Author: Abdulgafar Oladimeji

I Am NFF Life President Amaju Pinnick Tells Ibrahim Gusau, Others Immediate past President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick has described himself as the life president of the Nigeria Football Federation. NFF. Amaju Pinnick is widely reported to have made the remarks, during his appearance on an renown breakfast show , on AriseTV. Amaju speaking on the affairs of Nigeria’s football governing body, is quoted to have said “we work together, I work with them, and I don’t have any regret.” “I can call the players, I talk to them. I don’t wait. To me, I’m the…

Lawyer drags NFF to Transparency International Over Alleged Misappropriation of FG and FIFA FundsBy Abdulgafar OladimejiA private legal practitioner has prayed Transparency International, TP to launch investigations into the alleged cases of financial misappropriation been levied against Nigeria Football Federation. NFF. The legal practitioner, (Justice Castle )Alhaji Ibrahim, Esq in a letter addressed to the globally renown anti corruption civil organization have prayed for an independent inquiry into NFF financial dealings from 2015 to 2025.He urged the body to exert pressure on FIFA to exercise its oversight functions on the funds disbursed to the federation within the period .The lawyer…

FIFA World Cup  Opening Match:   South Africa ‘s Bafana Bafana Are Underdogs Against  Mexico’s Killer Squad By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Bafana Bafana of South Africa will next Thursday trade tackles against co host nation , Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Southern Africans will be at the cenre of the grand opening show that would attract hundreds of millions of viewers from across the globe. Mexico coach Javier Aguirre is expected to unleash a team that is an mix grill of youth and experience in the chase to win the title on home soil. The…

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…

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…