Football

FIFA Mandates Female Coaches in Women’s Competitions, Confirms 2026 World Cup Plans

Noble Onyeagoro
FIFA has approved new rules requiring teams in women’s competitions to appoint female coaches, starting from 2026 youth tournaments, as part of efforts to boost representation, while also confirming that the 2026 men’s World Cup will proceed as planned despite concerns over Iran’s participation....

FIFA Confirms Morocco as Host of 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup

Noble Onyeagoro
FIFA has confirmed Morocco as host of the 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup, scheduled to run from October 17 to November 7. The tournament will feature 24 teams from six confederations, with Africa getting five slots, while Morocco qualifies automatically as host under a multi-year agreement running through 2029....

Super Eagles Announce 23-Man Squad for Friendlies Against Iran and Jordan

Noble Onyeagoro
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has unveiled a 23-man squad for the upcoming international friendlies against Iran and Jordan, with key players like Wilfred Ndidi, Alex Iwobi, and Ademola Lookman leading the list. The friendlies, now moved to Antalya, Turkey, come after military conflict affected the original venue. Full squad details on IDNN....

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