Tag: football

What Made Stephen Keshi Great?

Stephen Okechukwu Keshi was finally buried yesterday in his home town of Illah, Delta State. That we all know. But what many do not know is what really made this man great, for he was no ordinary football player or coach. This was the second player ever in the whole of Africa to win the…… Continue reading What Made Stephen Keshi Great?

Mikel To Captain Team Nigeria At Rio Olympics – Sports – Nigeria

The story linked to below says that Chelsea Midfielder Mikel Obi has been chosen to captain Nigeria’s football team at the Rio 2016 Olympics. It is hoped that he will perform the kind of feat that Kanu Nwankwo performed when he captained Nigeria’s football team the ‘Dream Team 1’ to win Olympic Gold in football. Nigeria…… Continue reading Mikel To Captain Team Nigeria At Rio Olympics – Sports – Nigeria

Enugu Rangers Set To Win Nigerian Premier League for The First Time In 32 Years

Latest news I’m getting says that Rangers of Enugu are very likely to win the Nigerian Premier League this year. Enugu Rangers is not just any club. This is a club that has never been relegated to a lower division, despite being in existence for decades. Durinhg Sam Okwaraji’s time, they were there, and even…… Continue reading Enugu Rangers Set To Win Nigerian Premier League for The First Time In 32 Years

Guiness World Records Confirms Igbo Record Breaker

Guiness World Records has recognised Igbo and Nigerian football star, Harrison Chinedu as the first man to travel the farthest distance while balancing a football on his head. The Cambodia-based footballer set the record after walking a total distance of 48.08km from the Redeemed Christian Church of God camp on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to the…… Continue reading Guiness World Records Confirms Igbo Record Breaker