Peter Obi, former presidential candidate, has accused Nigeria’s sports authorities of failing to deliver a FIFA-funded stadium project that was promised to Anambra State during his tenure as governor. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Obi was reacting to recent allegations of fund mismanagement levelled against the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Recent […]
Abubakar Ladan, the Chairman of the Kebbi State Football Association (FA), has clarified the ownership and management of the FIFA-standard stadium in Birnin Kebbi, stating that the facility is under the direct supervision of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), not the state government. The clarification comes after FIFA reignited public debate by posting an image […]
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed it is under investigation by FIFA following the controversial appearance of midfielder Teboho Mokoena in a 2026 World Cup qualifier despite suspension. SAFA Chief Executive Officer Lydia Monyepao revealed that the world football governing body has formally written to the federation demanding an explanation. The inquiry centers […]
The FIFA Club World Cup currently underway in the United States has ignited debate over player safety, as extreme heat conditions continue to challenge athletes. With temperatures soaring to 104°F in some venues, concerns over heatstroke and dehydration have become front and center. Players and coaches have criticized FIFA for inadequate cooling measures, raising questions […]
President Bola Tinubu expresses strong support for Nigeria’s bid for re-election into the FIFA Council. The FIFA Council is the principal decision-making organ of the organization in the intervals of the FIFA Congress. The Council comprises 37 members elected by the FIFA Congress for a renewable term of four years. READ ALSO: Lagos Traffic Crackdown: […]
Ex-Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales has lost his appeal against a three-year ban from football-related activities by FIFA. Rubiales stepped down from his role in September after kissing Jenni Hermoso on the lips after Spain’s Women’s World Cup final win against England. Hermoso, who later filed a legal complaint against Rubiales, said the kiss […]
The Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to make progress on the latest FIFA ranking even though they had a fair outing in the last international break. During the October international break, the Super Eagles only managed to gain 1.62 points which earned them a total of 1490.48 points. These points were not enough to move […]
FIFA’s ethics committee on Tuesday handed a year suspension from football-related activities to former African Football Confederation (CAF) head Issa Hayatou over a disputed $1 billion TV and marketing rights agreement with France’s Lagardere Sports which infringed competition restrictions. Cameroon’s Hyatou, 74, must also pay a 30,000 Swiss francs (28,000 euros/$33,000) punishment after the committee’s […]
FIFA confirmed on Thursday that the 2022 World Cup qualifiers scheduled for Africa during June have been postponed until September due to the coronavirus and stadiums not meeting international standards. There will now be double matchdays in September, October, and November with the 10 group winners advancing to the final round next March. Africa has […]
The opening and closing ceremonies of the 2023 Women’s World Cup will be held in New Zealand and Australia, respectively, according to FIFA. The opening game will be held at Eden Park in Auckland, with the final being held at Stadium Australia in Sydney, according to FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Games will also be held […]
By Elijah Odetokun World football governing body, FIFA through its coronavirus steering committee released the real financial impact of Covid-19 on football globally and was estimated at $14 billion. FIFA coronavirus steering committee chairman, Olli Rehn, a Finnish politician, Bank of Finland governor and independent deputy chairman of the FIFA Governance Committee made this known […]
FIFA Secretary-General Fatma Samoura warned Iran that FIFA and AFC are strongly opposing any use of legal threats and intimidation of any sort by anyone against a person or a group of persons. The Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) has been recently ordered to pay Marc Wilmots an amount of approximately six million […]
The Ethics Committee of the world football governing body, FIFA, has cleared president Gianni Infantino of violating the body’s regulations after a preliminary investigation. READ ALSO: Why Infantino’ should be suspended – Ex-FIFA president Blatter Daily Times recalls that Infantino has been under criminal investigation after he was accused of meeting with Swiss attorney general […]
FIFA has pledged support to join the African Union, World Health Organisation and Confederation of African Football to address the issue of domestic violence across Africa. According to FIFA, one of the proposed ways to fight this violence is the initiation of a campaign tagged #SafeHome, which has been supported by a number of African […]
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has revealed how the money received from FIFA, CAF and its sponsors will be shared, Daily Times gathered. The NFF, coming from its executive committee meeting held via Video Conference on August 10, decided on how to distribute the funds round football stakeholders in the country. In a communique from the […]
Bern (Switzerland) – Players will be allowed to play for up to three clubs, instead of two, during the course of a season, FIFA said on Thursday. The global football body said this was a temporary rule change to alleviate the effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic on the sport. It added that the move […]
The women’s Under-17 World Cup, due to be held in India in November, has been postponed for three month, FIFA said Tuesday, adding to a growing list of sporting events hit by the pandemic. The tournament, to be played in five cities across the country, will now start February 17, football’s governing body said. READ […]
FIFA said on Monday it is proposing five substitutions per match when football resumes, to help players cope with the increase in the number of games. The world governing body has sent its proposal to the International Board (IFAB), the guardian of the laws of the game, which has to approve it before it can […]
Nigeria’s football bodies and clubs will be earning a The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) donation within the coming days. The expected support for the NFF was confirmed via a released FIFA statement that is signed by the world federation’s president GIanni Infantino. READ ALSO: Lagos Govt to distribute three million face masks to the vulnerable […]
FIFA on Monday urged clubs and players to reach agreement on wage reductions to protect clubs suffering financial damage due to the coronavirus crisis, sources said. The call from world football’s governing body comes as Premier League clubs are locked in talks with players and their representatives about taking pay cuts after government ministers called […]