Eagles, Brazil clash in Singapore
Three-time African champions, Nigeria will be the guest of former world champions Brazil at the National Stadium in Singapore in a high profile international friendly match in October. The Brazilian [readmore]
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FIFA offers Wenger coaching role
Arsene Wenger is on the verge of returning to football in a new technical role with FIFA. The former Arsenal boss has been out of work since ending his 21-year [readmore]
Siasia appeals FIFA’s life ban
Former Super Eagles Coach Samson Siasia said on Thursday he had lodged an appeal against his life ban from the game by world football governing body, FIFA. The News Agency [readmore]
FIFA bans Siasia for life
Ex-international, Samson Siasia has been banned for life and fined $50,000 by FIFA for agreeing to ‘the manipulation of matches’, according to BBC. Siasia was coach of Nigeria between 2010-2011 [readmore]
Nigeria move up in FIFA ranking
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have moved up 12 spots in the July FIFA ranking, to place 33rd in the world after winning bronze at the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations tournament. [readmore]
Infantino rejects ‘colonialism’ criticism
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has rejected comments that the global soccer body has taken a “colonialist” attitude towards African football and its governing organisation CAF (Confederation of African Football). FIFA [readmore]
Chelsea do not require new players to be successful –Lampard
Chelsea are facing a transfer ban but new manager Frank Lampard is confident the Premier League club do not need to bring in new players to taste success. Lampard, who [readmore]
USA retain lead as Super Falcons move up in FIFA Rankings
Nigeria have moved two places up the FIFA Women’s rankings, following their first Round of 16 appearance at the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 20 years. The rankings were released [readmore]
France president, Infantino booed at FIFA Women’s W/Cup final
The crowd at the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup final match on Sunday in Lyon booed French president, Emmanuel Macron and FIFA president, Gianni Infantino. This was as the U.S. [readmore]
Nigeria drop 3 places in FIFA rating
Back and forth! Nigeria’s movement in the FIFA Ranking between April and June has shown some level of inconsistency and especially in the global ranking. The Eagles slipped three spots [readmore]