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FIFA approves 12-year term limit for president

The Executive Committee of world football’s governing body, FIFA, Thursday, approved a programme of reforms which includes limiting the body’s president to a maximum of 12 years in office while also introducing, what it called ‘transparency of compensation’ for leading officials. In a statement, FIFA also confirmed it had been …

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U-17 World Cup: FIFA strips Nwakali of Bronze Boot, awards prize to Chukwueze; Eagles captain may keep his trophy — FIFA

World football governing body, FIFA has written Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), admitting that it erred in awarding the Nigerian captain, Kelechi Nwakali, the bronze boot, instead of his teammate, Samuel Chukwueze, who was the right choice. In a letter to the NFF Secretary General, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, and signed by …

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FIFA congratulates Enyimba on 7th NPFL title

Acting FIFA president Issa Hayatou has officially congratulated Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) side Enyimba FC of Aba for winning the 2014/2015 Nigeria Professional Football League(NPFL) title. The message was contained in a letter from the world football governing body to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and signed by Camerounian …

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Blatter, Platini lose appeal against bans

Suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter and other suspended vice-president Michel Platini have had their appeals against their 90-day bans rejected by world football governing body’s appeal committee. They were suspended in October while FIFA’s ethics committee investigates corruption claims against them. Blatter, 79, is accused of signing a contract “unfavourable” …

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