May 25 each year has now been declared World Football Day. This follows a United Nations General Assembly resolution on Tuesday, May 7 to allow football fans to celebrate the most popular sport in the world. The day marks the…
Niger FEYSOC set to discover new soccer talents, says DG Lapai
Barring any unforeseen hitch, the Niger State chapter of the Federation of Youth Soccer Clubs (FEYSOC) would soon embark on scouting to discover hidden soccer stars in the state with a view to nurturing them into a formidable squad capable…
She went from soccer star to security guard all because she said no to sex
When they say we are a corrupt people in Nigeria, don’t think it is only our leaders. The average Nigerian who has small power also wields it in the most corrupt manner. Why am I talking like this? I have…
Fans urge Victor Moses to reconsider international retirement (Punch)
Football fans in Ebonyi have urged Chelsea FC of England’s Victor Moses, to reconsider his retirement from the national team. Moses announced his international retirement from the Nigeria national football team August 15, much to the shock of anyone and…
Pedro, Hazard keep up winning start as Chelsea beat Bournemouth 2-0
Chelsea continued their 100 per cent record in the Premier League under Maurizio Sarri with a 2-0 win over Bournemouth on Saturday. Second-half strikes from substitute Pedro and Eden Hazard settled a tight contest at Stamford Bridge and made it…
STEM and Soccer? — Are Extracurricular Activities important in education? – Adetola Salau
Football is like life – it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority. Vince Lombardi As the world cup fever rages and obsesses a lot of our populace. I sat back yesterday as I watched tons…