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Tobi Ayinde

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Who is the Premier League’s African King?

Who is the Premier League’s African King?

Since adopting a new format in 1992, the Premier League has grown into a global spectacle, attracting some of the finest talents from across the world. Back then, only 13 foreign players featured in its debut season. Today, a staggering 117 of FIFA’s 211 member nations have been represented in England’s top flight. The evolution […]

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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 […]

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4 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 […]

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5 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 […]

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5 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 […]

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6 months ago

Review of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League Season

Six Nigerian Athletes Set to Shine in Paris

In just over two months, the enchanting city of Paris, France, will serve as the epicenter for the gathering of sporting excellence. Over 11,300 athletes from 206 nations will unite to participate in the illustrious Olympic Games, a celebration of human achievement unlike any other in history. Among the plethora of nations to converge at […]

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7 months ago

Six Nigerian Athletes Set to Shine in Paris

How a Jersey Divided Two African Football Clubs

On April 21, the first leg of an anticipated semifinal match between USM Alger and RS Berkane was canceled. This was at the CAF Confederation Cup. On arriving in Algeria, the Moroccan side RS Berkane had their jerseys seized by customs officers because it bore a map of Morocco that included a controversial Western Sahara […]

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8 months ago

How a Jersey Divided Two African Football Clubs

Is the Commonwealth Games Still Relevant?

From ancient Olympic contests to sold-out stadiums, humanity has a long and vibrant history of celebrating athletic achievement and satisfying her quest for greatness. Mega-events like the World Cup and the Olympics have become global phenomena. But what about the Commonwealth Games, a competition rich in tradition that now faces the challenge of staying relevant […]

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8 months ago

Is the Commonwealth Games Still Relevant?
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