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FIFA Badges: Maintain integrity, Gusau tells Nigerian referees

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A total of thirty Nigerian referees were on Monday decorated with FIFA badges, as the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, MON, called on the

NFF president demands integrity as Nigerian referees receive FIFA badges

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Gusau urged the referees to uphold integrity, noting that most domestic league matches are now broadcast live on television across the country.

FIFA President Infantino celebrates in Beirut after receiving a Lebanese passport

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BEIRUT (AP) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a Lebanese passport at the Interior Ministry in Beirut on Monday, months…

FIFA President Infantino celebrates in Beirut after receiving a Lebanese passport

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received a Lebanese passport after Lebanon’s president granted him citizenship

NFF: No FIFA verdict yet on World Cup petition

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The NFF have maintained that FIFA are yet to rule on the Super Eagles petition against DR Congo. The Super Eagles are demanding that DRC be thrown out of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers for fielding several ineligible players in a final…

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FIFA President Infantino celebrates in Beirut after receiving a Lebanese passport

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino received a Lebanese passport at the Interior Ministry in Beirut on Monday, months after he was granted citizenship by the country’s president. Infantino, who is married to Lebanese citizen Lina al-Ashkar,…

2026 World Cup: NFF clarifies reports of FIFA verdict on Nigeria, DR Congo dispute

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The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has dismissed rumours regarding a decision from FIFA concerning Nigeria’s protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) over allegations of fielding ineligible players. The controversy arose…

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30 Nigerian referees earn FIFA badges

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Thirty Nigerian referees were awarded their FIFA badges on Monday. The event comes as more Nigerian league matches are being broadcast live on television. Reacting

Nigeria vs DR Congo: NFF speaks on ‘FIFA rule’

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has clarified that FIFA has not issued any decision regarding Nigeria’s protest over the eligibility of Democratic Republic of Congo

‎Exclusive: Fake FIFA Verdict News Circulates… Top Sources Reveal Timeline for Ruling

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‎The National Sports Commission and Nigeria Football Federation have debunked news that the non-eligibility petition against DR Congo before the FIFA Adjudicatory Chamber has been dismissed.‎ ‎Brila.net can exclusively report that FIFA did…

Bafana Bafana choose high-altitude venue as 2026 FIFA World Cup base

South Africa will base their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in the Mexican city of Pachuca, opting for a high-altitude training venue.

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FIFA 2026 U20 World Cup qualifier: Falconets vs Malawi gets date

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Nigeria’s Falconets and Malawi will battle for a place at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in May. Moses Aduku’s Falconets will host the

2026 WC: We’re Still Waiting –Dikko Reacts As FIFA Rules On Nigeria’s Petition Against DR Congo

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The National Sports Commission (NSC) chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko has disclosed that the commission is still awaiting FIFA’s final verdict on Nigeria’s eligibility protest against DR Congo. Recall that Nigeria’s qualification campaign…

Gusau urges integrity as Nigerian referees receive FIFA badges in Abuja

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A total of thirty Nigerian referees were on Monday decorated with FIFA badges, as the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, MON, called on the referees to uphold integrity in their officiating duties,…

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FIFA window March 2026: Guinea set to face Togo and Benin

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The Syli National squad to gather in MoroccoFIFA window March 2026: Guinea set to face Togo and BeninIn an official statement released this Monday, the Guinean Football Federation unveiled the Syli Na...

NFF debunks reports of FIFA ruling on Nigeria’s protest against DR Congo

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The Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed claims that FIFA has ruled on Nigeria’s protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo over alleged ineligible players. Nigeria filed the complaint after losing to DR Congo on penalties in…

NFF Dismisses Trending Reports Of FIFA Verdict On DR Congo Eligibility Row

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has debunked reports circulating online that FIFA has delivered a verdict on Nigeria’s protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo Football Federation over alleged ineligible players. The…

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NFF reacts to FIFA ‘verdict’ on Nigeria-DR Congo eligibility dispute

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Nigeria’s petition focused on DR Congo’s domestic law, which largely prohibits dual citizenship for adults

NFF Boss Urges Integrity As 30 Nigerian Referees Receive FIFA Badges

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Thirty Nigerian referees were awarded their FIFA badges on Monday, with Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, MON, stressing the critical importance of integrity in their officiating duties. His remarks…