The NFF has appealed CAF’s decision to void Edo Queens’ shootout win over Ampem Darkoa Ladies, arguing the team should not be penalized for an administrative error made by match officials. The Nigeria Football Federation has launched a formal legal appeal against the Confederation of African Football following a controversial ruling that voided Edo Queens’…
Following an apology over a scrapped commercial proposal, FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced a record $6.35 billion solidarity investment package for member associations powered by 2026 World Cup revenues. FIFA President Gianni Infantino issued an official apology during the latest FIFA Council gathering at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, addressing past missteps surrounding the…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have welcomed 11 newly invited players as they prepare for the second leg of their 2028 Olympic qualifying tie against Comoros. Nigeria’s Super Falcons have welcomed 11 newly invited players into camp as preparations continue for the second leg of their qualifying tie against Comoros for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games….
Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation after disciplinary proceedings were opened over an incident on October 7, with a final decision still pending. Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) after the governing body opened disciplinary proceedings over his departure from the national team camp,…
CAF president Patrice Motsepe has indicated that the organisation is reconsidering its plan to move the Africa Cup of Nations to a four-year cycle, potentially reopening the debate over the tournament’s traditional biennial format. Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has opened the door to a possible return to the Africa Cup of…
The Super Falcons secured a 2-0 first-leg victory over Comoros in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics qualifiers, with second-half goals from Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu despite wasting several chances. The Super Falcons of Nigeria established a 2-0 first-leg win over Comoros in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics qualifiers, thanks to second-half goals from Michelle…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Comoros without several key players, including Asisat Oshoala and Ashleigh Plumptre, as Augustine Eguavoen reshapes his squad for the opening stage of the 2028 Olympic qualifying campaign. Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been forced to make several changes to their squad ahead of their 2028 Olympic qualifying tie against Comoros, with…
Nigeria recovered from a two-goal deficit to draw 3-3 with Russia, with Kelechi Iheanacho, debutant Peter Edokpolor and Akor Adams finding the net in a dramatic comeback. The Super Eagles produced a spirited second-half recovery to draw 3-3 with Russia in an entertaining international friendly at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, October 6. Nigeria…
Burkina Faso president Ibrahim Traoré has vowed to intervene in the country’s football affairs despite the threat of FIFA sanctions, promising major changes to infrastructure, organisation and player welfare. Burkina Faso president Ibrahim Traoré has vowed to intervene in the country’s football affairs despite acknowledging that government involvement could trigger sanctions from FIFA. Traoré said…
A fresh investigation has raised serious questions over Nigeria’s World Cup elimination after FIFA lawyers reportedly discovered that DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi had not completed the required paperwork to switch his international allegiance. A discovery that came too lateNigeria’s painful route to the 2026 World Cup has been thrown back into the spotlight after…