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FIFA, others pay tribute to Mikel Obi after retirement
Following Thursday’s announcement by Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi, of his retirement from international football, tributes have continued to pour in for him, including from the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, the sport’s international governing body.
Fifa supremo Gianni Infantino rejects ‘colonialism’ criticism
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has rejected comments that the global soccer body has taken a “colonialist” attitude towards African football and its governing organisation CAF (Confederation of African Football).
FIFA: Iran agrees to allow women watch upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers
Iran’s Football Federation has agreed to allow women to attend upcoming 2022 World Cup qualifiers of their men’s national team but that approval from the government is still needed.
CAF Congress holds Thursday, tough decisions expected
Africa’s football governing body, CAF is set to have a much-anticipated Congress on Thursday, where some far-reaching decisions including the idea to cede control of the body to FIFA are likely to dominate discussions.
Sepp Blatter: FIFA’s move on CAF ‘colonialist’, illegal
Former president Sepp Blatter has said the decision to appoint secretary general Fatma Samoura as the ‘Fifa General Delegate for Africa’ is colonialist and flouts Fifa rules.
Report: CAF president pays self for same days in different countries
The decision to appoint Senegalese Fatma Samoura as a General Delegate to CAF is unprecedented in the 115-year history of FIFA, which has never had recourse before to help guide the administration of a confederation.
Frank Lampard: We don’t need new players to be successful
Chelsea are facing a transfer ban but new manager Frank Lampard is confident the Premier League club do not need to bring in new players to taste success.
Frank Lampard: I can be successful at Chelsea without new signings
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard insists he can bring success to Stamford Bridge this season despite the club's transfer embargo.
Ex-Barcelona player dazzles in Real Madrid training camp
The ban affected the young Japanese forward, he was sent back home but four years down the line he is back to Spain to join Barcelona arch-rivals Real Madrid where he is taking the pre-season by storm.
Afcon: SWAN educates Super Eagles ahead of Algeria showdown
Mr Albert Andinam, Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Cross River Chapter, on Sunday urged the Super Eagles to make less defensive mistakes in the semi-final clash against Algeria.
Afcon semi-final clash: How history favours Nigeria – experts
Many football experts and fans on Saturday said Nigeria has what it takes to beat the Desert Foxes of Algeria in the semifinals of the ongoing 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt.
Afcon: CAF names officials for Nigeria vs Algeria semi-final
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Referees’ Appointment Committee has confirmed the appointment of Bakary Papa Gassama from The Gambia as the centre referee for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final between Algeria and Nigeria on Sunday at the Cairo International Stadium.
Titanic clash as Nigeria and Algeria battle for Afcon final ticket
Nigeria and Algeria will clash for the 21st time at senior men’s level on Sunday night in an AFCON 2019 semi final encounter that promises lots of fireworks at the Cairo International Stadium.
Concacaf keeps hexagonal in new World Cup qualifying format
New-look North American qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup in 2022 will retain a six-team hexagonal round-robin showdown in the final round while revamping the path for others, CONCACAF said Wednesday.
Afcon: Madagascar in danger of becoming one-tournament wonders – coach
Madagascar’s Africa Cup of Nations dream is finally over and coach Nicolas Dupuis said they risk becoming one-tournament wonders unless there are fundamental changes to football in the country.
FIFA organises conference to analyse 2019 Women’s World Cup
The FIFA Women’s World Cup will once again take the centre stage with the hosting of the first-ever FIFA Football Conference aimed at analysing the women’s showpiece.
Nigeria, South Africa improve in Fifa Women’s World Rankings
Nigeria moved two places up to 36th position in Fifa's latest women's world ranking.
FIFA rankings: Super Falcons move two places up
Nigeria have moved two places up the FIFA Women’s rankings, following their first Round of 16 appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 20 years.
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