Nigeria Defeats Iran Goals by Moses Simon, on his 96th senior cap for Nigeria, and Jerome Akor Adams saw Nigeria edge Iran 2-1 in an international friendly played in Antalya, Turkey on Friday. At the Corendon Airlines Park in the Turkish city, the Super Eagles combined early attacking verve with late defensive discipline – hallmarks of an Eric Chelle side still taking shape, but already showing identity. The three-time AFCON champions wasted no time stamping their authority on the game. Bright and purposeful from kickoff, Samuel Chukwueze unlocked the Iranian backline with a precise through ball that sent Moses Simon racing clear. The Paris FC…
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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Gara Gombe says Gusau deserves second term in office, accuses Dikko, Mikel Obi, others of hypocrisy The Athletics and Others Sports Commission, an NGO that advocates for accountability and transparency in sports has averred that the incumbent NFF President, Ibrahim Gusau deserves another term in office. The BoT chairman of the organization , Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe, reacting to the recently concluded NFF congress , Gara has given a nod to the passed vote of confidence on the leadership by the congress . He stated that the vote of confidence passed on NFF President ,Ibrahim Gusau and his team by…
NRA mourns Late Sani Zubairu, Mejuobi ,others attends fidda’u prayers in Bauchi By Lurwanu Idris Malikawa Garu. The National Deputy President of the Nigeria (Football) Referees Association, NRA , Kelechi Mejuobi led the national executives of the association to attend the fidda’u prayer of the late NRA National president , Sani Zubairu. It would be recalled that , Sani Zubairu passed way last Monday at his residence in Bauchi metropolis. Mejuobi described late Sani Zubairu as an exemplary leader , who led…
Nigeria’s football Referee boss, Sani Zubairu, dies The Nigeria Football Federation has announced the demise of the President of Nigeria Football Referees Association, Hon. Sani Zubairu, who passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, 24th March 2026 after a brief illness. Zubairu, a former FIFA referee, was also the Head of Refereeing Unit of the NFF and Secretary of its Referees Committee. NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi said on Tuesday: “We are saddened to confirm the death of Hon. Sani Zubairu, the President of Nigeria Football Referees Association (NFRA) and Head of Refereeing Unit of the NFF. It is…
Gov Abba Kabir Yusuf Sends Kano Sports Writers Back to School By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Kano state government has offered scholarship to members of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN Kano chapter to study sports journalism, our correspondent reports . The Special Adviser , youths and sports to Kano state governor, Sani Musa Danja, disclosed that the offer covers their tuition fees. He said , the beneficiaries have been identified and their enrolment process have been completed. According to him, through interactions with stakeholders , the decision was reached for some sports writers, who are faced with the challenge…
By Sylvanus Ofekun The management of Nigerian football is in a state of crisis, plagued by incompetence and greed. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has consistently failed to deliver results, leaving fans disillusioned and frustrated. The organization’s inability to qualify for major tournaments, coupled with its poor handling of the national team’s affairs, has raised serious questions about its competence. The latest setback is the rejection of Nigeria’s petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eligibility of players in a 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff match. The NFF’s attempt to appeal the decision has been criticized as a publicity stunt,…
Yenagoa set to host NFF Extraordinary General Assembly on Monday Yenagoa, the capital city of Bayelsa State (the Glory of All Lands) is all set to play host to this year’s Extraordinary General Assembly of the Nigeria Football Federation on Monday, 23rd March 2026. His Excellency, the Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, will declare the extraordinary general assembly open at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall, Government House, Yenagoa. Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko; Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade; Chairman of the Senate Committee on Sports, Senator Abdul Ningi and; Chairman of the…
Afcon 2025 Senegal, Morocco, brouhaha: CAF Decisions Are Fair, Impartial , Motseppe insists By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The president of the Confederation of African Football, CAF , Patrice Motseppe has maintained that Africa’s football governing body will always adhere to the verdicts passed by its judicial bodies. Motseppe in a widely circulated video, released by CAF media sources, in the aftermath of the decision of the CAF Appeal’s committee, which revoked the Tenaga Lions o f Senegal ‘s Afcon 2025 final victory against Morocco , he said the body respects the independent rulings made by its judicial organs. The CAF honcho,…
King Charles praises Nigerian footballers for their contributions to EPL By Abdulgafar Oladimeji King Charles last Wednesday has praised the enviable contributions of Nigerian footballers to the most prestigious club soccer competition on the globe, the English Premier league. EPL. The highly revered monarch made the commendation, in his remarks, when he hosted Nigeria’s president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to state banquet at the Windsor Castle. President Bola Tinubu is on a two days state visit to the United Kingdom. UK King Charles who praised Nigerians for their positive impact in all fields of human endeavor in the UK had referred…
