Author: Abdulgafar Oladimeji

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…

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…

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…