Search Menu

Author

Author image

Tobi Ayinde

Staff Writer

Bio

South-West Showdown: Ikorodu City and Shooting Stars Set for High-Stakes Derby Clash

South-West Showdown: Ikorodu City and Shooting Stars Set for High-Stakes Derby Clash

The South-Western derby between Ikorodu City and Shooting Stars FC (3SC) on November 17, 2024, is shaping up to clash with ambition and legacy. The Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos is expected to be packed with fans from both sides, eager to witness this thrilling encounter. While Shooting Stars bring a storied history and pedigree, […]

-->

Tobi Ayinde

•

5 days ago

  • All
  • Videos
  • Features
  • Podcasts

How Nigerian International Stars Are Set to Transform the NPFL

It was a moment that echoed through the bustling streets of Kano, a triumphant homecoming and a signal to football fans across the country that the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) was entering a new era. The familiar face of Ahmed Musa, the former Super Eagles captain, had returned once more to Kano Pillars, donning […]

Tobi Ayinde

•

1 week ago

How Nigerian International Stars Are Set to Transform the NPFL

CAF Decision on Nigeria vs. Libya Debacle: A Fresh Start for African Football

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) recently sent shockwaves worldwide with her strong verdict in the controversial Nigeria vs. Libya 2025 AFCON qualifier. CAF awarded Nigeria a 3-0 victory and imposed a $50,000 fine on the Libyan Football Federation following their failure to provide Nigeria’s Super Eagles with basic accommodations after diverting the Super Eagles […]

Tobi Ayinde

•

3 weeks ago

CAF Decision on Nigeria vs. Libya Debacle: A Fresh Start for African Football

Bruno Labbadia: Can the German Manager Lift the Super Eagles?

At exactly 5:24 am on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) made a surprise announcement on Twitter stating that German, Bruno Labbadia, has become the 37th Head Coach of the national team, the Super Eagles.  This news marked the end of a 69-day search for a new head coach after Finidi George […]

Tobi Ayinde

•

3 months ago

Bruno Labbadia: Can the German Manager Lift the Super Eagles?

Paris Blues: Nigeria’s Olympic Nightmare

For 16 days, the world turned its gaze to Paris, the City of Love, as it hosted the 33rd Olympic Games—a grand celebration of athleticism, dedication, and the indomitable human spirit. Records were shattered, new ones were set, and nations displayed their athletic prowess, the culmination of four years of relentless preparation. Among these nations […]

Tobi Ayinde

•

3 months ago

Paris Blues: Nigeria’s Olympic Nightmare

Explainer: Favour Ofili’s Name Omitted From Olympics 100M Race

Decorated African champion and Nigerian sprinter Favour Ofili has taken to social media to express her disappointment at not being included in the 100 meters race for the Paris 2024 Olympics despite having qualified. This is due to the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) failing  to register her for […]

Tobi Ayinde

•

4 months ago

Explainer: Favour Ofili’s Name Omitted From Olympics 100M Race

Review of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League Season

The 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season was a spectacle, filled with the finest football action both on and off the pitch, rekindling a fervor for Nigerian league football that had not been seen in nearly a decade. As Culture Custodian predicted, this season delivered intense rivalries and passionate fan engagement, making fans wonder […]

Tobi Ayinde

•

5 months ago

Review of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League Season
1
2
3
Next
Next