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Sunday, Feb 15

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Black Princesses return home after securing final round spot in FIFA U20 World Cup Qualifiers

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The Black Princesses have arrived in Accra after securing a 1-0 win away in South Africa in the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup qualifier.

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FIFA Announces Date to Rule on Nigeria 2026 World Cup Qualification

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FIFA is set to deliver a crucial ruling on Monday, February 16, regarding Nigeria’s eligibility protest against DR Congo, with the Super Eagles’ hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup hanging in the balance. The Nigeria Football…

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Peter Ijeh Doubts Nigeria’s World Cup Qualification Hopes Amid Awaited FIFA Verdict

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Former Nigeria international Peter Ijeh has expressed little optimism regarding Nigeria’s chances of securing a favourable outcome in their ongoing World Cup case. He stated that he does not expect FIFA to deliver any major ruling against…

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2026 World Cup: FIFA To Rule On Nigeria’s Eligibility Protest Against DR Congo February 16

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World football’s governing body, FIFA, is scheduled to announce its decision on Monday, February 16th, concerning Nigeria’s protest regarding the eligibility of several DR Congo players. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) lodged a…

FIFA confirm Athletic Club have avoided two-year transfer ban

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Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Athletic Club were at risk of being punished with a transfer embargo. FIFA had cited the Basque club over a discrepancy relating to the early termination of su...

FIFA confirm Athletic Club have avoided two-year transfer ban

Earlier this week, it was confirmed that Athletic Club were at risk of being punished with a transfer embargo. FIFA had cited the Basque club over a discrepancy relating to the early termination of substitute goalkeeper Alex Padilla’s loan…

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The Motorola Razr FIFA World Cup 2026 Edition was literally just unveiled, and Verizon is already giving them away

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Add a line with the right Unlimited plan and Verizon will give you the special edition FIFA World Cup Motorola Razr for FREE.

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Nigeria, Ghana, Six Others Reach Final Round Of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers

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Eight African countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, have progressed to the final round of the qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup following the conclusion of Saturday’s third-round fixtures across the continent. The…

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‘We’re waiting,’ Nigerians react as FIFA rules on World Cup qualification

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Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hang in the balance as FIFA prepares to deliver a crucial ruling on Monday, February 16, on the country’s eligibility protest against DR Congo.

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England and Scotland's World Cup group games at risk due to £6m stadium row with FIFA

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England and Scotland games at the 2026 World Cup are under threat, with Gillette Stadium in Foxborough yet to be granted the license required to stage FIFA fixtures. The iconic venue on the outskirts of Boston, which is home to the New…

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DR Congo makes late approach to get favourable verdict from FIFA

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DR Congo is seeking a favourable FIFA verdict on the dual national players' ineligibility amid Nigeria's challenge for the 2026 World Cup qualification.

8 times FIFA ruled over player ineligibility and the outcome

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International football’s governing body, FIFA, enforces strict eligibility rules for players in World Cup qualifying matches.

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FIFA to rule on Nigeria’s petition against DR Congo on Tuesday

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FIFA will deliver its verdict on Nigeria’s eligibility protest against DR Congo on Monday, February 16. Last December, the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, officially complained, saying at least six DR

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Dion Fanning: Reality meets rhetoric but FAI’s mistakes are minor compared to Uefa and Fifa failures

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When Ireland were drawn against Israel in the Nations League on Thursday, there was a general feeling of dismay. This was a situation of complexity and gravity.

Saturday, Feb 14

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2026 World Cup: FIFA sets date to rule on Nigeria’s petition against DR Congo

FIFA will deliver its verdict on Nigerias eligibility protest against DR Congo on Monday, February 1

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FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup qualifier: Nigeria’s Falconets overwhelm Senegal, to face Malawi in final round

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Two-time FIFA World Cup silver medallists Nigeria have reached the final round of the African qualification round for this year’s global tournament, following a 2-1

Nigeria beat Senegal 2-1 to reach final round of FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifier

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The result meant Nigeria defeated Senegal 3-1 across both legs of the penultimate qualifying round.