Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that a formal complaint has been submitted to FIFA over the eligibility of some players fielded by DR Congo in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Afrosport reports. Speaking on Arise News on Friday, Dikko said the complaint is currently under review and could still affect Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, and...
World football governing body (FIFA) has announced a 50% increase in prize money for the 2026 World Cup, with the champions set to receive $50 million, Afrosport reports. The announcement comes amid widespread public criticism over ticket pricing for the tournament, which will be hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico and Canada. In response to the backlash, FIFA this week confirmed that a limited number...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants the global football community to have an open mind towards World Cup scheduling in a bid to tackle the challenges climate poses to the football calendar, Afrosport reports. The World Cup is typically held during the summer months of June and July when most European leagues have their off-season, however the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was held in November and...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has insisted that world football’s governing body “cannot solve geopolitical problems” as pressure grows for Israel to be banned from international competitions., Afrosport reports. A recent United Nations inquiry blamed Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, prompting renewed calls for FIFA and UEFA to suspend the nation. The matter was not officially on the agenda at the FIFA Council meeting in Zurich...
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has confirmed it will appeal FIFA’s ruling in the ineligibility case involving midfielder Teboho Mokoena, Afrosport reports. FIFA on Monday sanctioned SAFA after Mokoena featured in a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in March, despite being suspended. The 28-year-old had picked up two yellow cards in earlier matches and was due to sit out the fixture against the Crocodiles....
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