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The Cruijff Turn: Mourinho’s 3rd Season Syndrome, Eden Hazard and Amaju Pinnick’s re-election

October 2, 2018 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

On the latest episode of The Cruijff Turn, Mayowa and debutant, Deji take a look at Manchester United’s defeat to West Ham and Mourinho’s third season syndrome, Wolves’ impressive start to

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Liverpool Really Mean Business

August 14, 2018 by Cecil Takim

Liverpool had a fine 2017/18 season. They finished in the top 4 of the Premier League in successive seasons for the first time since 2008 and were able to put

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Sadio Mane Sends 300 Liverpool Jerseys To Hometown Ahead of Champions League Final

May 25, 2018 by Tomi Idowu

Ahead of the biggest game of his career, Sadio Mane has sent 300 Liverpool jerseys to his hometown, Bambali, Senegal.

Over the past couple of years, we have heard of many Africans dying making attempts to cross from our continent to Europe in the bid to live more fulfilling lives.

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The Midfield Twilight

May 19, 2016 by Somtochukwu Mbah

by Somto Mbah Xavi, Pirlo, Lampard, and Gerrard were born twenty-three months apart, into football families. Xavi’s father, Joaquim Hernandez played for Sabadell in La

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The Top 10 Footballers of 2014 #6: Luis Suarez

December 18, 2014 by Culture Custodian

Luis Suarez After missing the first 5 games of the 2013/14 season through suspension (after biting Branislav Ivanovic) and trying to force a move to Arsenal, Suarez eventually accepted his

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5 Weekend Football Conclusions

November 2, 2014 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

It’s all about Alexis Sanchez at Arsenal: Some of the most exciting signings coming into the Premier League this summer have come from La Liga. Diego Costa, Cesc Fabregas, Alexis

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Custodian ThinkTank: How do you think Nigeria and England will fare?

June 14, 2014 by Culture Custodian

Oluwamayowa Idowu: I often joke that God’s idea of a joke was to bless me with good looks, a big mandingo and great intellectual capacity. Then he undid all that

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Unforgettable World Cup Moments: Senegal shock France at Korea/Japan 2002

May 30, 2014 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Each World Cup tends to see an African team shine. In 2002, it was the turn of Senegal. Led by the Frenchman, Bruno Metsu and a starting XI of players

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End of Season Review: Team of the Season

April 26, 2014 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

David de Gea: This has been a good season for Premier League keepers. Joe Hart had a bad run in the first half of the season and as the season

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WHY BRENDAN RODGERS IS THE MANAGER OF THE YEAR

March 20, 2014 by Oluwamayowa Idowu

Brendan Rodgers is a funny man. Sometimes, he comes across as one of those people who use words they don’t understand in a bid to sound clever. He can condescend

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CUSTODIAN THINK TANK: THE PREMIER LEAGUE HALL OF FAME

March 13, 2014 by Culture Custodian

The Hall of Fame is a concept more common in American sports. Taking a leaf from our friends on the ESPN podcast, we decided to ask a number of football