6 h. ago 2026 World Cup: FIFA appoints referees for Nigeria’s qualifiers against Lesotho, Benin

FIFA has confirmed the match officials for Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying fixtures against Lesotho and Benin Republic. For the read more 2026 World Cup: FIFA appoints referees for Nigeria’s qualifiers against Lesotho, Benin

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33 h. ago 2026 WCQ: Chelle Names Ekong, Osimhen, 21 Others For Crocodiles, Cheetahs Battles

Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has announced a squad of 23 players comprising the captain of the team, William Ekong and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali for this month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Lesotho and the Benin Republic. Other team members include defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred […]

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54 h. ago 2026 World Cup Draw: U.S. denies entry to Iranian delegation

The United States has denied entry visas to key Iranian football officials to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw read more 2026 World Cup Draw: U.S. denies entry to Iranian delegation

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5 d. ago World Cup Qualifier: FIFA sanctions South Africa for fielding ineligible player

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during their 2026 read more World Cup Qualifier: FIFA sanctions South Africa for fielding ineligible player

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5 d. ago BREAKING: FIFA Sanction South Africa For Fielding Ineligible Player In World Cup Qualifier

South Africa's 2-0 victory on March 21 in Polokwane has been replaced with a 3-0 defeat meaning they drop to second place in Group C of the African Zone qualifiers, behind Benin on goal difference, while Lesotho remain fifth. The post BREAKING: FIFA Sanction South Africa For Fielding Ineligible Player In World Cup Qualifier appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago 2026 WCQ: FIFA sanctions Bafana Bafana for fielding ineligible player

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has been sanctioned by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for fielding Teboho Mokoena, an ineligible player, in the March 21, 2025, 2026 FIFA World Cup preliminary qualifier between South Africa and Lesotho. FIFA claims that SAFA’s action violated both Article 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Preliminary Competition Regulations […] The post 2026 WCQ: FIFA sanctions Bafana Bafana for fielding ineligible player appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago 2026 WCQ: FIFA Docks South Africa 3 Points, Imposes $12,541 Fine

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed sanctions on the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during the match between South Africa and Lesotho on March 21, 2025, in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign. In a statement released through FIFA’s media channels on Monday, the committee concluded that […]

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6 d. ago U20 WC Qualifier: Makinde Showers Dollars On Victorious Falconets

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has rewarded Nigeria’s U20 Falconets with the sum of $15,000 after the two-time World Cup runner-up defeated their Rwandan counterparts 4-0 in a 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan, Oyo State. Goals by Precious Oscar, Tumininu Adeshina, Janet Akekoromowei and Alaba Olabiyi […]

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7 d. ago 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Race: Falconets Set To Grab Ticket To Next Round

The Nigeria U20 Women’s National Team, Falconets, are set to earn their ticket into the third round of Africa’s qualifying series for next year’s FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals, by thumping their counterparts from Rwanda in today’s second round, second leg clash at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Ibadan. The two-time World Cup silver medallists […]

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2 w. ago 2026 World Cup: Over 4.5m fans apply for tickets in first sales phase

Over 4.5 million football fans worldwide have applied for tickets in the first phase of sales for the 2026 FIFA read more 2026 World Cup: Over 4.5m fans apply for tickets in first sales phase

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2 w. ago World Cup Qualifier: FIFA probes South Africa over ineligible player

Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup hopes have been reignited as FIFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against South Africa for fielding an read more World Cup Qualifier: FIFA probes South Africa over ineligible player

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2 w. ago Spain Reclaims Top Spot In FIFA World Rankings, Dethrones Argentina

  In a significant twist in the world of international football, Spain has reclaimed the top spot in the FIFA World Rankings for the first time since 2014, following a series of exhilarating FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers. Released on Thursday, the rankings reflect a dramatic shift in the pecking order, with world champions Argentina […]

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2 w. ago 2026 WCQ: FIFA Clears South Africa In Player Eligibility Case

In a devastating blow for Nigeria and Benin Republic’s quest for a 2026 World Cup ticket, football’s governing body, FIFA has ruled out any disciplinary action against South Africa regarding allegations of fielding an ineligible player during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. This decision effectively extinguishes Nigeria’s hopes of benefiting from administrative sanctions within […]

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3 w. ago “NFF Board Must Resign If Super Eagles Fail To Qualify For 2026 World Cup” – Mikel Obi

Ex-Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi has insisted that the Nigeria Football Federation board must resign should the country fail to secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On Thursday, speaking on the Obi One Podcast, the former Chelsea midfielder cautioned that failing to qualify for the World Cup for a second consecutive time […] The post “NFF Board Must Resign If Super Eagles Fail To Qualify For 2026 World Cup” – Mikel Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago WCQ: NFF Dismisses Statement Blaming Ekong, Dessers For Draw In S/Africa, To Punish Author

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dissociated itself from a post-match statement that criticised some Super Eagles players after their 1-1 draw with South Africa in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The statement, issued by NFF Director of Communications Ademola Olajire, specifically criticised forward Cyriel Dessers and captain William Troost-Ekong. It described Dessers as […] The post WCQ: NFF Dismisses Statement Blaming Ekong, Dessers For Draw In S/Africa, To Punish Author appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Football Expert Demands NFF Reform Amid World Cup Qualifying Crisis

In the wake of a disappointing 1-1 draw against South Africa in a critical World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday, with Nigeria’s hopes of participating in the 2026 World Cup are now hanging in the balance, FIFA-licensed match agent and sports facilities expert, Ebi Ezekiel Egbe, has urged the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation […]

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3 w. ago 2026 WC Qualifier: NFF Denies Rebuking Ekong, Dessers Over 1

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has distanced itself from a controversial press release that singled out Captain Troost Ekong and Cyriel Dessers for blame following the Super Eagles’ disappointing 1-1 draw against South Africa in a crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday. Nigeria needed a victory to maintain their hopes of securing […]

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3 w. ago Oyo Allocates ₦110m For Falconets’ World Cup Qualifier In Ibadan

Oyo State Government has approved the sum of N110million to hosting Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national football team, the Falconets, ahead of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match against Rwanda. The Falconets will play the return-leg match against Rwanda Saturday, September 27, at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Oyo State capital. The […]

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3 w. ago 2026 WC Qualifier: NFF Criticises Dessers, Faults Ekong After Super Eagles’ Draw With South Africa

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has openly criticised striker Cyriel Dessers and faulted team captain William Troost-Ekong following the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against South Africa in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Tuesday in Bloemfontein. Nigeria, needing a win to revive fading hopes of qualifying for next year’s tournament in North America, suffered […]

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3 w. ago 2026 World Cup: List of 18 countries qualified for expanded football tournament

The race to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is intensifying with less than a year to go before the kickoff. read more 2026 World Cup: List of 18 countries qualified for expanded football tournament

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