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FIFA — international football governing body whose president Gianni Infantino faces re-election in 2027 amid governance controversies and disputes with European federations.
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The Ghanaian Times
UEFA president, Aleksander Ceferin, has ruled himself out of the running to replace Gianni Infantino, but says he expects a candidate to challenge the FIFA president’s leadership in March, 2027. …
UEFA boss Ceferin rules out FIFA presidency bidJoy Online
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says Gianni Infantino needs to remember he is European after describing his FIFA counterpart’s plan to sell off a stake in the World Cup as “worse than the Super League”. …
Infantino must remember he is European – CeferinJoy Online
… Fifa’s disciplinary committee has also handed his team-mate Nahuel Molina a seven-match suspension. …
Argentina’s Paredes banned for 10 gamesJoy Online
FIFA has officially closed the disciplinary proceedings against Premier League side Karela United FC, following confirmation that the club has settled all outstanding amounts owed to creditor Sana Camara. …
FIFA lifts player registration ban on Karela United FCThe Ghanaian Times
Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club has announced that FIFA has closed the matter involving former coach Rene Hiddink following the full settlement of the amount owed to him. …
FIFA lifts registration restrictions on Hearts of Oak after hiddink settlementDaily Guide
Kevin Lamour The FIFA chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has been sacked after openly criticising Gianni Infantino’s ill-fated plan to sell parts of the World Cup to private investors. …
FIFA Chief Sacked After Criticism Of Infantino’s World Cup Sell-Off PlanThe Ghanaian Times
FIFA said on Monday that Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour had left the organisation, weeks after he publicly criticised Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a stake in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other tournaments. …
Senior FIFA official exits after Infantino criticismJoy Online
Fifa’s decision to dismiss senior executive Kevin Lamour following his criticism of president Gianni Infantino sends a “deeply troubling message to all of us seeking change”, says Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister. …
Fifa sacking ‘deeply troubling’ – Uefa executiveJoy Online
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has criticised FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan, saying the organisation has “pressed the self-destruct button” by delivering “a self-inflicted wound”. …
Premier League chief says Fifa self-destructed over World Cup planJoy Online
Football’s world governing body, FIFA, has sacked one of its most senior figures after he criticised Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell part of the World Cup to investors, Sky News understands. …
FIFA sacks senior executive who criticised Infantino- Sky NewsMorocco's prime minister has told the head of the country's football federation to stop promising that Casablanca will host the 2030 World Cup final, citing the need to discuss the venue with co-hosts Spain and Portugal. The final location has yet to be finalised, though Spain's football federation president has previously claimed the final should be held in Spain.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Morocco's prime minister has told the head of the country's football federation to stop promising that Casablanca will host the 2030 World Cup final, citing the need to discuss the venue with co-hosts Spain and Portugal. The final location has yet to be finalised, though Spain's football federation president has previously claimed the final should be held in Spain.
12 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Crystal Palace forward Eddie Nketiah is in the process of switching his international allegiance from England to Ghana, with FIFA paperwork being assembled for submission. The 27-year-old made one senior appearance for England in a non-competitive friendly and remains eligible to apply for a change of association.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kenny Jean-Marie, former FIFA Chief Member Associations Officer, has joined the Advisory Board of African Collaborations Group (ACG), a platform for developing sport and entertainment district projects across Africa. His appointment is intended to strengthen ACG's expertise in sport governance and infrastructure development.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
France's Football Federation joined England, Italy, and four other European nations in withdrawing support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino after his failed plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors. The FFF said Infantino's governance does not meet football's standards, despite his abandonment of the investment proposal.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria will play Russia in an international friendly on October 6 in Nizhny Novgorod, marking the second senior fixture between the nations following a 1-1 draw in June 2025.
10 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
GFA President Kurt Okraku says that like Kwame Nkrumah, people will appreciate and remember the good things he did for Ghana football once his tenure ends. A Chronicle opinion piece questions whether such a comparison is appropriate given the difference in scale of achievement.
8 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has reconfirmed his intention to seek re-election in March 2027, despite facing calls to resign from UEFA, the AFC, and CONCACAF following the failed attempt to sell a 20 per cent stake in FIFA competitions to private investors in July. Infantino retains support from the African and South American confederations.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA and the Confederation of African Football have suspended the Nigeria Football Federation's planned 27 September elections to assess governance, legal, and administrative issues within the federation. The decision follows the resignation of NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi, and executive committee members amid poor performance by Nigeria's national teams, including the Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Belgium's Football Association continues to seek answers from FIFA about why Folarin Balogun was permitted to play against Belgium in a World Cup last-16 match after his one-game ban was suspended, a decision the RBFA says was highly unorthodox and prompted by US President Donald Trump and White House lobbying. The RBFA has requested the matter be discussed at FIFA's Council meeting on 15 October and says it will not support Gianni Infantino's reelection as FIFA president.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA confirmed that president Gianni Infantino, who has held the position since 2016, will stand for re-election in 2027 after facing backlash over a scrapped plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investment firms. UEFA threatened to boycott FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, in response to the proposal.
7 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
FIFA says president Gianni Infantino, who has led the organization since 2016, will stand for re-election in March 2027. His announcement follows backlash over a scrapped plan to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investors, which prompted UEFA and several European football associations to threaten boycotts.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association and FIFA hosted a one-day Commercial Strategy Workshop in Accra on September 3, 2026, to boost the commercial viability of Women's Premier League clubs, with sessions covering digital marketing and league branding as part of FIFA's Commercial Strategy framework implementation.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA has accused UEFA of a "smear campaign" in response to UEFA's legal challenge over President Gianni Infantino's scrapped plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. UEFA had accused Infantino of "criminal mismanagement" and promoting a fraudulently off-market price for personal benefit in relation to the now-shelved FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Fatma Samoura, who served as FIFA Secretary General from 2016 to 2023 and was the first woman and first non-European to hold the position, has joined the Advisory Board of African Collaborations Group, a platform focused on developing sport and entertainment districts across Africa.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The People's Forum has written to Chief Justice Paul Kwadwo Baffoe-Bonnie expressing concern that his public and social proximity to executive officials and NDC party members could undermine public confidence in the Judiciary's independence and neutrality, arguing that the courts must not only be independent but be perceived as such.
3 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has commended Ghana's football development initiatives following a meeting with Ghana Football Association President Kurt Okraku in Zürich, citing the country's recent qualifications for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup as evidence of progress in grassroots and infrastructure development.
3 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Samuel Eto'o, Cameroon Football Federation president, said African federations should support FIFA President Gianni Infantino, crediting him with accelerating development of continental associations and expanding World Cup participation for African nations. Africa had nine direct places at the 2026 World Cup, compared with five in 2022.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Ghana's football development drive following a meeting with GFA President Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku in Zürich, citing the country's qualification for the FIFA U-20 and U-17 Women's World Cups as evidence of progress.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Everton have reached a £40m deal for Monaco forward Folarin Balogun as they look to bolster their attack before the transfer deadline. Balogun, a United States striker who previously played for Arsenal, has scored 31 goals in 91 matches for Monaco.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Venture capitalist Joshua Kushner, who was to lead a $4.2bn investment for a 20% stake in a new FIFA commercial subsidiary under the now-shelved FIFA Forward Enterprise scheme, says he regrets joining the proposal, stating he had "failed to appreciate the political dynamics of global football." The plan was abandoned in July following major backlash.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho expressed concern about September's extended three-week international break, particularly about players joining national teams but not receiving playing time. The break, part of FIFA's revised international calendar for the 2026-27 season, will replace the traditional separate September and October breaks, allowing countries to play four international matches instead of two.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA has filed criminal charges against FIFA president Gianni Infantino over a scrapped plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions to private investors. UEFA accuses Infantino of "criminal mismanagement," alleging he engineered the scheme to enrich himself and private investors at FIFA's expense.
28 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Nigeria Football Federation's president, general secretary and executive committee have all resigned, with outgoing president Ibrahim Gusau citing the decision after consultation with family, friends and stakeholders. The resignations come amid scrutiny over the performance of Nigeria's national teams, including the men's failure to qualify for the last two World Cups and the Super Falcons missing the 2027 Women's World Cup after losing a play-off to South Africa.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
UEFA has applied for access to evidence and documents for criminal proceedings in Switzerland against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of "criminal mismanagement" over a now-scrapped plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other FIFA competitions to private investors. UEFA also says it is considering pursuing criminal action against other FIFA officials.
28 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Uefa has filed criminal proceedings in Switzerland against Fifa president Gianni Infantino and Fifa itself over a plan to sell commercial rights to the World Cup and other competitions to private investors. Documents show Uefa alleges Infantino announced the scheme on July 28, 2026, without consulting Fifa's council, other confederations, or member associations.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Football Association has opened a two-day FIFA Amateur Football Environment Analysis programme in Accra (August 25–26, 2026) led by FIFA Technical Experts Ali Mwebe and Serame Ezekiel Letsoaka to assess the state of amateur football and identify ways to strengthen the player development pathway. The programme brings together GFA leadership, government ministries, and sporting stakeholders.
27 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
The Ghana Football Association held a meeting with Women's Premier League clubs to review the 2025/26 season and discuss preparations for 2026/27, with focus on strengthening club planning, administration and readiness while enhancing the league's quality, competitiveness and commercial appeal.
27 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
UEFA has withdrawn its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after securing a guarantee that the FIFA Forward Enterprise plan will not be revived, but will pursue efforts to remove FIFA president Gianni Infantino by supporting a challenger when he stands for re-election in March. UEFA considers the race likely to be close, with 106 of 211 member associations needed for election, and has not abandoned hopes despite deciding against pursuing a no-confidence vote.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Uefa is set to drop its threat of boycotting Fifa competitions after receiving assurances that Gianni Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors will not be repeated. The decision will be discussed at Uefa's executive committee meeting in Monaco on Thursday.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ethiopia has formally submitted its bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations, which would be its first in more than half a century. The bid faces obstacles including ongoing insurgencies in Amhara and Oromia states and threats of renewed civil war with the Tigray region.
26 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →