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Trump To Attend FIFA World Cup Finals Draw On Friday

THE White House on Monday confirmed US President Donald Trump would attend the draw for the FIFA World Cup finals in Washington later.

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‘Show Us The Money!’, Ex-Falcons Coach Accuses NFF Of Misusing FIFA’s N1.45bn Grant

FORMER Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum, has raised serious questions for the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the alleged $960,000 (about N1.45bn).

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Nigeria Climb To 38th In New FIFA Rankings Despite Play-Offs Loss

NIGERIA have risen three places to 38th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking announced on Wednesday following a month in which the.

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‘No FIFA Fund Was Misused’, Says Shehu Dikko On Kebbi Mini-Stadium Project

CHAIRMAN of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has denied allegations of misappropriation of the $1.2 million FIFA fund meant for the construction.

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Missing $1.2m FIFA Fund: Ex-NFF President, Pinnick Blames COVID, Says Project Fully Audited

FORMER President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has dismissed allegations of misappropriation surrounding the controversial FIFA Goal Project in Kebbi.

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Reps Set To Probe Nigerian Football Federation Over FIFA Grants

THE House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to set up a special committee to investigate financial grants advanced to the Nigerian Football Federation.

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Peter Obi Slams NFF Over Abandoned FIFA-Funded Stadium As Fresh Allegations Of Misused Funds Surface

FORMER presidential candidate and ex-Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has accused the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) of failing to deliver a promised.

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FIFA U-20 World Cup: Nigeria Draw Colombia 1-1, Advance To Face Argentina Again After 20 Years

NIGERIA’s Flying Eagles have sealed a place in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 24th FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile after.

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World Cup Qualifiers: Chelle Makes Late Changes To Super Eagles Squad As FIFA Appoints Chadian Officials

SUPER Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has announced two late changes to Nigeria’s 23-man squad ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Why FIFA Cannot Ban Israel From Football Now – Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that football “cannot solve geopolitical problems”, as he comes under pressure to suspend Israel over the.

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Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Boosted As FIFA Sanctions South Africa Over Ineligible Player

NIGERIA’s hopes of progressing in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers have received a significant boost after FIFA sanctioned the South African Football Association.

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Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes Revived As FIFA Opens Case Against South Africa Despite Eagles’ Ranking Drop

NIGERIA’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign has taken a dramatic twist, offering a glimmer of hope for the Super Eagles despite their.

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Nigeria’s World Cup Hopes In Limbo As FIFA Sanctions List Omits South Africa

THE race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup took a dramatic turn on Wednesday as football’s world governing body, FIFA, released its latest.

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FIFA Under Fire Over Lack Of Anti-Rascism Messaging At Club World Cup

CAMPAIGNERS have criticised Fifa after it appeared to drop anti-racism messaging at the Club World Cup, with some suggesting it may be connected.

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After 27 Days, FIFA President Congratulates Remo Stars On First NPFL Title

THE Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has formally congratulated Remo Stars Football Club on their 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title.

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‘Bad Idea,’ UEFA Kicks Against 64-Team 2030 World Cup Proposal

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said on Thursday it would be “a bad idea” for FIFA to expand the World Cup to 64 nations.

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FULL FIXTURES: 2026 World Cup Qualifying Matches In Africa

THE qualification race for the 2026 World Cup is set to take place across Africa this week and early next week. In matchdays.

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‘Nigeria Gained Nothing From Pinnick’s Tenure In FIFA Council’

AS mixed reactions continue to trail Amaju Pinnick’s exit from the FIFA Council, former Green Eagles player and 1984 AFCON silver medalist, Paul.

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FIFA To Pay $1 Billion Prize Money For Club World Cup

FIFA will pay total prize money of one billion dollars to participants in the Club World Cup taking place in the United States.

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FULL LIST: Nigeria, 16 Countries Banned From FIFA World Cup Since 1950

THE FIFA World Cup is the pinnacle of international football, with nations worldwide aspiring to compete on the global stage. Since 1950, 17.

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