President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following growing concerns over the country’s recent struggles in major international competitions and the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau. The President said the reform is aimed at rebuilding the structures that govern Nigerian football, strengthening […]
England launched their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in style with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia, powered by a Harry Kane brace and inspired performances from Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford. Kane opened the scoring from a retaken penalty before adding a header to take his World Cup tally […]
The world is officially ready for the biggest party in football history. FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, that the 48-team 2026 World Cup is effectively a “sell-out” event, fueled by a staggering 508 million ticket requests in just four weeks. Speaking from Florida, Infantino confirmed […]
FIFA has announced a record-breaking $355 million benefits package for football clubs releasing players for the 2026 World Cup, marking a 70% increase from the $209 million distributed after the 2022 edition in Qatar. In a historic move, the new scheme—developed in partnership with the European Club Association (ECA)—will for […]
Global football governing body FIFA has partnered with the Homeless World Cup Foundation to leverage the power of football in combating homelessness. The collaboration aims to amplify the foundation’s efforts in using football as a tool for social change and improving the lives of homeless individuals worldwide. This partnership will […]
FIFA have issued a statement to clear up the confusion about the new ‘blue card’ rule that is making the rounds. It had been previously reported that the International Football Association Board (IFAB) had authorized the trial introduction of the new blue card which is meant to impose a 10-minute […]
Three-time African champions, Super Eagles of Nigeria have today dropped 2 spots to 42nd spot in the latest ranking released this morning from the ranking announced at the end of October. The world football governing body, FIFA published this in its latest ranking of National Teams. The reason for this drop […]
FIFA has banned former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales for three years from all football-related activities at national and international levels. The ban comes after Rubiales forced a kiss on the lips of World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso during the medal ceremony after Spain won the Women’s World Cup in […]
