Former Super Eagles coach, Monday Sinclair dies, NFF mourns The Nigeria Football Federation has commiserated with the family and friends, as well as his proteges and the Nigeria football fraternity in general, over the death on Wednesday evening of former Nigeria international player and one-time Coach of the Super Eagles, Monday Sinclair. Widely-known as ‘Professor’ for his in-depth knowledge and understanding of the beautiful game, Sinclair played for the senior national team of Nigeria a few years after independence, and several years later, became an oak in the teaching of the game at the grassroots level. “We mourn deeply with…
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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.
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Methodist High School Owo shoot out Emure-Ile to book historic final in Olowo’s Cup By Jimoh Ahmed Methodist High School, Owo, has booked a place in the final of the 2025 Olowo’s Cup Football Tournament, following a dramatic 4–3 penalty shootout victory over Emure Community Grammar School, Emure-Ile. The tense semifinal match, played at the Sports Complex of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, saw MHSO Kings take an early lead just two minutes into the first half when their captain converted a penalty after being brought down in the box while heading toward goal. Emure Grammar School responded in the 19th…
President Trump says FIFA is doing “fantastically well” in growing football in the United States, says football is getting everybody together, congratulates Chelsea The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has congratulated FIFA for helping to grow football across America. The sport has seen enormous growth in the country since it staged the 1994 FIFA World Cup and co-hosting of the FIFA World Cup 26 with Canada and Mexico. “They’re doing fantastically well. It’s a growing sport. It’s a great sport,” said President Trump when asked during an interview with DAZN, the FIFA Club World Cup exclusive global broadcaster,…
Read: How FIFA and Vet Tix provided military veterans and their families an unforgettable FIFA Club World Cup 2025 experience, football is just “more than a game” says Infantino Among the millions of fans thrilled by the groundbreaking FIFA Club World Cup 2025 this summer, there was a special group of VIPs that FIFA proudly invited to matches: United States military veterans and their families. Through donations to the Veteran Tickets Foundation, also known as Vet Tix, FIFA ensured that men and women who served and some who are still serving their country enjoyed access to games at the historic…
“Pray for me “ African cup of nations hero, coach Kadiri Ikhana begs Nigerians from his sick bed By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Nigeria’s 1980 nation cup hero, Kadiri Ikhana, MON has appealed to Nigerians to oblige him in their prayers. Kadiri, who is reported to have made the request in his feeble conversation with his former team mate, mathematical Segun Odegbami. Odegbami , now an renown sports blogger, who confirmed his discussion with Kadiri said It is absolutely clear to me that most of us, retired international Nigerian athletes, need help. We are suffering, living in pain, poverty and poor health.…
Association of Retired Nigerian Sports Men and Women Kano chapter elects new exco The Association of Retired Nigerian Sports Men and Women , ARNISMW, Kano state chapter has elected new officials to steer the affairs of the body. The new ARNISMW state exco had emerged at the end of its meeting held last Thursday, 10th July 2025, in Kano State, our correspondent gathered that the move is in compliance with the directives from the office of the national president of the association. The exco comprises of, Bashari Ahmed Maizare, state coordinator, Eddoh Uzoamaka , assistant state coordinator, other are Kolawole…
NPFL set to conduct 2025/2026 league season draws Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL has concluded arrangements for the conduct of the draws for the 2025/2026 league season, chief operating officer of the league, Davidson Owumi has disclosed . Owumi in a letter titled “ notice of annual general meeting” addressed to the chairmen and general managers of the various clubs on parade in the league had welcomed NPFL clubs to the opening of the activities for the new season. He notified the clubs that the NPFL , AGM would be held lately, in the month July 2025. According to Owumi,…
CAF and TotalEnergies Celebrate Youth Talent with Unforgettable Opportunity for CAF African Schools Football Championship, recognizes young talents from Ghana, Senegal The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), in partnership with multi-energy company TotalEnergies, is proud to announce a special recognition for the two standout performers from the CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Final 2024/2025, held on April 26, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. Jennifer Awuku (Ghana) and Souleymane Commissaire Faye (Senegal), awarded Players of the Competition, will be honoured with a once-in-a-lifetime experience: an invitation to serve as Ball Kids at the Final of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of…
Methodist High School shock Ahmaddiyah, to berth Semi final spot in Olowo’s Cup By Jimoh Ahmed In one of the most stunning upsets of the 2025 Olowo’s Cup Secondary Schools Football Tournament, Methodist High School, Owo (MHSO) shocked high-flying Ahmaddiyah Grammar School with a 1–0 victory in a tightly contested quarterfinal encounter. Ahmaddiyah, who had confidently topped their group with a perfect record of three wins from three matches—scoring freely and racking up nine points—came into the game as overwhelming favourites. Known for their attacking flair and goal-hungry style, the Ahmaddiyah boys were expected to cruise into the semifinals. But…
DG Shaibu Philip moves to overhaul of NIS, sets up high powered committee In a bold move to transform the National Institute for Sports (NIS) into a globally competitive institution, the Director General Philip Shaibu, has approved the constitution of a high-powered advisory committee comprising some of Nigeria’s most accomplished minds in sports, academia, corporate leadership, and media. The committee, described by insiders as a blockbuster team, is tasked with charting a strategic pathway to reposition the NIS to deliver effectively on its core mandate and align with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The composition of…
