Mission X: Nigeria reach Women AFCON Final for 10th time, sink South Africa 2-1 Nigeria reached the Final of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations after a turgid and dramatic semi final in Casablanca that saw Cup-holders South Africa sent packing, thanks to a late-in-the-day spectacular goal by defender Michelle Alozie. Both teams fought tactically in the middle and other stretches of the park, with sets of players stifling one other at crucial moments. Nigeria came close after only eight minutes but forward Chinwendu Ihezuo, in the top scorer’s race with three goals, saw her effort tipped over the sticks by 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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Meet Nigeria Women Football League, Nwfl wonder girl , Bolaji Olamide Bolaji Olamide bagged the double to ice her 2024/2025 NWFL season in an enviable end. She bagged the Double Personal Recognition Awards. She carted home the Nwfl Highest Goal scorer to her honour , Bolaji Olamide also won the Remo Stars Ladies Fans player of the Season plaq. The gangling forward in her display against Heartland Queens had earned her Goal Of The Season Award. Bolaji Olamide in her pouch has 15 Nwfl Goals in 2024/2025 Season. She’s also the second player with most goals scored in a…
WAFCON , Morocco 2024 semi final clashes: Nigeria and South Africa renew their rivalry today,. As Ghana faces Atlas Lioness of Morocco Nigeria and South Africa will renew their long-standing rivalry in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Casablanca on Tuesday (kick-off 17:00 local time / 16:00 GMT). This will be the 12th WAFCON meeting between the two sides and their eighth consecutive clash at the tournament since 2006. They did not face each other only in the 1998 and 2004 editions. Their most recent meeting came in the opening match of the…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulates graduates of the 25th FIFA Master FIFA President Gianni Infantino has taken part in the graduation ceremony for the 25th edition of the FIFA Master (International Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport) in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, emphasising the importance of protecting sport and telling graduates to believe in their dreams. Mr Infantino, the Patron of the 25th edition, handed out the diplomas alongside Professor Denis Oswald, Director of the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) and President of the Scientific Committee of the FIFA Master. After being selected from 500 applicants, the 25 graduates…
GreenLock Football Academy Structure Designed For Success, Career Growth Omowunmi Blessing Awe is an elegant and intelligent leader who serves as the Head of Operations at Green Lock FC/Academy. She is dedicated to making a significant impact in a male-dominated industry. Awe has demonstrated a strong ability to build and lead teams, enhancing the performance of both the football club and the academy. Green Lock FA conducts its training sessions at the Navy Town Sports Centre, which boasts excellent facilities that support both training and leisure activities. The accommodation provided ensures a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for players. The…
WAFCON Mission X: Super Falcons vows to crush Banyana Banyana of South Africa in Casablanca, next Tuesday Nigeria’s Mission X juggernaut rumbles inexorably to the finish line, as the Super Falcons say they are determined to abort the title-retaining dreams of Cup holders South Africa when both sides clash in the second semi final of the 13th Women AFCON finals in Casablanca on Tuesday. In the competition’s 27-year history, the Super Falcons have never failed to make the semi finals, and boastful Zambia turned out to be too weak to shred that record when both teams met in the quarter…
RCCG , NOC Sports Directors five days sports development course flags off July 21 The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), in collaboration with the Directorate of Sports, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), would stage five days course titled Sports Administration Course (SAC) The organizers said the course is to strengthen governance and foster development within Nigeria’s sports sector. NOC public relations officer, Tony Nezianya said “This introductory-level course is open to elected officials and staff members of National Olympic Committees (NOCs), National Federations (NFs), club managers, physical education teachers, sports journalists, and other key actors involved in the management and promotion…
Mission X: How Super Falcons crush Zambia to reach WAFCON semi finals for 13th time Nigeria produced a masterclass to drub Zambia 5-0 in a stunning Women Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final tie in Casablanca on Friday evening – a stunning performance that sent the nine-time champions to the semi finals and left the once-dreaded Zambians heading for home. The performance and result left Africa bewildered, as the Zambians, who had shown incredible strength, ability and ambition in their previous three games, were completely overhauled and left for dead as early as it was time for recess. Towering defender Osinachi Ohale, who…
Sports: Dangote University Inter Faculty Games gets Flag Off Date By Muzammil Dalha The Vice Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil (ADUSTECH), Prof. Musa Tukur Yakasai, has given the green light for the commencement of the 12th Edition Inter-Faculty Competition Sports, scheduled to run from Wednesday, July 23rd to August 20th, 2025. In a statement signed by Nura Muhammad, Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), disclosed that the 12th edition of the inter-faculty games will serve as a test run for the university’s new and upgraded facilities, as part of the preparation by the…
Olowo Cup: A Festival of Football, Unity and Community Growth , says football Scout, Abdulgafar Oladimeji By Jimoh Ahmed, Owo International football scout and sports journalist, Abdul-Gafar Oladimeji, has hailed the Olowo Cup as a model for how grassroots football can serve as a powerful tool for youth empowerment, cultural integration, and community transformation. Speaking from his base in Egypt, the widely travelled News Editor of Sahel Sports Online Newspaper, who has covered football activities across Europe, Qatar, and Oman, said the Olowo Cup deserves every accolade for using the universal language of football to spotlight the vibrancy and unity…
