Super Eagles
My Visit to the Sports Zone By Mumini Alao
By Mumini Alao IT WAS not my first visit to the Sports Zone, the “most popular sports show anywhere,” as Sadiq, the cerebral yet vivacious morning belt anchor on Lagos Talks 91.3FM, likes to describe the programme. But certainly, it was my most enjoyable. Last Thursday morning, August the 8th, I had to leave home …
Can These Eagles Redeem Themselves? By Mumini Alao
WHEN I wrote the original article titled “Super Eagles, Shame On You!” some days back, I wasn’t thinking of doing a sequel so soon. My commentary was a condemnation of the team’s unpatriotic protest over alleged non-payment of their camp allowances and bonuses at the AFCON. I never realized that a bigger shame was waiting …
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MEET THE SUPER EAGLES: William Troost-Ekong
Eligible to play for the Netherlands, William Paul Troost-Ekong decided to wear the Green and White to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Born to a Nigerian father and Dutch mother on September 1, 1993, in Haarlem, Netherlands, Ekong, who is now the Super Eagles defensive marshal for Gernot Rohr stands at 6ft 3 …
MEET THE SUPER EAGLES: Ola Aina
Born in Southwark, London, England on October 8, 1996, Torino defender Temitayo Olufisayo Olaoluwa Aina started his career on the international scene with England but eventually switched allegiance to represent the Super Eagles of Nigeria. As a youngster, Aina was a prodigy, developing in the Chelsea youth system where he started as a schoolboy under …
MEET THE SUPER EAGLES: Jamilu Collins
Kaduna is not just known as one of the industrial hubs of the North Central states of Nigeria, it can also be called home to some current and legendary players like Daniel ‘The Bull’ Amokachi, Rashidi Yekini, Garba Lawal, Victor Moses amongst others. From the days of Okey Isima, the lightening pace of Ben Iroha, …
MEET THE SUPER EAGLES: Ikechukwu Ezenwa
Oil exploration, Agriculture, Industrialization and one-third of Nigeria’s oil wealth are some of the accolades the ancient city of Yenegoa takes pride in. Located in the heart of Nigeria’s Niger-delta, Yenagoa, the capital city of Bayelsa is home to one of Nigeria’s top goalkeeping talents in recent years. On 16th 1988, Ikechukwu Vincent Ezenwa was …
MEET THE SUPER EAGLES: Daniel Akpeyi
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Daniel Akpeyi was born on August 3, 1986, in Nnewi, Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria. Over the course of his career, Akpeyi has flirted with the starting goalkeeping position of the Super Eagles but has never stamped his authority. Akpeyi started his youth career in the Nigerian lower league on the books on …
MEET THE SUPER EAGLES: Francis Uzoho
Aside from being a hub for Commerce, Agriculture, and Investment opportunities, Imo state also boasts a rich collection of former and current Super Eagles players; Kanu Nwankwo, the Prince of Monaco; Victor Ikpeba, Emmanuel Emenike, Kelechi Iheanacho, Paul Onuachu amongst others. Nwangele, a local government in Imo State can also be proud of adding her …
MEET THE SUPER EAGLES: John Obi Mikel
JOHN OBI MIKEL by Olawale Agbede Guile, precision, intelligence, character, leadership and charisma. Look for one word that encompasses all of these qualities and Mikel is probably the first that comes to mind. Originally born John Michael Obi, the clerical error that led to his change of name is one that can only be said …