Author: Abdulgafar Oladimeji

Nigeria, South Africa at war over FIFA world cup ticket , clash set for September 9 Abdulgafar Oladimeji The Super Eagles of Nigeria would travel to South Africa to face arch rivals Bafana Bafana in the chase for the US, FIFA 2026 world cup ticket in group C. The world cup ticket qualifying match has been fixed for Tuesday, September 9 at the iconic Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. The MD 8 encounter is crucial for both sides as South Africa seats on top of group C with 13 points, Nigeria occupies 4th position on 7 points. The match would be…

NPFL: Katsina United Scribe Sacked Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL side, Katsina United has announced the removal of the club secretary, Sale Yusuf. According to an confirmed viral statement making the rounds on social media platforms, said “ The management of Katsina United FC has relieved Sale Yusuf from his duty as the club secretary. “This is contained in a letter dated 23rd of July 2023, signed by the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Development, Muhammad Rabiu Muhammad, and copied to the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education. “According to the statement, the management expressed profound…

Former Chelsea, Ivorian idol , Didier Drogba salutes Nigeria ‘s Super Falcons for wining 10th WAFCON title Retired foremost African footballer, Didier Drogba has thumb up Nigeria’s women national team for their heroic achievement in winning their 10th Women African cup of nations title last Saturday in Morocco. The Super Falcon did a dramatic come back from 2-0 down in the first half to upset the host, Atlas lioness of Morocco in the second half. Reacting ,Didier Drogba , who is a household name in his hey days said “Nigeria Deserves the Victory, They Know This Trophy Well “The Nigerian…

Enyimba cautions Brown  Ideye, “didn’t you read   our Code of Conduct” Your performance was terrible  …Ifeanyi Ekweme* *By: Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR)* The Sporting Director, Enyimba Football Club, Ifeanyi Ekwueme has cautioned former Super Eagles striker, Brown Ideye to stop misleading members of the public against the club , he further advised him to read the provisions of the contractual agreement and code of conduct on payment of allowances and other sundry payments. Ekwueme, himself an one time Super Eagles forward described Ideye’s allegations as unfounded, saying c that there are other sundry allowances that the club do pay its…

Football: Cote d’Ivoire beat Nigeria to lift WAFU U-20 boys trophy The Young Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire pip Flying Eagles of Nigeria 1-0 to lift the 2025 WAFU B U20 Boys Tournament trophy. The final of the tournament was played last Wednesday in Accra, Ghana . The Young Elephants had submerged Burkina Faso 2-1 in their first match, conquered Niger Republic and Togo with 1-0 and 2-0 at the group stage matches. The went ahead to defeat neighbors and host nation Ghana 2-1 in the semi finals. They clinched the regional title , beating Seven-time African champions ,Nigeria, 1-0 in…

METHSOOSA Sports Committee Media Team When Reverend Bayode Arotiowa began training students in Scrabble at Methodist High School, Owo (MHSO), using his personal board, he was simply driven by a passion to see young minds sharpen their thinking and grow in confidence. That humble effort, started quietly in a classroom corner, has now become a remarkable success story—culminating in MHSO’s entry into the final of the maiden Olowo’s Cup Scrabble Competition. Master Olaiya Olayato, one of the earliest students mentored by Rev. Arotiowa, has emerged as the school’s shining star in the tournament. Though his teammate, Master Bamidele, narrowly missed…

Nigeria appoints new junior national team coaches The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has approved the recommendation of the Federation’s Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of experienced strategist, Manu Garba, as Head Coach of the U17 Boys National Team, Golden Eaglets. Garba was Head Coach of the U17 Boys that won the FIFA U17 World Cup trophy for Nigeria – for the fourth time – in the United Arab Emirates in 2013, and has also led the team on two occasions since then, including qualifying the team to the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup finals in…

Ahead WAFCON Saturday final against Morocco, we are here to lift 10th African title  Super Falcons of Nigeria insists Nigeria will take the battle to Morocco from the blast of the whistle as they intend to give no inches or allow room for error in Saturday’s 13th Women AFCON Championship Match inside the Olympic Stadium in Rabat. The presence of hosts Morocco guarantees a full house at the magnificent facility in Morocco’s administrative capital, but the Super Falcons will be in no mood to be brow-beat or shouted out of sync as they fight to notch up their superlative numbers, including picking…

Match officials appointed for FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025, use of FVS approved The FIFA Referees Committee has announced the match officials who will oversee games at the FIFA U-20 World Cup Chile 2025™, which will take place from 27 September to 19 October. A total of 54 match officials (18 referees and 36 assistant referees) from 22 FIFA Member Associations are set to take charge of the matches. “Following the success of the FIFA Club World Cup, we look forward to another exciting tournament, for which we have once again appointed a very strong Team One line-up. From…

. Team flies to Zanzibar tonight 8th African Nations Championship: Nigeria unveil 23 man final squad . Team flies to Zanzibar tonight Head Coach Eric Chelle has selected team captain Junior Harrison Nduka, defender Sikiru Alimi and forward Godwin Obaje among a list of 23 players that make up the final squad of Super Eagles B for the 8th African Nations Championship taking place in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, 2nd – 30th August. Also listed are goalkeeper Ozoemena Ani, defenders Sodiq Ismaila and Stephen Mayo, midfielders Hadi Haruna and Alex Oyowah, and forwards Anas Yusuf, Sikiru Alimi and Ijoma Anthony. The contingent is set…