FCT Abuja hosts Nigeria’s third tier league division AGA on December 12 The Annual General Assembly (AGA) of Nigeria’s third-tier league known as Nationwide League One, NLO would be staged , on December 12th, 2025 the league secretariat has disclosed, adding that the event would be an physical conference. The league body asked the state Football Association (FA)to coordinate the selection of the representatives of NLO clubs in their state through an democratic process. The FA were further mandated to furnish the league body with the names and phone numbers of one representative (each) who would take part in the…
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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Canada to host 76th FIFA Congress The 76th FIFA Congress would be held in Vancouver, Canada. According to FIFA , the congress will be held on Thursday 30 April 2026. FIFA President: is elected every four years, and the congress is responsible for this process., it also approves budgets: The congress reviews and approves FIFA’s budget and financial plans. The FIFA Congress is the supreme legislative body of FIFA, where all member associations gather to decide on hosts for future World Cups. It operates on a “one member, one vote” principle and serves as the highest decision-making forum for global…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament fixed for March 26, 2026 The FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament is confirmed, with semi-finals on 26 March and finals on 31 March, featuring six nations competing for a spot in the 48-team World Cup in Mexico. Guadalajara Stadium and Monterrey Stadium to host two matches each during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Play-Off Tournament Semi-finals to be played on Thursday 26 March, with final two tickets to next year’s game-changing FIFA World Cup decided on Tuesday 31 March Bolivia, Congo DR, Iraq, Jamaica, New Caledonia and Suriname will compete in Mexico Following…
FIFA World Cup 2026: Italy , Denmark, Turkey, Sweden, Ukraine keeps their hopes alive, go for playoff Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland have kept alive their hopes to be on parade at the FIFA 2026 Mondial . 16 teams will compete in the European draw, that are from 12 qualification group runners-up, including four additional teams that qualified via the Nations League. There will also be two inter-continental play-offs In Europe playoff , eight semi-final matches will be played in March2026, next will be four subsequent finals to decide the team that would berth in Canada, Mexico…
FIFA World Cup 2026: US introduces new visa interview pass During a landmark event at the White House attended by the President of the United States Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the White House Task Force and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the U.S. Department of State unveiled the FIFA Priority Appointment Scheduling System, FIFA PASS, for FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket holders attending matches in the United States. This service gives every fan who buys a ticket the opportunity to obtain a prioritised visa interview. The announcement represents…
President Tinubu, fix the structural crisis in Nigerian sports By Anonymous Source. Many Nigerians expected that when President Bola Tinubu, a passionate sports lover and my fellow Manchester United fan, took office, the sports sector would finally receive the attention it desperately needed. With such personal passion for sports, it was only natural to assume that our sector would flourish under his watch. Unfortunately, almost three years down the line, the opposite is the case. Instead of progress, the sector is moving in a confusing direction. The very first step the President took in sports was concerning, especially with the…
32 countries already qualified for the 2026 US, Canada Mexico FIFA World Cup By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Seven months to the c kick off of the largest football fiesta, 32 countries have booked their place to be on parade in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The 2026 world cup will be the largest fiesta first in history with 48 nations roaring to compete for the world football’s most price international prize. The countries that have booked their flight to the football mondial are, USA – Host nation Canada – Host nation Mexico – Host nation England – European qualification France…
NIGERIAN FOOTBALL HUNTED BY THE GHOST OF CORRUPTION, IMPUNITY AND HYPOCRISY- SOLOMON DALUNG When I assumed office as Minister in November 2015 wearing my khaki and red beret, the general consensus within the sports family was that a complete novice had arrived the scene. My unassuming appearance convinced many stakeholders that it would be business as usual. But unknown to them, I had been deeply familiar with the sports ecosystem long before stepping into the Ministry. As far back as 2002, I was part of the Federal Government Delegation to the African Cup of Nations in Mali, where I witnessed…
How the NFF & NSC Contrived to take the Oxygen Mask of a recuperating Super Eagles – Chinedum Ohanusi Not long ago, I mean in the days of Alhaji Sani Lulu Abdullahi and even Alhaji Aminu Maigari; the unthinkable mishap that happened in Rabat Morocco, where the entire players and officials of the Super Eagles, contrived to sit out training sessions, before two crucial games, in protest of unpaid match bonuses etc, would have been deemed impossible, and sacrilegious! Having been given a second chance to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and with the Presidency showing more desire…
KENNEDY CENTER SET TO HOST 2026 FIFA WORLD CUP DRAWS , DEC 5 By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has stated that it is ready to play host to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final draws slated for Friday, December 5, 2025. The centre expressed its readiness to accommodate the world soccer community describing itself as America’s cultural center and national hub for all-star entertainment. Saying the event will afford national teams that have berth their place to discover their group opponents in “ thebiggest sporting event in history — the first-ever 48-team FIFA…
