Russia's invasion of Ukraine will be disruptive for football in both countries. On Thursday morning, President Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale military invasion of his country's neighbour.
Nigerian musician, Eedris Abdulkareem has alleged that Igbos would have been killed if the attack on the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) happened in the east. Recall that assailants broke into the NDA premises in the early hours of Monday, killing two army
Russian teams will be welcomed back into world football immediately after the invasion of Ukraine, FIFA President Gianni Infantino declared on Thursday.
The Football Association of Ukraine has urged FIFA and UEFA to postpone their 2022 World Cup qualifier against Scotland on March 24 amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Reuters reports.
FIFA, on Sunday, announced a number of sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The world football governing body said no international soccer matches will be played in Russia.
Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo has joined the calls for peace following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ronaldo took to Instagram and wrote to his 407million followers: "We need to create a better world for our children.
Senegal were fined 175,000 Swiss francs ($180,000) over several incidents, including a pitch invasion, an offensive banner and for failing "to ensure that law and order are maintained in the stadium".
Ayodele said invading the Niger Republic would cause more trouble to world peace. The statement reads in part: ''Leave Niger to decide their future, this is the message of the Lord to the US.
Recall that Russia reached the quarter-finals of the 2018 last World Cup but has been barred from the tournament this year over its invasion of Ukraine.