allocated […]
Olowookere Urges Flamingos to Fight for Survival After Defeat to France
The Flamingos, who are now on the brink of elimination after suffering back-to-back losses in Morocco, showed considerable improvement compared to their opening match against Canada. However, they were undone by a late goal from France’s Maissa Fathallah in the 81st minute. Speaking after the match, Olowookere expressed disappointment but remained determined, vowing the team […]
FIFA Hits Transfer Ban on Heartland FC Over Unpaid Wages
The Nigeria National League, NNL, side, also known as the Naze Millionaires, is barred from registering new players for the next three consecutive transfer windows. This sanction follows the club’s failure to settle financial obligations owed to Ivorian midfielder N’Goran Roland Adjourmani Koffi, who featured for Heartland during the 2023/24 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, […]
FIFA Appoints Chadian Referee for Nigeria vs. Lesotho World Cup Qualifier
The Matchday 9 encounter is set for Friday, October 10, 2025, at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, South Africa. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. local time. Mahamat, who also handled Nigeria’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda on September 6 in Uyo, will be supported by fellow Chadians: Bogola Issa, first assistant, Moussa Hafiz, […]
Sapir Berman Becomes First Trans Woman to Officiate UEFA Match
Berman, 31, made history when she officiated the UEFA Women’s Under-17 Championship qualifier between Northern Ireland and Montenegro in Belfast. While England’s Lucy Clark became the first trans woman to referee a match in 2018, Berman’s appointment marks the first time a transgender woman has taken the whistle on an international stage under UEFA. “I […]
Super Eagles destined to beat South Africa, says Rohr
Standings in Group C is delicately poised with South Africa leading with 16 points ,pending three points deduction for using an ineligible player , while Rohr’s Benin are second with 11 points and Nigeria on 10 points ahead of today’s crucial fixtures. Rohr who was two matches ,against Ghana ,away from securing another ticket for Nigeria to Qatar 2022 before he parted ways with the Nigeria […]
Pinnick loses FIFA council seat by single vote
A former Nigeria Football Federation president, Amaju Pinnick, has failed in his bid for re-election into the FIFA Council, missing out by just one vote.