Nigerian athletes just returned from the 4th edition of the World Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Argentina. They returned with 3 medals – One Gold and two Silver medals. I join all Nigerians in commending the young athletes as they provide a...
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Super Eagles – start of a new era!
The Super Eagles are back. Nigeria’s greatest image-makers and international brand ambassadors are back again.This weekend the Super Eagles resume their African Cup of Nations 2019 qualifier campaign in the city of Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.A new look national team led by Ahmed Musa,...
Analysis, Football, Sports Development
FIFA, Football and Civil Courts!
Am I the only one thinking this way?There is something not quite clear about the issue of whether some football matters can be taken to a civil court or not.Nigeria has been threatened several times with a ban because certain...
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The crisis in Nigerian football can be resolved in 48 hours!
Do you know that we have a national emergency situation in Nigerian football?Do you know that the situation is so precarious that the security of the entire country could be jeopardized?Can’t people see what I see from my little observatory...
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Victor Moses and the burden of being captain!
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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