NSC chairman , Shehu Dikko visits former NFA boss, Ibrahim Galadima on his sick bed in Kano By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The chairman, National Sports Commission, NSC, Shehu Dikko last Monday in Kano paid a visit to the sick bed of the erstwhile chairman of the now defunct Nigeria Football Association, NFA, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Galadima. MFR. Our correspondent reports that , Dikko was in Kano to condole with the people of the state over the demise of 22 members of the state contingent , who died in an ghastly motor accident , while returning from the just concluded Gateway Games…
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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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Veteran Fuji musician King Saheed Osupa paid a courtesy visit to Makanjuola Nureni—popularly known as MK—at the Water FC Academy in Abuja, commending him for his unwavering dedication to grassroots football development in Nigeria. During the visit, Osupa lauded MK’s long-standing contributions to nurturing young talent and empowering underprivileged youth through football. Describing him as a “devoted supporter of the masses” and a “lovely brother,” the music icon emphasized the deep impact MK has made, both on and off the pitch. “Mr. Nureni Muala Kajola Kajolowo is one of the most respected football agents in Nigeria,” Osupa stated. “He has…
Kano tragedy, condolence visit : Shehu Dikko, others to visit Kano on Monday By Abdulgafar Oladimeji A high powered sports delegation led by the chairman of the National Sports Commission, NSSC , Shehu Dikko will be in Kano, on Monday to condole with the government and people of the state over the demise of 22 members of Team Kano that died in an ghastly auto accident. An impeccable source informed our reporter that the delegation will be led by Nigeria’s sports numero uno , Shehu Dikko. The source said “ Dikko who is currently in the United Kingdon , UK…
Kano sports tragedy: NVBF president , Engr Nimrod leads high sports delegation on condolence visit to Kano By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The president of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, NVBF, Eng Musa Nimrod last Sunday led a delegation of sympathizers to Kano to condole with the state government over the demise of 22 athletes, coaches and officials returning from the National Sports Festival held in Ogun state. The delegation comprised of chairman of the sports commissioners association, director of sport Kaduna state, SA to the former minster of sports , now minister of state for trade and industry, SWAN president, veteran athletes…
NFF commiserates with Kano State government over death of athletes in auto crash The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed grave sorrow and grief over the death on Saturday of 22 Kano State athletes who lost their lives in an ato crash on their way from the 22nd National Sports Festival in Ogun State. “The Nigeria Football Federation and the entire Nigeria football family are in a period of mourning over the demise of these athletes in such tragic circumstances. We mourn deeply with the Kano State Government and all the good and great people of Kano State, on this sad incident”…
Kano tragedy: Nigerian sports journalists ask Kano government to investigate cause of deaths. Gov Abba declares Monday public holiday to mourn athletes By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Nigerian sports journalists under the aegis of Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN has urged Kano state government to investigate the root cause of the death of 22 members of the state contingent, who were returning home from the National Sports Festival, NSF held Abeokuta , Ogun state. The umbrella body of sports writers on Saturday had joined millions of Kano populace in mourning the demise of some members of the state contingent , who…
Super Falcons vs Lioness of Cameroon on Saturday . We won’t pull punches says coach Madugu Head Coach Justine Madugu says the Super Falcons will entertain no hold-backs when they take on Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses in two friendly matches at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne-Remo on Saturday and at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex, Abeokuta on Tuesday. “Our objectives for these two matches include improving our game philosophy and tactical approach. We want to observe and assess the players in line with our philosophy. We are determined to improve the team’s coordination, team spirit and mentality towards winning the Women…
TotalEnergies CAF announces Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2024 Match Schedule The Confédération Africaine de Football’s (“CAF”) has announced the match schedule of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco 2024 from 5-26 July, 2025. The opening match will be played on Saturday, 5 July 2025 between hosts Morocco and Zambia at the newly built Olympic Stadium in Rabat at 21h00 local time (20h00 GMT). On the following day, there will be three matches, including the most successful African Women’s National Team, Nigeria, up against Tunisia at 17h00 local time.
Unity Cup Tournament: Super Eagles ready to trade tackles against Reggae Boyz in the final push to retain the title Nigeria, winner of the only previous edition in the year 2004, will seek to retain their title against the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica in a potentially-explosive Unity Cup Invitational Tournament final match at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium in west London on Saturday evening. This year’s tournament has delivered handsomely on the sporting, cultural and friendship platforms, fulfilling most of the objectives of the organizers for different races in the United Kingdom to bond better and experience cutting-edge entertainment in an atmosphere…
Unity Cup Invitational Tournament: Super Eagles and Black Stars of Ghana goes to war in London Three-time African champions Nigeria and four-time champions Ghana will bring alive the Unity Cup Invitational Tournament in London on Wednesday when both regional rivals clash in the second semi-final of a tournament of immense cultural and sporting relevance. Both teams bring a number of critical elements into the encounter taking place at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium, including a 74-year rivalry in which Ghana have smiled more than Nigeria, but either team has felt like they lost a World War 3 whenever results did not go…
