Archive for October, 2008

We Have Come Again

Thursday, October 30th, 2008

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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.
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Last week, the Govt stated that they ‘may’ [...]

Nigerian Football (1)

Tuesday, October 21st, 2008

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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, placed [...]

The way to the Top

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

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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 a [...]

The World’s Most Unpredictable Job

Thursday, October 9th, 2008

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‘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.
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A manager who managed to achieve the [...]

Do You Want to Quit?

Monday, October 6th, 2008

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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.
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Friends, I have good news for you- This [...]

Preparation: The Soul of Success.

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

 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.
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Prior to the commencement of the games, I watched a documentary on the extent of the seriousness attached to [...]