FIFA has cancelled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans after a website error mistakenly processed some purchases for free. According to ESPN, the glitch occurred on FIFA’s official ticketing platform during checkout, allowing a small number of users to complete transactions without payment. The football governing body...
FIFA
Nigerian football icon, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha remains the holder of the FIFA World Cup record for the most successful dribbles in a single match, more than three decades after setting the remarkable milestone. According to FIFA, Okocha completed an incredible 15 successful dribbles during Nigeria’s Round of 16 encounter...
Paris Saint-Germain retained their UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal 2-1 on penalties following a dramatic 1-1 draw that could not be separated after 120 minutes of pulsating football. The French champions showed remarkable resilience to recover from an early setback before holding their nerve in a tense shootout to successfully defend the European crown. Arsenal made the perfect start when Kai Havertz capitalised on a defensive lapse to put the Gunners ahead in the sixth minute. The German forward surged into the penalty area and rifled a superb finish beneath the crossbar beyond goalkeeper Matvey Safonov. The early goal stunned PSG, but the holders gradually wrestled control of proceedings through the creativity of Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Vitinha. Despite dominating possession and creating several promising openings, PSG struggled to break down Arsenal’s disciplined defence during the first half. Fabian Ruiz went closest for the Parisians, while David Raya remained largely untroubled as Arsenal carried their slender advantage into the interval. Dembele Penalty The momentum shifted after the restart as PSG increased the pressure. Arsenal’s resistance was finally broken in the 65th minute after a VAR review confirmed a penalty for a foul by Cristhian Mosquera. Dembele stepped up confidently and drilled his spot-kick low into the corner, leaving Raya with no chance and bringing PSG level at 1-1. The equaliser transformed the contest into a gripping battle. PSG pushed relentlessly for a winner, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia striking the post and Vitinha narrowly missing the target with a powerful long-range effort. Arsenal, meanwhile, looked dangerous on the break and introduced Viktor Gyökeres, Gabriel Martinelli and Eberechi Eze in search of a decisive goal. Neither side could find the breakthrough during regulation time, sending the final into extra time. Chances remained scarce in the additional 30 minutes as fatigue began to take its toll. Martin Zubimendi came agonisingly close to winning it for Arsenal in the dying moments, only for a PSG defender to make a crucial block from close range.
Moroccan hospitality before, during and after the tournament has been exceptional Like millions of football fans who descended on Morocco for the African Cup of Nations final here in Rabat, and hundreds of millions more who watched globally, this has been an amazing tournament. The football infrastructure here has...
Super Eagles of Nigeria have climbed to the 26th position in the latest FIFA World Ranking, released on Monday, signaling a remarkable rise in global football standings. The new ranking, published on FIFA’s official website, reflects a 12-place leap from Nigeria’s previous 38th spot, accompanied by a notable +79.09...
Football’s global and continental governing bodies, FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF), have strongly condemned the “unacceptable scenes” that disrupted the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat, pledging firm disciplinary action against those found culpable. The explosive incident occurred late in normal time of the...
Morocco has formally petitioned both the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA over incidents involving Senegalese players and supporters during the dramatic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat. In a statement issued on Monday, the Moroccan Football Federation confirmed it had referred the matter to the...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will round off 2025 ranked 38th in the world, holding firm in the latest FIFA rankings released on Monday — a steady finish that reflects a year of progress and resilience. The position is unchanged from the November 19 update, when the Eagles climbed three places...
Hosts Morocco launched their AFCON 2025 campaign on a winning note on Sunday night, overcoming early nerves to secure a convincing 2–0 victory over Comoros in the opening Group A fixture at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium, Rabat. Backed by a roaring home crowd, the Atlas Lions were handed...
On the matter of war and peace, US President Donald Trump is an ambiguous creature. His large ego craves recognition and celebration as a global peace maker. But his basic psychology is unrepentantly belligerent. He wants to be adored as a messiah of peace and feared as a fierce...
Paris Saint-Germain’s historic season received global recognition on Tuesday night as FIFA officially unveiled its 2025 The Best Men’s and Women’s 11 at a glittering ceremony in Doha, Qatar. Fresh from winning their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, PSG dominated the men’s selection, with six players from their title-winning...
Football fans planning to experience the 2026 FIFA World Cup have something to smile about as world football’s governing body has announced a new, lower-priced ticket category aimed squarely at loyal supporters. FIFA revealed on Tuesday that it has introduced “Supporter Entry Tier” tickets, priced at $60, following weeks...
Nigeria’s much-anticipated pre-AFCON friendly against Egypt has been pushed back by two days following a new FIFA regulation on player release dates. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed the adjustment in a statement issued on Monday by its Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire. The encounter, earlier slated for December...
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has lauded his squad for a dominant performance against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic, after a stunning 4-0 victory in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium. An early third-minute goal from Victor Osimhen settled early...
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has welcomed FIFA’s recent ruling against South Africa for fielding an ineligible player in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, calling the decision expected and justified. FIFA’s disciplinary Committee on Monday awarded a 3-0 victory to Lesotho after it found that South African midfielder Teboho Mokoena...
South Africa have forfeited a World Cup qualifying match against Lesotho for fielding an ineligible player, world football governing body FIFA announced on Monday. THE STORY 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...
By JOY ADARA , Abuja- Nigeria’s Super Falcons are ranked the best team in Africa and 36th in the world with 1630 points, according to the latest FIFA Rankings. World champions Spain top the global rankings with 2066 points, followed closely by the U.S with 2065 points. Spain, the...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- FIFA has taken a significant step in combating hate speech in football, revealing that it has hidden over 10 million abusive comments since launching its Social Media Protection Service (SMPS) in 2022. The service, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), filters and hides abusive posts from...
Nigeria has moved one place up to 43rd position and now sixth in Africa in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday. According to the FIFA’s website, Argentina is the highest ranked team in the world, with Spain moving one spot to second place while France drops to third....
World football governing body FIFA on Wednesday announced that Saudi Arabia will host the men’s football World Cup of 2034. FIFA’s choice has however come amid criticism from human rights groups and concern the decision by its congress could mean another tournament in the northern hemisphere winter. At an...