Tag: Fifa
Peru captain banned from World Cup for cocaine use
Peru will be without inspirational skipper, Paolo Guerrero, at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Guerrero, 33, was banned by FIFA's disciplinary committee after...
FIFA applauds young Super Eagles team
World football ruling body, FIFA, has hailed Nigeria for parading the youngest team during the qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Gernot Rohr qualified...
Maradona among World Cup winners to take part in draw
Argentina football great Diego Maradona is among a host of former World Cup winners lined up for the World Cup draw in Moscow next...
FIFA endorses Nigeria, Argentina friendly
World football governing body, FIFA, has approved the glamour international friendly clash between Nigeria and Argentina.
The Super Eagles will test their might against the...
FIFA World Cup trophy to arrive Nigeria March 3
The original FIFA World Cup trophy, which Nigeria’s Super Eagles and 31 other teams will be competing for in Russia next summer, will arrive...
England beat Spain to FIFA U-17 World Cup
England produced a memorable come-from-behind performance to crush Spain 5-2 and win the FIFA U-17 World Cup final in India on Saturday.
They have now...
FIFA, CAF, NFF unite to celebrate Omeruo at 24
World football governing body, FIFA, alongside regional body, CAF, and the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) have all joined forces to celebrate Super Eagles defender,...
FIFA investigates Nigeria, Zambia clash
World football ruling body, FIFA, has launched an investigation into the behaviour of Zambian fans in the 1-0 defeat to Nigeria.
The Chipolopolo missed the...
Like FIFA, Ballon d’Or snubs Nigerians for top award
Nigeria may be one of the few countries already confirmed of a spot in next year's FIFA World Cup in Russia but none of...
FIFA, Arsenal congratulate Nigeria on World Cup qualification
World football ruling body, FIFA, and Arsenal Football Club wasted little time in congratulating Nigeria on qualifying for the Russia 2018 World Cup.
A 73rd-minute...