Author: Adebanjo Ogunseye
Nigeria’s 23-man squad are off to Libya for the second leg Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Later today when Nigeria and Libya meet in the first of two games for October’s international window in continuation of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign, all eyes arguably will be on Victor Boniface.
Ever the fighter, ever the competitor, ever the champion. As Rafael Nadal called time on his professional career he left tennis fans with one last left backhand stroke – a farewell speech so well crafted; orchestrated to serve as he perfect match winner.
It has been six years since the last meeting between Nigeria and Libya in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign in Uyo.
When Austin Eguavoen stated point blank that the Super Eagles without Victor Osimhen is a “setback”, it appeared he inadvertently threw his team – and selected forwards – under the bus before an important game.
Believe it or not, Cole Palmer is on the verge of becoming football’s next big thing, and he doesn’t even have five million followers on X and Instagram (combined) yet.
Football is a religion, surely a cliche you might say, but in Nigeria it’s a mantra that the fans commit to heart – it’s our religion.
Can you imagine Football stadiums or Sport Arenas in Lagos without fizzy drinks, Pure water or even Small chops in their familiar packages?
The FNB Stadium is one of football’s most iconic arenas, it hosted the finals of FIFA World Cup in 2010, and three years later the Africa Cup of Nations.
Oluwatobiloba Amusan has had an amazing career, and the last two years saw her reach new heights, but also they would, arguably, be her darkest.
