President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) on Monday formally took office as President of the WAFU Zone B. The taking-over ceremony took place at the WAFU headquarters in Cocody Rivera 4 area of Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. Gusau was elevated to the position following the election of Mr. Kurt-Edwin Simeon Okraku, President of Ghana FA, into the CAF Executive Committee at the congress in Egypt on 12th March 2025. Okraku has since been appointed CAF’s second Vice President.
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.
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President Fed cup victory: Kwara Governor splash ₦5M, Land largesse on Kwara United Players Kwara state governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has splashed the sum ₦5 million cash reward on Kwara United players for wining the 2025 president federation cup. The governor , during a reception hosted in honour of the players at the government house in Ilorin also promised the players plots of land AbdulRazaq said it is “proud moment for the state” he applaud the new Fed cup kings for the bravery and hard work.
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Former Nigerian int’l footballer, Segun George Hunkarin arrested for alleged involvement in cocaine smuggling By Abdulgafar Oladimeji with Agency report. Officers attached to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have apprehended an ex-international footballer , Segun George Hunkarin, over his alleged involvement in cocaine smuggling. The NDLEA Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, last Sunday in a statement issued stated that investigations into the matter had revealed that , one Mr Chinedu was suspected to had travelled from Turkey aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight , while on transit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, he allegedly collected the exhibits from an …
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Nigerian sports fraternity commend NOC President, Habu Gumel for Honouring Makanjuola Nureni Muala, the proprietor of Water FC Stakeholders from across Nigeria sports sector have lauded the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Habu Gumel, for his formal recognition of Makanjuola Nureni Muala, the CEO of Water FC. Our correspondent reports that the duo had held an high powered meeting, where they discussed issues bordering on sports development in Nigeria. The high level discussion had centre on role been played by private clubs in the development architecture of Nigerian sports sector. Our correspondent gathered that, Habu Gumel and Makanjuola…
Gateway Games Tragedy : Remi Tinubu donates N110 million to families of deceased 22 Kano athletes, coaches, and officials By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, senator Oluremi Tinubu has donated the total sum of N110 million to the families of the 22 members of Team Kano contingent, who died on their way back home from the National Sports Festival, NSF , held in Abeokuta , Ogun stat.. Remi Bola Ahmed Tinubu had dispatched a delegation led by Laila Barau Jibrin, wife of the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin , who were in Kano…
President Federation Cup: Kwara United beat Abakaliki FC by penalties to win first title Kwara United have been crowned as the new kings of the 2025 President Federation Cup men’s title . The boys from Harmony state carried the day courtesy of an 4-3 win in an penalty shootout against Abakaliki FC in the finals , after 0-0 scoreline at the end of regulation time, to cart home their first historic title. Details soon…..
REJOINDER: SETTING THE RECORD STRAIGHT ON THE INCIDENT OF JUNE 27, 2025, AT ACHIEVERS UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL PITCH The attention of the Methodist High School, Owo Old Students’ Association (METHSOOSA) Sports Committee has been drawn to a regrettable verbal altercation that occurred during the group match between Methodist High School, Owo (MHSO) and Upenmen Community High School, held at the Achievers University Football Pitch on Friday, 27th June, 2025, as part of the ongoing Olowo’s Cup Competition. It is important to address, for the sake of clarity and posterity, the verbal attack directed at two of our respected members — Chief…
Olowo’s Cup 2025: MHSO Boys Battle Odds to Quarterfinals, Queens Eye the Crown The atmosphere at Achievers University football pitch was electric as the third edition of the prestigious Olowo’s Cup served up a drama-filled encounter between Methodist High School, Owo (MHSO) and Upenmen Community High School, also of Owo. The MHSO Boys, known for their grit and composure, played to a tense 1-1 draw, a result that was enough to secure them a place in the quarterfinals. Finishing second in their group with four points—behind New Church Grammar School, who topped the group with seven points—MHSO defied odds and…
