Tag: GIANNI INFANTINO
Pinnick hosts Gianni Infantino, others at Ikoyi residence
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Amaju Pinnick has hosted FIFA president Gianni Infantino and other football officials in his house at the...
Buhari, wife, in-law receive FIFA president Gianni Infantino at Aso Villa
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday received FIFA president Gianni Infantino and CAF president Patrice Motsepe at the State House, Abuja.
The president received a presentation...
FIFA doubles prize money for 2019 Women’s World Cup
World football governing body, FIFA, will raise the prize money for the Women’s World Cup from 15 million dollars to 30 million dollars.
The raise...
Giwa remains our NFF President, Dalung dares FIFA
Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, insists Chris Giwa is the rightfully-elected President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
Mr Dalung told the News...
NFF crisis: We only know Pinnick, FIFA warns Nigeria
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, says the world football ruling body recognises only Amaju Pinnick as president of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), and will not...
FIFA President Infantino promises “fair, transparent” 2026 bidding process
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has described the bid process for the 2026 World Cup as “fair, objective and transparent” after the global football body...
VAR will fight injustice – FIFA president
FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, has given his blessing to the much-maligned Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology.
The reason being that it will bring "justice to the game".
"It...
Lagos ready to host FIFA tournaments – Ambode
Lagos State has the capacity to host international football tournaments and use sports as a tool to showcase its rich tourism, hospitality and entertainment...
Victor Moses wins Aiteo/NFF Player of the Year award
After a string of loses in continental awards, Chelsea wing-back, Victor Moses, on Monday emerged as the maiden Aiteo/NFF Awards Player of the Year...
FIFA president congratulates Plateau United on NPFL triumph
FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, has hailed newly crowned Nigerian champions, Plateau United, for their historic feat.
Against all odds, the Jos club emerged as the...