The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has rejected reports suggesting that it joined calls for FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, to resign, describing the claim as false and urging the public to disregard it. The clarification was issued on Saturday, August 8, 2026, after reports and social media discussions linked the Nigerian football governing body to a … Read more
Bruno Guimarães has officially completed his £75 million move from Newcastle United to Arsenal, with the Brazil international declaring that he wants to win trophies and create history at the Premier League champions. The 28-year-old midfielder was unveiled as an Arsenal player on Saturday, August 8, 2026, following an agreement between the two English top-flight … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inspected ongoing rehabilitation and upgrading works at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere as the State intensifies preparations to host the inaugural National Intermediate Sports Festival. Sanwo-Olu carried out the inspection on Saturday, August 8, 2026, as Lagos moves to ensure that its sports facilities are ready for the … Read more
The growing dispute over the leadership of world football has taken another turn after Argentina and Mexico publicly threw their support behind FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, joining a bloc of football associations and continental representatives resisting calls for major changes at the organisation. The latest developments have widened the divide between Infantino’s supporters and critics … Read more
Nigerians living in Morocco have called for stronger collaboration between the Nigerian Embassy in Rabat, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and Nigerian community organisations to improve support for the Super Falcons as the team continues its campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The appeal comes amid growing excitement surrounding Nigeria’s participation … Read more
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino has issued a public apology over the controversial proposal to sell a stake in the governing body’s flagship competitions, including the FIFA World Cup, but has made it clear that he has no intention of stepping down despite mounting criticism from football leaders, politicians and former players. The apology comes after … Read more
Zelensky Sacks Ukraine’s U.S. Ambassador Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has dismissed Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States, Olha Stefanishyna, ending her tenure in one of Kyiv’s most strategically important diplomatic positions as the country intensifies efforts to secure additional military support from Washington amid its ongoing war with Russia. The decision, announced on Monday through … Read more
A major leadership crisis has erupted within world football after UEFA openly declared that it has lost confidence in FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, accusing him of attempting to push through a controversial World Cup investment proposal behind closed doors. The unprecedented criticism came after FIFA abandoned its plan to open up private investment in the … Read more
Nigeria delivered a remarkable performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday, July 31, as Goodness Nwachukwu shattered her own world record to win gold, Chukwuebuka Enekwechi made history in the men’s shot put, and Tobi Amusan battled through injury to secure a bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles. The outstanding display … Read more
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has been dealt a significant setback after one of his closest advisers stepped down in protest over the governing body’s proposed plan to sell a stake in the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup. Carlos Cordeiro, a former President of the United States Soccer Federation and Senior Adviser to Infantino, … Read more