Football and Society

Kelechi Nwakali, the player for Portuguese club Chaves, is currently under scrutiny for using his phone while seated on the substitutes’ bench. This incident occurred during a crucial match where Chaves faced defeat by Famalicao, leading to their relegation from the Portuguese top league. Nwakali, who had started the match, was substituted after 46 minutes […]

In a heartwarming homecoming, former Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi will make a return to Stamford Bridge in June. He will participate in a charity football match between World 1X and England. The lineup for the much anticipated Soccer Aid event was confirmed last Friday. Mikel, who captained the Nigerian national team and is revered

As Rangers gear up for the pivotal Old Firm derby, former Celtic striker Chris Sutton has raised concerns about Cyriel Dessers’ reliability. In the run up to Saturday’s showdown, Sutton pointed out that Dessers’ frequent missed chances could jeopardize Rangers’ bid for their first Scottish Premiership title since the 2020/2021 season. Despite a victory over

Akinkunmi Amoo, a standout at the 2019 FIFA U17 World Cup, is currently on trial with Neftchi Baku, the nine time champions of Azerbaijan. Following his departure from Omonia Nicosia in March due to personal reasons, the former Golden Eaglets winger is looking to secure a new position in his football career. Amoo, who previously

Bayer Leverkusen’s forward Boniface has declared his commitment to stay with the Bundesliga champions, dispelling rumours of a possible departure this summer. After joining the team from Union St. Gilloise, a Belgian Pro League club, last summer, the 23 year old has quickly become an integral part of Xabi Alonso’s squad. Despite a setback due

Abdulssalam Magashy has expressed his satisfaction with the smooth transition he has experienced since his move from AIK to Kalmar FF, another top league Swedish football club. The 26 year old midfielder, who faced challenges in securing adequate playtime last season at AIK, feels rejuvenated at his new club. Joining Kalmar FF felt like coming

In the aftermath of AC Milan’s disappointing exit from the Europa League, Samuel Chukwueze and his teammates faced the ire of their own supporters. The encounter occurred immediately following Milan’s 2-1 defeat to Roma, which sealed their tournament fate with a 3-1 aggregate loss. Chukwueze, who entered the match in the second half, and his

Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman, in a recent dialogue with The Athletic, shared his preference for the Premier League, citing its pace, technicality, and physicality as better suited to his style compared to Serie A. The Nigerian international, set to feature for Atalanta in their upcoming UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg against Liverpool,

In a cosy tavern setting in early December, Chidera Ejuke shared his journey from his early days in Zaria and Kaduna to his current success in Antwerp, ahead of a highly anticipated match against Barcelona. The Nigerian winger, now a staple in the starting lineup, reminisced about his youth and his eagerness to return home

In an enchanting revelation, Tijjani Reijnders, the prodigious midfielder making waves at AC Milan, has shared the unique story behind his first name, tracing it back to Nigerian football legend Tijani Babangida. The connection stems from his parent’s admiration for Babangida during his spellbinding tenure at Ajax in the late 90s and early 2000s. Babangida,