Foul cry over Turkish government’s intervention in the affairs of sports journalists The recent decision by the Turkish Ministry of Interior to intervene in the affairs of the Turkish Sports Writers Association (TSYD) has been met with widespread criticism, with many calling it an unacceptable violation of democratic principles. Oğuz Tongsir, who was elected president of the association for a fourth term by 499 votes from its respective members, has been suspended from his role. In his place, a trustee has been appointed by the Turkish Court and the Ministry of Interior, overriding the democratic process. A PURE POLITICAL DECISION…
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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Nominees announced for Track Athlete of the Year 2024 As part of the World Athletics Awards 2024, World Athletics is pleased to confirm the nominees for Women’s Track Athlete of the Year and Men’s Track Athlete of the Year. Given the higher number of disciplines on the track, there are six nominees for this category, though – as with the other categories – there will be just two finalists. In what has been another memorable year for the sport, the nominations reflect some of the standout performances achieved at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, World Athletics Indoor Championships, one-day meeting…
10 sports removed from Commonwealth Games Ten sports have been axed from Commonwealth Games ahead of Glasgow 2026, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has revealed. This comes as the CGF officially confirmed Glasgow as the host city for the next edition of the Games in two years’ time. The sports that have been dropped include cricket, hockey, rugby sevens, badminton, table tennis, diving, beach volleyball, mountain biking, squash and rhythmic gymnastics. The roster of sports that will be played at Glasgow 2026 includes athletics, swimming, artistic gymnastics, track cycling, netball, weightlifting, boxing, judo, bowls, and 3×3 basketball. By contrast, the…
Tennis: Jones and Rottgering triumph at ITF Junior Finals in Chengdu Australia’s Emerson Jones and Mees Rottgering of Netherlands were the toast of Chengdu after lifting silverware at the 2024 ITF World Tennis Tour Junior Finals. The ITF Junior Finals – the junior equivalent of the ATP and WTA Finals – is one of the most prestigious tournaments on the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors calendar. Jones and Rottgering have written their names into the event’s illustrious history and, by doing so, have become the first players from their nations to top the ITF Junior Finals podium. Queenslander Jones arrived…
Asia: AFC Annual Football Awards Seoul 2023, Yazan Young-woo, Kiko tops the list The spotlight will be shone firmly on the AFC Annual Awards Seoul 2023 come October 29 when the Player of the Year winners are revealed at the glittering ceremony. Six of Asia’s very best are in the running for the most prestigious accolade of the night at the Grand Peace Palace in Kyung Hee University, in recognition of their outstanding performances for club and country. Yazan Al Naimat, Seol Young-woo and Akram Afif will vie for the AFC Player of the Year prize, while Cortnee Vine, Kiko…
Again, CAF snubs Nigerian referees, corruption, poor remuneration, and weak development programmes is responsible By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The Confederation of African Football, CAF has released the names of referees that would officiate at the 2024 CAF African Women’s Champions league, that would be hosted in Morocco, no Nigerian referee made the list. Africa’s football governing body had released the names of the referees that would be on parade in the league , they were drawn from across African countries, non inclusion of referees from Nigeria has stirred up concerns from across sections of Africa’s largest football nation. The list of…
Inter Miami CF has become the penultimate club to seal a spot at the new FIFA Club World Cup™ after winning the 2024 MLS Supporters’ Shield, confirming them as the best team throughout the 2024 Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season. Inter Miami qualifies as the host country representative team on the basis of the club’s outstanding and consistent 34-match campaign that saw them secure the shield with two MLS matches to play. Inter Miami will also open the tournament as the host team and play in the inaugural game of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ in their hometown…
Ub Huishan NE win FIBA 3×3 World Tour Macau 2024 Ub Huishan NE (SRB) hold the throne as they defeat Paris (FRA) 21 – 16 to win the FIBA 3×3 World Tour Macau on October 20. Standing tall in pole position with 4 stop wins in the season, most recently winning in Amsterdam last week, the Serbian Giants continued their stride in Macau. They went unbeaten on their way to the final, last defeating a powerhouse in Riffa in the Semis. Strahinja Stojacic had been the offensive hub for Ub all tournament, starring in yet another MVP calibre-season. They were…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) will hold its Executive Committee (“EXCO”) meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Monday, 21 October 2024. The Executive Committee meeting, to be chaired by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, will start at 10h30 local time (07h30 GMT). The meeting will be held ahead of the 46th Ordinary General Assembly which will also take place in the Ethiopian capital on Tuesday, 22 October 2024 at 10h00 local time (07h00 GMT).
Opinion: Rivers United/3SC Alleged Poor officiating saga: Barrister Chris Green Should have kept quiet but…Mr VAR By Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR*). Sequel to the alleged poor officiating against a member of Niger State Football Referee Council, Abubakar Abdullahi in Porth Harcourt, during Match Day 7 encounter in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL between Rivers United and Shooting Stars Football Club, 3SC of Ibadan and sprinkling of uncensored substance inside the net by the home team, the former Chairman, Technical Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF Barrister Christopher Green has decided to touch the tail of a cobra by…
