2025: The Year That Took Me to AFCON
Just seated in the early hours at Crushly Lounge, around 3 a.m. WAT, after landing at Fès–Saïss Airport, thinking about all the good things that have happened in 2025. It’s…
Dear Super Falcons, You’ve Already Given Us More Than We Can Repay—Now Go Again
There are some stories you don’t forget. Not because they were written in history books, but because they were stitched into you. Slowly. Quietly. Sometimes painfully. And somehow, they stayed.…
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The Club World Cup Reminded Me What We’ve Forgotten About Football
First things first, it excites me that you’re here, reading this and about to follow my thoughts on the Club World Cup. A quick heads-up, this is a long read.…
Data, Drama, and Destiny: Inside the World of Courage Okeke, Ikorodu City’s Match Analyst and His Bold Vision for Nigerian Football
In the entertaining and high-pressure world of football, where results can shape careers, match analysts often work behind the scenes, driving tactical success. In Nigeria, however, this role sometimes remains…
A call for Respect: Yemi Olanrewaju on Nigerian Coaches, the path forward for them, and the Eric Chelle appointment
When the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) announced Eric Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles on Tuesday Night, the decision sparked widespread debate. Was this a bold…
DAZN Exclusive Broadcast Rights to FIFA Club World Cup: What Does it Mean for Global Football?
The FIFA Club World Cup has long been a prestigious, albeit understated, competition. Traditionally held every December, it was contested by the champions of six continental federations alongside the domestic…
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Eight Controversial World Cup Moments
Qatar 2022 has been very exciting. There have been unimaginable feats like Japan coming top of a group with Spain and Germany and Morocco coming top of the group with…
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Best Number 1 at the last World Cup tournament
Hurray! The World Cup in Qatar is just one day away! As we wind down on the countdown, we thought it fitting to share one of the most comical moments…
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Best Number 2s from the last two World Cup tournaments
With just two days left on our countdown to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, here are some fun facts about the World Cup and the Number 2! Did…
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Three of the best Number 3s from the last three World Cup tournaments
With just three days to the start of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, did you know that only three players have scored three or more goals in three consecutive…