January 9, 2026

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Nigeria’s Long Road to the World Cup: From CAF Play-offs to the Global Battle

— 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

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Under a Black Coach: Vincent Kompany and Bayern Munich Set a European Record with 14th Straight Win

— 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. 

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FIFA’s Push for a Biennial Club World Cup, Strategic Evolution or Risk to Global Football Integrity?

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

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