60th anniversary- Methodist High School , Looking unto the new home of school sports in Owo Kingdom , what’s Next? – Sports Parliament with Kdo The MHSO’s Sports Committee headed by Bose Adebayo, wants to make the school a sports hub in the region . Yes, good idea and this doable . Hopefully, all things will be equal to make the dream come through with a leap launch around , and after the school’s 60th anniversary . Kdo’s Sports Parliament digs deeper . After the trills , frills , pomp and pergentry of the 60th anniversary, the reality of follow…
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.
Tragedy: Vipers SC, Nigerian born striker , Abubakar Lawal dies in Uganda The Vipers Sports Club of Uganda’s Nigerian born forward Abubakar Lawal has passed away. The 27-year-old centre forward is reported to have breath his last in motorcycle accident that occurred along Entebbe Road last Monday. Lawal, born on September 3, 1995, joined Vipers in 2022. Club sources were quoted saying that he made eight appearances in the Uganda Premier League, this season . referring to late Abubakar as a clinical finisher. In his football career , Lawal was once on parade for AS Kigali in Rwanda , Nigerian…
President Federation Cup: NFF schedules National Play-Off , winners emerge from across Nigeria The Nigeria Football Federation has affirmed that the National Play-Off games or this year’s President Federation Cup men and women competition will take place on Wednesday, 5th March, following the successful completion of the preliminaries in the 36 States and the FCT at the weekend. Cup holders El-Kanemi Warriors of Maiduguri, as well as former winners Lobi Stars of Makurdi, Bendel Insurance of Benin City, Enugu Rangers, Shooting Stars, Heartland FC, Akwa United and Kano Pillars were among the winners, while while four-time champions Enyimba FC of Aba…
Morocco 2025: Kenyan officials to take charge of Flamingos, Bantwana’s clash in South Africa The Confederation of African Football has appointed Kenyan official, Josephine Wanjiku, as referee for next week’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifier between Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos, and their South African counterparts, Bantwana, slated for Pretoria. The Flamingos and Bantwana will clash starting 3pm South Africa time (2pm Nigeria) on Saturday, 8th March in the first leg of a second-round fixture, at the Lucas Moripe Stadium in South Africa’s administrative capital. While 2022 FIFA World Cup bronze medallists Nigeria drew bye to the second round, Bantwana crushed…
2025 Concacaf Nations League. US, Canada in hot chase . As Finals preliminary rosters is announced The four men’s national teams participating in the 2025 Concacaf Nations League Finals have submitted their preliminary rosters ahead of the competition’s semifinals on March 20. The fourth edition of the Concacaf Nations League Finals will be held at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, featuring the national teams of Canada, Mexico, Panama, and the United States. Action will commence on Thursday with the three-time defending Nations League champions, the United States, facing Panama. Canada will then square off against Mexico in the day’s second match.…
Guatemala named host for the inaugural Concacaf W Futsal Championship Concacaf has announced that Guatemala will host the inaugural edition of the Concacaf W Futsal Championship. The Confederation’s qualifying competition for the first-ever FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup will take place between April 29 and May 4, 2025, at Domo Polideportivo in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The competition will kick off with a seven-team group stage (one group of four teams and one group of three teams). After Round-Robin play between April 29 and May 1, the top two group winners will advance to the Knockout Stage. The Knockout Stage will…
Riyadh to host 2027 Inaugural Olympic Esports Games The first edition of the Olympic Esports Games, a landmark event both in the world of esports and within the Olympic Movement, will be held in 2027 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Road to the Games with the first Olympic competitions will already start this year, it was announced today. The IOC made history in July last year, when the 142nd IOC Session decided to create the Olympic Esports Games. For the organisation of these, the IOC is partnering with the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee (SOPC). As part of this cooperation,…
Igala Super League 2025 gets jerseys, balls patronage Idrisima Foundation has extended jerseys and balls patronage home to the teams competing in the 2025 edition of the Igala Super league. Abubakar Kamar Olachene, chairman Igala Super League Management Committee said “ Each team will receive two sets of jerseys and match balls, ensuring a well-equipped and professional playing environment for the inaugural season. He further said “This sponsorship marks a significant step in the ISL’s mission to develop grassroots football, engage local talent, and strengthen community support for the sport. “With this backing, the league is set to provide an…
IOC and TCL announce long-term global TOP Partnership through to 2032 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a Worldwide Olympic Partnership with global technology company TCL through to 2032. TCL will be the official Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner in the Home Audiovisual Equipment and Home Appliances category. TCL products will drive new experiences for fans and athletes, from digital displays at the Olympic and Paralympic Games to household appliances in the Olympic Village. Through this new partnership, the organisations will also work together to bring the magic of the Olympic and Paralympic Games to billions of fans around…
CAF Hosts Inaugural CAF General Secretaries Leadership Workshop The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) successfully hosted its inaugural InTandem: CAF General Secretaries Leadership Workshop in Cairo, Egypt, from 20-21 February, 2025. This initiative falls under the umbrella of the CAF General Secretary Programme, which aims to strengthen the leadership and management capabilities of General Secretaries across CAF Member Associations (MAs). Designed to enhance executive management skills, the workshop provided a platform for knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and capacity building. The programme also fosters unity among CAF’s Member Associations, reinforcing the crucial role that leadership plays in the success of African football. “The…
