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Kurt Okraku: “Football will win at the end” after FIFA-Nigeria talks

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Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has expressed optimism about the ongoing discussions on reforms in Nigerian football following a high-level meeting at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland.Okraku, who…

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Argentina star ready to retire after FIFA's brutal punishment for World Cup antics

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Leandro Paredes was in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons at the World Cup, becoming one of the tournament's villains.

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FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets Ready For Spain Test, Says Aduku

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Nigeria’s Falconets head coach, Moses Aduku, has declared his side ready for their opening fixture against Spain at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. The Group F encounter is scheduled to take place in Sosnowiec next Monday,…

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FIFA accepts mass resignations at NFF as engagements continue on comprehensive reforms’ roadmap

World football-ruling body, FIFA, yesterday accepted the resignations of principal officers of the Nigeria Football Federation, and pledged to continue the engagement with the Government of Nigeria, the NFF administration and the…

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Messi retirement and FIFA ban leave Paredes uncertain of Argentina future

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Leandro ‌Paredes's 10-match ban, alongside Lionel Messi's Argentina retirement, leave former to ponder future.

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FIFA Accepts Gusau, NFF Board Resignations; Backs Nigeria’s Football Reform Roadmap

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World football governing body FIFA has formally accepted the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Musa Gusau and other principal officers of the federation, with the world body, Confederation of African…

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‎‎Infantino commends Nigeria delegation to FIFA House, vows to support football devt in country

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‎TThe visit of a combined team of the National Sports Commission, NSC, and the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, to FIFA Headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland Tuesday has yielded positive dividends as the FIFA president, Gianni Infantino has…

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FIFA chief highlights Ghana’s youth pathway and infrastructure work

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Ghana’s approach to grassroots football and infrastructure development after holding talks with Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku at the Home of FIFA in Zurich…

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CAF vice-president Kurt Okraku present as FIFA discusses Nigeria football reforms

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Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku was present at a high-level meeting between FIFA, CAF and Nigerian football authorities to discuss reforms in the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).The meeting was held at the…

Kurt Okraku receives high praise from FIFA president Gianni Infantino

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Ghana Football Association President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku has received praise from FIFA President Gianni Infantino for his leadership and efforts to develop football in Ghana.Infantino made the comments after meeting Okraku, who also…

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FIFA president Gianni Infantino meets GFA president Kurt Okraku in Zurich for football development talks

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has welcomed Ghana Football Association (GFA) President Kurt Okraku to the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland, for discussions on football development and potential areas of collaboration.Infantino shared…

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Prime Minister Mark Carney and Diana Fox Carney cheer from the stands at BC Place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Canada-Switzerland men’s soccer match.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney and Diana Fox Carney cheer from the stands at BC Place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Canada-Switzerland men’s soccer match.

FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Korea Republic force Falconets to 1-1 draw

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Nigeria and South Korea ended it 1-1 in the two teams’ final friendly game ahead of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals starting on Saturday. Forward Mary Mamudu was again on song to steer Nigeria’s U20 women national team, Falconets in…

FIFA accepts mass resignations at NFF, as engagements continue on comprehensive reforms’ roadmap

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World football-ruling body, FIFA, on Tuesday accepted the resignations of principal officers of the Nigeria Football Federation, and pledged to continue the engagement with the Government of Nigeria, the NFF administration and the…

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FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup: Korea Republic force Falconets To 1-1 draw

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Nigeria and South Korea ended it 1-1 in the two teams’ final friendly game ahead of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup finals starting on Saturday. Forward Mary Mamudu was again on song to steer Nigeria’s U20 women national team, Falconets in…

FIFA Accepts Gusau’s Resignation, Backs Fresh Roadmap For Nigeria Football Reforms

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World football governing body FIFA has formally accepted the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Musa Gusau and other principal officers of the federation, as consultations begin on a comprehensive reform…

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Report: Argentina could hand Lionel Messi a farewell match during next FIFA window

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Argentina could organize a farewell match for Lionel Messi during the next FIFA window, according to reports, though the idea still depends on Messi's willingness.

NFF Dismisses ‘Fake’ FIFA Letter Over Alleged Government Interference

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has dismissed reports that world football governing body, FIFA, demanded clarification over alleged government interference in the affairs of the federation. The NFF, in a statement posted on its X…

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5 countries FIFA banned over government interference in football

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FIFA has a strict rule that its member countries must manage football affairs independently and without undue interference from governments or other third parties.