Women African Cup of Nations: Nigeria’s captain Ajibade in romance with Player of the Tournament award Three years ago, Rasheedat Ajibade was a sombre figure as she left the pitch at the Stade Mohamed V, Casablanca as she was handed a red card for a professional foul against a Moroccan player in the first semi final match of the 12th Women Africa Cup of Nations. A team-mate, midfielder Halimatu Ayinde also got a red card, forcing Nigeria to prosecute large parts of the second half and the extra-time period with only nine players. As a consequence, both players were rendered ineligible…
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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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WAFCON : Our mission is to lift the trophy, on Saturday says Nigeria’s Super Falcons coach – Madugu Coach Justine Madugu says Nigeria’s Super Falcons have not come this far at the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations to think of anything but reclaiming the trophy they have won a total of nine times out of the previous 12 championships. The Super Falcons, one of only seven teams to have featured at every single edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals since the competition was launched in 1991, saw off the challenge of gutsy Cup-holders Banyana Banyana of South…
Gadanya & co set to lock horns against Kurawa , Husseini associates, in the Kano lawyers soccer league final The finalist that would lock horns in the final match of the inaugural edition of the Kano Lawyers Soccer League has emerged. It would be recalled that the league had paraded teams from the Attorney General’s Chamber,I.G Waru & Co, Ibrahim Mukhtar & Co, Nura Shehu & Co. Our correspondent reports that, the league also featured teams from , Nureini Jimoh (SAN) Chambers, Prime Alliance Law Firm, S.S Gezawa & Co, Solicitor General’s Chamber According to Umar Shehu, Esq, chairman, Kano…
FIFA announces date, venue for FIFAe world cup, introduces Rocket League FIFA’s experience and entertainment platform for digital football, gaming and esports, has confirmed the FIFAe Finals for 2025 and 2026. The event will include the highly anticipated FIFAe World Cup , featuring Rocket League and the FIFAe World Cup featuring eFootball , on mobile and console, crowning three world champions in their respective fields on the global stage. From 10 to 19 December, the FIFAe Finals 2025 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as the country continues to position itself as a leading esports hub, in line with…
WAFU B U20 Boys Tourney: Flying Eagles strategise to stop rampaging Ivorians in final Nigeria’s U20 boys, Flying Eagles know they must be at their very best to surmount the challenge of in-form Young Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in Wednesday’s Final match of the WAFU B U20 Boys Tournament in Accra, Ghana. The Ivorians have taken no prisoners at this tournament, winning all their four previous matches. They edged Burkina Faso 2-1 in their first match, and went on to conquer Niger Republic and Togo with 1-0 and 2-0 scorelines in their other two matches in the group phase. In Sunday’s semi finals, they…
Mission X: Nigeria reach Women AFCON Final for 10th time, sink South Africa 2-1 Nigeria reached the Final of the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations after a turgid and dramatic semi final in Casablanca that saw Cup-holders South Africa sent packing, thanks to a late-in-the-day spectacular goal by defender Michelle Alozie. Both teams fought tactically in the middle and other stretches of the park, with sets of players stifling one other at crucial moments. Nigeria came close after only eight minutes but forward Chinwendu Ihezuo, in the top scorer’s race with three goals, saw her effort tipped over the sticks by the…
Meet Nigeria Women Football League, Nwfl wonder girl , Bolaji Olamide Bolaji Olamide bagged the double to ice her 2024/2025 NWFL season in an enviable end. She bagged the Double Personal Recognition Awards. She carted home the Nwfl Highest Goal scorer to her honour , Bolaji Olamide also won the Remo Stars Ladies Fans player of the Season plaq. The gangling forward in her display against Heartland Queens had earned her Goal Of The Season Award. Bolaji Olamide in her pouch has 15 Nwfl Goals in 2024/2025 Season. She’s also the second player with most goals scored in a…
WAFCON , Morocco 2024 semi final clashes: Nigeria and South Africa renew their rivalry today,. As Ghana faces Atlas Lioness of Morocco Nigeria and South Africa will renew their long-standing rivalry in the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Casablanca on Tuesday (kick-off 17:00 local time / 16:00 GMT). This will be the 12th WAFCON meeting between the two sides and their eighth consecutive clash at the tournament since 2006. They did not face each other only in the 1998 and 2004 editions. Their most recent meeting came in the opening match of the…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulates graduates of the 25th FIFA Master FIFA President Gianni Infantino has taken part in the graduation ceremony for the 25th edition of the FIFA Master (International Master in Management, Law and Humanities of Sport) in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, emphasising the importance of protecting sport and telling graduates to believe in their dreams. Mr Infantino, the Patron of the 25th edition, handed out the diplomas alongside Professor Denis Oswald, Director of the International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) and President of the Scientific Committee of the FIFA Master. After being selected from 500 applicants, the 25 graduates…
GreenLock Football Academy Structure Designed For Success, Career Growth Omowunmi Blessing Awe is an elegant and intelligent leader who serves as the Head of Operations at Green Lock FC/Academy. She is dedicated to making a significant impact in a male-dominated industry. Awe has demonstrated a strong ability to build and lead teams, enhancing the performance of both the football club and the academy. Green Lock FA conducts its training sessions at the Navy Town Sports Centre, which boasts excellent facilities that support both training and leisure activities. The accommodation provided ensures a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for players. The…
