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FIFA appoints Gabonese referee Atcho for Nigeria vs South Africa clash
World football’s governing body, FIFA, has confirmed the appointment of Gabonese referee Pierre Ghislain Atcho to officiate the high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying clash between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and South Africa in Bloemfontein.
FIFA under pressure as 2026 World Cup heat concerns grow
FIFA is facing renewed scrutiny over next year’s World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada amid mounting fears that extreme heat could endanger both players and fans.
Weah grateful for FIFA appointment to lead anti-racism panel
Liberia’s former President and ex-World Footballer of the Year, George Weah, has expressed gratitude to FIFA for appointing him as chair of the newly inaugurated Players’ Voices Panel on Racism.
Drogba, Akide named on FIFA’s new anti-racism players’ voice panel
Ivorian legend Didier Drogba and former Super Falcons striker Mercy Akide have been named among 16 former international footballers selected by FIFA to serve on its newly created Players’ Voice Panel, set up to tackle racism and discrimination in the game.
Free State Stadium cleared to host Super Eagles vs Bafana Bafana clash
Ahead of next week’s crucial FIFA World Cup qualifying clash between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein has officially been cleared to host the fixture by FIFA and CAF.
FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles Climb to 44th Globally, Maintain 5th in Africa
The latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday, July 11, 2025 show Nigeria’s Super Eagles ranked 44th in the world, maintaining their spot among the top five teams in Africa. The three-time African champions accumulated 1,484.26 points, keeping them in the global top 50 as they continue their quest for a return to the summit […]
How Real Madrid Became Arguably The Greatest Club In Football
Real Madrid is a 15-time winner of the Champions League, 36-time winner of LaLiga, and 20-time winner of the Copa del Rey. The club’s history and aura contribute to its endless winning mentality. But what makes Real Madrid so successful? Real Madrid’s dominance began early, with the first five Champions League titles won by the […]
Kenyan Club Ordered to Relegation for Match Fixing
The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has taken decisive action against Kenyan club Muhoroni Youth, ordering the team to be relegated to the third-tier Division One League for match manipulation. This decision comes after a thorough investigation by FIFA, which found the second-tier team guilty of activities related to the manipulation of football matches […]
Henry Calls for Reinstatement of Away Goals Rule
Thierry Henry is urging UEFA to bring back the away goals rule, citing the recent 3-3 draw between Barcelona and Inter Milan in the Champions League semi-final first leg. Henry believes that Inter Milan’s three away goals should give them an advantage heading into the second leg. “I know it’s been like that for a […]
Zamalek Hit With Fresh FIFA Transfer Ban
The world football governing body, FIFA, has imposed a new transfer ban on Egyptian football giants Zamalek for failing to settle outstanding dues to an unnamed individual. According to the club, the ban is linked to Moroccan striker Khalid Boutaib, who Zamalek still owes €983,000 in unpaid dues. Zamalek board member Amr Adham revealed that […]