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
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino’s, proposal to sell stakes in the governing body’s competitions to private investors has suffered another major setback after the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) threw its weight behind UEFA and CONCACAF in rejecting the plan. In a statement issued on Friday, the AFC said it fully supports the positions already taken by … Read more
Brazilian football icon, Neymar has reaffirmed that his international career is over, insisting he has no plans to wear the famous yellow jersey again after Brazil’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 34-year-old Santos forward repeated his decision after his club’s 4-2 victory over Universidad Central in the second leg of the Copa … Read more
SPORTS Infantino Fires Back At World Cup Critics, Says ‘Hate’ Made Them Miss The Tournament’s Success July 28, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team International FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has launched a strong defence of the 2026 World Cup, accusing critics of spreading “hate and false rumours” while insisting … Read more
SPORTS Super Falcons Target 11th WAFCON Title And World Cup Qualification In Morocco July 24, 2026 • 5 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team NIGERIA | SPORTS Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to begin another Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign in Morocco with ambitious targets beyond simply defending their continental … Read more