7 Minutes with China: Did Austin Jay Jay Okocha lie?
The Nigerian social media space had been on high octane for a while because of a statement made by former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay Jay Okocha. He was said to have disparaged the Nigerian…
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Enyimba vs Ahli Benghazi: A great Opportunity Missed to Relaunch into the Heart of Aba Fans
It was an afternoon filled with anticipation, hope, and excitement as Enyimba FC, prepared to face off against Ahli Benghazi in the CAF Champions League preliminary second leg match. The first leg had ended 4-3…
7 Minutes with China: Let the Sports Minister breathe
The uproar in the Nigerian sporting media space has been one of epic proportions, especially since the presidency announced the names of ministers and their portfolios. The one that took the cake was John Enoh…
Congratulations, Ghana! You deserve the World Cup
By Damiete Sanipe It is two days after the loss but it hurts more this morning...why? Perhaps it was just anger and frustration that night but now, reality sets in and boom! I can clearly…
Winners, losers, and shockers of 2023
By Faith Kordoo The just concluded 2022/2023 English Premier League Season served exciting and scintillating football, as always. It’s been two weeks and counting since the season came to an end and I already miss…
Travel with Ikwerreman: Who stole our bottle of Gin?
I had put up a notice on Social Media a week earlier informing the world of my 1100th game and stating that I won't be giving out free tee shirts. A few people called to…
Travel with Ikwerreman: Uyo still has the night life
When I saw the fixture that Rivers United will be playing in their CAF Confederation Cup match against the Tanzanian side, Young Boys, I knew I had to be there. We decided to drive down,…
Why we must look beyond getting new fans for the Nigerian League (Conclusion)
So, in the first part of this piece, I started by taking us around various violent scenes in the league from time past and then the current season. Before I conclude this piece, it will pertinent…
Cristiano Junior will fail at Manchester United and as footballer
I saw the news last week of Cristiano Ronaldo’s son unveiling as a Manchester United player and I could not help but chuckle. I believe Cristiano junior will flop as a Manchester United player and as…
Erik and the Ten Witches
The club, Manchester United began to die from the day Sir Alex left a few years ago. David Moyes could have done a decent job with the club, but the management, players and fans showed…