NFF Express Disappointment Over The Poor Performances By Nigerian Referees . As Committee Impose Severe Sanctions On Erring Referees By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has expressed its dismay over the poor officiating standards been exhibited by Nigeria football referees officiating across the major national leagues . Nigeria’s football governing body in an communique issued at the end of its Executive Committee meeting held 10th December at the NFF secretariat in FCT Abuja decry the abysmal scorecard of the referees. The communique made available to sports writers said “following an assessment of the performance of referees handling matches in…
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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FIFA World Cup : US to generate USD 30 Billion from hosting the world cup in 2026 By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Estimates show that the United States of America, USA would generate the projected sum of USD 30.5 billion from the hosting of the FIFA world cup 2026. The US will stage parts of the largest FIFA world cup games along with Canada and Mexico as co host nations. According to the World Trade Organization, WTO, socioeconomic analysis shows that hosting the biggest football fiesta would help to create 185,000 full time jobs, add the value worth USD 30.5 billion in…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Preparations : Defending champions Argentina to face Senegalese Lions of Teranga in test match By Abdulgafar Oladimei Aside last minutes changes reigning FIFA world cup champions, Argentina is anticipating to confront the Teranga lions of Senegal in an friendly clash. The duo national teams are expected to play the match during the March international break The Senegalese Football Federation confirmed that the process to host the match is in the formative stages. Argentina at the FIFA world cup 2026 are drawn with Algeria, Austria and Jordan in group J. The Terenga Lions are paired in group …
Morocco 2025: Nigeria Sing Victory Song By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF has flagged off Super Eagles battle for the fourth continental title with the launching of what it tagged NAIJA 4 THE WIN . The federation said it is committed towards bringing home Africa’s most coveted football crown from Morocco. The federation’s official media sources said “Nigeria, three-time winners of Africa’s flagship football championship, arrive in Morocco with a rich history and a firm resolve to restore continental glory. The silver-medal finish at the 2023 edition in Abidjan, though commendable, remains a reminder of unfinished business. Those memories serve not as…
Football Breakfast in Atlanta Georgia Without a Parcel Bomb By Kasali Obanoyen At a quiet Atlanta café, two Sahel Sports comrades — one jet-lagged from Washington, D.C., the other fully caffeinated from Atlanta’s hustle — met for what should have been an ordinary breakfast. And, thankfully, unlike darker chapters of Nigeria’s past, no strange package arrived at the table. For once, breakfast remained breakfast — not a reenactment of October 1986, when the nation learned the hard way that even the innocent morning meal could become fatal for a journalist as towering as Dele Giwa. But the conversation on this…
NIS DG mourns Bayelsa deputy gov, late Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, cancels 2025 Christmas carol The Director General and Chief Executive officer of the National Institute for Sports, H. E. Comrade Philip Shaibu on Friday said he received with rude shock and deep sadness the news of the passing of his friend, brother and former colleague, His Excellency, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State. Comrade Philip Shaibu who is the immediate past Deputy Governor of Edo State said His Excellency was a committed public servant who gave his best in every office he held. He said throughout his time…
HB FC Are The New Kings of 2025 MTN NLO Cup Hyperbuzz FC, Abuja have been crowned as champions of the 2025 MTN NLO Cup, defeating JNR Danburan FC, Katsina in a thrilling penalty shootout that concluded with a score of 6-5 after an intense 2-2 draw during regulation time. The final match, held at the Bwari Stadium in Abuja, showcased the exceptional skill and unwavering determination of both teams. For their stellar performance, HB FC was awarded ₦2.5 million, while JNR Danburan received ₦1.5 million. Both teams demonstrated remarkable talent throughout the tournament, remaining unbeaten in the group phase…
Morocco 2025: Nigeria unveils AFCON’s final squad Head Coach Eric Sékou Chelle has opted for goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi and Zaidu Sanusi, midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka, and forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman, and 20 other players to make up Nigeria’s 28-man roster for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations starting in Morocco in 10 days’ time. The Franco-Malian also picked defenders Chidozie Awaziem and Bright Osayi-Samuel, midfielders Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Raphael Onyedika, and forwards Samuel Chukwueze and Simon Moses, among others. There is a return for Cyprus-based goaltender Francis Uzoho, defender Igoh Ogbu and…
Former Chinese sports minister sentenced to death for corruption By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The former Chinese sports minister Gou Zhongwen has been sentenced to death for indulging in acts of corruption, CCTV broadcaster reported last Monday. Gou, who was one time director of China’s State General Administration of Sports was convicted by a court in Jiangsu province . The court heard that the convicted man between 2009 and 2024 collected 236 million yuan ($33.4 million)equivalent in bribes. The court further heard that the bribes were recei ved from individuals and departments for project approvals. The court slammed life ban on Gou…
Nigeria vs Egypt friendly game now fixed for 16 December The decision by world football-governing body, FIFA that Clubs can hold on to their players until Monday, 15 December 2025 before they are released for the 35th Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has necessitated the postponement of the pre-AFCON friendly between Nigeria and Egypt. Seven-time winners Egypt and three-time winners Nigeria were scheduled to clash in a tune-up game in Cairo on Sunday, 14 December, in line with an earlier regulation that ruled that players be released earlier. The game has now been moved to Tuesday, 16 December as a result…
