Archive for February, 2009

Who Goes Through?

Tuesday, February 24th, 2009

Starting from tonight, the pictures of the clubs that would be declared quarter finalist will begin to get clearer as the first leg of the first knockout round of the UEFA champions league is played in several cities across Europe. The heat is on and only the brave and determined will survive.
Four English, four [...]

To the Injured!

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

His broken leg was held together only by his skin and the socks he wore. It was a sickening challenge and a most unfortunate injury. Within a flash, the career that took off about five months earlier became threatened and a glorious dream suddenly at risk of death! This is the apt description of what [...]

Doing It Right: Glo-CAF African Football Awards.

Wednesday, February 11th, 2009

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When Globacom took over the sponsorship of the Glo-CAF African Footballer of the year award from MTN, I was very proud that at least, our ‘own’ has stepped up and taking center stage in African football. Prior to this audacious move, Glo (as we call the communication giant in Nigeria) has been a major backer [...]

Arsenal, Arsene and Arshavin!

Monday, February 9th, 2009

During the EURO 2008 tournament in Austria and Switzerland last year, a small but highly skillful player emerged on the scene after a series of brilliant displays notably the defeat of the Netherlands. It wasn’t as if he was a nobody; after all, he was very instrumental in helping Zenit St Petersburg qualify for Champions [...]

Who’s at Fault?

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

 

Prior to the arrival of Philippe Scolari to Stamford Bridge, the place was a fortress for almost five years. The last team to beat them at their ground was Arsenal. This remarkable run began under Claudio, the ‘tinker aman’ Ranieri and became a permanent fixture under Jose ’special one’ Mourinho. Even the underrated Avram Grant [...]