He is 27 years old. Under normal circumstances, no player voluntarily retires from international football at an age that he is at his very best – experienced, mature, exposed, comfortable and at the peak of his physical fitness. So, to...
Sports Development
Asaba 2018 – a great sports spectacle in the end!
This past week, Nigeria was in the news all over Africa.In the capital city of Delta State, a continental sports event was held - the 21st Senior Athletics African Championship tagged Asaba 2018.The event was organized by the Nigeria Athletics Federation, AFN,...
Sports Development
Sport can change the Black person’s world!
Once upon a time, Sport bared its fangs.It clearly demonstrated that it has the power to change the world’s dynamics.I was there.In fact, I was a participant – a sacrificial lamb.Let me tell you the story.In 1976 I was a...
Featured, Politics
Sport and Politics – exciting times ahead!
I am formally announcing to readers of this column my intention to run for political office in Nigeria starting from Ogun State.I want to whet the appetite of Nigerians and Ogun State people in particular.They should be prepared for an...
Featured, Football
The Final Chapter – Glimpses of Tomorrow!
This is the closing chapter of my 2018 World Cup report. It encapsulates my unique experience. As is wont every 4 years I look at the World Cup through a special lens, the product of all my years covering the...
Featured, Football, Russia 2018
Approaching the finish line!
At the time I am writing this on Thursday night there 8 teams left standing on the podium of the World Cup. By the time you are reading me on Saturday or Sunday morning that the number of teams would...
Football, Russia 2018
Russia – where prayers are (not) answered?
Nigerians believe strongly in the efficacy of prayers to impact and even alter fate. So, they love to pray. Confronted with every conceivable challenge they pray and pray and pray. Last Tuesday, they prayed to defeat Argentina.Only Nigerians believed it...
Featured, Football, Russia 2018
Russia 2018 – the first week through my eyes!
Some 3 hours ago, I arrived Volgograd with the President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Amaju Pinnick, who had specially invited me to come and meet with members of the Super Eagles as part of his strategy to motivate the...
Featured, Football
As the 2018 World Cup begins, my thoughts are on 2030!
By the time you are reading this, I shall be in Russia. For the next month, every other activity on the planet shall be put on temporary hold. Meanwhile, last Thursday night, on the very first day of the world’s...
Football
My personal World Cup Experience!
Nigeria has been to the FIFA World Cup 5 times in her history – 1994, 1998, 2002, 2010 and 2014. I have been to every one of them, but never as a player. That may be the most painful part of my...
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