Just two teams remain at the first-ever World Cup in an Arab country, a tournament which has produced so many wonderful moments that fans no longer want it to end. Despite all the epic upsets throughout a fascinating tournament, the two nations who take to the Lusail Iconic Stadium are well balanced and fully deserve…
Amidst the backdrop of controversy as regards the hosting and concerns over the readiness of Qatar to host the biggest global sporting event. The football has expectedly switched attention to where it needs to be and the 2022 FIFA World Cup has delivered more than anticipated on and off the pitch. There have been upsets…
The most controversial of FIFA World Cups in recent memory has kicked off and the sight of goals flying in has brought back the enjoyment of football. In truth, the on-pitch action has not disappointed as the first-ever winter tournament has had its thrills and spills. After the first round of group matches, Bukayo Saka,…
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is finally a couple of days away and all eyes of the football world are finally set on Qatar in this unprecedented scheduling of the global showpiece. There will be thrills and spills in this first-ever winter World Cup, but fans are already looking to fulfil their first impressions of…
The trajectory of Victor Osimhen’s career has been a fascinating watch for fans who have paid attention to a truly unique journey from the streets of Lagos, Nigeria. One which saw the talented striker fight to survive his harsh economic realities whilst dreaming to become a professional footballer. On the pitch, Osimhen exudes the fighting…
Two defeats, one game of two halves, three goals conceded, one well-worked goal, one own goal and many lapses. A new era for the Super Eagles kicked off when Jose Peseiro took charge of the team for the first time in a USA Tour with friendly games against Mexico and Ecuador. Following a 2-1 defeat…
There is palpable excitement for the 2022 FIFA World Cup playoffs set to take place this month, as the African qualifiers will see Ghana and Nigeria square off for the latest instalment of a historic rivalry. The ‘Jollof Derby’ transcends the socioeconomic relations between both nations for several decades, and the West African giants will…
One of the biggest subplots of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations was finally closed out when the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed that Augustine Eguavoen will continue as Interim Head Coach while Emmanuel Amunike comes in as the first assistant. The Super Eagles were rocked by the sacking of Gernot Rohr only a month…
Nigeria are through to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after securing a 100% record in the group stage. The Super Eagles saw off Egypt in the opening game, before sealing progress with a game to spare against Sudan and asserting their dominance of group D in a commanding performance with a…
Cameroon will be awash with the very best of Africa’s top talents as the African Cup of Nations kicks off on Sunday. Amidst the litany of world-class talents who grace the Premier League on a weekly basis, there are also a number of highly-rated players who are yet to represent their country in the African…
