The Super Eagles played their first match of 2020 on Friday, October 9, against Algeria in Austria. Before the Super Eagles fans get mad over the result of this game, we must realise that the Super Eagles coach invited 10 new players…
10 players that could surprise at AFCON 2019 – Ikem Aginam
The ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Egypt has had its share of surprises as tournaments go. And as action moves to the knockout stage with 16 teams, there is every indication that there will be more surprises to…
Africa’s Football Crisis? – Ikem Aginam
Many Africans follow football almost like a “religion”. It is the most popular sport played throughout the continent. For the fans, it is always a pleasure and delight to watch their country grace the biggest football event every four years…
Ahmed Musa: “Nigeria’s Saviour”? – Ikem Aginam
This is certainly not the first time Ahmed Musa is coming up big for Nigeria on a global stage. Musa saved Nigeria from an early round exit in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Russia which would have shocked 180…