Author: Enitan Obadina
The Finidi effect is in full flight with two wins and two clean sheets for Enyimba Fc of Aba. When Finidi George signed as coach of Enyimba, the stars seemed to have aligned for the Ex-International as fans and media tagged it the Finidi effect. Unlike many of his generation, starting in the national team is the gold standard, but Finidi took a different turn. An Executive Welcome Like No Other His arrival was first heralded by La Liga on Twitter and later by the governor of Abia State. The governor revealed that he is an admirer of the former…
After 61 years Of Nigerian Sports, there is no hope yet for freedom from the government. As currently constituted, sports is a leisure event despite its long list of achievements for the country. A look at the top sports will leave you with the stranglehold of government from football where 80% of the teams are owned by states to Athletics where rich states poach the biggest talents for the sports festival. Basketball has the same faith with an appreciable number of private teams. In June 2020 the Federal Executive Council reclassified sports from mere recreation to business. Sport is now…
The appointment of Ime Udoka as the head coach of NBA side, Boston Celtics, has opened a new vista for Nigerians in the NBA. Nigeria has moved from getting first round picks, NBA Legends/Champions, Front-Office management to a spot on the touchline. A worthy evolution to behold for Nigerian basketball and the NBA, as it takes the relationship to new levels. Born and raised in the USA, It was Nigeria that Ime Udoka chose to represent at the national team level. Ime’s Nigerian Roots Runs Deep Ime’s Nigerian roots runs deep as he played and captained Nigeria just like…