Author: Enitan Obadina
June 12 represents democracy day in Nigeria, and it is built on the electoral victory of MKO Abiola and the subsequent annulment by General Badamosi Babangida. MKO is a lover of not just Nigeria but its sports as well. This is demonstrated in his setting up of a football team in the 80s until its natural death in the 90s. Democracy Day: The Begining Of The End For Abiola Babes Behind Abiola’s death on June 8 was his belief that Nigeria could be better, which also applies to the death of his club, Abiola Babes. After a meeting with other…
It’s the final day of the Nigeria Premier League, NPL playoff, and the Enyimba v Rivers is the game to watch. The People’s Elephants top the group on goals difference from defending league champions Rivers United, with both on 8pts. Rivers United and Enyimba already guaranteed continental tickets, the real battle is who wins the league, just as Remo Stars will not only get a continental trip if they win their match, the club could as well dramatically win the league. The battle for the ₦100m top prize is poised for the last fixture on Sunday between the two sides…
After missing out on playing for the U17 and U20 national teams, Divine Nwachukwu has found divine intervention that has opened the doors to the national team to him again. The Bendel Insurance midfielder was named in the 23-man roster of the super eagles for the AFCON 2023 qualifier against Sierra Leone. DIvine Nwachukwu: Origin Divine began his football journey with the national U15 team as a forward, leading them to the African Youth Games in Morocco. Playing and captaining the national U15 team, the Future Eagles Divine looks to be on a path of national dominance. During his time…
Coach José Peseiro has invited Victor Sochima and Olorunleke Ojo for next weekend’s AFCON 2023 Qualifier against the Leone Stars of Sierra Leone in Monrovia. Nigeria’s first-choice goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, is out after picking a second yellow against Guinea Bissau. Sochima and Ojo play in the Nigerian Professional League for Rivers United and Enyimba, respectively. This is a second call-up for Enyimba’s Olorunleke Ojo and Sochima of Rivers United. Adebayo Adeleye of Hapoel Jerusalem in Israel fills up the third spot to replace Uzoho. Elsewhere, In-form forward and Italian Serie A highest goal scorer, Victor James Osimhen, tops the strikers’…
Players of Nigeria National League (NNL) club FC Ebedei received a surprise premier league stars during an early morning training session at the Ebedei stadium, Apele, Sagamu, in Ogun State. Premier League duo of Paul Onuachu, Frank Onyeka, and Raphael Onyedika from the Jupiler League on Thursday paid a surprise visit to their boyhood club, FC Ebedei. Two Premier League Stars Onuachu and Onyeka wear the colors of Premier League sides Southampton and Brentford, respectively, and Onyedika, who features for Belgium Jupiler Pro League side Club Brugge, are former player of the club. Onuachu and Onyeka were making a second…
After the final whistle, the Coach of Fotress Ladies, the Cinderella team of the Nigerian federation cup, Wole Opatola, celebrated more than just a win as his childhood dream has come full circle. His amateur team, Fortress Ladies, beat Honey Badgers 2-1 in the Federation Cup Round of 16 in Lokoja. “I never knew Wole Opatola was a Coach. He performed wonders with little girls from Benin today. Baba ends with theatrical jubilations.” Sports journalist Wale Mustapha who watched the game, put into words the third-eye view of the celebration by Wole Opatola. Wole Opatola: The Sports Journalism Wonderkid Opatola’s…
Sports betting is a popular form of entertainment that has been around for centuries. Many people enjoy the thrill of placing bets on their favorite teams or athletes, but it’s important to remember that sports betting should be for fun and not a way to make a quick buck. This blog post explores tips and tricks for enjoying sports betting without breaking the bank with ZEbet. Understanding Sports Betting Sports betting is the act of placing a wager on the outcome of a sporting event. It’s a form of gambling that has been around for centuries and is enjoyed by…
Despite Nigeria’s early AFCON U17 exit, Yahaya Lawali might have done enough to attract interest from top European clubs. The Golden Eaglets lost out in the AFCON U17 Quarter-final after a 2-1 loss to Burkina Faso. Sources revealed that FC Barcelona is joining other top European clubs to target the sensational Nigeria U17 right-back Yahaya Lawali. Lawali won back-to-back Man of the Match Awards in group games against Zambia and Morocco, making him one of the tournament’s top stars. Sources within his management, Player Solution Agency, revealed that French Ligue 1 clubs such as Lens, Lyon, and Strasbourg are in…
Football business institute, MatchRoom Football Business Academy, has entered into an agreement with innovative Nigerian second-tier side Ikorodu City to collaborate on educational and professional development matters. The collaboration will help the Oga boys prepare for life after football through exposure to business opportunities. “We are excited to welcome Ikorodu City into our network as we continue to grow collaborations in Nigeria to boost football business education. “Nigeria is a country passionate about football, and it is our desire to develop and innovate the industry by organizing knowledge-based courses for footballers, coaches, and professionals. “With our specialised courses, we intend…
Anytime any underage team misses the world cup, the cost is usually bigger than the disappointment of missing out or the backlash from Nigerian football fans. The golden eaglets lost 2-1 to Burkina Faso at the 2023 AFCON U17 in Algeria. The team could not get back into contention despite having more than 20 shots at goal. Counting the cost: The misses translate to each player in the squad missing out on the opportunity to showcase their talent in front of a global scouting audience that usually throngs the FIFA U17 world cup in search of the next big star.…