(This conversation took place some 24 years ago. It was never published in print. Rashidi returned forcefully into my life last week in a most bizarre circumstance. I believe he wanted his memory to be kept alive. Hence this, transcribed...

I had an unusual conversation with Rashidi Yekini last Wednesday in my office in Yaba, Lagos. Of course, everyone knows that the greatest goal scorer in the history of Nigerian football rests in peace with his Creator. So, the circumstances...

The die is now cast. Last Friday night the world witnessed the draws of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The entire event was so well choreographed that even the eventual draws turned out to represent every country’s interest and no...