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By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. Ange Postecoglou’s winless start as Nottingham Forest boss extended to eight matches today as his side were defeated 3-0 at home in the Premier League by Chelsea. The Blues, now winning on four of their last five visits to the City Ground, delivered a clinical second-half performance after a sluggish start, piling the pressure on the Forest manager whose job is looking increasingly precarious. First-Half Frustration The match did not start well for Chelsea, who were missing key players including Cole Palmer, Moisés Caicedo, and Enzo Fernández, and looked toothless in attack during the opening 45 minutes.…

By Olukayode Olumuyiwa. In Nigeria, football is more than a sport—it’s the pulse of a nation. From the packed centers in Lagos to the town squares in northern Nigeria, over 60% of our 200 million people live and breathe the game. The Super Eagles are our pride, our unifier, and our chance to shine on the global stage. But as the 2026 World Cup qualifiers hang by a thread—Nigeria trailing Benin by three points in Group C after a scrappy 2-1 win over Lesotho last weekend—the fear of missing another tournament stings deep. We felt the pain in 2022 when…

Chelsea 2-2 Ipswich: Tactical Analysis, Formation Breakdown, and Lessons. Chelsea once again dropped crucial points in the race for UEFA Champions League qualification, playing out a 2-2 draw against Ipswich Town at Stamford Bridge, a result that has halted their five-game winning streak at home. But the question remains, where did it go wrong for Enzo Maresca’s men? In this tactical breakdown, we will analyze and answer the question pointing out key lessons to take from this performance. *Slow and Predictable Build-Up*From the start, Chelsea tried to dominate possession. They moved the ball from side to side, trying to break…

The Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria (PFAN) has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revitalizing Nigeria’s football development. Known as the School to Football Pitch Programme, this project seeks to create a structured pathway for nurturing young football talents across the country. Programme Overview The initiative involves deploying qualified Ex-Internationals and Ex-Footballers to: Primary schools Junior secondary schools Senior secondary schools Private schools These experienced professionals will serve as football instructors, teaching the game as an academic subject. Capacity Development To ensure effectiveness, PFAN has arranged for periodic training and retraining sessions for the instructors. These sessions will be facilitated…

As La Liga continues to heat up, many journalists and football stakeholders around the globe continue to see the unraveling of a sensation in Chrisantus Uche of Getafe CF. “This young boy has the combination of the skills of both former Super Eagles Legends Late Sam Okwaraji and Thompson Oliha.” Catch your breath and watch his delicious assist that was done under huge pressure but with so much ease in the 85th minute, which gave Carles Perez an easy gift. Such midfield players with both energy and skill are not many to find on this planet. He is a businesslike…

The Leadership of the National Sports Commission,NSC, has announced the composition of its Elite Athletes Development and Podium Board with former Nigerian international Yusuf Ali as the board’s Chief Executive Office , CEO. In a statement signed by the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Hon, Bukola Olopade, the board has been saddled with the mandate of creating a sustainable system for Nigeria Elites and their welfare. According to the statement, Mr Bambo Akanni of the making of Champions will serve as a consultant and member of the Committee. The 13 member committee will also have Prof. Ken Anugweje…

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, GOVERMENT HOUSE MAKURDI GRATITUDE AND HONOR TO THE MOST HIGH GOD AND MY PRINCIPAL, H.E FR DR HYACINTH ALIA With the highest sense of gratitude to almighty God and unflinching loyalty to my Principal, His Excellency , Fr Dr Hyacinth Alia, the Executive Governor of Benue State, I accept the offer of appointment to serve the governor and the people of Benue State in my new role as the Principal Special Assistant (PSA) to the Executive Governor of Benue State on NATIONAL PROGRAMS, CIVIL SOCIETY, MASS VOTER EDUCATION AND STRATEGIC INTERVENTIONS. Under this new role, i…

When it rains, it pours.Have you heard of the Nigerian professional football player called Tolu Arokodare in Racing Genk, the club currently at the top of the Belgian League? The administrator of SOCA just reminded me that Tolu, an alumnus also of Segun Odegbami International College and Sports Academy, SOCA, Wasimi, Ogun State, is currently the highest goalscorer in Racing Genk and in the Belgian league. Victor Osimhen has been singing Tolu’s praises and the young man may be at the cusp of an invitation to the Super Eagles, soon. DR. Olusegun Odegbami MON, OLY, AFNIIA, FNIS

With the superb performance of the Super Eagles B team CHAN Eagles against a Ghanian side that seemed so prepared, it seems there is hope for the future of Nigerian football. The NFF under the leadership of Ibrahim Gusau as President and Gbenga Elegbeleye as the Second Vice President and NPFL Chairman might be on the verge of creating a historic football team. CHAN Sper Eagles gave Nigerians a hope that put smiles on the faces of millions of Nigerians on various social media platforms. Many fans and stakeholders had given up on the entertaining, robust, and quick style that…

PRESS STATEMENT National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, has fulfilled a personal donation of ₦10 million to the Super Eagles B team, following their emphatic 3-1 victory over Ghana’s Black Galaxies in Uyo, securing Nigeria’s place at the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) scheduled for February 2025. The pledge, made before the crucial encounter, was revealed by the NSC Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade, who initially expressed his own intention to personally reward the team for a win. However, in a remarkable display of leadership, Mallam Dikko interceded, insisting on taking up the gesture himself. Hon. Olopade said…