WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup: Ghana’s Black Maidens edge Flamingos after penalty shootout Hosts Ghana lifted the inaugural WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup on Sunday, but only after a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat of resilient Nigeria at the Ghanaian Centre of Excellence in Prampram, outside Accra. Minutes after both countries’s senior home-based professionals could not find the net in an African Nations Championship qualifier scores of kilometres away at the Accra Sports Stadium, the girls were buoyant in a four-goal thriller that led to a penalty shootout, which the Maidens won after scoring all five of their spot kicks while Nigeria…
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.
8th African Nations Championship: Eagles and Galaxies battle to scoreless draw in Accra The Nigeria/Ghana final qualifying fixture in the race to next year’s African Nations Championship is still delicately poised, following the scoreless draw in the first leg played at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. Ghana’s Black Galaxies dominated the first period with a string of opportunities, but they found the Super Eagles’ rearguard marshalled by Captain Nduka Junior impenetrable. Stephen Amankwoo found a leeway through the Eagles’ defence in the 15th minute only to see his rising shot go inches wide of Henry Ozoemena’s goal-post. Sikiru Alimi’s free-kick, with a…
Gov Bago announce plans to construct 25 new stadiums in Niger, Ahmed Fresh applaud moves By Mansur Abdullahi The Executive Governor of Niger State, Rt. Hon. Umaru Bago has announced plans by his administration to construct new stadium facilities in all the 25 local governments in the state. Bago made the disclosure during the final of the 2024 edition of the annual Niger State Governor’s Cup Football Competition, which was staged at the Muhammadu Kagbo Secondary School pitch 2. According to him, the new stadiums, if constructed would be deployed to use, for nurturing of young sports talents from all…
Sahel Sports News special: *HOW SPECIAL IT IS TO REJOICE AND CELEBRATE WITH CHIEF KASALI OBANOYEN* A creature of God, leaves a good legacy which is implanted in the lives of people, most especially those whose paths cross his. The creature is remembered with these things: The good words he has spoken into the lives of people which have lifted the souls, bodies and spirits of such personalities and have catapulted them from their valleys of obscurity to the mountain tops of prosperity, fame, honour and success. The good deeds of such a being in the lives of people around…
FIBA signs three-year agreement with new Global Partner 1xBet FIBA is excited to announce a new partnership with 1xBet, who has been appointed as the Federation’s exclusive Global Betting Partner through December 2027. During the three-year partnership, 1xBet will leverage basketball’s global reach and growth to enhance its brand visibility worldwide by supporting all FIBA National Team Competitions, both Basketball and 3×3 Basketball. 1xBet, a leading player in the betting industry and an established sponsor for elite sports organizations globally, joins FIBA in a partnership that reflects both entities’ commitment to our sport. The agreement covers all major senior FIBA…
UK media rights for FIFA World Cup 26: BBC, ITV seals broadcast deal BBC Sport and ITV have agreed a deal for live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ across TV, audio and digital platforms. The two broadcasters will share the rights equally, splitting matches between them, including a shared final, ensuring continued free-to-air coverage of the FIFA World Cup. The BBC will show live TV coverage and highlights across the BBC TV Channels and iPlayer, with live audio commentary also being broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live and 5 Sports Extra. ITV will…
Concacaf confirms qualification pathway for 2025 Gold Cup Region’s flagship MNT championship takes place one year before FIFA World Cup 2026™; five 2026 venues will host matches Concacaf will continue tradition of including a global guest, with 2025 and 2027 editions including Saudi Arabia men’s national team Previous Gold Cup guests include Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Qatar, South Africa, South Korea; and four South American women’s national teams in inaugural W Gold Cup Miami, FL (Thursday, December 19, 2024) – Concacaf has confirmed the qualification pathway for its men’s national teams to qualify for next summer’s 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup…
FIFA World Cup 26 to deliver estimated CAD 3.8bn in economic output for Canada FIFA has released the findings of its first ever pre-tournament FIFA World Cup™ Economic Impact Assessment, which looks at the estimated economic output for Canada ahead of the FIFA World Cup 26™, the game-changing tournament that is set to take place across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The findings, which cover the period from June 2023 to August 2026, estimate that preparing for and hosting the FIFA World Cup 26 will contribute up to CAD 3.8bn in positive economic output for Canada as a host nation.…
Welcome to Sports Parliament with Kdo. This piece is for guy who knows his onions beautifully because of his background , and dint of hard work. Join me to greet; …..Abdulgafar Oladimeji becomes member International Council for Commercial Arbitration. As Alhaji Busari Oladimeji clocks 89 Erstwhile secretary, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN Kano chapter, Abdulgafar Oladimeji has been conferred with the membership status of the International Commercial Council for Arbitration . The international headquarters of the council located in the Netherlands , in an official confirmation letter dated 1st November 2024 had confirmed his membership into the highly revered …
In a rare and heartfelt video shared by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and made availabe to Sahel Sports News, Ademola Lookman opens up about winning the prestigious CAF African Player of the Year award. The moment marks a significant achievement in Lookman’s career, one that recognizes his outstanding performances and determination over the past year. “It’s an incredible achievement, incredible moment,” Lookman shared, his voice full of gratitude. “Special to be in a list of many great players who have achieved a lot in the game, legends. For me, that means a lot.” Lookman’s humble reflection highlights not…
