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2030 World Cup Nears Historic Expansion To 64 Teams

2030 World Cup Nears Historic Expansion To 64 Teams

September 25, 2025 8:39 am

The 2030 World Cup looks set to mark a historic milestone, with football edging closer to hosting its first-ever 64-team tournament. CONMEBOL president Alejandro Domínguez, speaking in New York ahead of a high-profile summit in the United States, hinted at a development he described as “something that will shock the world.” FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the presidents of Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay will also attend the meeting, underlining its significance.

Domínguez’s comments point to a growing momentum behind the expansion plans, which could be formally announced as early as next week when the FIFA Council convenes. The Council, where …

Chelsea’s Treatment Of Sterling And Disasi Sparks FIFA Concerns

Chelsea’s Treatment Of Sterling And Disasi Sparks FIFA Concerns

September 20, 2025 8:32 am

Chelsea have been warned that their handling of Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi could fall under “abusive conduct” as defined by FIFA regulations. The pair have reportedly been excluded from the first-team setup and placed in what has been described as a “bomb squad” of unwanted players. According to reports, they are being forced to train separately, eat apart from teammates, and use different facilities, a move that has drawn criticism from player welfare advocates.

The Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) has already intervened, with its chief executive Maheta Molango contacting Chelsea to raise concerns about the situation. Under FIFA’s Regulations …

Qatar's Controversial World Cup And Western Hypocrisy

Qatar’s Controversial World Cup And Western Hypocrisy

November 30, 2022 2:53 am

The FIFA World Cup is perhaps the most complex sporting event at the international level. Every four years, it draws an intimidating number of visitors, media attention, and a global spotlight. This year, the tournament is being hosted by Qatar, which is perhaps the smallest nation to have had that privilege. Interestingly, Qatar’s hosting of the FIFA world cup has brought about what is arguably the highest controversy around a host country for any football event.

With a size of 4,471 square miles, Qatar is a country sitting on a barren sandy plain where most of its 2.8 million residents …

Nigerian Star, Oshoala Nominated For 2022 Ballon d’Or Award

Nigerian Star, Oshoala Nominated For 2022 Ballon d’Or Award

August 13, 2022 2:56 am

Super Falcons of Nigeria and Barcelona forward player, Asisat Oshoala has become the first African woman to be nominated for the Women’s Ballon d’Or player of the year award after she was listed for the award on Friday. 

Africa Daily News, New York reports that her performances with FC Barcelona femeni were the biggest factor that earned her a place on the 20-woman shortlist.

Recall that in July, Oshoala picked the African Women’s Player of the Year for the fifth time, breaking her own achievement and becoming the first lady to win the CAF award five times.

Her remarkable form …

Morocco 2022 Super Falcons Destroy Burundi, To Face Cameroon

Morocco 2022: Super Falcons Destroy Burundi, To Face Cameroon

July 11, 2022 6:07 am

The Super Falcons of Nigeria yesterday bumped Burundi 4-0 in their final match of Group C a result which now means that the Cup holders must now overcome the challenge of the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon to qualify for next year’s FIFA World Cup finals, following the quarter-final pairings that emerged on Sunday night.

The win lifted the champions to six points and also gave them a five goals advantage, however, South Africa’s 1-0 win over Botswana meant the Banyana Banyana finished on maximum nine points and topped the group, setting up a clash with Tunisia in the last eight.…

Buhari Orders NFF To Hold Elections In Sept, Amend Statutes

Buhari Orders NFF To Hold Elections In Sept, Amend Statutes

June 21, 2022 5:59 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has instructed the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to immediately begin the process of having new elections for its Executive Committee when the current administration expires in September.

President Buhari also ordered that the NFF Statutes, the country’s instrument of football governance, be revised to accommodate additional stakeholders who had previously been excluded or denied equal representation in the NFF congress.

Read Also: Contract: FIFA Orders NFF To Pay Rohr N156m In Compensation

These directives were contained in a letter dated 17th June, 2022 addressed to Amaju Pinnick, the president of the Nigeria Football Federation and signed by …

CAF Rules Out Kenya, Zimbabwe From 2023 AFCON Qualifiers

CAF Rules Out Kenya, Zimbabwe From 2023 AFCON Qualifiers

May 25, 2022 3:43 am

Kenya and Zimbabwe have been ruled out from the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers having ‘failed to have their suspensions by FIFA set aside’ the Confederation of African Football has confirmed.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that FIFA had on February 24 suspended both federations over what they termed ‘government interference.’

‘As a consequence of having failed to have their suspensions by FIFA set aside, CAF has confirmed that both Kenya and Zimbabwe will not participate in the Africa Cup of Nations Cote d’Ivoire 2023 qualifiers,’ read the CAF statement.

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Contract FIFA Orders NFF To Pay Rohr Over N156m Compensation

Contract: FIFA Orders NFF To Pay Rohr N156m In Compensation

May 10, 2022 3:38 am

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), has been ordered to pay former Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr $378,000 for sacking him before the end of his contract.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Rohr was sacked in December just four weeks to the commencement of the delayed Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon and was replaced by Austin Eguavoen.

Although the NFF had agreed to pay the Franco-German tactician’s salary until the end of his contract, Rohr dragged the NFF to football’s world governing body FIFA to demand an additional sum for breach of contract without justifications.

Rohr’s request of …

World Cup Play-Off FIFA Reject Algeria’s Replay Appeal

World Cup Play-Off: FIFA Reject Algeria’s Replay Appeal

May 8, 2022 2:42 am

Algeria’s desperate bid to have their World Cup play-off game with Cameroon replayed has hit the brick wall after the appeal was rejected by the competition organisers FIFA, the Algerian Football Federation have confirmed. 

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Algeria actually won the first leg of the play-off 1-0 in March only to be beaten 2-1 in the return leg to miss out on one of the five berths at the finals for African nations.

Read Also: FIFA Announces Suspension Of Two African Countries 

In the aftermath of the game, the Algerian federation claimed the refereeing of …

FIFA Slams Sanctions On Nigeria Over Abuja Stadium Violence

FIFA Slams Sanctions On Nigeria Over Abuja Stadium Violence

May 3, 2022 2:10 am

World soccer ruling body, FIFA, has announced that it had imposed a 150,000 Swiss Franc fine on Nigeria following the unruly behaviour of her fans at the end of the second leg Qatar 2022 World Cup play-off between the Super Eagles and Black Stars of Ghana which was held at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, on March 29.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the fine is about $154,128.75 or ₦63,992,404 in Nigerian Naira.

Recall that there was a reported breakdown of law and order after the encounter as the Black Stars edged Nigeria out of the Qatar …

Bad Performance Super Eagles Drop Down In Fifa Rankings

Bad Performance: Super Eagles Drop Down In Fifa Rankings

November 27, 2020 3:20 pm

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped to 35 in the world in the latest ranking released by the Federation of International Football, FIFA.

The Eagles which ranked 32 in October moved to 35 in November following two poor showing against Sierra Leone in AFCON qualifier, drawing the two games.

The Eagles also lost 1-0 to Algeria and played 1-1 with Tunisia in international friendly matches in October. These affected the ranking.

The Nigerian team are now fourth in Africa, trailing Senegal, Tunisia and Algeria. Senegal, which ranked 20 in the world is the best placed team in Africa, followed by Tunisia …

Eagles to begin 2022 W’Cup qualifiers May 2021

FIFA: Eagles To Begin 2022 World Cup Qualifiers May 2021

October 26, 2020 8:32 pm

World Football governing body FIFA has confirmed that the Super Eagles will begin the Second Round of the Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifiers on May 31, 2021.

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A new date for the second round of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

The second round of the qualifiers was initially scheduled for October 2020 but has now been postponed to next year due to the disruption of the football calendar, following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

According to FIFA, the Second Round of the qualifiers end September 2021.

Meanwhile, the first and …

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