Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Ahmad Ahmad is coming under growing pressure as FIFA investigates allegations against him. Investigation by the BBC can reveal that Mr Ahmad received two…
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Super Falcons Coach, Thomas Dennerby Disappointed By Match Officials
by Damilare Salami June 19, 2019Super Falcons manager Thomas Dennerby was left angered by match officials after the twice-taken penalty saw his side lose 1-0. ‘If I give you my honest feelings, they’ll probably send…
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Ukraine came from behind to beat South Korea 3-1 and win their first Under-20 World Cup. The match – in Lodz, Poland – featured two teams playing in the final…
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CAF President, Ahmad Ahmad arrested in Paris , over corruption charges.
by Damilare Salami June 6, 2019Fifa has confirmed that the Confederation of African Football President Ahmad is being questioned by authorities in France. A statement from football’s world governing body says it is “in relation…
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Gianni Infantino, president of world football’s governing body, FIFA has been re-elected for a second term in Paris on Wednesday. Former Uefa secretary general Infantino was behind the expansion of…
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The capital of Ethiopia, Addis Ababa will host the 70th Congress of FIFA in May 2020. The decision about the venue was part of the highlights of the 69th FIFA…
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FIFA will allocate $60 million (about N21.7billion) to a Russia 2018 World Cup legacy fund to help develop the sport in the country, following last summer’s tournament which was widely…
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Fifa Ban Chelsea From Signing Players For Two Transfer Windows
by Damilare Salami February 22, 2019Chelsea have been banned from signing players in the next two transfer windows for breaching rules in relation to youth players, Fifa has announced. The ban, until the end of…
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Nigeria has retained her fourth position in Africa but dropped two places from her previous 44th position in FIFA Coca Cola World Rankings released on Thursday. Nigeria also retained her…
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FIFA Halts La Liga Plans To Stage League Game In The US
by Damilare Salami September 18, 2018Fifa president Gianni Infantino says a home match should “not be played in a foreign country,” as he addressed La Liga’s plans to stage a game in the US. Spain’s…