Sports
IFAB introduces rule to stop goalkeeper Time Wasting”
The International Football Association Board has approved a significant rule change that will affect goalkeepers starting next season.
At their Annual General Meeting in Belfast, Northern Ireland, today, the game’s lawmakers voted unanimously in favour of an amendment to Law 12.2. The change aims to reduce time-wasting by goalkeepers.
Beginning from the 2025/26 season, if a goalkeeper holds the ball for more than eight seconds, the referee will award a corner kick to the opposing team instead of an indirect free kick.
To ensure clarity, referees will count down the final five seconds using hand signals to avoid confusion. The meeting, chaired by the Irish Football Association, was attended by representatives from FIFA, The FA, the Scottish FA, the FA of Wales, and the IFAB administration.
Super Falcons beats Morocco to clinch 10th WAFCON title
Transcorp Hilton Abuja lauded as true friend of Nigerian Press
NUJ FCT Press week grand finale: A Night of unity, excellence, and unforgettable celebration
NUJ FCT mourns veteran journalist Leon Usigbe
NUJ FCT Chair, Grace Ike, appreciates members for successful 2025 Press Week
France defends move to recognise Palestinian State despite criticism
Gunmen kill Seven in Imo late-night attack
WAFCON Final: Tinubu approves full bonus payments for Super Falcons
Zamfara mourns as Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, dies at 71
Lagos ranked among World’s top nightlife cities, secures second spot in Africa
Zamfara mourns as Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, dies at 71
NUJ FCT Chair, Grace Ike, appreciates members for successful 2025 Press Week
WAFCON Final: Tinubu approves full bonus payments for Super Falcons
NUJ FCT inaugurates press clubs in Secondary Schools to mentor future Journalists
Gunmen kill Seven in Imo late-night attack
Lagos ranked among World’s top nightlife cities, secures second spot in Africa
NUJ FCT mourns veteran journalist Leon Usigbe
France defends move to recognise Palestinian State despite criticism
NUJ FCT Press week grand finale: A Night of unity, excellence, and unforgettable celebration
Transcorp Hilton Abuja lauded as true friend of Nigerian Press
-
News2 days agoZamfara mourns as Emir of Gusau, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, dies at 71
-
NUJ FCT1 day agoNUJ FCT Chair, Grace Ike, appreciates members for successful 2025 Press Week
-
Sports2 days agoWAFCON Final: Tinubu approves full bonus payments for Super Falcons
-
Council News2 days agoNUJ FCT inaugurates press clubs in Secondary Schools to mentor future Journalists
-
Metro2 days agoGunmen kill Seven in Imo late-night attack
-
News2 days agoLagos ranked among World’s top nightlife cities, secures second spot in Africa
-
NUJ FCT1 day agoNUJ FCT mourns veteran journalist Leon Usigbe
-
World News2 days agoFrance defends move to recognise Palestinian State despite criticism