Ahead 2026 FIFA World Cup Kick Off : Sports Journalists visit FIFA headquarters in Zurich Abdulgafar Oladimeji Sports journalists from across the globe under the aegis of the Association Internationale de la Presse Sportive (AIPS) visited the Home of FIFA in Zürich, Switzerland. FIFA said the visit for the latest chapter in a long-standing collaboration between world football’s governing body and the global media organisation. The visit took place on the eve of the 88th AIPS Congress, which is being held in Lausanne, Switzerland. For many of the delegates, the visit represented more than a professional meeting; it was an…
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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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Concacaf Women’s qualifier: Mexico hammer US Virgin Islands 9-0. As Jamaica secures 4-0 over Antigua The 2025/26 Concacaf W Qualifiers continued with Jamaica last Friday securing a 4-nil victory against Antigua in Group B at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. The hosts went out in search of the opener in the first half, including hitting the woodwork on three separate occasions. Khadjia Shaw ultimately found the breakthrough goal for Jamaica from the penalty spot in the 45’+1’. Shaw further extended the lead for the Reggae Girlz with two strikes to secure her hat-trick on the night. First, finding the…
Morocco 2026: Nigeria invites U17 girls to camp ahead of second round fixture Newly-appointed Head Coach Akeem Ishola Busari has invited a total of 36 players to the Nigeria U17 Girls’ camp ahead of next month’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup second round qualifying fixture against the winner of the Niger Republic/Guinea clash. Niger Republic are scheduled to host the first leg of that first round fixture this weekend, with the return in Conakry next weekend. The winner will host Nigeria, 2022 FIFA World Cup bronze medallists, in the second round, first leg encounter during the weekend of 22nd – 24th May,…
Nigeria: Football Reform Group Drags FIFA, NFF to Court The Advocacy for Nigeria Football Reform Concepts has dragged the world football governing FIFA before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, in the Abuja Judicial division. According to court records, in Suit No: M/4462/2062, the claimants are praying the court for 12 reliefs bordering on the FIFA Forward Development Project fund. The claimants are also seeking the court to make pronouncements on funds connected to FIFA World Cup monies , and other grants handed to Nigeria through the Nigeria Football Federation. The court documents obtained by our correspondent stated that the…
ICPC moves to probe NFF operations incites fears amongst officials The questionnaire sent by ICPC to the members of staff of the Nigeria Football Federation has created commotion at the Suday Dankaro House housing the federation in FCT Abuja. According to sportsunlimited.com “ source at the Sunday Dankaro house, the questionnaire is intended to gagged and subjugate it to their whims, a situation that has now snowball into rift among staffs. The questionnaire reads: “The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is conducting a System Study of the operations of NFF. “The study is aimed at repositioning…
Super Eagles headline 2026 Unity Cup Tournament spectacle The Unity Cup, the premier international football tournament celebrating AfroCentric and global diaspora communities, is officially returning to its historic home. From 26 to 30 May 2026, the hallowed turf of The Valley, home to Charlton Athletic FC, will host a revamped four-nation tournament featuring Nigeria, Jamaica, Zimbabwe, and India. Following the massive success of the 2025 edition, which saw Nigeria crowned champions at Brentford, the 2026 tournament marks a sentimental return to South London. The Unity Cup was famously hosted at The Valley in 2004, a landmark event involving Nigeria, Jamaica and…
IOC mourns the death of Honorary Member Sir Craig Reedie It is with great sadness that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has learnt of the passing of Honorary Member Sir Craig Reedie at the age of 84. Sir Craig held a number of leadership positions at the highest levels of international sport, where he helped shape policy, expand global participation and confront some of the most difficult challenges facing the sports world. Among others, he was IOC Vice-President, President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), President of the International Badminton Federation (IBF) – today known as the Badminton World Federation…
NRFF Hosts Rugby Coaching and Medical Course in Abeokuta The Nigeria Rugby Football Federation (NRFF) has concluded plans to stage a joint rugby coaching and medical course in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Reports said that the three days technical programme, is in collaboration with the state government . NRFF said the course will run from April 23 to 25, 2026, at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena. Adding that the event is targeted at developing aspiring rugby coaches and medical personnel, alongside making the game of rugby to be more accessible to young people across the country. The eligible participants are expected…
Ahead season opener : NLO chief , Shola Ogunnowo Thumbs Up Unity Preseason Tournament The Chief Operating Officer of the Nationwide League One (NLO), Olushola Ogunnowo, has praised the organizers of the Unity Preseason Tournament. He hailed the organizers for providing the clubs with what , he described as a valuable platform to prepare ahead of the new league season. Ogunnowo , in his remarks at the final of the Sarki Karshi NLO Unity Preseason Tournament held in Karshi, FCT Abuja, envied the consistency and commitment of the organizers in sustaining the competition for teams participating in the NLO. He…
Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports, Donatus Agu Ejidike calls for transparency in sports activities Nigeria’s Pillar of Sports, Donatus Agu-Ejidike (JP), has urged sports practitioners in the spirit of Easter celebrations to embark on national reawakening by avoiding acts the obstructs sports development growth. . The sports philanthropist in his Easter celebrations message to Christian faithfuls said , the occasion symbolizes sacrifice, resilience, discipline, and ultimately, victory after adversity. According to him, the resurrection of Jesus Christ signifies that greatness is forged in the crucible of pain, persistence, and purpose. That, in essence, is the very DNA of sports, he…
