Vigil For The National Team! –Odegbami …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> This weekend, the Super Eagles of Nigeria play against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in one of the group qualification matches for the African Cup of Nations 2025. The match will be played on home ground in Uyo, the only venue approved by FIFA as … Read more
The Big Gamble With Bruno Labbadia –Odegbami …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> A few days ago, a new coach was hired for the Super Eagles, the national football team of Nigeria. Under normal circumstances, it would be considered too soon to start any controversial discourse on the man. However, the shrouded process of the appointment, the … Read more
The World Did Not End? –Odegbami …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Last week, the world was going to end! Or so we thought. Why? When the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris concluded without any of the 82 Nigerian athletes returning with a medal around their necks, Nigerians were infuriated. They reacted vehemently. It was as … Read more
Paris 2024: A Different Look …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Cacophony fills the Nigerian sports space. From the ashes of the country’s participation at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games springs the shrill of anger and condemnation. In the past one week, Nigerians have collectively vented their anger and frustration at those they perceive to have caused … Read more
Paris 2024 – Nigeria, At The Edge…..Of Greatness! –Odegbami …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> I’m writing this on Thursday morning to meet production deadline. Truth be told, as we approach the finish line of Paris 2024, Nigeria’s name is nowhere near the top of the final medals table. Of course, Nigeria is not a sports super … Read more
Rousing The ‘Sleeping Giant’ At Half-Time Of Paris 2024! –Odegbami …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> It is half-time at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Besides being different in a lot of ways, Paris 2024 has been an eye-opener for me. I thought I knew everything about the Olympic Games, having been actively involved (directly or … Read more