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FIFA suspends Congo FA President, General Secretary over alleged fraud

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

FIFA has suspended the president and general secretary of the Congo Football Association (Fecofoot), Jean Guy Blaise Mayolas and Badji Wantete, over allegations of financial misconduct. The officials are accused …

FIFA suspends Congo FA President, General Secretary over alleged fraud Read More
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FIFA Rankings: Despite winning 10th WAFCON, Super Falcons remain static in 36th position

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 - by Lekan Olaseinde

Despite clinching a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title in Morocco, Nigeria’s Super Falcons have remained unmoved at 36th in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking, released …

FIFA Rankings: Despite winning 10th WAFCON, Super Falcons remain static in 36th position Read More
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‎2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier: South Africa picks stadium venue for September 9 clash vs Super Eagles

July 27, 2025July 27, 2025 - by Admin I

‎‎South Africa’s Bafana Bafana will play host to three-time African champions Nigeria in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein on Tuesday, 9th September …

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2025 U20 World Cup: Again, FIFA shuns Nigerian referees

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The FIFA Referees Committee has officially released the list of match officials set to oversee the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, scheduled to run from 27th September to …

2025 U20 World Cup: Again, FIFA shuns Nigerian referees Read More
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FIFA Club World Cup final: I regret post-match scuffle –  Enrique

July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 - by Admin I

Paris St Germain manager Luis Enrique tried to play down shoving Chelsea forward Joao Pedro in a near brawl between players and coaching staff following Chelsea’s dominating 3-0 win in …

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Tems shines as curtains fall on 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

July 14, 2025July 14, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Nigerian music star Tems delivered a breathtaking performance on Sunday night during the halftime show of the FIFA Club World Cup final at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Gracing …

Tems shines as curtains fall on 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Read More
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Happening now: Trump inside MetLife stadium as PSG battle Chelsea for Club World Cup

July 13, 2025July 13, 2025 - by Mail Online

President Donald Trump has arrived at MetLife Stadium for the Club World Cup final between Chelsea and PSG. Roughly 35 minutes before kickoff, Trump’s Marine One helicopter was seen landing …

Happening now: Trump inside MetLife stadium as PSG battle Chelsea for Club World Cup Read More
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Santiago Bernabéu stadium to host 2030 World Cup final – Report

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 - by Admin I

Real Madrid has reportedly reached an agreement with FIFA to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup Final at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, according to Marca. The deal was finalized …

Santiago Bernabéu stadium to host 2030 World Cup final – Report Read More
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FIFA rankings: Super Eagles drop to 44th position

July 11, 2025July 11, 2025 - by Lekan Olaseinde

Osimhen leads Super Eagles to celebrate a goal The Super Eagles of Nigeria dropped one position in the latest men’s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association, FIFA. …

FIFA rankings: Super Eagles drop to 44th position Read More
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Super Eagles drop one spot in latest FIFA World Ranking

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped one spot to 44th in the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday, July 10, 2025, via the official website of the world football governing …

Super Eagles drop one spot in latest FIFA World Ranking Read More
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FIFA Club World Cup: PSG whip Real Madrid, to face Chelsea in final

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Paris Saint-Germain booked their spot in Sunday’s Club World Cup final following their dominant victory over Real Madrid at the MetLife Stadium. Last season’s Champions League winners ran out 4-0 …

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Trump to attend FIFA Club World Cup final

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed his attendance at the FIFA Club World Cup final scheduled for Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The announcement comes on the heels …

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Chelsea edge Fluminense to reach Club World Cup final

July 9, 2025July 9, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

New signing Joao Pedro scored twice on his first start as Chelsea eased to a 2-0 win over Fluminense on Tuesday to seal a spot in the final of the …

Chelsea edge Fluminense to reach Club World Cup final Read More
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Real Madrid set-up PSG semi-final clash in 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Admin I

Real Madrid will face Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals after both sides claimed quarterfinal victories on Saturday. In New Jersey, Real Madrid survived a late scare …

Real Madrid set-up PSG semi-final clash in 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Read More
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9-man PSG edge Bayern Munich to reach Club World Cup semi-final

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Paris Saint-Germain reached the Club World Cup semi-finals as Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele goals earned the nine-man European champions a 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in a gripping battle …

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Fluminense, Chelsea reach Club World Cup semi-final

July 5, 2025July 5, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Hercules struck a 70th-minute winner as Brazil’s Fluminense defeated Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal 2-1 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Club World Cup. A fine left-foot finish from …

Fluminense, Chelsea reach Club World Cup semi-final Read More
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Club World Cup: Each Real Madrid player to get €1m

July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Each Real Madrid player will receive a bonus of €1 million if they win the Club World Cup. Real Madrid are currently in the quarter-final of the ongoing Club World …

Club World Cup: Each Real Madrid player to get €1m Read More
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Mayer to announce he is running for FIA presidency

July 4, 2025July 4, 2025 - by Admin I

Leading official Tim Mayer is to announce that he is running for the presidency of motorsport’s governing body the FIA in December’s election. The 59-year-old American will stand against incumbent …

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Club World Cup: Real Madrid pip Juventus, qualify for quarter-final

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Gonzalo Garcia’s 54th-minute header was enough to give Real Madrid a 1-0 win over Juventus at Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday and book their place in the quarter-finals of the …

Club World Cup: Real Madrid pip Juventus, qualify for quarter-final Read More
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Club World Cup: Borussia Dortmund pip Monterrey to book quarter-final spot

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Borussia Dortmund defeated CF Monterey 2-1 to book a place in the last-eight of the FIFA Club World Cup. The Bundesliga giants led 2-0 after 24 minutes thanks to a …

Club World Cup: Borussia Dortmund pip Monterrey to book quarter-final spot Read More
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Club World Cup: PSG whip Messi’s Inter Miami to reach quarter-finals

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Lionel Messi was overwhelmed by his former employers as Paris Saint-Germain stormed to a 4-0 thrashing of Inter Miami to send the last remaining American team out of the Club …

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2025 Club World Cup: Chelsea thrash Benfica, to face Palmeiras in quarter-final

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Chelsea defeated Benfica 4-1 in extra time in a chaotic weather-disrupted last-16 clash to book their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. Christopher Nkunku, Pedro Neto and …

2025 Club World Cup: Chelsea thrash Benfica, to face Palmeiras in quarter-final Read More
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Palmeiras edge Brazilian rivals Botafogo at Club World Cup

June 29, 2025June 29, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

Substitute Paulinho scored an extra-time winner to settle a Brazilian battle of attrition as Palmeiras edged Botafogo 1-0 on Saturday to win through to the Club World Cup quarter-finals. The …

Palmeiras edge Brazilian rivals Botafogo at Club World Cup Read More
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FIFA to host $1,000-a-ticket party to celebrate Club World Cup

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 - by Admin I

If you want to celebrate the Club World Cup in New York City with FIFA higher-ups and star players, it will cost you. Big Art, an international event management company, …

FIFA to host $1,000-a-ticket party to celebrate Club World Cup Read More
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2025 Club World Cup: 10 teams qualify for Round of 16 stage, 13 eliminated in group phase *Full list

June 25, 2025June 25, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

10 teams have so far qualified for the Round of 16 at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup. This follows the conclusion of the latest group stage fixtures played on …

2025 Club World Cup: 10 teams qualify for Round of 16 stage, 13 eliminated in group phase *Full list Read More

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…Say ‘without purposeful leadership, no sustainable devt can be achieved’ Management experts and policy leaders have warned that persistent leadership ...

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