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The President of UEFA, Aleksander Čeferin, has warned that Italy could lose its role as co-host of the UEFA Euro 2032 if urgent upgrades are not made to its football infrastructure. Italy is due to stage the tournament alongside Turkey, but concerns over the condition of its stadiums have raised doubts about its readiness to deliver on hosting responsibilities. The country’s football authorities have been given until October to submit at least five stadiums that meet UEFA’s required standards for the competition. Čeferin, speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, explained that while Euro 2032 will go ahead as scheduled, Italy’s participation…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has officially constituted its Electoral and Appeals Committees to supervise the election of members into its Executive Committee for the 2026–2030 tenure. The inauguration ceremony took place on Thursday at the federation’s secretariat in Abuja, where NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau, emphasized the need for fairness, transparency, and integrity throughout the electoral process. Gusau urged the committee members to remain impartial and resist any external influence, noting that credibility in the process is vital for the growth and governance of football in Nigeria. According to him, the federation expects the committees to demonstrate diligence, neutrality, and…

Former Super Eagles midfielder Victor Moses will be among the notable figures accompanying Chelsea on their scheduled visit to Lagos, Nigeria, in May. The trip is particularly significant as it represents the first time the English Premier League club will set foot in Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation. The visit is part of a broader fan engagement initiative aimed at strengthening the club’s connection with its large and passionate supporter base in the country. As part of the planned activities, Moses is expected to take part in several interactive sessions, where he will meet and engage directly with fans across…

Nigeria’s senior national football team, the Super Eagles, have scheduled two high profile international friendly matches against Poland and Portugal in June 2026. This development was confirmed by the Nigeria Football Federation as part of preparations for upcoming competitions and international engagements. The planned fixtures come on the back of the team’s recent performances in Antalya, Turkey, where the Super Eagles recorded an impressive win over World Cup bound Iran and also held Jordan to a draw. Those matches provided an opportunity for the coaching crew to assess players and experiment with different tactical approaches, and the upcoming games in…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have remained unchanged in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, holding on to 26th position globally. The rankings, released on Wednesday by world football governing body FIFA, reflect recent international fixtures played during the March window. Under the leadership of head coach Éric Chelle, the Nigerian side took part in two matches last month. They recorded a narrow 2-1 victory against Iran, showing resilience and attacking intent. However, in their second outing, they were unable to secure a win, settling for a 2-2 draw against Jordan in a closely contested encounter. In the African rankings,…

Roberto Martinez, head coach of Portugal, has reassured fans that captain Cristiano Ronaldo is on track to recover fully ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ronaldo was notably absent from Portugal’s squad for their March fixtures against the United States and Mexico. The veteran forward picked up an injury in February while playing for Al-Nassr during a 3–1 victory over Al-Fayha in the Saudi Pro League. Speaking to reporters after Portugal’s win over the United States on Tuesday, Martinez offered a positive update on Ronaldo’s condition. He explained that the injury is not severe and is similar to those…

Victor Osimhen, the in-form striker for Galatasaray, has shared in the excitement following Turkey’s successful qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Turkey sealed their place at the global tournament on Tuesday night after edging Kosovo 1 nil in Pristina. The match was decided by a second half strike from Kerem Akturkoglu, whose goal proved enough to send his country through. With this result, Turkey emerged as one of the teams to qualify through the European playoffs. They joined Sweden, Czech Republic, and Bosnia and Herzegovina in booking their tickets to the tournament. The qualification carries special significance for Turkey…

The line-up for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup has now been confirmed, with 48 countries set to compete in what will be the biggest tournament in football history. For the first time ever, the World Cup will feature 48 teams instead of 32, giving more nations a chance to play on the biggest stage. The tournament will be hosted by United States, Canada, and Mexico — making it the first World Cup shared by three countries. 🌍 A Bigger, More Inclusive World Cup This new format means more representation from every continent. Countries that don’t usually make the tournament…

Adams and Ejuke Among Nominated for LaLiga Award Super Eagles forwards Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke have been officially named among the contenders for the 2026 LaLiga African Player of the Year award, DAILY POST reports. The award recognises the most outstanding African player in Spain’s top-flight league each season. Adams and Ejuke will face stiff competition from 18 other African stars who have excelled in LaLiga this campaign. Notable nominees include Athletic Bilbao’s Inaki Williams, a two-time recipient of the award, as well as Sevilla’s Pape Gueye, Thomas Partey, and Nicolas Pepe. Levante’s Karl Etta Eyong is also in…

Serie A heavyweights SSC Napoli are preparing to take disciplinary measures against their striker Romelu Lukaku after he failed to resume training with the squad. The club confirmed the development in an official statement released on Tuesday, noting that the Belgian forward did not answer the call to report back to camp as scheduled. This has prompted serious concerns within the club, with the hierarchy now exploring possible sanctions, including legal options. Napoli, under the leadership of head coach Antonio Conte, are said to be unhappy with the situation, especially given the timing. Lukaku had spent the international break in…