Sports
FIFA leadership reaffirms support for Infantino
By Abdulrahman Yahaya The leadership of the world football governing body, FIFA, has reaffirmed its support for embattled president, Gianni Infantino, in a meeting…
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Sports
UEFA rejects FIFA stake sale plan
By Abdulrahman Yahaya European football governing body UEFA has rejected plans by world football governing body FIFA to sell minority stakes in a new…
Sports
2026 FIFA World Cup: Much ado about everything
By Abdulrahman Yahaya, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Football fans across the globe will remember the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the last…
Sports
Why NPFL clubs struggle to win away matches-FIFA Agent
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta A FIFA-licenced football agent, Dr Drew Uyi, says Nigerian football clubs’ struggles to secure away victories reflect deeper structural challenges…
General News
2026 World Cup: France remains favourite in spite surprises- FIFA agent
By Mukhtar Sagir Dambatta Drew Uyi, a FIFA-licensed football agent, says the 2026 FIFA World Cup has exceeded expectations in spite of the officiating…
Sports
2026 World Cup: Disquiet as referee, player suffer travel restrictions
Abdulrahman Yahaya Football fans and stakeholders have lamented travel restrictions and visa ban on referees, players and fans at the ongoing FIFA World Cup…
Sports
W/Cup Playoff: NFF appeals FIFA’s decision favouring DR Congo
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has commenced an appeal against FIFA’s decision rejecting its petition on DR Congo players’ eligibility in the 2026 World Cup Playoff.
Sports
Super Eagles rank among Africa’s top 3 after AFCON exploits
By Victor Okoye Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed to third place in Africa but retained 38th position globally in the latest FIFA Men’s World…