Qatar 2022: Off-season football fiesta of controversies, innovation
On Nov. 20 the world’s biggest football competition, the FIFA World Cup, will kick off in the tiny but oil-rich Middle East country of Qatar. […]
Qatar 2022
UK not banning politicians from attending but Sunak will snub World Cup
The British government has confirmed that members of the country’s parliament (MPs) are not banned from attending the 2022 FIFA World Cup. It however said […]
FIFA to use semi-automatic offside technology at Qatar World Cup
FIFA says it will use semi-automatic offside technology at the November to December World Cup to make video assistant decisions faster and more reliable. Football’s […]
Qatar 2022: Final tickets for FIFA World Cup available from Tuesday
The remaining tickets for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar slated for later this year will go on sale from July 5 on a first-come […]
Super Eagles captain apologises for World Cup disappointment
Super Eagles defender and captain, William Troost-Ekong, has regretted the team’s failure to make the 2022 World Cup, describing it as a “bitter pill to […]
Nigeria fails to qualify for World Cup in Qatar after Ghana draw
The Super Eagles on Tuesday were denied a World Cup ticket to Qatar after a dull 1-1 draw with Ghana at the MKO Abiola stadium […]
Nigeria vs Ghana: FG offers free rides as CAF approves 60,000 fans
The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development will give free bus rides to fans as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) approved full capacity […]
Egypt will defend with 16 players against Senegal, Queiroz vows
Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz says his team “will defend with 16 players” when they protect a 1-0 lead over Senegal on Tuesday in the second […]
Super Eagles resume training after returning from Ghana
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday evening in Abuja resumed training ahead of their second leg 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off against the Black […]
Qatar 2022: List of countries that have qualified for World Cup
Most footballers are currently with their national teams either fighting for a place at the World Cup. Before this international break, 14 countries had already […]
World Cup playoff: Algeria beat hosts Cameroon to hold advantage
Algeria’s Desert Foxes on Friday beat hosts Indomitable Lions of Cameroon 1-0 in Douala for a crucial lead in their 2022 FIFA World Cup playoff. […]
FIFA World Cup playoff: Odd goal separates Egypt, Senegal as Tunisia win
A fourth-minute own goal by Senegal’s Saliou Ciss was enough to give Egypt a 1-0 win in the first leg of their World Cup play-off […]
World Cup play-off: Super Eagles depart for Ghana battle
Super Eagles of Nigeria on Thursday morning departed Abuja for Kumasi for the first leg of the 2022 FIFA World Cup play-off against the Black […]
Ukraine invasion to cost Russia Champions League final hosting, possibly other sports
Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine is set to cost St Petersburg the hosting rights of the UEFA Champions League final match. Other sports federations and […]
Christian Chukwu tells Super Eagles: ‘Put AFCON behind, focus on World Cup qualification’
Former Super Eagles’ Chief Coach, Christian Chukwu, has urged the Super Eagles to move on with future national assignments after crashing out of the 2021 […]
CAF picks dates for Qatar 2022 African Qualifiers, AFCON 2023 Qualifiers’ draws
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Saturday announced the dates for the draws for both the FIFA World Cup 2022 Qualifiers and the 2023 […]
Messi fit for Argentina World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay, Brazil
Lionel Messi will be available for Argentina’s 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil after recovering from hamstring and knee problems, Albiceleste manager Lionel […]