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FIFA Receive Bid To Host The Women’s World Cup in 2027

FIFA has received four bids to host the Women’s World Cup in 2027. Brazil and South Africa have submitted bids, while Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany have launched a joint expression of interest. The United States and Mexico have also put in a combined bid to stage the tournament. Countries have to submit their full […]

Bosso Invites 39 Players To Camp Ahead Of The FIFA Under-20 World Cup

Head Coach Ladan Bosso has invited 39 players to camp in Abuja for the Flying Eagles’ final preparations for the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Argentina. The Flying Eagles, who finished third at the Africa Under-20 Cup of Nations in Egypt in March, are one of Africa’s four representatives, alongside Senegal, The Gambia and […]

FIFA strips under-17 World Cup from Peru

FIFA said on Monday it had withdrawn the 2023 under-17 World Cup from Peru“given the inability of the host country to fulfil its commitments to completing theinfrastructure required”.The governing body of world football said the 24-team competition would still bestaged on the planned dates, November 10-December 2 and it “will now designate anew host in […]

Mesut Ozil announces retirement from football aged 34

 Former Real Madrid and Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has announced his retirement from football at the age of 34. The German midfielder spent eight years at the Emirates Stadium after a £42.5million switch to North London from Spanish giants Real Madrid in 2013. In his time at the Emirates, Ozil helped the Gunners win four […]

Revelation Cup: Super Falcons suffer 6th loss in row after Mexico defeat

The Super Falcons of Nigeria lost 1-0 to Mexico in their first game at the 2023 Revelations Cup in the early hours of Thursday. Kiana Palacios scored the only goal of the game for hosts Mexico in the 85th minute. The Revelations Cup serves as preparations for the Falcons ahead of this year’s women’s World […]