UPDATE : FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 FINAL DRAW LIGHTS UP. AS SNOW-COVERED WASHINGTON Sahel Sports News A fresh layer of morning snow welcomed global football stakeholders to the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where excitement continues to build ahead of the much-anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw. The serene white surroundings added a majestic backdrop to a ceremony already poised to capture worldwide attention. At the heart of today’s event is the celebrated sports journalist Samantha Johnson, an award-winning international broadcaster whose commanding presence and storytelling finesse have earned her recognition across continents. Her role…
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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WHEN HUNGER BENDS DEMOCRACY — AND FOOTBALL TOO By Kasali D. Obanoyen Atlanta, Georgia. Dec 3rd, 2025 . There is a lingering fear that refuses to let go of the national conscience—the fear that hunger, that most vicious and silent of adversaries, may bend our democratic processes to the point of irreparable distortion. When citizens are hungry, electoral integrity becomes fragile. When poverty becomes policy, democracy becomes merchandise. And when the system is allowed to bend repeatedly, it eventually breaks—quietly, permanently, and disastrously. My concern is simple, yet profound: Will hunger force the electoral space to bow before moneybags—direct or…
D:Day: FIFA World Cup Final Draw to Hold Amidst Tight Security, Heads of US, Canada , Mexican Govt’s to attend Abdulgafar Oladimeji in Washington The final draw of the FIFA World Cup 2026 would today Friday be held at the JF Kennedy Centre in Washington, under tight security, our correspondent reports. The eye of millions of football followers from across the globe would be glued to seeing the outcome of the final draw, which is expected to take place , 12 Pm EST . 6pm WAT. Our correspondent who visited the host venue reports that , from Thursday noon, the…
Exposed: NPFL: Who can stop Barau FC’ s Abdulmajid Aminu , see his current ratings Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL debutants, Barau football club in its last home clash against Kwara United had unleashed , Abdulmajid Aminu against the Afonja Warriors in an thrilling encounter that recorded five goals in the overall score lines . The stocky built Nigerian born forward had returned from his stint with Moneni Pirates football club in the Eswatini Premier League. On return from the Southern African country, he pitched his tent with four times Nigerian historic league champions Kano Pillars: a.k.a Sai Masu Gida.on…
Washington DC ready to host FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw, on Dec 5, President Trump is expected to attend By Abdulgafar Oladimeji All is set for the hosting of the highest profile final draw in the history of the FIFA World Cup , which is schedule to take place , on December 5, at the J F Kennedy Centre located in the heart of US Capitol, Washington DC. The final draw is scheduled to take place, 12pm Eastern Time EST, 6pm West African (Nigerian)Time. WAT Our correspondent who visited the Kennedy Centre on Wednesday morning reports that , there…
35th Africa Cup of Nations Finals: Nigeria invites 55 players to camp in Egypt Head Coach Eric Chelle has picked Captain William Ekong, ace forward Victor Osimhen, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali in a provisional list of 55 players for the upcoming 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defenders Zaidu Sanusi, Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi, midfielders Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi and Raphael Onyedika, and forwards Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Simon Moses and Chidera Ejuke are also listed. The list also has Nigeria Premier Football League stars Abdulrasheed Shehu, Ebenezer Harcourt, Ekeson Okorie, Chisom Orji and…
SAHEL SPORTS NEWS NEWS EDITOR To: Alhaji Abdulgaffar Olademeji Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh. Dear Sir, I hope this message reaches you in good health and excellent spirits. I wish to formally extend my warm greetings and sincere appreciation as you continue your official journey abroad to participate in the distinguished FIFA World Cup programme. Your travel represents honour, commitment, and a high level of responsibility, and we are truly proud of the noble assignment you are undertaking on the international stage. It is indeed a great privilege to see you represent with dignity, focus, and admirable character. I am sending…
Sahel Sports News Editor, Abdulgafar Oladimeji Arrives Washington DC, After Peace Building Through Sports Summit Held in Kano By Usman Bature Arising from the recently concluded Sahel Sports News FIFA World Cup 2026 Media Meeting held in collaboration with the Kano State Library Board, and powered by Fortress Centre for Human Rights and Peace Advocacy (FOCHPA) and Peace Initiative Network (PIN) under the theme “Building Peace Through Sports the news editor of Sahel Sports News, Abdulgafar Oladimeji , has arrived in Washington DC, USA, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final Draw. The high-level stakeholders’ meeting in Kano emphasized…
US, Canada ,Mexico 2026 FIFA World Cup: Kano sports writers , PIN, FOCHPA , others agrees to promote peace Sports journalists under the aegis of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN Kano chapter have reached an understanding with other critical football stakeholders to pursue the single agenda to promote peace and national unity during the 2026 FIFA World cup . The sports writers during a media parley session organized by Sahel Sports News in collaboration with American Space Kano held at Kano state Library Complex had vowed that in spite of the failure of the Super Eagles of Nigeria to…
CAF Schools Football Championship: Nigeria up against CIV, Benin Republic in Ouagadougou Nigeria will tackle the representative teams of Benin Republic and Cote d’Ivoire in the group stages of the WAFU B zonal qualifiers for this year’s CAF Schools Football Championship. The zonal qualifying tournament will take place in Ouagadougou, capital of Burkina Faso, this week. The four-day fiesta will witness competition in both male and female categories, though Nigeria is taking part in only the male event. Group A of the male competition has hosts Burkina Faso, Ghana and Niger Republic, with Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Benin Republic in…
