Kano Pillars fans hails the sacking of interim management, board members By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Kano Pillars fc fans club have hailed the decision by Kano state government to sack the interim management and board members of the NPFL club side. Th chairman of the fans club, Rabiu Kawo in a chat with this reporter said the axing of the interim management has gone down well with the appetite of Kano football fans. According to him, the marching orders that sent the management packing was a decision in the right direction. He added that, the club will now breath a sigh …
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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.
Kano government sacks Kano Pillars fc interim management, reject’s the appointment of Paul Offor as new head coach By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Kano state government the owners of Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL club side Kano Pillars fc has made an impromptu announcement stating the sacking of the club’s interim management. The announcement that stunned the Kano football cycle was made hours in the aftermath of a new marriage with Paul Offor as the new gaffer now assigned to take charge of the technical crew of the Kano football darling boys. The state commissioner for youths and sports, Mustpaha Rabiu Kwankwaso…
NFF calls for applications for position of Supersand Eagles’ Coach The Nigeria Football Federation has requested for applications from suitably qualified candidates for the vacant position of the Coach of Beach Soccer National Team, otherwise known as Supersand Eagles. The public notice, which is on the Federation’s website (The NFF), has specified for candidates to have attended at least one beach soccer refresher course organized by the NFF, be conversant with, and abreast of, the ever-changing rules and dynamics of the game and possess at least CAF C Coaching License. A candidate must also have been involved in beach soccer…
VALENCIA (Spain) – Spain ensured they were victorious in front of their home crowd to celebrate booking their spot at another Men’s Olympic Basketball Tournament. Santi Aldama collected TISSOT MVP honors with 17.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2024 Spain as the hosts won all four games for a perfect week. Spain – who were Olympic medalists in 1984, 2008, 2012 and 2016 – defeated the Bahamas 86-78 in Sunday’s Final in Valencia in front of over 7,000 supporters. Lorenzo Brown played an important role in the victory with 18 points…
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024™️ official mascot unveiled with 100 days to go TANÍ™️ inspired by the Bayahibe rose, national flower of hosts the Dominican RepublicUnique character’s name has indigenous Caribbean origins100 days until Caribbean island hosts first FIFA tournament from 16 October to 3 NovemberTANÍ™️, the official mascot of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2024™️, has been unveiled ahead of the first FIFA tournament to be staged in the Dominican Republic. The mascot’s name was inspired by the Taíno people indigenous to the Caribbean island and merged with the name ‘Ana’, which in the Taíno language translates…
LAUSANNE, July 7, 2024 – Take part now in AIPS’s historic 100-year milestone by casting your vote for the best male and female champions of the Century (1924-2024). As we prepare for our Centennial Celebration at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on the morning of August 6, we eagerly anticipate announcing the results of your votes, and the ceremony of honouring veteran sports journalists who have covered ten or more Olympic Games on our podium, for more info, CLICK HERE. CELEBRATING LEGENDS Featuring elite male and female athletes from major Olympic sports, the “Champion of the Century 1924-2024” award recognizes the…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) is saddened by the news of the sudden passing of Egyptian player Ahmed Refaat who played for Morden Future in the Egyptian Premier League. Refaat, 31, suffered cardiac arrest a few months ago and died on Saturday, 06 July 2024. CAF President, Dr Patrice Motsepe conveys heartfelt condolences to the family of Ahmed Refaat, Egyptian Football Association (“EFA”) and the Egyptian Football family. May Ahmed Refaat’s soul rest in eternal peace.
Infantino felicitates with Gusau on Diamond Jubilee Anniversary President of world football-governing body, FIFA, Gianni Infantino has personally congratulated the President of Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau on the latter’s 60th (Diamond Jubilee) birthday anniversary, on Sunday, 7th July 2024. Infantino wrote: “I would like to extend my best wishes to you on this very special day. As we celebrate your birthday, it is the occasion to reflect on our collaboration and to thank you for all your work and for your contribution to the development of the sport that unites us all, football. “May this year bring you good health,…
Colombia 2024: Danjuma invites 32 as countdown begins to Final Tournament With just eight weeks to their first match of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024, Head Coach Chris Musa Danjuma has called up four goalkeepers, eight defenders, eight midfielders and 12 strikers to a training camp in the Federal Capital, Abuja in the first phase of preparation for the global tournament. Team captain Oluchi Ohaegbulem is top of the list, with first-choice goalkeeper Faith Omilana, defenders Shukurat Oladipo and Comfort Folorunsho, midfielders Chinyere Kalu, Adoo Yina and Rofiat Imuran, and forwards Janet Akekoromowei, Flourish Sabastine and Aminat…
FIFA instructors rate Nigeria’s intermediate referees high, charge NFF to encourage them Instructors from world football-ruling body, FIFA have expressed admiration for the high level of intellect, and adaptation capacity, of Nigeria’s intermediate referees who gathered for a five-day Member Association course in the Federal Capital, Abuja this week. At the closing ceremony of the program inside the MKO Abiola National Stadium, Abuja on Friday, Felix Tangawarima, former FIFA referee from Zimbabwe, who is at the head of the FIFA team that also includes Mark Mzengo from Malawi, said: “I must say that we are highly impressed by these young…
