International Friendlies: Nigeria set to clash against Iran Head Coach Eric Chelle has picked team captain Wilfred Ndidi, midfield ace Alex Iwobi and forward Ademola Lookman in a list of 23 players for this month’s international friendly matches against Iran and Jordan, which have now been moved from the Jordanian capital, Amman to the city of Antalya in Turkey. The Super Eagles will take on Iran’s senior men football team in Antalya on Friday, 27th March (with kick off set for 4pm local time), and then the Jordan senior men national team on Tuesday, 31st March (with kick off set for 8pm…
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.
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World Cup 2026: FIFA Sanctions Nigeria, Stops Super Eagles World Cup Dreams By Abdulgafar Oladimeji World football governing body, FIFA has slammed heavy fine on the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for the violations of regulatory procedures , during the FIFA world cup playoff held in Rabat, Morocco. FIFA had ordered the Nigerian federation to pay the sum of 1,000 Swiss Francs I fine, for the security lapses that were recorded , during the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against DR Congo in Rabat on November 16, 2025. Nigeria was sanctioned for their fans been involved in the throwing…
Pre-WAFCON Friendlies: Fabulous Falcons flog Lionesses 3-1 in Yaounde Perennial African champions Nigeria underscored the truism that class is permanent when they trounced the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon 3-1 in the second of a two-match tour in Yaounde on Tuesday. Three days after they were pipped by the odd goal in the first meeting, the Super Falcons returned to the Military Stadium in northern Yaoundé and flipped the script emphatically, beating the Lionesses 3-1. Head Coach Justin Madugu made seven changes to the side that lost on Saturday. Cameroon struck first again, a seventh-minute goal that briefly stirred memories of the weekend defeat. However, forward Chinwendu…
Why the 2026 FIFA World Cup Remains on Course Despite Mexico’s Recent Cartel Turbulence Temporary Fear, Enduring Reality: Why the 2026 FIFA World Cup Remains on Course Despite Mexico’s Recent Cartel Turbulence By KDO The optics from Mexico this week are understandably unsettling. The neutralization of alleged CJNG kingpin Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho, has triggered retaliatory violence in parts of western Mexico. Images of burning vehicles, roadblocks, and military patrols circulate quickly in a hyper-connected world. For football fans and tournament organizers preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, such scenes inevitably provoke anxiety. But fear,…
NIS Set For Take-Off of Academic Operations In Adamawa The National Institute for Sports (NIS) has conducted an inspection visit to Adamawa State to assess facilities ahead of the institute’s official commencement of academic activities in the state. The visit which reflects the growing collaboration between the National Institute for Sports and the Adamawa State Government, aimed at strengthening sports development, institutional capacity, and administrative efficiency in the North-East region. The inspection team was led by the NIS registrar, Mr. Belmond Benson, who expressed satisfaction with the quality of infrastructure and logistical support provided by the Adamawa State Government. He…
Ganduje Decries The Poor Funding of NLO Clubs, Advocates For Economic Diversification Through Sports By Abdulgafar Oladimeji The immediate past governor of Kano state , Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has called on public and private sector business operators to embark on massive investments in grass root sports development programmes, as a tool to empower Nigerian youths and diversify the economy . The former governor, who is the grand patron of Ganduje Babes fc , said that, the development of young athletes, provision of adequate and quality sports infrastructure, alongside the major sponsorships of grass root sports events are amongst the fore…
FG Diversifying Economy Through Sports – DG NIS, Philip Shuaibu The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Sports (NIS), H.E. Comrade Philip Shaibu, has disclosed that the federal government economic diversification programme has adopted sports as a tool. He added the institute as a think thank supports President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sports development agenda. Speaking at the official opening ceremony of the Niger Delta Games, in Benin Edo state capita, event, the former Edo State Deputy Governor, described the Games as a clear demonstration of President Tinubu’s determination to reposition Nigerian sports by strengthening its…
Gambia Kicks Start FIFA Talant Discovery Academy The Gambia Football Federation (GFF), has announced that world football governing body, FIFA has approved its application to recruits FIFA Talent Coach. The recruitment is on track towards the inaugurating of the FIFA/GFF Talent academy under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme(TDS). The GFF president, Lamin Kaba Bajo and his administration is willing to maximize the utilization of FIFA Global Football Development offers under High Performance Department and particularly the FIFA Talent Development Scheme. He disclosed that the determination on the part of GFF culminated into the green light to GFF Technical Department…
CAF Member Ask Secretary General Veron Mosengo -Omba To Quit Office The president of the Mauritius Football Association, Samir Sobha, has asked the Secretary General of the Confederation of African Football, Véron Mosengo-Omba. Mosengo-Omba to quit office. Sobha has alleged that Mosengo-Omba occupies his current position as CAF Secretary General in contrast to the provisions of the laid down procedural rules. He further alleged that , according to the interpretations of the rules governing the occupation of the exalted position of CAF chief scribe, he said Mosengo is illegally holding the office and lacks the legal backing to remain in…
SWAN Ogun Chapter Immortalize Late Hakeem Akintunde Sports journalists under the aegis of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Ogun state chapter has announced the immortalizing its former Chairman, late Hakeem Akintunde. The state chapter disclosed that it is organizing b an annual memorial lecture in honour of the deceased sports writer. The body said the lecture is in recognition of his contributions to his enviable role in the progress of the association at the state and national levels. Adding that the annual event would be held on every February 27, which is his posthumous birthday. The chairman ,…
