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FIFA Ordered To Compensate Referee Following Visa Dispute Reports indicate that FIFA has been directed to pay compensation of approximately £74,000 to a referee who was previously suspended from officiating duties after issues surrounding a cancelled visa application. The development has attracted significant attention within the football community, with many observers questioning the circumstances that led to the official's exclusion from international assignments. The ruling is being viewed as a notable outcome in a dispute that has raised concerns about fairness, administrative procedures, and the treatment of match officials at the highest level of the game. According to reports, the referee's suspension was linked to complications arising from a visa cancellation, a situation that ultimately affected his professional engagements. Following a review of the matter, the decision was reportedly made that compensation should be awarded for the losses and consequence...

FIFA INAUGURATES FIRST AFRICAN CONTINENTAL OFFICE IN MOROCCO  The World soccer governing body FIFA has Inaugurated its first African continental office in Maamoura, Morocco. FIFA, CAF and FRMF, alongside Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, signed the host agreement in Marrakech on Monday evening. By this development, the Morocco, now the continent's headquarters earns FIFA’s trust as a key partner for the development of football across Africa. The office is dedicated to serving all of Africa. This trust has been further solidified by FIFA’s decisions to: Award Morocco the hosting rights for five editions of the FIFA Women’s U17 World Cup. Morocco has been included as a co-host for the FIFA World Cup 2030.

Twitter Facebook NIGERIAN ARMY WINS 2024 NATIONAL SHOOTING COMPETITION  The Nigerian Army has emerged champion of the 2024 National Open Shooting Championship sponsored by the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla.  In whole, NA won a total of 10 medals consisting of 7 gold, 1 silver and 2 bronze at the end of the 5-day National Championship that held at the Indoor Sports Hall of Moshood Abiola Stadium (Package B) in Abuja. The Department of State Services (DSS) finished 2nd with 4 gold, 7 silver and 2 bronze; the Nigerian Navy placed 3rd with 1 silver and 2 bronze, while the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) came 4th place with 1 silver and 1 bronze. Target Games Club emerged with 1 silver and 1 bronze finishing 5th position with 1 silver and 1 bronze; Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) with 2 bronze finishing 6th position, while North East won 1 bronze to place 7th after the end of the National Open Shooting Championship. The Ag. Director, ...