NFF mourns former NFA boss, Ibrahim Galadima Nigeria football is again in a state of sadness and grief following the death last Saturday of a former President of then Nigeria Football Association (now Nigeria Football Federation), Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima. One of Nigeria’s most-respected sports administrators in history, Ibrahim Galadima served as President of then NFA between 2002 and 2006, after serving creditably as Chairman of Kano State FA, Executive Chairman of the Kano State Sports Council, 1st Vice President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Member of the Presidential Monitoring Committee for Stadia Development for the FIFA World Youth Championship, and as…
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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Super Eagles Mascot , Árábàmbi Suspended Over Alleged Assault The renown Super Eagles mascot , Ahmed Alabi Árábàmbi has been suspended by Kwara state Football Association. The mascot incurred the wrath of the state FA, owing to acts of misconduct carried out , during the First Lady Pre-Season Championship in Kwara. The Chairman of the state FA, Mallam Idris Abdullahi Musa Thuraya had denounced the acts of the mascot, which he described s unacceptable. Media sources reported that , Árábàmbi’s had misbehaved in the presence of the First Lady of Kwara State, Ambassador Mrs. Olufolake AbdulRazaq, during one of the…
Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026 in 34 communities FIFA has proudly unveils the route for Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026, a first-of-its-kind programme that will unite communities across the tournament co-host country and carry the energy, pride and passion that are synonymous with the world’s biggest sporting event beyond the Host Cities of Toronto and Vancouver. Canada Celebrates will bring football fans together for live match viewings, football-themed activations, cultural programming, music, food, and moments of national pride. It will run throughout the tournament from 11 June to 19 July, with pre-tournament stops on 1 June and…
FIFA world 2026: Referees prepare to implement new VAR protocol Total of 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match officials from across all six confederations and 50 Member Associations have been selected for 2026 world cup. FIFA said , the selection process is based on quality and consistency of performances at highest level Following a meticulous and comprehensive selection process spanning over three years, FIFA has released the list of match officials who will oversee games at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The FIFA Team One cohort includes 52 referees, 88 assistant referees and 30 video match officials,…
Ahead 2026 FIFA World Cup Kick Off : Sports Journalists visit FIFA headquarters in Zurich Abdulgafar Oladimeji Sports journalists from across the globe under the aegis of the Association Internationale de la Presse Sportive (AIPS) visited the Home of FIFA in Zürich, Switzerland. FIFA said the visit for the latest chapter in a long-standing collaboration between world football’s governing body and the global media organisation. The visit took place on the eve of the 88th AIPS Congress, which is being held in Lausanne, Switzerland. For many of the delegates, the visit represented more than a professional meeting; it was an…
Concacaf Women’s qualifier: Mexico hammer US Virgin Islands 9-0. As Jamaica secures 4-0 over Antigua The 2025/26 Concacaf W Qualifiers continued with Jamaica last Friday securing a 4-nil victory against Antigua in Group B at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica. The hosts went out in search of the opener in the first half, including hitting the woodwork on three separate occasions. Khadjia Shaw ultimately found the breakthrough goal for Jamaica from the penalty spot in the 45’+1’. Shaw further extended the lead for the Reggae Girlz with two strikes to secure her hat-trick on the night. First, finding the…
Morocco 2026: Nigeria invites U17 girls to camp ahead of second round fixture Newly-appointed Head Coach Akeem Ishola Busari has invited a total of 36 players to the Nigeria U17 Girls’ camp ahead of next month’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup second round qualifying fixture against the winner of the Niger Republic/Guinea clash. Niger Republic are scheduled to host the first leg of that first round fixture this weekend, with the return in Conakry next weekend. The winner will host Nigeria, 2022 FIFA World Cup bronze medallists, in the second round, first leg encounter during the weekend of 22nd – 24th May,…
Nigeria: Football Reform Group Drags FIFA, NFF to Court The Advocacy for Nigeria Football Reform Concepts has dragged the world football governing FIFA before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, in the Abuja Judicial division. According to court records, in Suit No: M/4462/2062, the claimants are praying the court for 12 reliefs bordering on the FIFA Forward Development Project fund. The claimants are also seeking the court to make pronouncements on funds connected to FIFA World Cup monies , and other grants handed to Nigeria through the Nigeria Football Federation. The court documents obtained by our correspondent stated that the…
ICPC moves to probe NFF operations incites fears amongst officials The questionnaire sent by ICPC to the members of staff of the Nigeria Football Federation has created commotion at the Suday Dankaro House housing the federation in FCT Abuja. According to sportsunlimited.com “ source at the Sunday Dankaro house, the questionnaire is intended to gagged and subjugate it to their whims, a situation that has now snowball into rift among staffs. The questionnaire reads: “The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is conducting a System Study of the operations of NFF. “The study is aimed at repositioning…
Super Eagles headline 2026 Unity Cup Tournament spectacle The Unity Cup, the premier international football tournament celebrating AfroCentric and global diaspora communities, is officially returning to its historic home. From 26 to 30 May 2026, the hallowed turf of The Valley, home to Charlton Athletic FC, will host a revamped four-nation tournament featuring Nigeria, Jamaica, Zimbabwe, and India. Following the massive success of the 2025 edition, which saw Nigeria crowned champions at Brentford, the 2026 tournament marks a sentimental return to South London. The Unity Cup was famously hosted at The Valley in 2004, a landmark event involving Nigeria, Jamaica and…
