UEFA and CONCACAF have rejected Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell stake in FIFA.
He expressed optimism that Team Nigeria would continue its strong performance in the remaining events.
AC Milan announced his passing on Friday, stating that it was in deep sorrow over the news.
Nigeria’s mixed 4x400m quartet of Edidiong Udo, Esther Joseph, Samuel Ogazi and Patience Okon-George stormed to victory in their heat in 3:14.58.
The Super Falcons will take on Zambia on Saturday at the Al Madina Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, at 9:00 p.m.
Meanwhile, FIFA acknowledged the feedback from confederations but said it would proceed with the investment and allow its 211 member associations to make their own decisions.
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan won the bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles on Day 7 of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
FIFA rejected the public sentiment that it is selling football, while stating that UEFA has no right to speak on behalf of other confederations.
Nigeria will face Burkina Faso on Sunday.
UEFA said, “Europe’s position is clear. We will never lend this model our legitimacy.”
