2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Matches: Nigeria unleash 30 man provisional squad against Rwanda, and South Africa Head Coach Eric Sekou Chelle has selected team captain William Ekong, first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Olaoluwa Aina and Calvin Bassey, midfielders Alex Iwobi and Wilfred Ndidi, and forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman and Simon Moses in a provisional list of 31 for next month’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. There are also youthful goalkeeper Ebenezer Harcourt, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Bruno Onyemaechi, midfielders Raphael Onyedika, Frank Onyeka and Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and forwards Sadiq Umar and Nathan…
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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Nigeria National League shifts date for 2025 Annual General Meeting The Nigeria National League (NNL) has announced a revised date for its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will take place in Kaduna State. The meeting has been rescheduled from the earlier-announced date of Wednesday, 10th September, 2025, to Saturday, 13th September, 2025. In an official communication to the Clubs and the concerned State Football Associations, NNL’s Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Danlami Alanana, stated: “We convey to you a warm sporting compliment from the Chairman, Board Members, Management, and Staff of the Nigeria National League. Our earlier letter dated August 14, 2025, refers. Due to some logistical considerations, a slight adjustment for the…
Read: The 10 Richest Football Clubs in Africa 2025. As Mamelodi Sundowns overtake Al Ahly, Pillars, Eyimba missing on the list 1. Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) Estimated Value: $39.67 million Founded In: 1970 Owned By: Patrice Motsepe (CAF President and billionaire businessman) Revenue Sources: Private ownership investment, PSL broadcasting rights, sponsorships with huge investments in players, training facilities, and trophy-winning, and CAF Champions League appearances. 2. Al Ahly SC (Egypt) Estimated Value: $37.21 million Founded In: 1907 Nicknamed: The Club of the Century Revenue Sources: Sponsorships, merchandising, broadcasting rights, and CAF competition winnings Cairo-based Al Ahly SC has an enviable…
CHAN 24: CAF Disciplinary Board sanctions Zambia for press conference breach, Kemya, Morocco also punished The CAF Disciplinary Board charged Football Association of Zambia (“FAZ”) with breaching CAF’s Media Regulations during the Match Day-1 Press Conference ahead of their TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) match against Democratic Republic of Congo. Zambia failed to present the head coach at the mandatory Press Conference. The Disciplinary Board found Zambia guilty and imposed a fine of USD 5,000. The CAF Disciplinary Board charged the Football Kenya Federation (“FKF”) with multiple safety and security breaches during Kenya TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”)…
CAF to host TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 Technical Insights Discussions in Nairobi on Wednesday, Fish, Mirambo , others to attend The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) will host two TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) Technical Insights Discussions with selected members of the tournament’s Technical Study Group (TSG) in Nairobi, Kenya on Wednesday, 20 August 2025. The two separate sessions will be hosted and broadcast live by leading Kenyan broadcasters – NTV and KBC – and will explore key technical insights from the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF CHAN, PAMOJA 2024, being staged across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. During the discussions, members…
Kano Pillars fc is the richest ( MMVP) NPFL club side By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Nigeria Premier Football League side, NPFL, Kano Pillars football cub has been adjudged as the Most Market Valued club side on parade in the league. According to our checks with reputable football market value analysis available on transfermarkt , Kano Pillars currently stands at 12k euro market value, with an total market valued standing at 500k euro market value. The club has over 40 players on its payroll , which includes foreign players. The ownership of the widely travelled national team captain, Ahmed Musa, is an…
NPFL vows to sanction coaches for shunning post match press conference , introduces new media methods By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The Nigeria Premier Football League , NPFL has averred that, it would sanction coaches who fail to honour post match press conference , after league matches. The league organizers have cautioned that , NPFL clubs whose coaches should shun the mandatory post-match press conference in the 2025/26 season would be liable in the sum of ₦1 million fine. The league’s chief operating officer , COO , Davison Owumi , gave the warnings in his remarks , during the NPFL preseason seminar…
Federico Redondo joins Elche from Inter Miami CF Inter Miami CF midfielder Federico Redondo has moved to LaLiga side Elche. T he transfer deal was confirmed on Thursday. Redondo will be at the new side until the end of the 2029/30 season. Deal sources disclosed. Inter Miami sealed the deal at €2.15 million with 10% from future permanent transfer deal . Miami in a statement said “The Club would like to thank Federico for his contributions on and off the pitch throughout his time with Inter Miami, and wish him well in the future,” a club statement by Inter Miami…
Franco Mastantuono arrives Real Madirid for €45m deal from River Plate 17 years old Franco Mastantuono has arrived Madrid for an agreed a €45 million deal with River Plate in July. Mastantuono has been presented to the sporting media today 14th August, 2025. The Right Winger has arrived Madrid to team up with Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen. Madrid beat PSG sign him.
Shehu Dikko’s NSC, now working against Nigeria’s Sports Development?- Mike Ndidi There are now growing fears that the National Sports Commission (NSC) may miss out on achieving the objectives set out by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by establishing the commission, this is going by the manner the sports body is now running the affairs of Nigeria’s apex sport governing body. President Tinubu had late last year scrapped the Ministry of Sports Development and established the NSC in accordance with the NSC Act passed by the National Assembly. The move was aimed at re-energising sports administration in Nigeria and get more…
