On this day 1998, at the Parc des Princes in Paris, the Super Eagles edged Bulgaria in a thrilling World Cup encounter decided by a solitary strike by the then reigning African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba. The victory ensured the Nigerians progressed to the knockout rounds of France ‘98 with a game to …
Daniel Amokachi scored the FIRST EVER UEFA Champions League goal but Finidi George and Nwankwo Kanu are the first Nigerians to win the trophy…. By Olawale Agbede Nigeria’s football heritage goes beyond just continental success. Beyond the shores of Africa, Nigerian players from the nooks and crannies of the country have written their names …
DANIEL “THE BULL” AMOKACHI narrates how Clemens Westerhof inspired him to become part of the Golden Generation Super Eagles that emerged African Champions in Tunisia as a prelude to Nigeria’s World Cup debut at USA ’94.
