Author: Abdulgafar Oladimeji

Sports journalists condemn poor state of sports development in Kogi Sports journalists under the aegis of Sports Writers association of Nigeria, SWAN Kogi chapter have cried out against what they described as the decay in sports development in the state. The association in a comminuque issued at the end of its congress held , January 29th at the state NUJ Press centre , Lokoja , while congratulating Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo have made the call for “urgent attention towards the decaying state of sports facilities across Kogi State, while calling for attention towards school sports development . The august gathering…

NNL: Bashiru takes charge at Kebbi United Kebbi United has announced Muhammad Bashiru as the new head coach for the ongoing 2024/25 Nigeria National League, NNL season. Bashiru holds UEFA Tactical and Strategic Management certificate. The newly appointed gaffer would be anticipated to invoke new innovation to inject the rudiments of modern football in the team. Club sources said.

Nigeria establishes new sports board Nigeria’s national Sports Commission, NSC has inaugurated the Elite Athletes and Podium Board. The new board is given the mandate to pursue sustainable scientific Podium Performances, NSC media sources said. The Elites Athletes and Podium board has been officially inaugurated by the Chairman of the Commission, Mallam Shehu Dikko. One time Nigerian international Yusuf Ali a would serve as the Chief Executive O CEO of the board. The members of the committee includes Prof. Ken Anugweje, who is a member and Adviser, Olumide Bamiduro who is its member and secretary, Dr Emmanuel Igbinosa, Salihu Abubakar,…

Special Edition for Methodist High School  Owo , MHSO  @ 60 . As Lady Bosede Adebayo rekindles sports hopes When Nigeria’s State Chief Executives are openly begging Old Students of schools to help out in rebuilding moribund schools and those that are not dead yet, an individual is making a statement of hope and commitment for sports revival in her old school as the school marks 60 years of mixed noises of joy , some measure of relief in sports and complaints about the school’s lack of holistic growth over the years. Hope is rekindled with Lady Bosede Adebayo, who…

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: FIFA unveils adidas as official match ball supplier , uniforms for match officials, volunteers FIFA has announced adidas as the Official Supplier of the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup in truly eye-catching fashion, with the long-standing FIFA partner unveiling the tournament’s Official Match Ball, which features an iconic design and cutting-edge technology. The ball’s design pays homage to the host nation, the United States, incorporating bold graphics and emblems that celebrate and reflect the country’s heritage. Set against a pearlescent background, the match ball showcases striking jagged-edged block patterns and deconstructed stars and stripes in…

In a groundbreaking event for Afghan women’s cricket, the Afghanistan Women’s XI played a 20-over exhibition match against Cricket Without Borders at Melbourne’s Junction Oval on Thursday, January 30, 2025. This match was more than just a game—it was a symbol of resilience, hope, and the unyielding spirit of Afghan female cricketers who have continued to pursue their passion despite immense challenges. A Long-Awaited Return to the Field For the 21 Afghan women who played in this match, cricket has always been more than just a sport. Once part of Afghanistan’s national women’s team, they were forced to flee their…

Lineup confirmed for FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 , dunks off June 28 in Lausanne The path to the trophy for the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2025 has been determined as the groups for the seventeenth edition of the event were confirmed in Friday’s draw. The 16 teams were divided into four groups of four teams each. The results of the draw are as follows: Group A: Argentina, Mali, Serbia, New Zealand Group B: China, Slovenia, Germany, Canada Group C: Jordan, Switzerland, Israel, Dominican Republic Group D: Cameroon, USA, Australia, France All 16 teams participating in the event…

Tragedy: Athletes, coaches killed  in  US airport plane collision Abdulgafar Oladimeji with agency reports Figure skaters and their coaches were amongst of the 60 passengers aboard the plane involved in the late night collision between an US army helicopter and American Airlines jet. The athletes and their coaches were returning from an engagement, when the incidence occurred. New York Daily reported that “ The athletes were among 60 passengers and four crewmembers aboard American Eagle Flight 5342 when the crash happened in Washington, D.C. just after 9 p.m. Wednesday. Adding that “Traveling at a height of around 400 feet and…

Football star, Brown Ideye says Nigeria professional football league system is “bad” Nigerian born soccer star , Brown Ideye, who returned from abroad to ply his trade in the NPFL has cried foul over the situation in the league. In a video that went viral on social media handles, Ideye described the operational system in the Nigerian league as “bad”. Ideye after sojourning various foreign football leagues , he had returned to Nigerian league, where he pitched his tent with Eyimba football club of Aba, in the ongoing NPFL season. Speaking with sports writers, after an NPFL game in the…

African sports ministers reinforce commitment to sport integrity at Inter-regional Ministerial Meeting in Banjul The Gambia hosted the crucial Inter-regional African Ministerial Meeting on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, galvanizing joint efforts to strengthen the integrity of sport in Africa. This important intergovernmental forum, organised in collaboration with UNESCO, was held under the theme: Enhancing Africa’s Sports Governance: Fostering Inter-Regional Cooperation and Convergence for Sport Values, Ethics, and Integrity. The event brought together the continent’s ministers of sports, the Bureau of the ninth session of the Conference of Parties (COP9) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, representatives of African…