WHO, FIFA, Qatar launch Digital app to boost physical activity
Nov. 19, 2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO), the Ministry of Public Health of Qatar and FIFA are launching a major digital health initiative for children and adolescents. This is…
No alcohol sales permitted at Qatar’s World Cup stadium sites – FIFA
Nov. 18, 2022 In a reversal, alcoholic beer will not be sold at Qatar’s World Cup stadiums, world soccer governing body FIFA said in a statement on Friday. The announcement…
FIFA laments ‘dark day’ after Indonesia football stampede kills at least 125Â
October 3, 2022 Panic at an Indonesian football match Saturday left around 125 dead, most of whom were trampled to death after police fired tear gas to dispel riots, making…
Orji Okonkwo’s four-year ban extended worldwide – FIFA
September 17, 2022 Former Nigeria junior international Orji Okonkwo has had his four-year ban for doping violation by the Italian National Anti-Doping Tribunal extended worldwide by world football governing body,…
Sports Minister says FG has disbursed over N15bn to NFF, to present 10-year Football Masterplan to FEC for approval
August 24, 2022 The Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has announced that the Federal Government has disbursed over N15 billion to Nigeria Football Federation through budgetary…
Buhari receives the 10-year Football Development Masterplan
August 24, 2022 …Directs NFF to own, commence implementation President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja declared that football remains the number one sport in Nigeria and a national asset, therefore…
FIFA Ranking: Super Eagles drop by 1 spot, now world 31st, 4th in Africa
June 23, 2022 The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped by one spot in the FIFA World ranking for June to become world 31st and fourth-placed team in Africa. According…
Faster semi-automated offside VAR to be used at Qatar World Cup
The introduction of Artificial Intelligence-driven semi-automated VAR offside technology remains on course to be used at the World Cup in Qatar. That is the message from The International Football Association…
Qatar 2022 final draw: Okocha, seven others picked by FIFA to serve as an assistantÂ
March 31, 2022 Nigeria will not be in the pots on Friday in Doha during the 2022 World Cup’s final draw, but one Nigerian is certainly going to be among…
FIFA/CAF Doping Control Officer died of cardiac arrest – NFF
March 30, 2022 The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Wednesday confirmed the death of a FIFA/CAF Medical Officer, Joseph Kabungo, after the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff match between Nigeria…