Behind the headlines: A critical analysis of Sunday Dare’s tenure as Nigeria’s sports minister
A veteran journalist, Chief Sunday Dare, was named 35th sports minister by the immediate past Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, on the 21st of August 2019, thesportsbay.com writes.
As soon as he assumed office, the Jos-born multimedia expert promised to...
The 10 famous football clubs in the world
Football is a sport that brings people from all corners of the world together. It has become more than just a game; it's now an obsession for millions of fans worldwide. Football clubs have played a significant role in...
After elimination from 2023 CAF Confederation, Rivers United shift focus to NPFL, Federation Cup
Rivers United's quest to become the first Nigerian team to emerge a continental champion after Enyimba won back-to-back continental championships in 2003 and 2004, evaporated into thin air after they were eliminated from the 2022/2023 CAF Confederation Cup on...
Of NRA elections and NFF neutrality
Some FA chairmen are playing some games in a bid to remain in office. Also, some government officials are also making efforts to put their stooges in office. While trying to come to terms with the whole scenario, I...
Rivers United face Confed Cup jinx in battle with Young Africans
The Confederation Cup, which is now regarded as the second African club competition, was founded in 2004 when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) merged the African Cup Winners' Cup, which was first introduced in 1975, and the CAF...
Stumbling Chelsea faces an uphill battle to beat Real Madrid for Champions League semi-finals...
In the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal match tonight against Real Madrid, Chelsea's players will have their hands full as they attempt to overcome a two-goal deficit.
The teams renew hostilities at Stamford Bridge, with Los Blancos leading...
2023 NPFL season kicks off amidst seasonal problems
The 2022–23 Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL season began last Sunday at the Nest of Champions in Uyo with a single match following a seven-month hiatus.
The restart of the league was announced by the game between 2021 champions Akwa...
List of Super Eagles central defenders from 1968 till date
Over the years, the defence line of the Super Eagles has been marshalled by some technically gifted players who do their best to protect the goalkeepers from conceding goals.
Expectedly, they were not all successful but with relative success, some...
History of football in Qatar from 1940 till date
Football in Qatar goes back to the 1940s when the earliest oil workers organised matches among themselves.
For decades, tournaments were organised by the Qatar Oil Company, until the formation of the Qatar Football Association (QFA) in 1960, which...
5 ways to win the hearts of professional football scouts
It is the dream of every young, aspiring footballer to make it to the top in his or her chosen career and it’s important to know exactly what professional football scouts are looking for.
Almost every established club in the...
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