Isiaka Yakubu: The forgotten Assistant coach behind Nigeria’s 1983 World Cup breakthrough
𝐁𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐎𝐤𝐨𝐤𝐮 Behind Nigeria’s historic football achievements stand men whose…
Christopher Udemezue: The first coach to lead Nigeria to a FIFA World Cup
𝐁𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐎𝐤𝐨𝐤𝐮 The FIFA World Cup began in 𝟏𝟗𝟑𝟎. Nigeria…
The 1985 Golden Eaglets: How Nigeria became World Champions
𝐁𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐎𝐤𝐨𝐤𝐮 On 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏𝟏, 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟓, at the Workers’ Stadium…
FIFA’s NFF intervention: Who really controls Nigerian football?
𝐁𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐎𝐤𝐨𝐤𝐮 Imagine a football stadium filled with thousands of…
Footballers have brains too: The intelligence behind the beautiful game – supported by science (Part 1)
𝐁𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐎𝐤𝐨𝐤𝐮 For too long, footballers have been judged by…
More than a trophy: Africa’s moment to champion women’s football, by Isha Johansen
By Isha JohansenGlobal revenues from women's sports are expected to reach at…
From World Cup goalkeeper to dream builder: Judith Chime’s mission for girls
𝐁𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐎𝐤𝐨𝐤𝐮 Some footballers leave the game with medals and…
Leventis United FC of Ibadan: The formation of one of the greatest football clubs in Nigeria – the story behind this picture
By Paul Okoku We were young, but we were already learning that…
Former Nigerian international Paul Okoku to receive Ambassadorial Award at 4th Nigeria-France Sports Awards
By John Egbokhan Former Nigerian international footballer, corporate professional, humanitarian and football…
NFF and football reforms: Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, Acting NFF General Secretary promises transparency, but will accountability follow?
By 𝐏𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐤𝐲 𝐎𝐤𝐨𝐤𝐮 When a football administrator publicly promises integrity, transparency…
