Gusau denies any altercation with CAF Vice President, Fouzi Lekjaa President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) has described as ‘total falsehood’, a report circulating in sections of the social media that he had a public spat with President of the Federation Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), Mr. Fouzi Lekjaa during a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Morocco. The unsubstantiated report alleged that Gusau, who is also President of WAFU B, engaged in a hot argument with Lekjaa, who is also the 1st Vice President of the Confederation of African Football, at a meeting that took place during…
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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UniCalabar set to host 28th NUGA Games The University of Calabar has officially set to host the 28th Nigerian University Games Association NUGA Games. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Offiong Efanga Offiong, formally received the hosting flag and signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), officially granting the university the mandate to host the Games. The flag handover and MoA signing took place during a courtesy visit by the NUGA Games Committee, led by the Chairman of UNICAL NUGA Games 2026, Prof. Lukas Ogunjimi. The Vice Chancellor assured the delegation of the University’s full commitment to delivering what he described as “the…
CAF condemns unacceptable behaviour of players and officials during TotalEnergies AFCON Morocco 2025 Final between Morocco and Senegal The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) condemns the unacceptable behaviour of some players and officials during the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat last night. CAF strongly condemns any inappropriate behaviour which occurs during matches, especially those targeting the refereeing team or match organizers. CAF is reviewing all footage and will refer the matter to competent bodies for appropriate action to be taken against those found guilty.
Afcon 2025: Nigeria edge past Pharoahs of Egypt on penalties to clinch third place consolatory prize Oluwasetemi Adeyinkap Nigeria wrapped up their AFCON campaign edging past Egypt on penalties to claim third place after a tense, goalless contest in regulation time. With neither side able to break the deadlock, the bronze-medal match was decided by nerve and precision from the spot. The penalty shootout saw Akor Adams, Moses Simon, Alex Iwobi, and Ademola Lookman all convert for the Super Eagles, helping secure the win , after an early miss and two crucial saves by goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, whose calm presence…
5th edition: Wunti’s Be Happy basketball championship dunk off in Bauchi By Nasiru Abdullahi Kobi Bauchi. The 5th edition of the annual Be Happy Basketball Championship has commenced in Bauchi, our correspondent reports . The championship organised by an former basketball player, Sulaiman Maijama’a Wunti. The event has tipped off in Bauchi with a renewed commitment to grassroots development, unity, and the promotion of the game across Nigeria. Declaring the tournament open, Wunti said the essence of the championship is to give back to his former team and Bauchi State, with the motive to foster unity and to expanding the…
Berlin to host FIBA women’ s basketball world cup 2026 By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The city of Berlin, Germany would play host to the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. The 2026 would be the 20th edition of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup. 16 teams would be on parade at the quadrennial world championship. The tournament will be hosted in Berlin, Germany, from 4 to 13 September 2026. Germany hosted the event last in 1998 . The 2026 edition goes to records with four teams more than the previous edition. Though the 1990 and 2018 hosted same number of teams…
NPFL 2025/2026 MD20 Round Up : Rivers United stay top of the table log . As drama continue to unfold By Usman Bature Matchday 20 in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) 2025/2026 league season has lived up to expectations, delivering thrilling encounters and major talking points across the country, as monitored by Sahel Sports News. Rivers United maintained their grip at the top of the NPFL table with 38 points after holding Rangers International to a goalless draw in Enugu. Abia Warriors remain close challengers on 34 points, continuing their impressive run this season. Kano Pillars, Warri Wolves, and…
BUA’s cash donation to Super Eagles: Kano grassroot football is dying, Intertech football academy sends SoS The honcho of Intertech football academy has reacted to the gesture by business mogul , Abdulsamad Isiyaku Rabiu to the Nigerian national team, Super Eagles . The president of the academy, Suleiman Musa described the gesture as commendable , he however quickly pointed out that, there is the need to direct similar gestures to grass root football club development projects . In his words “The recent donation by BUA Group to the Super Eagles is a commendable and strategic gesture that significantly boosts player…
Gambia football federation receives FIFA Amateur Football Country Report The Gambia Football Federation ,GFF has received its FIFA Amateur Football Country Report . The public presentation was held at the National Technical Training Centre (NTTC) in Old Yundum, The Gambia. The GFF President , who chair’s the FIFA Amateur and Grassroots Football Committee,Lamin Kaba Bajo, officially presided over the presentation exercise . The report was handed over by the FIFA Regional Technical Consultants, Mr. Ali Mwebe (Uganda) and Mr. Serame Letsoaka (South Africa). Our correspondent reports that the document represents the culmination of an intensive diagnostic process that began in…
Michael Emetomor Obi foundation donates football kits to Ibrede grammar school By Abdulgafar Oladimeji In moves to boost grass root sports development in communities, Michael Emetomor Obi has donated football equipment’s to Ibrede Grammar school. Our correspondent reports that , the students, during the presentation sang songs of joy as they received sets of football equipment’s . The representative of the Michael Emetomor Obi Foundation, Justina Ishaka , at the ceremony , said the gesture is to fulfill the promise made by an alumni of the school, Pastor Odemaro Samuel Obi. Ishaka urged the students to be of good behavior…
