Football Governance
FIFA, CAF Delay Decision on NFF Crisis, Prepare Nigeria Assessment Visit
By Benson Daniel FIFA and the Confederation of African Football have withheld a final decision on the leadership crisis within the Nigeria Football...
Infantino Confirms FIFA Re-Election Bid as Controversy Mounts Ahead of 2027 Vote
By Dorcas Francis Koji FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that he will seek re-election in March 2027, setting the stage for another...
Stakeholders Demand Grassroots Overhaul as Nigeria Football Enters New Era
By Dorcas Francis Koji Stakeholders in Nigerian football have called for far-reaching, grassroots-driven reforms following the resignation of the Nigeria Football Federation executive...
UEFA Drops FIFA Boycott Threat but Plots Unity Candidate Against Infantino
By Dorcas Francis Koji UEFA has abandoned plans to boycott FIFA competitions but remains determined to mount a serious challenge to FIFA president...
Asian Football Rift Deepens as AFC Chief Defends Challenge to Infantino
By Dorcas Francis Koji A growing split within Asian football has intensified after Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al-Khalifa...
FIFA Parts Ways With COO Kevin Lamour After Infantino Criticism
By Dorcas Francis Koji FIFA has ended its working relationship with Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour, less than three weeks after the senior...
FIFA Condemns Effort to Undermine Gianni Infantino as Leadership Crisis Deepens
FIFA has condemned what it described as a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine President Gianni Infantino, as a growing dispute over his...
FIFA Faces Growing Pressure as Infantino’s Support Splits Global Football
Football appeared headed for a prolonged governance standoff on Friday as support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino became increasingly divided, with allies reaffirming...
