Africa’s World Cup debutants Cape Verde Shock European Champions Spain in Atlanta FIFA World Cup debutants Cabo Verde produced an extraordinary performance to secure a 0-0 draw with global heavyweights Spain. A nation of just over 500,000 people, they held out against Luis de la Fuente’s star-studded team, recording a result which will reverberate around planet football. Cabo Verde were superbly organised from back to front. While Spain predictably enjoyed the lion’s share of possession, they were frustrated for large periods by their spirited and fiercely-determined opponents. La Roja’s clearest first-half opening came when Ferran Torres struck the crossbar after…
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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FIFA World Cup 26: Pharaohs of Egypt and Red Devils of Belgium set to clash tonight By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The Pharaohs of Egypt will today , June 15 file out to trade tackles against the Red Devils of Belgium in their Group G , FIFA world cup 2026 opening match in Seattles USA Egypt and Belgium have never played each other in a World Cup or major tournament prior to their Group G matchup in Seattle. Historically, the two nations have met in four friendly matches, with Egypt holding a 3-1 advantage. A closer look at the historical head-to-head breakdown…
World Cup Disaster : Tunisian coach, Sabri Lamouchi sacked, following 5-1 opening game loss to Sweden The Carthage Eagles of Tunisia’s gaffer, Sabri Lamouchi is widely reported to have been fired. The sack is reported following the 5-1 defeat his side suffered to Sweden in their FIFA world cup opener against Sweden in the USA. The Tunisian football authorities are yet to confirm the sack. The north Africans area up against Japan and Netherlands in their next t wo outstanding world cup group stage matches
Morocco withdraws from hosting African football competitions The President of Morocco’s Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, has disclosed that the north African nation has seized from presenting the biddings to host African football competitions. In his word “Starting today, Morocco will no longer submit any bids to host African competitions, regardless of their nature. If other countries wish to organize them, we wish them the best,” Lekjaa speaking in an interview with Al Jazeera 360 via Morocco World News lamented that Morocco was victim of hate campaign during the AFCON final against Senegal earlier on January 18. He dismissed the…
Beijing set to host FIBA Intercontinental Cup through 2028 The FIBA Intercontinental Cup initiated a new era in its history, with an agreement that sees Beijing as the host of the event over the next three years. The Chinese capital will see some of the best clubs in FIBA Basketball from 2026 to 2028, the first edition in China tipping off in late September in 2026. Beijing takes over from Singapore, which hosted the event from 2023 to 2025. The era in Singapore marked a constant rise in the development of the Intercontinental Cup, bringing in teams from Africa, Asia…
Knicks wins NBA final, police arrest 63 persons , NYPD officers injured, president Trump congratulates winners By Abdulgafar Oladimeji New York Police Department, NYPD has confirmed the arrest of 63 persons in connections with the violences that erupted in the aftermath of Knicks victory over San Antonio Spurs in Saturday ‘s Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The NYPD said that those arrested were facing apprehended in connection with assault on a police officer, criminal possession of weapon , criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and obstruction of governmental administration. Reports said that large number of crowd had converged outside…
FIFA Elite Referees course kicks off June 15 in Abuja. As Young Talent programme ends The closing ceremony of this year’s FIFA Young Talent (Referees) programme will take place on Friday, 12th June in Abuja, even as the Nigeria Football Federation has concluded all arrangements for the commencement of the FIFA Member Association’s Elite Referees Course that will begin on Monday, 15th June 2026. The FIFA Young Talent programme, which is targeted at discovering and nurturing those with passion for the vocation of refereeing from a young age, began alongside the Beach Soccer Course on Monday, 8th June 2026 at the MKO Abiola…
47th CBN Senior Tennis Championship Serves Off in Abuja The 47th edition of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) sponsored Senior Tennis Championship has commenced on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Tennis Complex, Package B, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja. The championship will culminate in a grand finale on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the same venue. The tournament will feature exciting contests in the men’s and women’s singles and doubles categories, alongside wheelchair events for both men and women, showcasing some of the nation’s finest tennis talents. For nearly five decades, the championship has remained a vital platform…
Somali Government Seeks Clarification On Referee Abdulkadir Artan’s Case By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The government of Somalia has disclosed its resolve to engage with relevant authorities for clarifications , in respect of the refusal to allow FIFA referee, Abdulkadir Artan entrance into US soil by border authorities The Somalian ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in a press release dated 10th of June , 2026, which went viral , said it would pursue the matter just to safe guard the rights of its citizen. It would be recalled that, Somalian born international referee, Abdulkadir Omar Artan was enlisted amongst the…
Football Legend, Ruud Gullit Ask FIFA President, Gianni Infantino To Step Down By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Ex Dutch international footballer, Ruud Gullit has asked incumbent FIFA President Gianni Infantno to resign his position as the head of the world football governing body. Reacting to the recent developments bordering on the 2026 FIFA World cup been hosted in the US, Canada and Mexico, Gullit said “I have stayed quiet for a long time because I wanted to judge this World Cup on football matters. “But the deeper we get into the preparations, the more it becomes clear that football is no longer…
