Author: Abdulgafar Oladimeji

Celebrating sahel sports news and its role in promoting sports promotion and development By : Ahmad Muhammad Sani Gwarzo, Anipr. Sahelsportnews continues to stand as one of the most vibrant and youth-focused sports information platforms in the country, providing timely updates and insightful coverage that inspires young athletes across Nigeria and beyond. Under the dynamic leadership of Abdulgafar Olademeji, the organization has consistently demonstrated professionalism, accuracy, and passion for sports journalism. The platform remains committed to giving young talents a voice and showcasing their abilities to a global audience. In every report, Sahelsportnews emphasizes the importance of discipline, resilience, and…

BLACK STARS OF GHANA — STAINED STARS THAT NEVER DIE By Kasali D. Obanoyen.  Something just pinched me to start this series with the Black Stars of Ghana – a team that can spring surprises and dash hopes .  Let us dig in.  The Black Stars of Ghana remain one of world football’s great paradoxes: a team capable of brilliance, heartbreak, defiance, and rebirth—often in the same qualifying cycle. Stained by near-misses yet burnished by history, they are stars that never truly die. As the world marches toward the 2026 FIFA World Cup, spread across three footballing giants—the United States,…

FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentines are the  favorites – Algerian coach By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The head coach of the Fennec Foxes of Algeria, Vladimir Petkovic has described Argentina as favorites , when the FIFA  world cup2026 finally  kicks off next summer in US, Canada and Mexico. The north African are drawn in group J alongside Argentina, Jordan and Austria. Reacting to  the final draw in Washington,   he said  “A very interesting group. A group made up of three teams that will have to play for second place. “Argentina will be a favourite. It will certainly be very interesting. I think…

Nigeria introduces new penalties to   fight against age cheating in sports By Abdulgafar  Oladimeji Nigeria’s  National Council on Sports  has  issued strict warning against perpetration of age cheating in sports activities, warning that severe penalties awaits defaulters. The council during  its meeting   held at the  Kashim Shetima hall, in Calabar, on 28 November,  said it has approved the institution of appropriate sanctions against age cheat offenders in national sports competitions , namely National Youth Games, NYG, School Sports competitions. The body in an communique issued at the end of  its meeting has admonished  sports stakeholders to adhere to  the rules…

FIFA World Cup 2026: Every game Is special,  Says  Ghana Black Stars coach, Otto Ado By Abdulgafar Oladimeji. The head coach of  World Cup campaigners  Black Stars of Ghana   Otto Addo has said  “There is no particular game I look forward to the most.  Adding  that “ every game is special. Speaking to sports writers in the aftermath of the world cup final draw in Washington, he stated that  “  It is very important for us that we don’t underrate any team and for sure England is the favourite in the group. Adding that “ Ghana have a very strong…

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw  : I Trust My Players   Says Egyptian coach, Hossam Hassan By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The coach of the Pharoahs  of Egypt , Hossam Hassan has expressed confidence in the capacity of his players to deliver the goodies , when the  FIFA World Cup 2026 finally kicks off. Speaking after the world cup final draw last Friday in Washington, coach Hossam said “I trust my players because their level is very high, whether it’s Mohamed Salah, Marmoush, or the players in the Egyptian league, they have big ambition. “But reaching the World Cup is complicated, and…

FIFA World Cup 2026: Côte d’Ivoire looks forward to knockout stages   By Abdulgafar Oladimeji One of Africa’s flag bearers at the FIFA 2026 World Cup , Côte d’Ivoire  has expressed the optimism that they posses the firepower to pick  the tickets for the knockout stages from  group E. Côte d’Ivoire gaffer , Emerse Fae,  speaking after the final draw held at the Kennedy Centre   in Washington Dc said ,  “It’s a group of quality, but I think we have our chances. We’ll begin against Ecuador, which is a really, really good team that plays with a lot of energy…

FIFA To Reveal  World Cup  Match Venues Today FIFA President Gianni Infantino will be joined by an all-star cast  today  Saturday, 6 December as the updated match schedule for the first 48-team, 104-match FIFA World Cup is revealed. From 12:00 EST (18:00 CET), FIFA will confirm the venues and kick-off times for the biggest FIFA World Cup. FIFA Legends Ronaldo Nazário, Francesco Totti, Hristo Stoichkov and Alexi Lalas to discuss match-ups and provide unique perspectives

FIFA Peace Prize Award: Combative and Condescending Trump Booed. Yet Well Done FIFA    By Kasali D. Obanoyen . Atlanta Georgia . Tension eclipsed celebration at a Washington, D.C. viewing center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw when former U.S. President Donald J. Trump—combative, condescending, and unmistakably provocative—was loudly booed the moment he was announced as the inaugural recipient of the FIFA Peace Award. What should have been a global moment of unity instantly transformed into a searing public verdict on Trump’s abrasive rhetoric, especially his harsh immigration policies that have alienated vast sections of the international community. Despite…

Breaking: US President, Donald Trump Receives FIFA Peace prize award   By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The President of the United States, President Donald Trump  today while attending the final draw of the FIFA 2026 World Cup   at the  Kennedy Centre in Washington received the inaugural prize of the  FIFA Peace award. The US leader reacting to the honour said “ This is truly one of the great honors of my life,” Trump said after receiving the award, he described the United States as a unique country that calls the FIFA governed sports  “soccer”  in contrast to other majority countries that calls…