FIFA has accused European football’s governing body UEFA of a “misinformation” campaign in its bid to access documents related to Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell off parts of the World…
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Nations League: Portugal begins Title Defence, Germany Faces Netherlands
Eniola Yekini Defending champions Portugal will begin their UEFA Nations League title defence today when they host Wales in Lisbon, while Germany and the Netherlands will meet in another major…
Man Utd Debt Still Over £1bn After Spending £63.5m On New Stadium Land
Manchester United’s total debt remains above £1bn despite Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s cost-cutting drive, while the club has confirmed it has spent £63.5m acquiring land for its proposed new stadium. The…
Super Eagles AFCON Qualifier: Madagascar Football Team Arrives Uyo
Madagascar’s national football team, the Barea, have arrived in Uyo ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying clash with Nigeria’s Super Eagles. A 28-member delegation of players…
FIFA World Cup: Minister advocates Joint hosting by Nigeria, Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire
Eniola Yekini Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed confidence that Ghana, Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire could jointly host the FIFA World Cup in the future.…
FIFA Celebrates Oshoala’s 2014 U-20 Women’s World Cup Heroics
FIFA has commemorated Nigerian Super Falcons forward Asisat Oshoala’s outstanding performance at the 2014 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Canada. The world football governing body described her seven-goal haul…
NFF Board Resignation: Division in Sports Commission amidst choice of Normalisation C’ttee Chair
Eniola Yekini There is chaos in the National Sports Commission, NSC, as the chieftains are currently at disagreement over who to name Normalisation Committee Chairman. This follows the resignation of…
Tinubu Orders Comprehensive Football Reform
Eniola Yekini President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football to overcome repeated failures to qualify for major regional, continental and world tournaments. The president in a…
NFF President Gusau, other board members resign
The President of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, and other board members have resigned. The NFF board had come under intense pressure following the poor management of Nigerian football.…
2026 ‘ll ‘probably’ be my final year in football, says Ronaldo
Eniola Yekini The 41-year-old Portuguese superstar, Chrstiano Ronaldo in an interview with Vogue magazine published on Sunday said he believes this year is “probably” his last as a professional…