Nothing excites and unifies Nigerians like football, especially when the national team, the Super Eagles, can claim a continental or world title. It was the typical Nigerian night of high …
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It’s only one vehicle bearing the legend “One Nigeria” that plies the badly maintained roads to the turf of this benighted country. That long-suffering vehicle is called football or soccer …
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When the Nigeria-Biafra war ended in January 1970, there was gloom in Igboland. Even as the then Head of State General Yakubu Gowon made the famous announcement of “No Victor, …
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At last the three preliminary match days of Afcon2023 have come to pass, albeit with a mixed grill of expectations and surprises. Consequently, upon the announcement of the pairings for …
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“It is hard to forget someone who gave you so much to remember” As the continent of Africa celebrates the greatest feast of football for the 34th time in the …
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From 21:00 (West African Standard Time) on Saturday January 13th 2024, the 34th edition of the Confederation of Football (CAF) sanctioned Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will kick-off in Abidjan, …
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Nigeria’s Sports Minister John Enoh is poised to take Para-Powerlifting to a new height in Nigerian sports. At a recent meeting of the Presidents of Sports Federations in Abuja, the …
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The President of the Nigeria Para-Powerlifting Federation, Ichie Chiemeka Charles Ezenwanne, has led Nigeria to yet another triumph at the just concluded 2023 World Para-Powerlifting Championships held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from August 22 to …
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Many Nigerian journalists throw parties whenever they are tapped as chief press secretary, CPS, or appointed a media aide to a politician. Apart from the late Samuel Ibiyemi of NewsDirect …
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I had a pleasant phone call from my dear friend, Benjamin Uzoka alias Avenger, who had the distinction of winning a world cup as a teenager! Incidentally, his teammate and …
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Englishmen will never get tired of telling the whole wide world that they invented the beautiful game of football. That’s why they tell anybody who cares to listen that football …
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The President of the Nigeria Para-Powerlifting Federation, Ichie Chiemeka Charles Ezenwanne is an all-conquering enigma. He has completely turned around the fortunes of the hitherto neglected sports federation. From the beginning, …
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It was a World Cup final match like no other in history. Qatar 2022 served up a breathless and relentless climax in which Argentina beat France via 4-2 penalty-kicks. The …
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Nobody should expect to see me near Qatar in this period of the FIFA World Cup lasting from November 20 to December 18. It’s totally against my constitution to be …
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For Nigeria, the year 2022 should be dedicated to Nigerian Athletes, men, and women alike. Their feat and prowess, first, a bit of success in the World Athletics Champions held …
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Some stories are impossible to wipe from the mind, especially if one had a ringside seat in the unfolding of the macabre act. An old friend ran into me recently …