FIFA To Reveal World Cup Match Venues Today FIFA President Gianni Infantino will be joined by an all-star cast today Saturday, 6 December as the updated match schedule for the first 48-team, 104-match FIFA World Cup is revealed. From 12:00 EST (18:00 CET), FIFA will confirm the venues and kick-off times for the biggest FIFA World Cup. FIFA Legends Ronaldo Nazário, Francesco Totti, Hristo Stoichkov and Alexi Lalas to discuss match-ups and provide unique perspectives
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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FIFA Peace Prize Award: Combative and Condescending Trump Booed. Yet Well Done FIFA By Kasali D. Obanoyen . Atlanta Georgia . Tension eclipsed celebration at a Washington, D.C. viewing center for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw when former U.S. President Donald J. Trump—combative, condescending, and unmistakably provocative—was loudly booed the moment he was announced as the inaugural recipient of the FIFA Peace Award. What should have been a global moment of unity instantly transformed into a searing public verdict on Trump’s abrasive rhetoric, especially his harsh immigration policies that have alienated vast sections of the international community. Despite…
Breaking: US President, Donald Trump Receives FIFA Peace prize award By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The President of the United States, President Donald Trump today while attending the final draw of the FIFA 2026 World Cup at the Kennedy Centre in Washington received the inaugural prize of the FIFA Peace award. The US leader reacting to the honour said “ This is truly one of the great honors of my life,” Trump said after receiving the award, he described the United States as a unique country that calls the FIFA governed sports “soccer” in contrast to other majority countries that calls…
UPDATE : FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 FINAL DRAW LIGHTS UP. AS SNOW-COVERED WASHINGTON Sahel Sports News A fresh layer of morning snow welcomed global football stakeholders to the prestigious John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where excitement continues to build ahead of the much-anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw. The serene white surroundings added a majestic backdrop to a ceremony already poised to capture worldwide attention. At the heart of today’s event is the celebrated sports journalist Samantha Johnson, an award-winning international broadcaster whose commanding presence and storytelling finesse have earned her recognition across continents. Her role…
WHEN HUNGER BENDS DEMOCRACY — AND FOOTBALL TOO By Kasali D. Obanoyen Atlanta, Georgia. Dec 3rd, 2025 . There is a lingering fear that refuses to let go of the national conscience—the fear that hunger, that most vicious and silent of adversaries, may bend our democratic processes to the point of irreparable distortion. When citizens are hungry, electoral integrity becomes fragile. When poverty becomes policy, democracy becomes merchandise. And when the system is allowed to bend repeatedly, it eventually breaks—quietly, permanently, and disastrously. My concern is simple, yet profound: Will hunger force the electoral space to bow before moneybags—direct or…
D:Day: FIFA World Cup Final Draw to Hold Amidst Tight Security, Heads of US, Canada , Mexican Govt’s to attend Abdulgafar Oladimeji in Washington The final draw of the FIFA World Cup 2026 would today Friday be held at the JF Kennedy Centre in Washington, under tight security, our correspondent reports. The eye of millions of football followers from across the globe would be glued to seeing the outcome of the final draw, which is expected to take place , 12 Pm EST . 6pm WAT. Our correspondent who visited the host venue reports that , from Thursday noon, the…
Exposed: NPFL: Who can stop Barau FC’ s Abdulmajid Aminu , see his current ratings Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL debutants, Barau football club in its last home clash against Kwara United had unleashed , Abdulmajid Aminu against the Afonja Warriors in an thrilling encounter that recorded five goals in the overall score lines . The stocky built Nigerian born forward had returned from his stint with Moneni Pirates football club in the Eswatini Premier League. On return from the Southern African country, he pitched his tent with four times Nigerian historic league champions Kano Pillars: a.k.a Sai Masu Gida.on…
Washington DC ready to host FIFA World Cup 2026 final draw, on Dec 5, President Trump is expected to attend By Abdulgafar Oladimeji All is set for the hosting of the highest profile final draw in the history of the FIFA World Cup , which is schedule to take place , on December 5, at the J F Kennedy Centre located in the heart of US Capitol, Washington DC. The final draw is scheduled to take place, 12pm Eastern Time EST, 6pm West African (Nigerian)Time. WAT Our correspondent who visited the Kennedy Centre on Wednesday morning reports that , there…
35th Africa Cup of Nations Finals: Nigeria invites 55 players to camp in Egypt Head Coach Eric Chelle has picked Captain William Ekong, ace forward Victor Osimhen, midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali in a provisional list of 55 players for the upcoming 35th Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco. Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, defenders Zaidu Sanusi, Calvin Bassey and Semi Ajayi, midfielders Frank Onyeka, Alex Iwobi and Raphael Onyedika, and forwards Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Simon Moses and Chidera Ejuke are also listed. The list also has Nigeria Premier Football League stars Abdulrasheed Shehu, Ebenezer Harcourt, Ekeson Okorie, Chisom Orji and…
SAHEL SPORTS NEWS NEWS EDITOR To: Alhaji Abdulgaffar Olademeji Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh. Dear Sir, I hope this message reaches you in good health and excellent spirits. I wish to formally extend my warm greetings and sincere appreciation as you continue your official journey abroad to participate in the distinguished FIFA World Cup programme. Your travel represents honour, commitment, and a high level of responsibility, and we are truly proud of the noble assignment you are undertaking on the international stage. It is indeed a great privilege to see you represent with dignity, focus, and admirable character. I am sending…
