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Fifa accuses Malaysia of ‘cheating, pure and simple’ over foreign-born players’ eligibility

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Fifa accused Malaysia of submitting ‘fraudulent documentation’ to suggest that several of its foreign-born players were eligible to compete for the country, which amounted to ‘pure and simple, a form of cheating’

Fifa accuses Malaysia of ‘cheating, pure and simple’ over foreign-born players’ eligibility

Fifa accused Malaysia of submitting ‘fraudulent documentation’ to suggest that several of its foreign-born players were eligible to compete for the country, which amounted to ‘pure and simple, a form of cheating’

England reportedly seeking friendly against South American giants ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

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The England National Team is preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and is reportedly eyeing a friendly against a top South American national team.

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Four Nigerian Football Officials Secure Key FIFA Committee Roles

Four of Nigeria’s leading football administrators have been appointed to key FIFA standing committees. President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has joined the FIFA Men’s Club Competitions Committee — the body…

FIFA TDS Ghana: Fireworks on day two of Elite U-15 Girls Championship

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The girls from Eastern Region set the tone for the day, though not without a fight from a determined Upper West Side. The deadlock was broken early by Koah Mavis, who found the net in the 20th minute,...

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FIFA accuses Malaysia of faking foreign-born players’ eligibility

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FIFA has accused Malaysia of falsifying citizenship documents so seven foreign-born players could play for the national team. Football’s world governing body had fined and suspended the players in late September …

2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Nigeria’s Flamingos to face Paraguay, New Zealand in friendlies

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Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s team, the Flamingos will trade tackles with New Zealand, and Paraguay in friendly games before the 2025 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Flamingos’ first friendly against New …

Lionel Messi loses key teammate for Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2026 opener

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A key Argentina player will not be able to join Lionel Messi for the team’s debut at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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FIFA Hands Top Committee Roles To Four Nigerian Football Administrators

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Four leading figures in Nigerian football have been appointed to key FIFA standing committees, marking another proud moment for the nation’s representation in global football administration. Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President,…

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Argentina Vs Nigeria: Flying Eagles Target Second-Ever Win Against South American Opponent At FIFA U-20 World Cup

After a shaky start to their 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup campaign in Chile (losing 1-0 to Norway) Nigeria’s Flying Eagles managed to qualify for the round of 16, going through as one of the third best placed teams. Qualification was achieved…

Sony was "very close close to getting the FIFA license," former PlayStation exec says, and nearly bought Peter Molyneux's studio before losing it to EA: "It was easier and cheaper to buy them"

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Sony's endured many forks in the road to become the video games powerhouse it is today. You have the early collaboration with Nintendo, the PlayStation 3's boomerang controller, and now, the revelation the corporation nearly acquired both…

FIFA Ban Seven Players as 'Cheating' Scandal Erupts in Qualifying

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FIFA accuses Malaysia FA for using 'doctored documentation' to field ineligible players

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The FA says it was an error, but FIFA is imposing 12-month suspensions and fines

FIFA U20WC: Flying Eagles Arrive Santiago Ahead of Round of 16 Clash with Argentina

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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have arrived in Santiago, Chile, ahead of their Round of 16 clash with tournament favourites Argentina at the 2025 FIFA U20 World Cup. The Nigerian team landed in Chile’s capital on Tuesday afternoon after…

2025 U-20 W/Cup: Flying Eagles Stars Missing As FIFA Picks Seven Stars from Group Stage

FIFA has named seven outstanding performers in the group stage of the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup with no Flying Eagles players included, reports Completesports.com. The likes of Daniel Bameyi, Daniel Daga, Sani Suleiman, and Tana Maigana…

Nigeria Strengthens Presence in FIFA as Four Top Officials Secure Key Roles

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Nigeria has taken another major step into the global football leadership circle, with four of its leading administrators appointed to important FIFA standing committees. Heading the list is Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President,…

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NFF President Gusau, Falode, Mustapha Bag FIFA Appointments

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Nigerian trio of Ibrahim Musa Gusau, president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF); legal luminary, Abdulhakeem Mustapha (SAN); and a seasoned journalist and NFF executive committee member, Aisha Falode, have been appointed into key…

2026 FIFA WCQ: 5 African countries likely to book four losers’ spots

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers are gradually wrapping up across all continents, and African countries are fiercely competing for their places on football’s biggest stage.