Why Nigerian football coaches should ignore foreign-bred players

As a professional journalist, I know how normal it is for the media to sing praises of players born and bred abroad with Nigerian roots, some even leave the local players and start to hype the foreign based professionals. It is no longer news that Jordon Ibe who has redefined the pronunciation of his name... Read More

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August 23, 2015

Samuel Okwaraji: Combining education with football

The remembrance of Samuel Okwaraji will be forever celebrated as long as football is loved and enjoyed in Nigeria. Generations coming will always read about him. Of course, I was a kid when he died on August 12, 1989 while in active service for his fatherland, Nigeria. He was a patriotic soul and the... Read More

Samuel Okwaraji

August 2, 2015

Football Business: Ifeanyi Ubah versus Aliko Dangote

They are two great men worthy of emulation by any upcoming or aspiring Billionaire and of course their wealth can be traced, no doubt. In several ways, they have both shown interest in the round leather game and also, the most popular sports in Africa, if not in the globe. Billionaires in their own right, who... Read More

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July 26, 2015

Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello: Thinking about John Mikel Obi

The question on everyones’ lips would be, why is she thinking about Mikel Obi. Surely, Mikel Obi’s girlfriend Olga’s eyes would pop out at the headline. Seriously, this is all about his dwindling career. Mikel was that young lad, a delight of the nation when at the age of 12 he made it as a... Read More

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July 12, 2015

Sunday Oliseh and the NFF marriage of convenience

Words by Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello Few days ago on my Facebook wall, and in my usual habit of dialogue with intellectuals on football matters in Nigeria, we discussed the appointment of Sunday Oliseh. It was full of mixed reactions as patriotic and passionate Nigerians on Super Eagles, their beloved team. My conclusion, Nigerians are desperate for... Read More

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July 4, 2015

Open letter to Governor Ayo Fayose

Dear Governor, I am personally moved to write you this letter as the Elections, politicking and campaigns are over. It is back to business for your administration and I congratulate you on the impeachment plot escape. Discussing the reasons behind my writing this letter, and to the best of my knowledge, you have given the... Read More

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June 27, 2015

The NFF, Keshi and Enyeama Brouhaha

by Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello Since the inception of the present board of the Nigeria Football Federation there have been different chronicles of crisis at different levels which is causing a great distraction for the players, Federation and football loving Nigerians. In Nigerian history, and from my childhood to adulthood, I have never at a time come... Read More

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Why Nigerian football coaches should ignore foreign-bred players

Samuel Okwaraji: Combining education with football

Football Business: Ifeanyi Ubah versus Aliko Dangote

Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello: Thinking about John Mikel Obi

Sunday Oliseh and the NFF marriage of convenience

Open letter to Governor Ayo Fayose

The NFF, Keshi and Enyeama Brouhaha

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