Deaths on the football pitch

Peter Biaksangzuala (circled) died from injuries suffered in his goal celebrations for Bethlehem Vengthlang FC during Mizoram Premier League match on Tuesday. Photograph: Courtesy: Mizoram Premier......

FIFA gives Sudan deadline to rerun FA elections

FIFA has given Sudan an August 15 deadline to rerun their Football Association presidential election or face suspension from international soccer. FIFA said it did not recognise the Sudanese......

Nigerian footballer dies during Sudan game

Nigerian footballer Endurance Idahor died after collapsing during a game in Khartoum on Saturday, football association officials said. Idahor, 25, who played for Sudan's Al-Merreikh club, clashed......

Football star sentenced to 40 lashes in Sudan

A Nigerian football star on Thursday said he has been sentenced to 40 lashes in Sudan after being wrongly convicted of drunk driving in Khartoum. Stephen Worgu, who signed a reported multi-million......