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…
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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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.
Imo Striker Queens, Sunshine Queens to taste action in NWFL 2025/2026 season By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Four women’s football club have gained promotion to be on parade in the NWFL Premiership league in the coming new season in the Nigeria Women’s Football League, NWFL. The NWFL league in the coming new season will now feature Castmog Ladies, Ahudiyannem Queens ,Sunshine Queens and Imo Striker Queens The women club sides had gained their tickets to the top league , after competing in the NWFL Championship promotion playoffs held in Abiriba and Umuahia, Abia state. Chinedu Charles , Secretary, NWFL Premiership Media Directors…
Barça and African football legends charity match, Ronaldinho, Saviola, Okocha, Kanu, Fish others set to storm Abuja Barca legends and African players that have tasted football action at the global stages would converge in the Federal capital city of Nigeria to honour an charity match Our correspondent gathered that Attom Foundation, in partnership with ZMB Homes and WGI had organized the charity match with the motive to raise awareness on the importance of the empowerment of the girl child. The game is fixed to take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, with kick-off…
Nigeria’s president Tinubu promise to host 2030 Commonwealth Games By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC) has averred that the Federal Government is ready to host the first-ever Commonwealth Games to be hosted on African soil to be held in Nigeria in 2030. The director, press, National Sports Commission, Kehinde Ajayi, quoted NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko , while addressing members of the Commonwealth Sport Bid Evaluation Committee on visit to Abuja, had said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is sleepless to bring the Games to Africa for the first time, describing the effort as “a major step toward…
