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International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) on Wednesday confirmed the final line-up for the inter-confederation play-off tournament, naming DR Congo as Africa’s representative. The development by the football governing body has dashed Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In an accreditation notice circulated to journalists ahead of the competition, FIFA detailed […]
Continue ReadingIn the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings released on Monday, the Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed to a third place in Africa and 26th position in the world. The Nigerian national team moved 12 places from 38th to 26th after an impressive outing at the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they […]
Continue ReadingFIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned “some Senegal players” for the “unacceptable scenes” which overshadowed their victory in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest at a penalty awarded to Morocco. “We strongly condemn the behaviour of some ‘supporters’ as well as some Senegalese players and technical staff members. […]
Continue ReadingInternational Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has dealt Malaysia a major setback, penalising the country with three 3-0 defeats and a fine for allegedly fielding ineligible players, the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) confirmed on Wednesday. This marks the latest twist in an ongoing eligibility controversies in preparation for the 2026 world cup tournament. Matches […]
Continue ReadingFootball federation of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FECOFA) has strongly warned Nigeria and the Super Eagles against qualifying for the 2026 World Cup through what it described as “backdoor”. The football body was reacting to the recent petition by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to FIFA protesting the eligibility of some of their fielded […]
Continue ReadingSuper Eagles of Nigeria have slipped one place in the latest FIFA World Rankings, falling from 44th to 45th globally while maintaining sixth position on the African continent. The new rankings, released via FIFA’s official X handle on Thursday, reflect the team’s continued struggles under Coach Eric Chelle amid a stuttering 2026 World Cup qualifying […]
Continue ReadingSuper Eagles of Nigeria have dropped one spot, from 43rd to 44th, in the latest FIFA world ranking released on Thursday on the FIFA’s official website. In Africa, the Super Eagles are now ranked fifth. Morocco leads the continent at 12th globally, followed by Senegal (18th), Egypt (34th), and Algeria (36th). Rwanda, which will host […]
Continue ReadingNigerian national men’s football team has moved up a place in the latest FIFA men’s rankings with a point of 1486.48 for June. The Super Eagles, who were ranked 40th in the world in the ranking released in May, gained six points and moved to 39th, according to Punch. The Eagles’ rise in the rankings […]
Continue ReadingFellow Nigerians, please, let me express how happy I feel returning to writing my Pendulum column today. Special thanks to the Publisher of Thisday newspapers and Chairman of Arise News Television Channel, Prince Nduka Obaigbena for always inspiring me to excel. So I’m back to what I truly love and treasure, READING and WRITING… But […]
Continue ReadingMoroccan Football Association (MFA) has filed an official complaint to FIFA over the performance of referee Cesar Ramos after Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final defeat to France. The Atlas Lions were defeated 2-0 by Didier Deschamps’s side who ended their historic run at the tournament, with Morocco becoming the first-ever African side to reach the final […]
Continue ReadingMali, ranked 10th in Africa, are among eight countries who have been barred from hosting 2022 World Cup qualifiers next month after failing Confederation of African Football (CAF) venue inspections. Other nations who must use a neutral ground for a home fixture between September 1-8 are Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Djibouti, Guinea-Bissau, Malawi, Namibia […]
Continue ReadingWorld football governing body (FIFA), has confirmed that Nigeria will not be suspended following Federal Government’s explanation that Amaju Pinnick-led executive committee remains the legitimate board of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). A statement from FIFA on Monday afternoon read: “Following the decision of the Bureau of the FIFA Council of 13 August 2018 concerning […]
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