World Rugby host’s technical, medical training course for Nigerian coaches A five-day technical and medical training course organized by World Rugby, in collaboration with the Nigeria Rugby Football Federation Tuesday kicked off in FCT Abuja. The course is handled by international instructors from Uganda,Kenya and South Africa. Speaking , Bwali Robert, Game Growth Manager for Rugby Africa, said the course is of high significance to the development of the game in Nigeria. In his words “This will greatly impact on the growth of the sport in a country of over 240 million people. Coaches from different regions are coming together,…
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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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Lawyer, ICPC disagree over allegations of corruption against NFF officials By Abdulgafar Oladimeji A private legal practitioner and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission,. ICPC are entangled in legal fireworks over the allegations of misappropriation of funds filed by one Tunde Aderibigbe against former and serving officials of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. It would be recalled that legal practitioner, Alhaji Ibrahim , in a letter dated 15th July, 2024 had asked the commission to prosecute serving and former NFF officials indicted in its investigations, saying “ despite the completion and the indictment that arose therefrom, your office has neglected to…
AfriskautNLOCup24 kicks off, October 5 AfriskautNLOCup24 will commence on Saturday, October 5, at Bwari Stadium, Abuja, and Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode. The organizers said, all teams competing are expected to arrive the duo venues on Thursday, October 3, registration opens from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM., organizers noted . Further noting that, “mandatory pre-tournament meeting will be held on October 4. All team managers and coaches are required to attend.” “Ensure all players have their identification and registration documents ready for verification.” NLO said.
NPFL 24: Match Day 5: Katsina United plot to upset Eyimba By Abdulgafar Oladimeji Eyimba fc of Aba are in for a tough cracker against visitors, Katsina united in their NPFL 24 match day five encounter, come weekend, coach Bishir Sadauki has boasted . The tactician in a post match interview, after his side humbled their guest in an MD 4 encounter at the Mohammed Dikko stadium Katsina, said his side parade the mental fitness that will be required to upset Eyimba. He said “ the present winning mentality , in the team is good for us, we getting into…
Nigeria Football Federation : As Gusau marks two years in office, my chronicle of his towering strides and giant achievements – Malikawa A recount of the milestone achievements of the Nigeria Football Federation Board led by President Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON) two years in office should be scripted for record purposes. I strongly believed. Today 30th September marks exactly two years in office with the inauguration of the present board of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, under the stewardship of Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau (MON). It could be recalled that Gusau and his Board Members on 30th September 2022 in…
Asian Football: AFC Development Committee pledges greater support for MAs and RAs The Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s steadfast desire to strengthen the foundations for its Member Associations (MAs) and Regional Associations (RAs) was reiterated today after the AFC Development Committee approved several key decisions at its second meeting held virtually.Chairperson Yasser H. Almisehal was unanimous in praising the continued legacy of the AFC’s development programmes, underpinned by the concerted efforts to provide more tailormade solutions for the Confederation’s members.Most notably, the Committee approved the AFC Enhance Programme Regulations for the upcoming 2025-2028 cycle which will see RAs receive double the…
FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 24: Nigeria announce squad, Afolabi, Chidi, Effiong, top list Head Coach Bankole Olowookere has listed Captain Taiwo Afolabi and forwards Harmony Chidi and Peace Effiong in his 21-woman Flamingos’ roster for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals in the Dominican Republic. The clinical Chidi scored 13 of the team’s record-setting 25 goals in the qualifying series, as the bronze medallists from the last edition of the championship in India barnstormed their way past Central African Republic, Burkina Faso and Liberia in the continental campaign. Petite midfielder Afolabi will lead the midfield, alongside Faridat…
CAF seals new media rights deal The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) today announced new media rights and TV agreements for the 2024/25 CAF Interclub Competitions following a successful bidding process for the pay TV (English) and Free to Air (all languages) in Sub-Saharan African territory. The rights include African football’s premium Club competitions: TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2024/25, TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2024/25, CAF Women’s Champions League 2024 and TotalEnergies CAF Super Cup 2025. CAF reached agreements with SuperSport International for the PayTV rights (in English) and South African Broadcasting Corporation (“SABC”) and Azam Media for the Free to…
FIFA has confirmed the 12 stadiums in the United States that will stage matches at the new FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ when the 32 best clubs in the world play for the only official title of FIFA Club World Champions. The tournament kicks off on Sunday, 15 June 2025, with all roads leading to the MetLife Stadium in New York New Jersey on Sunday, 13 July 2025 where the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ final will be played, just over a year before the venue stages the FIFA World Cup 26™ final. This venue is joined by 11 more – Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta), Bank…
Rejoinder : And Again……. Secretary General Position of the NFF is not an Elective position , not Regional rather Ethnic Zoning Sanusi studied Health Education, how can he be the best for the job. He overpowered Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, a Physical Educationist who was his senior when he became General Secretary. He has failed woefully on the job, because of all the administrative lapses that has caused the National teams failures. (There are evidences when the time arises) He was embarrassed out of NATCEGA (National college of education games) after holding the position of president for a long time and…
