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Here’s What Your Favourite Football Team Says About You

February 25, 2022 by Adaora Nwangwu

For many Nigerians, football goes beyond watching live matches; it’s a lifestyle for passionate fans. From buying expensive customized jerseys, playing FIFA, gathering at beer parlours to watch and argue

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Watch Mr Eazi, Alex Iwobi, Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Eddie Nketiah discuss Music and Football

April 10, 2019 by Tochi Praise

It’s established fact that Sports and Music share some synergy as some of the key anchors of the Entertainment industry. This synergy comes to the fore as Arsenal players Alex Iwobi,

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Bridging the Gap: The Alex Iwobi Story

July 30, 2018 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Born in Lagos, raised in London, @alexiwobi is bridging the gap between two worlds. @MayowaIdowu tells his story.

I have a theory that goes like this: there’s never been a time where it’s been more fashionable to be Nigerian. The last couple of years has seen some sort

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Mesut Ozil’s “Retirement” and the Fluidity of Identity

July 29, 2018 by Cecil Takim

Last Sunday, Mesut Ozil announced his international retirement from the Germany National Team. It may have not been a surprise especially after Germany’s horrible World Cup campaign which saw them

Sports

Prepare for Nigeria’s World Cup bid with this Jay Jay and Iwobi Interview

June 16, 2018 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

In making the decision to represent Nigeria and not England at international level, Alexander Iwobi plied the path less taken. His familial links to one of Nigeria’s most creative talents,

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The Cruijff Turn Returns With ‘The Wenger Legacy’

May 25, 2018 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

You thought we were dead, huh? Never. After more than 12 months away, we’re back. As we prepare for 2018’s main event: the World Cup- we thought it’ll be only

Sports

Watch Falz make a Priceless Appearance on Arsenal Fan TV

May 18, 2017 by Culture Custodian

Arsenal Fan TV has become one of the funniest things to watch in the past year particularly when an Arsenal fixture goes south. Following Arsenal’s most recent game, a 2-0

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One Step Down, Two Steps Up

April 27, 2017 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Serge Gnabry had an eventful last summer. He’d just gotten off a turbulent season where his loan deal with Tony Pulis’ West Bromwich Albion was cut short as a result

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MTN Nigeria sign sponsorship deal with Arsenal

February 14, 2017 by Culture Custodian

5 signs that suggest your boyfriend is an Arsenal supporter

Nigeria’s foremost telecommunications company, MTN Nigeria have signed a sponsorship deal with football club, Arsenal FC. The deal is centred around the mutual benefits of Arsenal expanding its commercial interests

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Arsene Wenger charged with misconduct following Burnley fixture

January 24, 2017 by Culture Custodian

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was charged with misconduct by England’s governing Football Association on Monday after an alleged altercation with the fourth official during Sunday’s 2-1 Premier League win over

Sports

Video : Larry Bird Talks International Hoops with Thierry Henry

January 14, 2017 by Culture Custodian

On Thursday, as part of the NBA’s efforts to expand its global reach, the Indiana Pacers and the Denver Nuggets played a regular season game at London’s O2 Arena. Prior to

Sports

Video: Aaron Ramsey Teammates 2.0

November 7, 2016 by Culture Custodian

Soccer AM’s Teammates feature is an interesting way of getting to know some of our football teams/heroes better. In the build up to the North London derby, Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey

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England FA shoot their shot with Alex Iwobi.

March 21, 2016 by Tomi

The newest kid on the block is Arsenal youngster, Alex Iwobi. In the past week, he started at Camp Nou and went on to score during his full debut against

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The Cruijff Turn Episode 2: Antonio Conte & Gianni Infantino

March 4, 2016 by Tomi

Episode 2 of the Cruijff Turn Podcast is here and this time, due to technical glitches, the podcast is split into two parts titled Gianni Infantino and Antonio Conte respectively.

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TWM: The Three Amigos

November 5, 2015 by Culture Custodian

Much can be said of the morning after. Usually, you’re either afforded clarity of thought regarding the events that occurred the previous night; or you suffer the consequence of whatever transpired,