Author: Abdulgafar Oladimeji

CAF moves to spotlight Women’s African cup of nations CAF has Launched TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Stars Spotlight Webinar series to shine global light on women’s football in Africa CAF said this is as part of its commitment to elevating the profile of women’s football in Africa, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) announced the launch of a dynamic digital series titled the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Stars Spotlight Webinar. Saying the initiative is part of CAF’s broader efforts to amplify the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024, scheduled to take place between 5 – 26 July.

England steps up preparations for the FIFA 2026 world cup qualifiers By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The Three Lions have stepped up their preparations in the chase to secure their FIFA 2026 World cup ticket. The team under Thomas Tuchel is gearing up for their upcoming games, which involves an crucial match against Andorra in qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. England is utilizing the priority window from June 12 to June 17 to fine tune its preparations for the world cup.

Old football foes: Highlanders, City Rollers, Hoppers, Young Bees set to trade tackles in Kaduna Veterans reunion cup By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The inaugural edition of the annual Kaduna Veterans Reunion football competition will kick off on June 8 at the playground of the now defunct Lagos street primary school. Our correspondent reports that , four teams would be taking part in the maiden edition of the tournament sponsored by an international businessman, Abdulmalik Umar and co sponsored by Kaduna based clergyman, Pastor Joseph Andishu. Andishu speaking with our correspondent last Wednesday in Kaduna said “ Kaduna was the cradle of…

Methodist High School, Owo, Women’s football team zooms to the semi-finals of the Olowo’s Cup . The MHSO Queens, coached by Victor Adeyemi made this achievement after walking over St Louis Girls Grammar School, Owo, in their opening match when their opponents failed to show up for the encounter, thereby securing the three maximum points and three goals In their second match against Ahamaddiyah Grammar School, they triumphed with a lone goal while they wallloped Corpus Christi College by four goals to nothing giving their with the maximum nine points and not losing a game in the group matches. The…

NSC chairman , Shehu Dikko visits former NFA boss, Ibrahim Galadima on his sick bed in Kano By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The chairman, National Sports Commission, NSC, Shehu Dikko last Monday in Kano paid a visit to the sick bed of the erstwhile chairman of the now defunct Nigeria Football Association, NFA, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Galadima. MFR. Our correspondent reports that , Dikko was in Kano to condole with the people of the state over the demise of 22 members of the state contingent , who died in an ghastly motor accident , while returning from the just concluded Gateway Games…

Veteran Fuji musician King Saheed Osupa paid a courtesy visit to Makanjuola Nureni—popularly known as MK—at the Water FC Academy in Abuja, commending him for his unwavering dedication to grassroots football development in Nigeria. During the visit, Osupa lauded MK’s long-standing contributions to nurturing young talent and empowering underprivileged youth through football. Describing him as a “devoted supporter of the masses” and a “lovely brother,” the music icon emphasized the deep impact MK has made, both on and off the pitch. “Mr. Nureni Muala Kajola Kajolowo is one of the most respected football agents in Nigeria,” Osupa stated. “He has…

Kano tragedy, condolence visit : Shehu Dikko, others to visit Kano on Monday By Abdulgafar Oladimeji A high powered sports delegation led by the chairman of the National Sports Commission, NSSC , Shehu Dikko will be in Kano, on Monday to condole with the government and people of the state over the demise of 22 members of Team Kano that died in an ghastly auto accident. An impeccable source informed our reporter that the delegation will be led by Nigeria’s sports numero uno , Shehu Dikko. The source said “ Dikko who is currently in the United Kingdon , UK…

Kano sports tragedy: NVBF president , Engr Nimrod leads high sports delegation on condolence visit to Kano By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The president of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, NVBF, Eng Musa Nimrod last Sunday led a delegation of sympathizers to Kano to condole with the state government over the demise of 22 athletes, coaches and officials returning from the National Sports Festival held in Ogun state. The delegation comprised of chairman of the sports commissioners association, director of sport Kaduna state, SA to the former minster of sports , now minister of state for trade and industry, SWAN president, veteran athletes…

NFF commiserates with Kano State government over death of athletes in auto crash The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed grave sorrow and grief over the death on Saturday of 22 Kano State athletes who lost their lives in an ato crash on their way from the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State. “The Nigeria Football Federation and the entire Nigeria football family are in a period of mourning over the demise of these athletes in such tragic circumstances. We mourn deeply with the Kano State Government and all the good and great people of Kano State, on this sad incident”…

Kano tragedy: Nigerian sports journalists ask Kano government to investigate cause of deaths. Gov Abba declares Monday public holiday to mourn athletes By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Nigerian sports journalists under the aegis of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN has urged Kano state government to investigate the root cause of the death of 22 members of the state contingent, who were returning home from the National Sports Festival, NSF held Abeokuta , Ogun state. The umbrella body of sports writers on Saturday had joined millions of Kano populace in mourning the demise of some members of the state contingent , who…