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Drogba, Akide Join FIFA’s Anti-Racism Players’ Voice Panel
FIFA has unveiled a 16-member “Players’ Voice Panel” aimed at combating racism in football, with African legends Didier Drogba and Mercy Akide among those named.
Led by former Ballon d’Or winner and ex-Liberian President George Weah, the panel includes current and former football stars from 14 countries, who will advise on anti-racism strategies, support education programmes, and drive cultural reforms in global football.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the panel’s role in delivering real action rather than symbolic gestures, saying:
“Racism and discrimination are not simply wrong — they are crimes. All incidents must be fully punished.”
The initiative follows high-profile incidents of racist abuse in football, including the recent case involving Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo at Liverpool.
The Players’ Voice Panel includes:
George Weah (Liberia)
Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast)
Mercy Akide (Nigeria)
Emmanuel Adebayor (Togo)
Formiga (Brazil)
Ivan Cordoba (Colombia)
Jessica Houara (France)
Sun Jihai (China PR)
Blaise Matuidi (France)
Lotta Schelin (Sweden)
Aya Miyama (Japan)
Juan Pablo Sorin (Argentina)
Mikael Silvestre (France)
Briana Scurry (USA)
Maia Jackman (New Zealand)
Khalilou Fadiga (Senegal)
FIFA has also toughened its disciplinary code, raising fines for racist abuse to a maximum of 5 million Swiss francs, and adopted a three-step anti-discrimination protocol during matches.
#SayNoToRacism #FootballUnites #FIFAPlayersVoiceDrogba, Akide Join FIFA’s Anti-Racism Players’ Voice Panel FIFA has unveiled a 16-member “Players’ Voice Panel” aimed at combating racism in football, with African legends Didier Drogba and Mercy Akide among those named. Led by former Ballon d’Or winner and ex-Liberian President George Weah, the panel includes current and former football stars from 14 countries, who will advise on anti-racism strategies, support education programmes, and drive cultural reforms in global football. FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasized the panel’s role in delivering real action rather than symbolic gestures, saying: “Racism and discrimination are not simply wrong — they are crimes. All incidents must be fully punished.” The initiative follows high-profile incidents of racist abuse in football, including the recent case involving Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo at Liverpool. The Players’ Voice Panel includes: George Weah (Liberia) Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast) Mercy Akide (Nigeria) Emmanuel Adebayor (Togo) Formiga (Brazil) Ivan Cordoba (Colombia) Jessica Houara (France) Sun Jihai (China PR) Blaise Matuidi (France) Lotta Schelin (Sweden) Aya Miyama (Japan) Juan Pablo Sorin (Argentina) Mikael Silvestre (France) Briana Scurry (USA) Maia Jackman (New Zealand) Khalilou Fadiga (Senegal) FIFA has also toughened its disciplinary code, raising fines for racist abuse to a maximum of 5 million Swiss francs, and adopted a three-step anti-discrimination protocol during matches. #SayNoToRacism #FootballUnites #FIFAPlayersVoice0 Σχόλια ·0 Μοιράστηκε ·630 Views -
Police Assure Tight Security for Nigeria vs Rwanda World Cup Qualifier in Uyo
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Nigeria and Rwanda, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has assured fans and visitors of robust security measures at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.
The match is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, at 5 p.m.
Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, gave the assurance during a press conference in Uyo, stating that police personnel would be fully deployed to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free event.
“Our men are going to use their total strength in policing the game,” Azare said.
He warned potential troublemakers to stay away, saying the police would not tolerate any form of violence during or after the match.
#NigeriaVsRwanda #WorldCupQualifiers #Uyo2025Police Assure Tight Security for Nigeria vs Rwanda World Cup Qualifier in Uyo Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier between Nigeria and Rwanda, the Akwa Ibom State Police Command has assured fans and visitors of robust security measures at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The match is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, at 5 p.m. Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, gave the assurance during a press conference in Uyo, stating that police personnel would be fully deployed to ensure a peaceful and hitch-free event. “Our men are going to use their total strength in policing the game,” Azare said. He warned potential troublemakers to stay away, saying the police would not tolerate any form of violence during or after the match. #NigeriaVsRwanda #WorldCupQualifiers #Uyo20250 Σχόλια ·0 Μοιράστηκε ·505 Views -
Obi Slams Tinubu Over Europe Vacation: "Nigerian Lives Matter More"
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has harshly criticized President Bola Tinubu for embarking on a 10-day vacation to France and the United Kingdom, just days after returning from a two-week official trip to Japan and Brazil.
Obi, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), accused Tinubu of avoiding pressing national issues such as insecurity, hunger, and the recent boat tragedy in Niger State that claimed over 60 lives.
“Where is the compassion for Nigerian lives, Mr. President? No holiday is more important than the lives you swore to protect,” Obi stated.
He highlighted that 79% of Nigerians face food insecurity, and recent global rankings list Nigeria as the worst place to give birth and to live, yet the president continues to spend significant time abroad.
Obi urged for sacrifice, empathy, and on-ground leadership, saying true governance means being present with the people during crises—not vacationing abroad.
#LeadershipMatters #NigeriaFirst #AccountabilityNowObi Slams Tinubu Over Europe Vacation: "Nigerian Lives Matter More" Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has harshly criticized President Bola Tinubu for embarking on a 10-day vacation to France and the United Kingdom, just days after returning from a two-week official trip to Japan and Brazil. Obi, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), accused Tinubu of avoiding pressing national issues such as insecurity, hunger, and the recent boat tragedy in Niger State that claimed over 60 lives. “Where is the compassion for Nigerian lives, Mr. President? No holiday is more important than the lives you swore to protect,” Obi stated. He highlighted that 79% of Nigerians face food insecurity, and recent global rankings list Nigeria as the worst place to give birth and to live, yet the president continues to spend significant time abroad. Obi urged for sacrifice, empathy, and on-ground leadership, saying true governance means being present with the people during crises—not vacationing abroad. #LeadershipMatters #NigeriaFirst #AccountabilityNow0 Σχόλια ·0 Μοιράστηκε ·904 Views -
Israel Urges Gaza City Evacuation Ahead of Major Offensive
The Israeli military has called on residents of Gaza City to evacuate to a designated “humanitarian zone” in Al-Mawasi, ahead of a planned ground offensive to seize control of the densely populated urban centre.
Military spokesperson Avichay Adraee made the appeal via social media on Saturday, urging civilians to “move early” and join thousands who have already fled. The warning signals an escalation in Israel’s ongoing military campaign against Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
The situation remains dire in Gaza, with recent airstrikes killing several Al Jazeera journalists, and civilians continuing to suffer amid deteriorating humanitarian conditions.
The call for evacuation comes as part of Israel’s broader strategy to limit civilian casualties while intensifying its military push in the region, now nearly a year since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that triggered the conflict.
#GazaCrisis #MiddleEastConflict #HumanitarianAlertIsrael Urges Gaza City Evacuation Ahead of Major Offensive The Israeli military has called on residents of Gaza City to evacuate to a designated “humanitarian zone” in Al-Mawasi, ahead of a planned ground offensive to seize control of the densely populated urban centre. Military spokesperson Avichay Adraee made the appeal via social media on Saturday, urging civilians to “move early” and join thousands who have already fled. The warning signals an escalation in Israel’s ongoing military campaign against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The situation remains dire in Gaza, with recent airstrikes killing several Al Jazeera journalists, and civilians continuing to suffer amid deteriorating humanitarian conditions. The call for evacuation comes as part of Israel’s broader strategy to limit civilian casualties while intensifying its military push in the region, now nearly a year since the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that triggered the conflict. #GazaCrisis #MiddleEastConflict #HumanitarianAlert0 Σχόλια ·0 Μοιράστηκε ·617 Views -
Obi Criticizes Tinubu's European Vacation Amid National Crises
Channels Television | September 6, 2025
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu for embarking on a 10-day vacation to France and the United Kingdom, barely a week after returning from a two-week official trip to Japan and Brazil.
In a statement on social media, Obi slammed Tinubu’s frequent foreign travels, saying they reflect a lack of commitment to addressing Nigeria’s worsening crises. He cited alarming issues including widespread hunger, rising insecurity, and recent mass deaths in Katsina and Niger States as matters requiring the President’s direct attention.
“No holiday is more important than the Nigerian lives you swore to protect,” Obi said, questioning Tinubu's absence during national tragedies, including a boat mishap in Niger State that killed over 60 people.
The presidency, however, described the trip as part of Tinubu’s annual leave, noting that it will last 10 working days.
Obi argued that at a time of economic hardship and insecurity, true leadership requires presence, empathy, and sacrifice, not “jetting off at every opportunity.”Obi Criticizes Tinubu's European Vacation Amid National Crises Channels Television | September 6, 2025 Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu for embarking on a 10-day vacation to France and the United Kingdom, barely a week after returning from a two-week official trip to Japan and Brazil. In a statement on social media, Obi slammed Tinubu’s frequent foreign travels, saying they reflect a lack of commitment to addressing Nigeria’s worsening crises. He cited alarming issues including widespread hunger, rising insecurity, and recent mass deaths in Katsina and Niger States as matters requiring the President’s direct attention. “No holiday is more important than the Nigerian lives you swore to protect,” Obi said, questioning Tinubu's absence during national tragedies, including a boat mishap in Niger State that killed over 60 people. The presidency, however, described the trip as part of Tinubu’s annual leave, noting that it will last 10 working days. Obi argued that at a time of economic hardship and insecurity, true leadership requires presence, empathy, and sacrifice, not “jetting off at every opportunity.”0 Σχόλια ·0 Μοιράστηκε ·688 Views
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