DG NIS , Philip Shaibu vows to implement 10 years road map The Director General , National Institute for Sports (NIS) Philip Shuaibu has pledged to implement the recommendations of the 10-Year Road Map for the revitalization of Nigerian Sports. He made the vow last Tuesday in Abuja, during the presentation of the report by the committee chaired by Musa Kida. The 32-man Advisory Committee was inaugurated in July, 2025, Shaibu commended the committee for its dedication and the comprehensive work carried out , assuring that the recommendations would not be shelved . He said “I want to thank the…
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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Saudi Arabia hosts FIFAe World Cup Finals , Starting 10 December The FIFAe Finals 25 will see the best national teams compete against each other on the world stage in Riyadh, promising elite-level gameplay, dramatic rivalries, and unforgettable moments as football esports’ biggest stars chase global glory. The FIFAe Finals 25 will take place from 10 to 19 December in Riyadh. The FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball Console and the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball Mobile will run from 10 to 13 December. The FIFAe World Cup featuring Rocket League will run from 15 to 19 December. The final day…
FIFA introduces world Peace Prize award , winner to be decorated DC 5, in Washington DC FIFA has announced the introduction of the “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” to reward individuals who have taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace and by doing so have united people across the world. The “FIFA Peace Prize – Football Unites the World” will be bestowed on behalf of all football-loving people from all around the world – more than five billion of the world’s population. With their daily actions in and for football, all these people contribute to FIFA’s motto…
2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs: Cameroon slumps, DRC sets up final continental battle against Nigeria By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The Super Eagles of Nigeria would next Sunday confront the Leopards of Democratic Republic of Congo in the final match of the African series of the 2026 FIFA World Cup continental playoff. The Leopards captain, Chancel Mbemba secured the late finish to give his country an 0-1 victory against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon, who are five times African champions. The Cameroonians hold the highest world cup appearances honour on the continent, they have featured at the largest football fiesta eight times…
2026 FIFA World Cup Playoffs: Super Eagles assemble in Rabat, ahead of Gabon clash Captain William Ekong and fellow defender Benjamin Fredericks were being expected at the Super Eagles’ hotel in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday night, to join the seven-man early crew of defender Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Simon Moses, Tolu Arokodare, Olakunle Olusegun, and Samuel Chukwueze. Most of the remaining 15 players are expected on Monday, as the three-time African champions get in the mood for a potentially-explosive Play-off semi-final clash with the Panthers of Gabon at the Complexe Sportif Prince Heritier Moulay…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Playoff: Gabon plots how to stop gangling striker , Victor Osimhen By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Gabonese national football team gaffer Thierry Mouyouma has disclosed that his side is strategizing on how to contain rampaging Super Eagles striker , Victor Osimhen when both side clash in the FIFA 2026 world cup play off match that would hold in Morocco. Thierry Mouyouma, who has released the names of his 26-man squad to do battle against the Nigerians has described the Nigerian hitman as unpredictable. He said “We have to defend as we wouldn’t against just anyone. How do we…
Nigeria’s National Institute For Sports Goes South east As part of the decentralization of the National Institute for Sports across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS) Comrade Philip Shaibu has further decentralized the activities of the sports think tank by approving the establishment of an NIS centre in South east Nigeria. The NIS honcho last Friday visited the Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah along with the members of the institute’s management team , noting that he is on a working visit to Enugu State, He…
Nigeria’s maiden professional sports law course flags off The maiden edition of the professional certificate in sports law organized by Sports Without Borders Development Association, SWIBODA has flagged off. The certificate course is organized by SWIBODA in collaboration with the Corporate and Business law school. Our correspondent gathered that the course is a three weeks hybrid executive programme , which modules includes, CAS, IAC , sports governing bodies, WADA, players contract and scouting regulations. The course flagged off on November 5th, 2025 our sources revealed . Participants taking parts in the course are seasoned and veteran sports journalists, private and…
KACCIMA , PIN, Pop Cola, CIHRM bags SWAN diamond national honour’s for sports development Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN has conferred its diamond national honour’s on corporate and non governmental organizations that have contributed to national sports development in Nigeria . The award bestowed on the awardees is part of the activities marking 60 years , since the existence of the umbrella body of Nigerian sports journalists fraternity. Our correspondent reports that , the award beneficiaries are, Kano Chamber of Commerce Industries, Mines and Agriculture, KACCIMA, Peace Initiative Network, PIN, Pop Cola beverage company and the Chartered Institute of…
SOUTH AFRICAN REFEREES AND THE SUPER EAGLES: A CASE FOR CAUTION AND FAIRNESS When rivalry meets responsibility — why FIFA must tread carefully in appointing officials for Nigeria’s decisive qualifier. ⸻ Ordinarily, there should be no hue and cry over South African referees handling a match involving the Super Eagles of Nigeria. After all, football officiating is meant to rise above national sentiments. But context matters — and so does perception. In recent years, the rivalry between Nigeria and South Africa has grown beyond the pitch. From continental tournaments to World Cup qualifiers, every fixture between both nations carries political…
