When I wrote about two months ago that Nigeria may eventually not host the FIFA Under 17 world cup, some of my friends and fans felt that I was a bit pessimistic and negative about this Government’s outlook on sports. Unfortunately, my take is about becoming a reality.   Last week, the Govt stated [...]

  Each time I put on the television to watch any European football match particularly the Premiership, there’s always a nostalgic feeling within me! I remember the last match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at the Bridge, I was so engrossed to the extent that I didn’t know the time my wife brought my food, [...]

  I’ve had to wonder many times why our sports, particularly football seem to oscillate like the proverbial grandfather’s clock. This fact is even more true of us a nation. Today we seem to be going forward and by tomorrow we are back to square one. We are also very quick to ascribe everything to [...]

  ‘You are as good as your last match’ is a very popular statement in the world of football. Most times, a manager, a very good one for that matter may not last for more than three months on the job depending on the type of management his club runs.   A manager who managed [...]

  That frustration and disappointments abound in our world is a fact. More so, failure may stare you in the face daily. When all you do seems to lead nowhere, it is far easier to call it a day and pack it up than trying for a moment longer.   Friends, I have good news [...]

 A journey of a thousand years begins with a step, so says the Chinese proverb. And this absolutely captures the attitude of an average Chinese athlete towards preparation for the Olympics held in Beijing two months ago.   Prior to the commencement of the games, I watched a documentary on the extent of the seriousness [...]