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The recurring and disturbing horror of footballers’ relatives kidnapped for ransom
Joseph Yobo, John Obi Mikel and most recently, Samuel Kalu have had their parents abducted for ransom money. When and how will authorities put an end to this vicious cycle in Nigeria?
Why Obi Mikel & Chukwueze were left out of the Nigerian squad for the upcoming AFCON Qualifier
Nigeria have already qualified for the 2019 AFCON finals to be held in Egypt later this year. In this piece, we provide an analysis as to why the Super Eagles have more to gain by leaving out former Chelsea midfielder, Obi Mikel and the highly rated Spanish La Liga youngster, Samuel Chukwueze.
2018 AFCON Women's Build Up: Kenya out of Women’s AFCON; Nigeria and South Africa name squads
It’s less than 10 days before the 11th edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Obviously, the buzz gets louder and more interesting. We care too much not to share the latest news surrounding the 2018 Women’s AFCON.
Moses will not be seeing the ‘promised land’ with Nigeria after international retirement
Chelsea’s Victor Moses announces retirement from international football at 27, after appearing 37 times for Nigeria, scoring nine times and winning the 2013 AFCON title with the Super Eagles.
FT World Cup 2018 Recap: Nigerian Pride
World Cup 2018 as a Nigerian fan, in my own words.
FT African Legends Series: Austin Jay Jay Okocha [Nigeria]
Nigeria and the career of Mr. Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, the guy who was “so good that he had to be named twice,” according the the Bolton Wanderers fans. The guy who mentored FIFA World Cup winner, Ronaldinho at PSG, headlined the Bundesliga and helped his country to its first ever FIFA World Cup appearance in 1994 as well as helping NIgeria win an AFCON title.