Eleven years ago today, Nigeria was plunged into mourning. The sense of grief was matched only by shock as news emerged that Rashidi Yekini, at just 48, was dead. Sunday Oliseh led the tributes, eulogizing his former Super Eagles team-mate as “one of the best African players and legends to ever walk this earth.” And […]
Pele: True Legend, The Real GOAT
Many older football analysts and former players have spoken about Pele as the true phenomenon legend of the game, leaving some to wonder why. While younger generations enjoy watching Messi and Cristiano, those who experienced Zidane, Ronaldo, and Ronaldinho in their prime may have a different perspective. Even further back, Maradona, Platini, and Matthaus were […]
Messi: GOAT. Simply the Best
To cement an implausible and inconceivable career, Lionel Messi finally lifted unarguably the most coveted sporting object in the Universe – the 2022 World Cup trophy, as an estimated 8 billion eyeballs witnessed what would go down as one of the most interesting fairy-tale in the history of the round leather game. In the history […]
History as First All-Female Referee Team Officiates at World Cup
After 92 years of the Men’s FIFA World Cup, the universe finally witnesses an all-female officiating in Qatar It was a moment of history on Thursday at the Men’s FIFA World Cup, as the world witnessed three women officiate the crucial match between Germany and Costa Rica, with France’s Stephanie Frappart at the centre of […]