Afcon 2027 qualifiers: Wild Dogs conquer Nigeria By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The Wild Dogs of Guinea-Bissau , Tuesday evening at the September 24 stadium in Bissau secured 3-0 victory over the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The once termed minnow have taken led of Group L of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. The Djurtus (Wild Dogs) went one goal through Franciluno Dju shot past Nwabali from the right wing. Mama Baldé ripped open the Nigerian defence to place the ball beyond the reach of Nwabali for the hosts’ second of the evening. Five minutes into added time, , Alvario…
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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.
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FIFA Women’s Champions Cup 2027 to be played at home of Inter Miami CF A quartet of the leading women’s clubs on the planet are set to convene in the US city of Miami for the decisive stage of next year’s edition of the FIFA Women’s Champions Cup. The last-four encounters, including the bronze final and the tournament decider will be hosted at Nu Stadium, and will determine the winners of the second instalment of the competition following Arsenal Women FC’s triumph in last year’s inaugural iteration. Miami is no stranger to hosting FIFA’s global events, having provided the backdrop for eight…
CAF President Patrice Motsepe meets Kenyan Head of State, William Ruto in Nairobi , discusses TotalEnergies CAF AFCON 2027 preparations The President of Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Dr Patrice Motsepe held a successful meeting with Kenya Head of State His Excellency Dr William Ruto in Nairobi, Kenya as they discussed preparations for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2027. President Ruto thanked Dr Motsepe for his commitment to African football and assured the CAF President of Kenya’s determination to make the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON PAMOJA 2027 a major success. The CAF President thanked President…
CAF launches research project on menstrual health and player well-being in African Women’s Football The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has launched its Menstrual Cycle Research in women’s football, marking an important step in advancing the health and well-being of female players. Under the CAF Research Hub, the Menstrual Cycle Research Initiative focuses on girls and women participating in CAF competitions and development platforms, including the CAF African Schools Football Championship and the CAF Women’s Champions League. The initiative seeks to better understand how menstruation may affect participation, confidence, attendance and the overall football experience, while identifying practical measures that…
Cape Verde to Host CAF Strategy Conference The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has announced that Cape Verde, whose inspiring FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign captured global attention, will host the CAF Strategy Conference from 7 to 9 October 2026 in Santa Maria, Sal Island. Convened under the leadership of CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, the Conference will bring together the Presidents of CAF’s 54 Member Associations, Zonal Union Presidents, CAF Executive Committee (EXCO) members, National Team coaches and international football experts. The landmark event will be structured around two pillars: strengthening football development and sustainability across Africa; and analysing…
Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic flame lit in Athens as historic journey to Africa begins The Youth Olympic flame for Dakar 2026 has been lit at the historic Panathenaic Stadium in Athens, Greece. This marks the start of its journey to Dakar in Senegal and another major milestone on the road to the first Olympic sporting event ever held on African soil. The lighting of the Youth Olympic flame is one of the defining moments of any Youth Olympic Games (YOG). This edition, in particular, is historic, as it links Greece, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, with a new chapter…
