Tag: Fifa
Chelsea transfer ban lifted
The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) has lifted the transfer embargo placed on Chelsea FC of England.
The CAS lifted the ban on Friday...
Kanu Nwankwo congratulates Arsene Wenger on FIFA appointment
Former Arsenal forward, Kanu Nwankwo, has congratulated
his ex-coach, Arsene Wenger, on his appointment as FIFA head of global football
development.
In a tweet late Wednesday, Kanu,...
Golden Eaglets crash out of FIFA U17 World Cup
Five-time champions Nigeria were on Wednesday eliminated from the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup finals in Brazil after losing 1-3 to late bloomers the...
Nigerians shocked at FIFA’s life ban for Samson Siasia
Nigerians are shocked at the decision of world football governing body, FIFA, to ban former Super Eagles coach and ex-international, Samson Siasia, over bribery...
FIFA bans Samson Siasia for life
World football governing body, FIFA, has banned former Super Eagles coach and ex-international, Samson Siasia, for life over bribery and manipulation of matches.
FIFA, Samson...
Lagos ready to host U-20 Women’s World Cup – Sanwo-Olu
Governor Babajide
Sanwo-Olu has assured the safety of participants and visitors coming to Lagos
State for the Under-20 Women’s World Cup in 2020.
The governor gave the
assurance...
FIFA inspectors to visit Nigeria on preparation for women’s World Cup
Inspectors from global football governing body, FIFA, will arrive in Nigeria on Monday for a four-day inspection of facilities and equipment that the country...
Felix Owolabi laments FIFA’s decision to oversee CAF
Former Nigerian footballer, Felix Owolabi, has lamented the the
decision of world football governing body, FIFA, to take over administrative control
of the Confederation of African...
FIFA takes over CAF on eve of 2019 AFCON
World
football governing body, FIFA, has announced plans to take over administrative control
of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
CAF president,
Ahmad Ahmad, has proposed...
FIFA abandons plan to expand 2022 World Cup to 48 teams
World football governing body, FIFA, has shelved its plans to expand the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to 48 teams.
The football body...