Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have effectively ended after FIFA confirmed the final line-up for the inter-confederation play-off tournament, naming DR Congo as Africa’s representative. In an…
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Nigeria leaps 12 spots to 26th in latest FIFA rankings
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have surged to 26th place in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Monday, recording a remarkable 12-place jump. The Nigerian national team climbed from 38th after…
Nigeria’s S’Eagles Maintain Spot In Latest FIFA Rankings
News Update Nigeria’s Super Eagles will end 2025 in 38th position, after the latest men’s ranking was released by the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, on Monday. Éric Chelle’s side also…
W/Cup Qualifer: Reactions as FIFA names South African officials for Super Eagles vs Gabon
FIFA has stirred controversy by appointing South African officials for the 2026 World Cup playoff between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Panthers of Gabon. Tom Abongile will serve as centre referee,…
FIFA set $1 billion for Club World Cup
News Update FIFA will pay a total prize money of $1 billion to participants in the Club World Cup taking place in the United States this year, a source close to negotiations…
Shock as FIFA Suspend Rubiales For Kissing Female Footballer
VAM News Update FIFA suspended Luis Rubiales as president of Spain’s football federation on Saturday for kissing Spanish Women’s World Cup player Jenni Hermoso on the lips, and banned him from making…
FIFA to pay World Cup prize money directly to players, cites Nigeria’s Super Falcons
VAM News Update FIFA says earnings at the ongoing 2023 FIFA World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will be paid to players’ accounts directly instead of through individual federations over the…
11 years after, FIFA remembers Nigerian legend Rashidi Yekini
World football governing body, FIFA on Thursday remembered Super Eagles legend Rashidi Yekini, 11 years after his death. FIFA’s short tribute was contained in a tweet same day. The tribute reads, “The…
Joy as FIFA lifts ban on Kenyan federation
VOICE AIR MEDIA A ban FIFA placed on Football Kenyan Federation (FKF) over government’s interference has been lifted. FIFA’s Secretary General, Fatma Samoura who announced that the ban has been lifted, said…