FIFA World Cup 2026 Opener, Mexican Gov’t Declares June 11 Work Free Day, Orders Closure of Schools By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The Mexican President Claudia Sheinbau, on Tuesday has directed all federal government workers in the capital to work from their residence next Thursday. The order came as the city gears up to play host to the opening ceremonies of the FIFA 2026 world cup on June 11. The Mexican leader also ordered the suspension of classes , in pre and tertiary institutions , the order is to be effected in both public and private schools. The decision is to assist…
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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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Fear Grips Ghana Fans , Ahead of World Cup Clash Against England , Croatia, Panama By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Ahead of the FIFA 2026 world cup kick off, millions of Ghanaian football fans have continued to express their fears over the quality of the Black Stars, casting their doubt over the capacity of the team to stage a super class performance at the Mundial in the US, Canada and Mexico. The Black Stars are pool in group L, where they would file out against England on June 23, Croatia June 27, and Panama June 18. According to the fixtures, Ghana will…
International Friendly: Omewa bags brace as clinical Super Falcons trash Lionesses 3-0 in Ikenne The Super Falcons of Nigeria delivered a commanding second-half performance to defeat the Teranga Lionesses of Senegal 3-0 in the second of their two international friendly games at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Monday. After a tense and scoreless first half, the Falcons found their rhythm to secure a convincing win in front of their home supporters. The match kicked off with immediate intensity as Nigeria earned an early set-piece taken by Captain Rasheedat Ajibade in the first minute, but the opportunity was not converted. The Super Falcons continued to press, with forward…
Olowo’s Cup 2026: A Special Cup Edition in a FIFA World Cup Year Anytime a football competition falls within a FIFA World Cup or Olympic year, such a tournament naturally carries extra energy, visibility, and excitement generated by the global sporting atmosphere surrounding those iconic events. The 2026 edition of the Olowo’s Cup therefore stands as a special and symbolic one, especially as the world prepares for what promises to be one of the biggest FIFA World Cups in modern history — with matches spread across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Already, the spirit of global football is blowing…
Super Falcons opt for intensity against Senegal in second game The Super Falcons have opted for a more intense approach to Monday’s second international friendly match against the Lionesses of Teranga from Senegal, after both teams fought a close battle in Ikenne-Remo on Friday. Head Coach Justine Madugu said on Sunday that his 10-time African champions will be more intentional at the fore when they clash with the Senegalese for the second time at the iconic Remo Stars Sports Complex, with both teams looking forward to the Women Africa Cup of Nations that begins next month in Morocco. Goals by…
FIFA World Cup 26: Iranian national team Arrives Mexico border , to shuttle between US and Mexico By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The Iranian national team has arrived the Mexican border city of Tijuanna , their new camp base for the FIFA 2026 world cup. The Melli as they are fondly called are schedule to file out against New Zealand and Belgium in the city of Los Angeles, before confronting the Pharoahs of Egypt in their last group game. FIFA has officially approved the request by the Iranians to have their team camped in the border city of Tijuana, as against the…
Belgium Red Devils demystify Eagles of Tunisia 5-0 in World Cup Preparations Friendly By Abdulgafar Oladimeji. Brussels The Red Devils of Belgium has pounded the Carthage Eagles of Tnusia, 5-0 in a friendly match played last Saturday at the King Baudouin Stadium , Brussels. It is the Red Devils final home friendly before they depart for the biggest global football party been hosted in north America . The match kicked off at 15:00, the Devils relying on the support of their home fans show no mercy on the visitors. Trossad kick started he goal feast in the 28th minutes, De…
Gambia announce new football scouting project The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) last Wednesday had officially launched the Talent Development Scheme (TDS) scout training workshop at the National Technical Training Centre in Old Yundum. The three-day intensive program featured participants from the regional football associations in the country. The successful participants would serve as official scouts in their respective regional centers and to the GFF/FIFA Talent Academy. Declaring the workshop open, GFF Communications Manager Bakary B. Baldeh—deputizing for GFF General Secretary Mr. Lamin M. Jassey thanked FIFA for providing the opportunity to The Gambia. He had urged the participants to remain…
Fifth Edition of Concacaf Nations League to Begin in September Concacaf has confirmed key details for the 2026/27 Concacaf Nations League. The competition will once again include the men’s senior national teams of all 41 Concacaf Member Associations and serve as the qualification pathway to the 2027 Concacaf Gold Cup. The competition will be played during the FIFA Match Windows of September-October and November 2026, before culminating in March 2027 with the Concacaf Nations League Finals for League A and, for the first time, centralized Championships for Leagues B and C. The competition’s official draw to determine the groups for…
CAF instructor, Henry Abiodun bags professional doctorate qualification Nigerian born CAF instructor and football education expert Henry Abiodun, has obtained an professional doctorate in Sports Coaching Education from El Roi London University. According to H ad B official media sources, the qualification was awarded in recognition of his academic research, professional practice, and positive role in football coaching development. H and B said “ The doctorate certificate, which was given to him on Monday, June 1st, 2026, was carried out through a five-part structure that combined extensive analysis of literature, small-scale research, applied research, professional practice implementation, and a critical…
