**Asisat Oshoala Queries New FIFA Rule on Injured Players** The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, and excitement is building up among football fans across the globe, including in Nigeria. The tournament, which will be held in Mexico, the United States, and Canada, promises to be one of the biggest in the competition's history. As part of efforts to improve the game and reduce time-wasting, FIFA has introduced a series of new rules. One of these measures limits the time a goalkeeper has to hold the ball in their hands inside the penalty area to just eight seconds. There are also new time limits for substitutions, throw-ins, and medical treatment on the pitch. However, not all of the new rules have received a warm welcome, particularly from Nigerian football star Asisat Oshoala. The six-time African Women's Player of the Year has expressed her displeasure with a rule related to injured players. Under this regulation, any player who receives medical attention on the pitch must remain off the field for 60 seconds before returning to the game. The idea behind this rule is to prevent players from faking injuries to waste time. But Oshoala believes this rule is unfair to players who are genuinely fouled. She took to social media to express her concerns, questioning why a player who has been fouled should also lose time on the pitch. "How can I get fouled and still lose a minute?" she asked. Oshoala's concerns reflect the views of many players who feel that this rule may punish teams unfairly, even when their players are genuinely hurt. Despite the criticism, the new regulations are expected to be tested during the 2026 World Cup, where their impact on the game will become clearer. If the rules create more problems than solutions, football authorities may review them in the future. For now, however, the focus is on the 2026 World Cup, and fans in Nigeria are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an exciting tournament.