In all situations, one must learn to thank God. The reason for this is quite simple: He is our Creator and the Provider of all things. The most critical elements needed for survival are air and water. These elements are in abundance for the over 6 billion humans on earth. Unquestionably therefore, a thankful and [...]

The battle for the hosting rights for FIFA 2018 and 2022 world cups have been fought, won and lost. The biggest loser as far as the whole process is concerned is England whose bid going into the last week of the exercise was declared as the “safest, most brilliant and financially promising” of all the [...]

It was so disheartening to see how our own ‘Mr. Fix It’ Dr. Amos Adamu became the laughing stock of the world as he was caught negotiating for monetary consideration to vote for the USA in their bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The US willingly dropped out of contention for the competition [...]

  I was driving home yesterday when I heard on Brila FM that Nigeria has been suspended till further notice by FIFA due to what the organization termed as government interference in football matters. Much as I would not want to dwell on the stance of the Zurich based world football body concerning football administration [...]

When Nigeria qualified for the USA 1994 FIFA World Cup, the whole nation rightly celebrated and rejoiced as we had never made it that far in world football. We not only qualified; we went to the tournament as Africa’s champion after we won the Nations Cup in Tunisia. We did well at the World Cup [...]

  Nigeria, as usual, through the numerous unqualified and corrupt people in sport administration was brought into ridicule again. This time, it is the unmitigated corruption that has eaten deep into the fabrics of Nigerian Football Federation. Unraveling the way funds were appropriated in the past few months is now the preoccupation of  the EFCC.   [...]

The world cup has come and gone and Africa can hold her head high in esteem for a job well done through one of her numerous children, South Africa. Personally, ‘am so proud of the achievement of that country that I can’t help but be envious of what they accomplished. The same South Africa that [...]

Since the first blast of the whistle, South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup’s been a wonderful sight to behold. From the colourful South African supporters to the unceasing sound (more aptly noise) of the Vuvuzela to the breathtaking displays and goals scored; it’s been quite rewarding partaking of it all. Nevertheless and without sounding sore [...]

Having failed in my last two estimations of the Super Eagles, I found it very hard to even give a title to this piece. With the hope of qualifying for the second round hanging on a thread, we are back on a familiar turf of looking up to others to do us a favour. How [...]

The Super Eagles still have every chance to progress to the second round of the World Cup; all they need do is win their remaining matches. While this won’t be a picnic on the beach, it certainly is not unachievable if we put our acts together and focus absolutely on the task. The mountains to [...]