FIFA has called on leagues to use “common sense” when deciding whether to discipline footballers for displaying political messages after several players in the German Bundesliga called for justice for George Floyd during matches. “FIFA fully understands the depth of…
FIFA investigates Manchester United’s signing of Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon
FIFA have launched an investigation after Sampdoria filed a complaint over the transfer that saw Bruno Fernandes sign for Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon, reports Manchester Evening News. United signed Fernandes for £47 million in January and the Portuguese playmaker…
8 years after, Nigeria yet to immortalise Rashidi Yekini
Eight years after his demise, Nigeria is yet to immortalise the legendary Rashidi Yekini who scored the country’s first ever goal at the FIFA senior World Cup. He achieved the feat at the 1994 World Cup in the United State…
FIFA proposes up to five substitutions per match
FIFA has proposed that teams should be allowed to make up to five substitutions per match, instead of the usual three, as a temporary measure, the global soccer body said on Monday. It said the idea was to help deal…
FIFA clears air on COVID-19 money
World football body FIFA says the operational costs entitlement for member associations for 2019 would be used to pay its members, as part of efforts to curb the coronavirus pandemic. The statement clears the air against widespread belief that FIFA…
Super Eagles retain 31st position in latest FIFA ranking
The forced suspension of all major football tournaments across the world due to the rampaging coronavirus has resulted in most teams remaining at their previous position in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking. Nigeria’s Super Eagles have retained their 31st position…
*COVID-19: Lagos might have up to 39,000 cases, says Health Commissioner (Nation) *Lagos markets go on partial lockdown over Covid-19 (Guardian)
COVID-19: Lagos might have up to 39,000 cases, says Health Commissioner (Nation) The Lagos government on Friday said it expects to see up to 39,000 cases of COVID-19 in the state. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, disclosed this…
African football chiefs say corruption allegations ‘unfounded’
African football chiefs hit back Friday at reported allegations by accounting firm PwC of the widespread misuse of 10s of millions of dollars. The executive committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) said the allegations, made as a result…
FIFA approves Women’s World Cup expansion to 32 teams in 2023 (Vanguard)
Football’s world governing body (FIFA), has approved the expansion of the Women’s World Cup from the existing 24 teams to 32 for the 2023 edition. It has also reopened the bidding process for potential hosts. “The FIFA Council has unanimously…
Nigeria move 12 spots on FIFA ranking, now 33rd (Punch)
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up 12 spots in the July FIFA ranking, to place 33rd in the world after winning bronze at the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations tournament. In the ranking table released by the world football governing…