President Federation Cup: Kwara United sing victory song against warlords Enugu Rangers The semi final matches of this year’s President Federation Cup competition (men’s version) will take place today Wednesday in Lagos and Abuja, with former champions Enugu Rangers up against Kwara United of Ilorin while emerging power Ikorodu City take on surprise packets Abakaliki FC in Abuja. The clash between NPFL teams Rangers and Kwara United will come up at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Lagos while Ikorodu City and Abakaliki FC will sort things out at the Bwari Stadium in Abuja. Both games will kick off at 4pm. To…
Author: Abdulgafar Oladimeji
Abdulgafar Oladimeji
Abdulgafar Oladimeji is a sports writer with over two decades experience in the industry. As a reporter , he has worked with top major Nigerian newspapers, freelancer with newspaper and broadcast media organizations in Africa, Europe and America. He is a well travelled sports journalists reporting major sports events across the globe.
President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) was last Monday installed as President of the West African Football Union (Zone B). Gusau’s instalment followed the resignation of the Mr. Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, the President of the Ghana Football Association, who left the WAFU B number one seat following his election into the Executive Committee of the Confederation of African Football two months ago. WAFU B headquarters in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire reported that Gusau “enjoys strong support among the zone’s members to bring continuity and dynamism to WAFU Zone B.” Gusau has been President of the NFF…
NLO: Dromeida Sports Club signs new partnership deal with Ndeipi Nationwide League One , NLO said, Dromeida Sports club of Kano has announced the signing of new partnership deal with Ndeipi The club through its social media handles said “ it is proud to announce its sponsorship of Dromeda Sports Club, a grassroots football team based in Kano State, Nigeria. Further saying “This partnership marks a bold step in our expansion into West Africa and reflects our mission to empower communities, support youth development, and build a Pan-African financial ecosystem rooted in real-world impact. The NLO side said “This is…
Egypt 2025 CAF U20: Flying Eagles seek bronze compensation against Young Pharaohs of Egypt Seven-time champions Nigeria and hosts and four-time champions Egypt will both fight hard for the bronze medals when they clash in the third-place match of the ongoing Africa U20 Cup of Nations finals in Cairo on Sunday. Both teams were rated by pundits to emerge from their semi-final clashes, but the result went the other way and they are now due to play the losers’ final at the 30 June Air Defence Stadium in downtown Cairo. Morocco and South Africa will tango in a repeat of…
Crystal Palace crowned Emirates FA Cup champions , first time in history Eberechi Eze scored the winner for Crystal Palace Crystal Palace were crowned Emirates FA Cup champions the first in the history of the club. Eberechi Eze’s first-half goal gave his side the trophy at the expense of Manchester City 1-0 in a thrilling final. Eze in the 15th minute sent the west stand of Wembley Stadium into frenzy , while Dean Henderson denied Omar Marmoush ‘s penalty in the first half and making a couple more brilliant saves to keep City out. Palace took the lead as Jean-Philippe…
Nigeria’s largest sports fiesta flags off today in Abeokuta The Nigerian National Sports Festival, NSF would be formally flagged off , today 19th May in Abeokuta, the capital city of Ogun state. South west Nigeria. The fiesta is a biennial multi-sport event organized by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the National Sports Commission for athletes from the 36 States of Nigeria, including the FCT. The 2025 edition of the games is tagged ‘Gateway Games’ 2024. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that , the Director General, National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, made the disclosure that 23 states have arrived…
CAF set to announce new strategic partnership in Cairo on Sunday, 18 May The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe will make an important announcement in Cairo on Sunday, 18 May. The football governing body said “ football can be a driver of change on the continent, uplifting communities and providing opportunity for Africa’s leaders of tomorrow. “To realise this change needs strong partnerships. CAF is committed to programmes that contribute to education, health and community development in Africa, using football to support these key objectives. “ CAF said.
CAF opens portal for football job opportunities By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The Confederation of African Football, CAF has commenced the recruitment process to engage the services of professional interpreters. CAF said the recruitment is part of its target to take the administration of the game in Africa to the highest international standards, saying “CAF is looking to recruiting Conference interpreters for CHAN, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda 2024. It further said “to set up its database, CAF is calling for applications from qualified freelance conference interpreters with French, English, Arabic, Portuguese and Swahili; to facilitate multicultural communication and overcome language barriers during the final stage of CHAN 2024. Adding that “freelance interpreters…
NLO25: 32 clubs in promotion war – Shola Ogunnowo 32 teams on parade in the Nationwide League One, NLO will go to war to poach the pronation tickets to the Nigeria National League (NNL). NLO COO, Mr Shola Ognnnowo has disclosed. The NLO, Chief Operating Officer, COO, Shola Ogunnowo disclosed that “the promotion will be determined through a round-robin format, with teams divided into 8 groups of 4. Each team will play three matches, and the group winners will qualify directly for promotion to the NNL. According to him, Slot 1 (Ijebu-Ode Stadium), Winner of Legacy Pitch A Winner of Maracana…
Cameroonian football legend, Emmanuel Kunde passes away Former Cameroon two times African cup of Nations legend, Emmanuel Kunde is dead. Late Kunde died in his sleep aged 68. Last Thursday . He helped Camerron won the AFCON titles in 1984 and 1988, he was on parade at the 1982 and 1990 FIFA World Cups alongside legends like Roger Miller, amongst others. He was an house hold African Centre back with his dominance in the defense line of the Indomitable Lions. Most popular for scoring a penalty past England goalkeeper Peter Shilton at the Italia 90 FIFA World Cup. He is…
