Obituary: Maurice Cooreman, The Man Who Loved Nigeria and Its Football

If the Nigerian league was to write an epitaph for late coach Maurice Cooreman, it should read a disciplinarian, a man with an eye for spotting and transforming talents.   And that’s true to type as Coach Cooreman, in an interview five years ago, talked about his culture shock when players at Nigerdock arrived late for …

Monday Gift: Portrait of A striker Blessed With The Gift Of Goals

Goal Machine! FC Robo star Monday Gift, giving life to her form as a striker in her own words. And is she spot on for a player that scored Nine goals in five games and 12 overall to emerge as the highest goal scorer at the NWFL super six? The championship playoff in Edo state …

Victor Osimhen Unlocking The Power in His Head for Goals.

Four goals in three matches mean Victor Osimhen is a striker on fire for Napoli in Serie A. A further 11 goals in 20 matches, with six from headers, shows a different side to Victor Osimhen’s goalscoring ability.   Victor Osimhen has now scored six goals with his head this season. The report says doctors …

Remo Stars: Third Time Ready or Third Time Lucky

Although it’s only two match days in the Nigerian professional football league, something tastes different about Remo Stars. With five goals in two matches and a clean sheet to boot, Remo stars are enjoying a different start to their season. Remo Stars are on top of the NPFL table for the first time after a …

Gernot Rohr’s sack could have dire consequences for the Super Eagles

By Tunde Young As you probably know by now, Gernot Rohr has been fired from his position as Super Eagles head coach and replaced by Austin Eguavoen on an interim basis. The news comes as more of a relief than a shock because rumours of a sack had been flying around for the previous month. …

Finidi: Perfect Start And One Problem To Solve At Enyimba

Three wins in three games mean Finidi George is having a dream start at Enyimba, and the fans love it. Finidi is ticking all the right boxes as coach of the eight-time Nigerian champions with an impressive six goals in 3 matches without conceding. Also, The feat makes Enyimba the team with the most victories …

Owen Goodman: Crystal Palace Youngster On Kanu and Nigerian Choice

Owen Goodman is a man spoilt with choice regarding his international football career.  The 17-year-old Crystal Palace U-18 goalkeeper was born in Canada to a Nigerian Mother and British Father. The multiple-choice means he can represent Canada, Nigeria, and England in his international career. A young goalkeeper with a clear head and directions opened up …

Opinion: The Mexico Defeat, A True Reflection Of Not The NPFL But Nigerian Football

What started as a Greek gift for the home-based Super Eagles turned out to be an exhibition of Nigerian football. A 4-0 nil loss to Mexico by the Super Eagles consisting of largely Nigeria Professional Football League players was seen as a victory, Victory to justify the inability of Gernot Rohr to blend the players …

Nigeria/Cameroon Rivalry: A History Of Death, Suspicion Among Brothers

Ayanfe Roberts Ola Aina, Victor Osimhen, Simi Ajayi, Zaidu Sanusi, and Tyronne Ebuehi will miss out due to injuries, but this will not in any way affect the monstrosity in the Nigeria/Cameroon rivalry. This battle between two African giants will take place in Vienna, Austria on the 4th and 8th of June 2021. Nigeria/Cameroon Rivalry: The Epic Beginning When …

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