In a landmark achievement for football in Niger, the global governing body FIFA has officially launched two FIFA Arena mini-pitches as part of its innovative FIFA Arenas project. This significant event took place over the weekend and marks a pivotal moment in the West African nation’s sporting history. The newly inaugurated pitches, located at CES …
FIFA has imposed significant sanctions on Sudan Football Association (SFA) officials following an incident during a World Cup qualifier against Togo on September 9, 2025. The match, held in Lomé, ended in a 1-0 defeat for Sudan, effectively ending their hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. In the aftermath of the loss, …
Nigerian trio Ibrahim Musa Gusau, president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF); legal luminary Abdulhakeem Mustapha (SAN); and seasoned journalist and NFF executive committee member Aisha Falode have been appointed to key FIFA Standing Committees. In a development that further solidifies Nigeria’s growing influence in global football governance, the appointments place Nigerian expertise at the …
By Esther Ososanya In what may become a landmark moment for global football officiating, FIFA has named 54 match officials, including 18 referees and 36 assistant referees from 22 countries, for the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile. But beyond the selection headlines, the true game changer lies in what these officials will be …
By Ubong Usoro The FIFA Club World Cup recently kicked off in the United States, and while the football action has lived up to its billing with thrilling goals and high-profile matchups, the tournament has been greeted with a surprising lack of enthusiasm in the stands. The tournament has already witnessed big games such as …
