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FIFA Approves New Rule For Goalkeepers

THE world football governing body, FIFA, has approved new regulations for goalkeepers, stipulating that they will be penalized with a corner kick awarded to the opposing team if they hold onto the ball for more than eight seconds. This significant…

Spanish Midfielder, Hidalgo Dies Of Cancer At Age 32

  SPANISH club Racing Santander has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of their former midfielder, Nico Hidalgo, who tragically lost his battle with lung cancer at the young age of 32. Nico Hidalgo, who donned the Racing Santander jersey…

FCT President Cup: EFCC FC to Battle FWC FC In The Final

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Football Club will on Saturday, February 22, 2025 battle Family Worship Center, FWC Football Club of Abuja in the final encounter of FCT President’s Cup. The four times champions and the current cup holders, EFCC FC earned a semi-final…

V Agency Spreads Football To The World

  THE Hungarian based global sports and football brand, V Agency, is undertaking a new approach to spread ‘the beautiful game’ of football to all areas of the world. For example, just this month of February 2025, the sports group…

FIFA Suspends Pakistan, Congo Ahead Of 2026 World Cup

FIFA has announced the suspension of the football federations of Pakistan and Congo ahead of the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup, which will be hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Naija News gathered that these suspensions add to the existing…

Ondo FA Sets Up Committees Ahead Of Election

THE Ondo State Football Association (FA) says it has setup various committees, including an electoral committee, in the process of electing new executives of the association. This is contained in a communique made available to newsmen on Friday in Ondo…