I wish I do not have to do this…again.But I have to, because it is frustrating.It is absolutely clear to me that most of us, retired international Nigerian athletes, need help.We are suffering, living in pain, poverty and poor health. In the past 4 months, 5 of us have died, and at relatively young ages…
Super Falcons head coach, Justine Madugu, has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s chances at the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which kicks off this weekend in Morocco. The nine-time African champions rounded off their preparations for the tournament with an impressive 3-1 victory over West African rivals, Ghana, in a friendly match played…
Despite ongoing speculation about his future, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has been included in Napoli’s pre-season squad ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Osimhen is expected to link up with the rest of the squad as preparations begin between July 14 and 15. The 26-year-old recently returned from a loan…
Former Super Eagles captain and coach, Sunday Oliseh, has advised Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to make a move to the English Premier League if he intends to maintain his status in global football.Speaking during an interview on Lagos Talks 91.3FM, Oliseh described Osimhen as a valuable asset to Nigerian football but noted that the Napoli…
This is not blasphemy. Read this rather long story to understand it. It was the birthday celebration of the General Overseer of the Church, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. Through a friend of mine, Pastor Olusegun Bankole, a senior pastor and head of the sports department of the church, I was invited to speak to the…
Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen has once again turned down a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League, leaving questions around his next destination as the 2025/2026 season approaches.The 26-year-old striker just wrapped up an exceptional season on loan at Turkish giants Galatasaray, netting 37 goals in 41 matches and helping the club secure a…
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, delivered an impressive performance on Tuesday, scoring twice to secure a 2-0 victory for Nigeria over Cameroon in an international friendly held at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta.Ajibade opened the scoring in the 28th minute with a well-taken penalty, before doubling the lead in the 43rd minute following…
Nigerian football legend and former Super Eagles captain, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, has offered words of advice to Victor Osimhen as speculation grows over the striker’s future.Osimhen, 26, recently concluded a successful loan spell with Galatasaray, scoring an impressive 37 goals in all competitions and clinching the Golden Boot in the Turkish Super Lig. His loan…
Former Nigerian football captain and renowned sports columnist, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, has ended his moving personal chronicle of the 22nd National Sports Festival, the Gateway Games 2024, with a somber and heart-wrenching reflection on the tragic death of 22 young athletes in a road accident near Kano.The widely followed “Daily Diary” series, which had celebrated…
Former Super Eagles manager, Sunday Oliseh, has strongly criticised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over reports that the national team’s head coach position could be handed to a foreign manager, describing the move as “a sign of disrespect” to Nigerian coaches.Oliseh expressed his displeasure during an interview with SuperSport, arguing that such appointments undermine the…
