Tag: Fifa
NFF crisis: We only know Pinnick, FIFA warns Nigeria
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, says the world football ruling body recognises only Amaju Pinnick as president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and will not...
FIFA begins investigation into Croatia, Nigeria clash
World football governing body, FIFA, has launched a new investigation into the Croatian team and federation following an incident that occurred during their Group...
FIFA appoints Pinnick match commisioner for World Cup semi-final
Embattled President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has been confirmed as the match commissioner for the 2018 FIFA World Cup first...
FIFA rebukes Maradona over allegation Colombia were robbed against England
World football governing body, FIFA, has strongly rebuked Argentina football legend, Diego Maradona, for his comment that England’s win over Colombia was a robbery...
NFF tussle: Pinnick snubs FG order; poses with FIFA president
Amaju Pinnick appears unwilling to vacate his position as Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) boss as he is still on World Cup duties in Russia.
Amidst...
Chris Giwa hijacks NFF secretariat after Supreme Court verdict
Chris Giwa has assumed office as President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) following a Federal Government order on Monday.
The Office of the Attorney...
Trump gets wish as USA, Mexico, Canada win World Cup bid
United States President, Donald Trump, was finally granted his wish of bringing the 2026 FIFA World Cup to North America.
The 1994 hosts will stage...
FIFA welcomes Super Eagles to Russia
World football governing body, FIFA, has welcomed the Super Eagles to Russia for the World Cup.
Nigeria and 31 other nations are participating in the...
FIFA bars Super Eagles stars from DR Congo friendly
As many as 10 Super Eagles stars could likely miss the final pre-World Cup friendly clash with DR Congo in Port Harcourt.
According to FIFA, all...
FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles soar; World Cup foes crash
Nigeria’s Super Eagles climbed five spot in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday.
The three-time African champions moved into the top 50 (47)...