Segun Odegbami
19 Mar
Nigeria has produced some truly phenomenal footballers over the years, captivating audiences with their flair, skill, and unwavering determination. These players have not only left their mark on domestic and European leagues but also propelled the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, to international prominence. While definitively ranking these legends is subjective, here's a look at 5 of Nigeria's most impactful players.
9 Mar
I do not like to bring up the issue of coaches, because we forget easily. Let us talk about a few foreign coaches since Clemens Westerhof, my friend, the acclaimed best coach in Nigeria’s history
22 Feb
Nigeria’s legendary footballer, Segun Odegbami, recently set my mind on football and sports recollections dating back to many decades. He was nicknamed ‘Mathematical’ during his active playing years as a superstar in the ‘Green Eagles
16 Feb
Plagued by a litany of unserviceable sports facilities, trainers with obsolete knowledge, and a lack of constant competition at the grassroots level, Nigeria’s sporting fortunes are ebbing away at great speed.
9 Feb
It’s been a while since the Super Eagles impressed and united Nigerians like they did on Wednesday.
5 Feb
Former national team captain, Segun Odegbami, has predicted that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire in the AFCON final.
4 Jan
Former Nigerian international, Segun Odegbami, has said the likes of Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon and champions Senegal are not as strong as Nigeria at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria's Super Eagles are seeking a fourth AFCON title since emerging champions in 2013. They are in Group A with Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau and…
30 Dec
I wish everyone on the planet a very Happy New Year. 2023 was a year marked by crisis around the world. Existential threats hung like an Albatross over humanity, as tensions and tempers rose..
9 Dec
Who is the greatest right-full back in the history of Nigerian football? About a year ago, I asked football fans the question above, and conducted a small poll to get an answer. The response from Chief Dele Adetiba...
2 Dec
Last Thursday, purely out of curiosity and the unusual invitation I received from Augustine Eguavoen, former captain, as well as former manager of the Super Eagles, for whom I have a lot of respect, I attended a Nigeria Football Federation programme for the first time in ages. The invitation aroused my curiosity.
4 Nov
A few days into the month of November, my mind is set on my late friend, African/American legendary athlete and international coach, Lee Edward Evans.
13 Oct 2023
Victor Osimhen will aim to equal or break the scoring records of Yakubu Aiyegbeni and Segun Odegbami for the Super Eagles when they take on Saudi Arabia in Friday’s international friendly game.
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