Author: Abdulgafar Oladimeji

CAFCC : Eyimba  loses key players to injury History makers, Eyimba football club of Aba would be without the services of major key players, as they file out against visitors  Black Bulls of Mozambique , in the CAF Confederation cup group match, Sunday evening at the Godswill Akpabio stadium, Uyo. The newly contracted gaffer of the club, Stanley Eguma in a podcast shared on major sports play forms confirmed that the club is faced with injury worries. He said most of the key players on the payroll of the two times back to back African club side champions would not…

Ágnes Keleti, the world’s oldest ever Olympic champion, passes away aged 103 She seemed eternal to me…, not only because she was approaching her 104th birthday, but also because she filled these century-plus years with such vitality. Ágnes Keleti started her gymnastics career relatively late, as a tiny and fragile angel. She won her first Hungarian championship title at the age of nearly twenty, then another forty-six, followed by seven team championship golds in the country. BORN TO BE A GYMNAST It seemed Keleti was born to be a gymnast, although she had long wanted to be a cellist and…

Nigerian government moves to foster, 15 years old Tennis star, Khadijat Eleojo Mohammed Nigeria’s National Sports Commission, NSC has announced its decision to adopt top Africa’s rising Tennis Star, Khadija Mohammed. Khadijat coached by her father, is the first West or Central African player to win the ITF J30 World Tour. Aged 14 in 2023, she is the first teenager to win the Dala Tennis, a title she retained this year. Way above her peers, she has even cracked it professionally with back-to-back Dala Hard Court titles. NSC said. The commission noted that “ The challenge now, is how to…

Calabar Carnival, Sports Co Sponsors, Moses Andsihu Foundation applauds the introduction of sports events by Abdulgafar Oladimeji Moses Andishu Foundation has marched forward in its support for grass root sports development in Nigeria through the offering of co sponsorship for the sports events held at the 2024 edition of the annual Calabar Carnival. The founder of the foundation, Moses Ted Andishu commend the organizers of the yuletide fiesta over what he described as the handsome decision to henceforth have sports been featured at the event. Speaking on the motive behind the co sponsorship of the sports segment of the fiesta…

Asante Kotoko’s vice captain, Justice Blay signs new deal By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Asante Kotoko vice captain, Justice Blay has sealed a new one-and-a-half-year deal with the Ghanaian side. The Ghana premier League club side confirmed that Blay has committed for another one and half year stay with the club.The player was unveiled on Thursday. Blay joined the famous Asante side from Medeama during the 2019/2020 season to seal his permanent move in the 2021/2022 season. Blay has to his credit 56 league appearances. Speaking on the new deal , Blay said “Kotoko is my home. I’m grateful for the trust…

54 years old, Yukako Fukushima: A powerlifting legend eyeing her 7th appearance at TWG in 2025 At 54 years old, Yukako Fukushima of Japan continues to dominate the world of powerlifting, a sport typically associated with athletes in their prime physical years. A pioneer in the sport, Fukushima has achieved extraordinary success, with 8 World Open Powerlifting titles under her belt, and a career spanning more than two decades. As she prepares for her 7th appearance at The World Games in Chengdu 2025, the Japanese powerlifter is an embodiment of resilience, longevity, and an example of to us all. Fukushima’s…

Former SWAN deputy president, Moyoyo takes a bow, reaffirms commitment to sports journalism By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The immediate past deputy president of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, comrade Abubakar Sadiq Moyoyo has reaffirmed his commitment to the practice of journalism The veteran sports journalist, who pulled out of service , after his completion of the mandatory period of service to fatherland. Moyoyo as he is fondly called has epressed his joy and staifiaction, for the camremderie he enjouyed throughout his years a a sports writer. The one time SWAN presidential candidate, who holds the revered traditional title of…

1st Asian Women’s champions league draws holds Jan 8, winner to take home 1.3 million USD The inaugural AFC Women’s Champions League™ season will mark another milestone on Wednesday, January 8 when the official draw ceremony for the Knockout Stage takes place at 3pm at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur. Eight teams are still standing in the 2024/25 campaign, which kicked off last August with the Preliminary Stage and subsequently concluded the Group Stage in October. The cast, which comprises the top two finishers from each of the three groups in the Group Stage and the two best third-placed…

Badagry FA unveils 2025 development roadmap By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Badagry Divisional Football Association , BDFA has unveiled its planned development and promotion framework in 2025 . The association in a statement issued by BDFA media directorate, said it would pursue football inclusivity, seek for patronage, deliver development workshops , it assured its affiliate football clubs, fans and other critical stakeholders of its plans to step up the development and promotion of football in the division. BDFA said “We are pleased to present the 2025 programs for the Badagry Divisional Football Association. “This comprehensive outline reflects the Division’s commitment to promoting…

“I Have No Love for Fake Friends or Pretenders ” former Super Eagles, Chelsea player , Mikel Obi tells music icon 2 face Idibia By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Former Super Eagles captain , Mikel Obi has revealed why he snubbed Nigerian born music icon 2 face, during their chance meeting sometimes way back in London. The former Chelsea ace had expressed his disappointment with the alleged snubbish treatment metted to him by the African Queen song hero Mikel quoted in a social media comment , which went viral , said “We grew up together in Jos, and you achieved fame before…