By: Akinde S. Oluwaseun It was a typical London drizzle when Enzo Maresca took to the press conference, a grin tugging at the corners of his mouth. “Andrey’s not going anywhere,” he said, almost as if he’d been waiting for someone to ask. The young midfielder, who’s been slipping in and out of the midfield like…
By: Akinde S. Oluwaseun Let me tell you about this guy, Cristiano Ronaldo. At 40, he’s still out there dazzling like it’s nothing. Al-Nassr’s manager, Jorge Jesus, just called him a shining example for all of football. Came after their big win in the Saudi Super Cup semi-final on Tuesday. Against rivals Al-Ittihad. Ronaldo could’ve…
By: Akinde S. Oluwaseun Okay, picture the scene at this 2024 African Nations Championship—CHAN, they call it. The group’s all wrapped up, tensions high. Uganda’s Allan Okello and South Africa’s Thabiso Kutumela? They’re the ones stealing the show. Both bagged three goals so far. Leading the pack. Quarter-finals kicking off Friday and Saturday. Who knows…
By: Olalekan Abudu Finally. Chelsea’s back. After what feels like forever, the world champions are kicking off their Premier League season at home against Crystal Palace. And let me tell you – Blues fans have got every reason to be excited right now. Their summer transfer business? Chef’s kiss. The pre-season form? Absolutely destroyed Bayer…
By: Akinde S. Oluwaseun Morning presser at Kirkby. Coffee bitter, mics squeal. Arne Slot strolls in, jacket half-zipped. First question lands: “Who scares you most this season? Arsenal again?” He barely blinks. “Chelsea,” he mutters. One word, drops like a brick. Reporters trade looks. Weren’t the Blues only fourth last May? Yep. Slot shrugs. “I…
By: Akinde S. Oluwaseun She walked through the tunnel, duffel slung low. Boom—doors swing. A sea of blue and white shirts, plus the odd Nigerian flag, wave like it’s carnival. Applause? Yep, loud. Somebody even tries the talking-drum rhythm; tempo’s messy, hearts in the right place. Nnadozie should have touched down weeks ago, but Morocco…
