Fifa allowed the Democratic Republic of the Congo to compete at this summer’s World Cup despite reports suggesting an internal investigation found that the country had fielded an ineligible player in qualifying.
Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has selected 21 players for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The list includes team captain Harmony Chidi, defenders Elizabeth Adesuyi and Esther Stephen, midfielders Mary Dustan and Favour Nkwocha,…
FIFA is facing renewed scrutiny following reports that DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi may have been ineligible to represent the country during their decisive 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign.According to reports by The New York Times…
Head Coach Akeem Busari has selected his list of 21 players to fly Nigeria’s flag at the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals, which will take place in Morocco, 17th October – 8th October. The list includes team captain Harmony Chidi,…
Ghanaâs Black Maidens suffered a 3-0 defeat to China in a high-profile friendly on Monday as preparations continue for the 2026 FIFA U17 Womenâs World Cup in Morocco.The match was played at Stade Hay Moulay Rachid, with Ghana competing…
Ahead of the World Cup, FIFA knew that Congo’s goalkeeper was ineligible, but they allowed him to continue at the tournament. This is what media reports released by the New York Times and Le Monde on Tuesday suggest.
In an unprecedented move that has sent shockwaves through the corridors of international football, the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) has formally filed two major complaints with FIFA bodies, targeting President Gianni Infantino and…
Nigeria head coach Akeem Busari has named a 21-player squad for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, with the Flamingos set to depart the country on Wednesday. The tournament will be held from 17 October to 7 November, with 24…
The Super Eagles lost to DR Congo 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw following extra time in the African play-off final in Rabat, Morocco, on 16 November 2025.
A report reveals FIFA knew DR Congo used an ineligible player, Lionel Mpasi, in the 2026 World Cup qualifier that saw Nigeria miss out on the tournament.