“Make una come answer una Papa name O!” (Answer Your Father’s Name!) A semi-final that’s more war than friendly football By Paul Lucky Okoku, Former Super Eagles International and 1983 Flying Eagles Vice Captain. Nigeria has reached the African playoffs semi-final on the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Super Eagles will
FIFA’s recent appointment of Amaju Pinnick as Deputy Chairperson of the Men’s National Teams Competitions Committee has ignited debate across the global football community. The decision comes as Nigeria grapples with ongoing concerns surrounding the FIFA Goal Project 2.0 in Ugborodo—a project initiated under Pinnick’s tenure as President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). For
Football thrives on trust. Fans believe that the 90 minutes on the pitch reflect skill, strategy, and fair competition. But what happens when the people meant to safeguard that fairness—the referees—are compromised? Turkey recently dropped a bombshell that has sent ripples across the global football community. After a five-year investigation, the Turkish Football Federation revealed
— By Paul Lucky Okoku, Former Super Eagles International and 1983 Flying Eagles Vice Captain. For Nigeria, the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is no longer a straight sprint, it’s a marathon with sharp bends, uphill climbs, and unfamiliar terrains. The Super Eagles’ path to redemption now stretches beyond the African continent
— By Paul Lucky Okoku, Former Super Eagles International and 1983 Flying Eagles Vice Captain How Kompany’s triumph underscores the power of equal opportunity – and why the same principle behind DEI drives progress, profit, and performance across every field. “The time is always right to do what is right.” — Martin Luther King Jr.
FIFA’s consideration to hold the Club World Cup every two years after 2029, as reported by The Guardian, signals a major shift in football’s global competitive structure. While the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) frames it as a response to climate change and a congested calendar, the proposed move raises significant questions: Is this