Sports can help grow Nigeria’s economy- Prof Wasiu Afolabi By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The president, Nutrition Society of Nigeria, NSN, professor Wasiu Afolabi has stated that sports , if properly utilized could be of crucial essence in growing Nigeria’s economy. Speaking with journalists at the 54th edition of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria, NSN scientific conference in Kano, he said “ if we develop our sports it will grow our economy.” Prof Wasiu said sports has taken a centre stage in all facets of human daily life activities, aside its importance in human fitness , it could be also deployed as…
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.
Football: Nigeria bankers go to war , UBA, Unity set to lock horns in opener United Bank of Africa, UBA will file out against Polaris bank on 28th September , 2024 at Bukavu Barracks football ground Kano, in the opener of the 13th edition of the annual inter bankers cup been staged in Kano north west Nigeria. 10 banks will trade tackles in this year’s edition of the annual football tourney organized by Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria , CIBN Kano in cohort with BMW Sports consult. The team fixtures disclosed that , on parade will be defending champions,…
Paris 2024: Your success has united us, Tinubu tells Nigeria Paralympians Nigeria’s first lady, senator Remi Tinubu has hailed the resilient spirit of Nigerian athletes that featured at the recently ended Paris 2024 Paralympics games , describing them as heroes. The Nigerian first lady had hosted the Paralympic contingent to the 2024 Paralympic Games at the Presidential Villa, FCT Abuja . Nigeria’s Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh led the athletes and officials to the occasion. Mrs Tinubu said the display by the Nigerian athletes at the Paralympic Games “epitomizes perseverance, dedication, and the highest standard of sportsmanship.…
WORLD Winners Cup: Italian government deny Nigeria beach soccer team travelling visas By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The refusal by Italian authorities has barred Kebbi Beach Soccer club, KSBC from taking part at the 2024 World Winners cup in Alghero. The competition is organized by Beach Soccer Worldwide, BSWW. KBSC in a statement issued through its official social media handle said “Kebbi Beach Soccer Club (KBSC) regrets to announce that the team will not be participating in the 2024 Beach Soccer Worldwide (BSWW) organized “World Winners Cup” in Alghero, Italy, this month. “This decision comes after the non-issuance of VISAS to the…
NPFL caution clubs against match disruptions vow to invoke stiff penalties Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL has averred that stiff penalties awaits cubs that are caught in the act of match disruption. The league made the averments in a letter dated 14th Septmeber2024, signed by its Chief Operating Officer, COO, Davidson Owumi made available to section of the Nigerian sporting press . Owumi reminded the clubs that it is their responsibility to make provision for adequate security during their home games. He further said, the home clubs shoulder the burden of ensuring the security of the visiting players, officials, and…
England national teams, English Premier League clubs face Euro, UEFA champions league ban over government interference By Abdulgafar Oladimeji UEFA says that England risk been banned from all UEFA competitions over its plan to proceed with independent football regulations. The UEFA sanction of England FA , if takes place would automatically culminate to the ban of the England men’s national team from Euro 2028 campaigns . The ban could also extend to EPL clubs been barred from taking part in UEFA club competitions, including UEFA champions league . UEFA Secretary General Theorore Theodoridis, in a missive , copy made available…
CAF Beach Soccer draws holds Thursday in Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, Morocco set to lock horns The final draw for the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2024 will take place in Cairo on Thursday, 19 September 2024. The Draw will be conducted at 17h00 local time (14h00 GMT) and will be live-streamed on CAF Digital Platforms including CAF TV (YouTube) and CAFOnline.com.The sixth edition of the CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations is scheduled from 19 to 26 October 2024 in Hurghada, Egypt.The participating teams are Egypt (hosts), Senegal, Ghana Morocco, Tanzania, Mauritania, Mozambique and Malawi.The tournament,…
Prince Feisal , Lord COE, Zimbabwe’s women Olympic medalist Kristy Coventry, joins International Olympic Committee(IOC) presidential race The International Olympic Committee (IOC) presidential race is officially underway following the announcement of the seven candidates vying for the top job in the Olympic Movement. The election will take place at the 143rd IOC Session held from 18 to 21 March 2025 in Greece. The candidates (in alphabetical order): HRH Prince Feisal AL HUSSEIN Lord Sebastian COE Mrs Kirsty COVENTRY Mr Johan ELIASCH Mr David LAPPARTIENT Mr Juan Antonio SAMARANCH Mr Morinari WATANABE officially announced their candidacies by the deadline of midnight…
Formula 1: Bahrain announced as host of 2025 Pre- season testing Formula 1 and governing body the FIA have announced that the Bahrain International Circuit will host three days of pre-season testing in 2025 on February 26, 27 and 28. The track has hosted pre-season testing on six separate occasions since 2009, with its consistent weather conditions, mixture of high and low-speed corners, and two long straights enabling F1 teams to gather maximum data for the campaign ahead.
Spanish club Unicaja sink NBA G League United to lift FIBA Intercontinental Cup Spanish club Unicaja Malaga defeated NBA G League United 75-60 in the Final of the 34th FIBA Intercontinental Cup, in Singapore Indoor Stadium on Sunday, to celebrate their first ever title in the competition. This result raises Europe’s silverware tally in the FIBA Intercontinental Cup to 23 trophies, with Spanish clubs accounting for 11 of those conquests. On the other hand, NBA G League United became the first team from the USA to reach the Final since 1974. Unicaja, who represented Europe by virtue of winning the…
