Golden Eaglets coach, Manu Garba optimistic ahead of Baby Stallions clash Less than 24 hours to the clash between Golden Eaglets of Nigeria and Baby Stallions of Burkina Faso at the on- going WAFU B U17 Championship in Yamoussoukro, Cote d’ Ivoire, Head Coach Manu Garba says he is optimistic that the five- time world champions will post another favourable outing. The Garba-tutored Eaglets were in terrific form in scoring four goals within 35 minutes into the game to rout the Baby Cheetahs of Benin Republic 4-1 on Wednesday, and the highly experienced gaffter has said that his team, just like every other team in the tournament, wants to win…
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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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24th FIFA U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles arrive in Talca ahead of Group F opening clash against Norway next Monday The Flying Eagles arrived in the city of Talca on Thursday afternoon ahead of their participation in this year’s FIFA U20 World Cup finals. Group F games involving Nigeria, Norway, Saudi Arabia and Colombia will take place in Talca. The two-time World Cup runners-up were received by officials of FIFA and the Local Organizing Committee, as well as officials of the hotel. The team later trained in the evening. The Flying Eagles are lodged at Hotel Diego de Almagro in Talca. The…
My boys will start firing from all cylinders- Maikaba By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The technical adviser of Nigeria Premier Football Legue, NPFL returnees , Wikki Tourist fc, coach Abdu Maikaba has averred to raise the technical capacity of his side to an high goals scoring side. Maikaba speaking during an post match interview after his side fell 1-0 to Katsina United at the Muhammad Dikko stadium in Katsina, had said the issue of the poor goal scoring capacity of his lads is an issue , pledging that the Wikki Tourist technical crew under his leadership would rectify the issues. Speaking on…
Nigerian sports journalists boycott NFF activities Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has directed its members to boycott all football activities organized by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), including the forthcoming Annual General Assembly (AGA) scheduled for Ibadan, Oyo State. SWAN In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, jointly signed by the SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin and the Secretary-General, Amb. Ikenna Okonkwo, the Association expressed outrage over the deliberate and persistent exclusion of SWAN from the statutory composition of the NFF Congress. SWAN described the action of the NFF leadership as “unacceptable, retrogressive, and an affront…
Shehu Dikko led NSC partners ICPC to fight corruption in Nigerian sports The national Sports Commission, NSC has set up an internal mechanism to wage war against corrupt practices in the Nigerian sports sector. The national sports governing body led by its chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko has partnered the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in the war against corruption in sports. The duo bodies have officially inaugurated and inducted members of an Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the National Sports Commission (NSC). NSC have officially confirmed the formal establishment of the Commission’s…
2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Race: Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team prepares for second leg assault against Rwanda Two-time World Cup silver medallists, Falconets of Nigeria, have commenced training in the Oyo State capital, Ibadan ahead of Saturday’s 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup second round, second leg showdown against the She-Amavubi of Rwanda. The delegation of players and officials was received in Ibadan on Monday afternoon by the Oyo State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Hon. Wasilat Adegoke, who assured the team of the Oyo State Government’s unwavering support and encouragement, while offering prayers for its success in the…
Ballon d’Or: NFF congratulates Nnadozie, Madugu The Nigeria Football Federation has congratulated Super Falcons and Brighton & Hove Albion of England’s safe hands Chiamaka Nnadozie on her fourth-place finish at this year’s Ballon d’Or ceremony, in Paris on Monday night. Nnadozie, who has been Africa’s Best Goalkeeper for the past two years, was also named Goalkeeper of the Tournament for this summer’s Women Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco, where she played a key role in Nigeria’s 10th triumph. “We heartily congratulate Chiamaka Nnadozie on her fourth-place finish in the race. It is a commendable feat given the calibre of goalkeepers…
Nigerian sports journalists appoints Moses Andishu as national patron By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Nigerian sports journalists under the aegis of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN have conferred the status of national patron on Nigerian born UK based sports philanthropist Moses Andishu. The missive confirming the new status bequeathed on Mr Andishu, was presented to him, by the national president of the association, comrade Benjamin Isaiah during his 53rd birthday celebrations held at Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja . Comrade Isaiah described the honour as well deserved. According to him, Mr Andishu has been consistent in rendering support to the development…
Ousmane Dembélé becomes 6th French Ballon d’Or winner , after Benzema, Zidane, Platini Dembélé has become the sixth Frenchman to win the shiny Ballon d’Or award. The most recent before him was Karim Benzema, who won it in 2022 after leading Real Madrid to Champions League glory. Then it was the legendary midfielder Zinédine Zidane who won the Ballon d’Or in 1998 whilst at Juventus – the season he won the World Cup with France, scoring two in the final against Brazil. Former striker Jean-Pierre Papin won the award in 1991 whilst at Marseille, whilst icon Michel Platini won it…
FIFA MA referees course kicks off in Kenya The FIFA MA Elite Referees Course has kicked off in Nairobi, capital city of Kenya. The course is an four days intensive training programme for referees. The programme is been conducted by FIFA instructors in partnership with Football Federation Kenya, FKF. The course will focuses on upgrading the skills of elite referees and assistants through technical sessions, fitness tests, and analysis of the latest Laws of the Game to meet international standards.
