Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Kunle Fayiga's Blog Content Redefined ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [KF Blog](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/kf-blog/) - [Don’t kill the light and wonder why the house is dark](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/dont-kill-the-light-and-wonder-why-the-house-is-dark/) - A very detailed article on the need to encourage the growth of natural talents in children rather than force preferences that do not align with their talents. - [Trump's invasion threat will make Nigeria become like Libya, Syria & co??? Please!!!](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/trumps-invasion-threat-will-make-nigeria-become-like-libya-syria-co-please/) - A detailed analysis of why United States President Donald Trump's threat to use military action against Nigeria for the killing of Christians will not work. - [Ifeanyi Ike Samuel: The footballer that was destined to be on the pitch](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/ifeanyi-ike-samuel-the-footballer-that-was-destined-to-be-on-the-pitch/) - So many people harbour the dream of becoming a footballer from a young age but never get to realise it. That however is not the case or Ifeanyi Ike Samuel. - [AFCON 2023: How Ivory Coast created the best-ever African football spectacle](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/afcon-2023-how-ivory-coast-created-the-best-ever-african-football-spectacle/) - A comprehensive review of how one of the best spectacles in African football was created a the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast - [AFCON 2023: Who will rule Africa again?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/afcon-2023-who-will-rule-africa-again/) - A preview of the potential winners of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the Ivory Coast, taking into context their past history in the competition. - [AFCON 2023: The one-time champions of Groups E & F](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/afcon-2023-the-one-time-champions-of-groups-e-f/) - A preview of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Groups E and F, comprising Tunisia, South Africa, Mali, Namibia, Morocco, DR Congo, Zambia and Tanzania. - [AFCON 2023: The intense battle for continental supremacy in Groups A & B](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/afcon-2023-the-intense-battle-for-continental-supremacy-in-groups-a-b/) - Preview of AFCON 2023 Group A made up of Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea & Guinea-Bissau: Group B made up of Egypt, Ghana, Cape Verde & Mozambique. - [AFCON 2023: The tale of death and dark horses in Groups C & D](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/afcon-2023-the-tale-of-death-and-dark-horses-in-groups-c-d/) - Mac Akin Ajayi previews Groups C and D of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), one of them being considered the group of death. - [How Chimuanya uses waste to earn a living and promote environmental conservation](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/how-chimuanya-uses-waste-to-earn-a-living-and-promote-environmental-conservation/) - An interview with Chimuanya Ihebuzor, a former banker-turned-entrepreneur who produces hand-made crafts using recycled materials for environmental conservation. - [‘I knew it would be different’ – Olabisi recounts EndSARS tragedy on her birthday](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/i-knew-it-would-be-different-olabisi-recounts-endsars-tragedy-on-her-birthday/) - A recount of how Olabisi Hughes, an October 20th-born witnessed the EndSARS protests of 2020 in Lagos where soldiers shot at peaceful protesters at Lekki - [EndSARS: Three years of no justice, but the narrative is changing](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/endsars-three-years-of-no-justice-but-the-narrative-is-changing/) - A look at how social media has shaped conversations on change in Nigerian society in the wake of the EndSARS protests of October 20, 2020. - [Can Pep Guardiola prove his worth this time?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/can-pep-guardiola-prove-worth-time/) - Josep Guardiola was regarded as one of the best players of his generation with his combination of creativity and technically prowess and made the switch to football management first with Barcelona B, eventually succeeding Frank Rijkaard as first team manager in the summer of 2008. The Spaniard’s time at the helm of the Catalan giants - [Insane Hamilton Brazilian GP sprint shows engine penalty, disqualification, was worth it](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/insane-hamilton-sprint-shows-engine-penalty-disqualification-was-worth-it/) - Lewis Hamilton put in a monster drive on Saturday to ensure he starts Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix in a favourable position. - [The 2014 F1 cars: A Preview](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-2014-f1-cars-a-preview/) - With pre-season testing done and dusted in Jerez, Spain and Sakhir, Bahrain, the 2014 Formula 1 season which is going to usher in a new era of 1.6L V6 Turbo-charged engines will officially kick off in Melbourne, Australia on Friday, 14th March with the main race on Sunday the 16th. A lot of anticipation - [Sports Events to watch out for in 2016.](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/sports-events-to-watch-out-for-in-2016/) - A new year that promises to excite an thrill. - [The burgeoning Golden State Warriors dynasty](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/burgeoning-golden-state-warriors-dynasty/) - 20th June 2016 was a dark day for the Golden State Warriors as they lost the NBA finals to the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-3 in the best of seven series. They became the first team to lose a 3-1 lead in finals history, after a regular season in which they broke the record for most wins - [Nigerian Customs defend home court and end Falcons winning streak](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/nigerian-customs-defend-home-court-and-end-falcons-winning-streak/) - This was a game many thought Kwara Falcons would steamroll as they were the Atlantic Conference leaders of the Kwese Basketball Premier League and had the momentum going into this match with five wins on a spin, which included a win over Police Baton in Lagos. However Nigerian Customs had a different idea. This was - [The enigma called Kobe Bryant in the plot of Basketball](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-enigma-called-kobe-bryant-in-the-plot-of-basketba/) - Banners hung down by sunken faces dotted the 20,000-capacity dome of the Staples Centre, the atmosphere seemed obviously quite different. The air of positivity that was rarely scarce became all of a sudden infected by contagious surreal gazes. All the fans were left in a shadowy flux, one was in a grisly grief to their - [Remembering Nigeria’s ordeal with the ill-fated Twitter ban](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/remembering-nigerias-ordeal-with-the-ill-fated-twitter-ban/) - One doesn’t need a telescope to visibly see the impact social media is having on the global society of which Nigeria is included. Indeed, with social media, news is accessed and consumed at an extremely rapid rate meaning more people are in the know. The wide user base of the various platforms means wider reach - [How Monsuru is embracing and improving attitudes towards inclusive learning as a school teacher](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/how-monsuru-is-embracing-and-improving-attitudes-towards-inclusive-learning-as-a-school-teacher/) - Every October 5 is set aside as World Teacher’s Day to appreciate and improve the efforts of teachers, as well as to provide them with opportunities. It has taken place every year since 1994 when the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) saw the need for teachers across the globe to be given - [A Big mistake to never make when using loan apps](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/a-big-mistake-to-never-make-when-using-loan-apps/) - Access to finance has been a major problem in Nigeria for the common man. Before now, it was near impossible to get easy access to loans and this made life difficult who those who wanted to kick-start a business or have other pressing financial needs to settle. It all changed with the introduction of loan - [How ASUU strikes have created further distrust in Nigeria’s education system](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/how-asuu-strikes-have-created-further-distrust-in-nigerias-education-system/) - Obtaining university education is considered a big achievement as that is where the highest level of academic excellence is attained. In Nigeria, it is an enormous honour for one to bag a university degree considering factors such as poverty that can prevent one from attaining such height. From the joy of bagging a university degree - [2022 World Cup: Group Stage Thoughts and Predictions](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/2022-world-cup-group-stage-thoughts-and-predictions/) - Costa Rica's 1-0 win over New Zealand was the final decider for the eagerly-awaited group phase for the 2022 World Cup that will hold in Qatar from November 21 to December 18. It's been a long road to qualification with all the teams sorted that will make the flight from across the globe to the - [FC Barcelona: The Story of a Never-ending Mistake](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/fc-barcelona-the-story-of-a-never-ending-mistake/) - It was unbelievable, but it happened again to FC Barcelona. This time, it was right on their grand home turf of the Camp Nou. They once again showed the world that they have failed to exorcise the demons that plague them whenever they play in the latter stages of European competitions. It has been a - [Koeman's Barcelona and their tough Champions League redemption mission](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/barcelona-and-their-tough-champions-league-redemption-mission/) - On August 26, Uefa drew the 32 teams that qualified for the 2021-22 Champions League. The draw resulted in arguably the scariest pairings European football has yet seen, particularly for Barcelona. The Catalan giants were paired in Group E alongside 2020 winners, Bayern Munich, Portuguese heavyweights Benfica and 16-time Ukrainian champions Dynamo Kyiv. Several factors - [Why Harry Kane needs to stay put at Tottenham Hotspur](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/why-harry-kane-needs-to-stay-put-at-tottenham-hotspur/) - It’s typical to hear that English players are overhyped. The media especially the British, try to paint a picture like they are phenomenal but it doesn’t turn out to be the case when they compete with players from other leagues and countries. While there might be some element of truth in it, it does not - [Euro 2020: A week on, Italy's victory still resonates](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/euro-2020-a-week-on-italy-victory-still-resonates/) - Roberto Mancini probably still pinches himself, seven days after Italy's dramatic success at the Euro 2020 Championship, due to the utter disbelief of their triumph. The experienced tactician had probably imagined this eventuality but even his optimism had to have wavered in the face of observers tipping France, Belgium, England…or did it? The former Manchester - [Lionel Messi: A global brand with an enduring legacy](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/lionel-messi-a-global-brand-with-an-enduring-legacy/) - Every disappointment is a blessing, so they say. At the fifth time of asking, Lionel Messi has finally won a trophy in an Argentina shirt. After final match defeats at three Copa Americas and a World Cup, Messi cemented his legacy as one of the round leather game’s finest by lifting the 2021 edition of - [Barcelona and the less-than-memorable 2020/21 La Liga season](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/barcelona-and-the-less-than-memorable-2020-21-la-liga-season/) - So, the season ended in the way it should, and maybe with an uncanny odd icing on the cake. Jose Sanchez’s final whistle at Estadio Jose Zorilla confirmed what Los Cules knew all along: Barcelona had sold La Liga to Atletico Madrid. Luis Suarez’s 21-goal haul, the last of which was the trophy winner, had - [Big shame if La Liga title falls from Atletico Madrid's grasp](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/big-shame-if-la-liga-title-falls-from-atletico-madrid-grasp/) - La Liga has been accustomed to being a two-horse race between usual suspects Real Madrid and Barcelona for a large chunk of the past two decades. However, Atletico Madrid joined the fray when Diego Simeone took charge in December 2011. From a team that were regular mid-table finishers, Atleti punched over their weight to raise - [Summer can't come soon enough for Messi to finally exit Barcelona](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/summer-cant-come-soon-enough-for-messi-to-finally-exit-barcelona/) - Just six months ago, Lionel Messi, the continuously-argued football greatest-of-all-time, put the football world on its feet when he was this close to leaving Barcelona by putting in a transfer request. The 33-year-old Argentine maestro had endured a difficult 2019-20 season, relinquishing the La Liga title to Real Madrid and suffering one of the biggest - [Making a case for Lionel Messi’s Sixth Ballon d’Or Win](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/making-a-case-for-lionel-messis-sixth-ballon-dor-win/) - So many arguments have been made about Lionel Messi not deserving his latest personal glory at the Ballon d’Or awards. Those in support of Virgil van Dijk (VVD) are truly entitled to their opinions, and the Dutchman would have been a worthy winner had he won the coveted trophy. However, there are a plethora of - [The good and ugly side of Messi’s transfer request out of Barcelona](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-good-and-ugly-side-of-messis-transfer-request-out-of-barcelona/) - So, the dreaded day finally came. On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, Lionel Messi, Barcelona’s iconic and supremely gifted captain, sent a burofax to the club indicating his desire to leave the Catalan giants. This singular act has sent the football world buzzing, with fans gathering at the gates of the Camp Nou to clamour for - [Solskjaer is right, Manchester United are not Premier League title contenders](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/solskjaer-is-right-manchester-united-are-not-premier-league-title-contenders/) - One thing Manchester United have failed to show since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement is being a consistent Premier League title challenger and though they have seemed like that under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, they are not quite there yet. The best finish post-Ferguson was second under Jose Mourinho during the 2017-18 season but it really wasn't - [Van de Beek must step up like Fernandes and Pogba to be a Manchester United regular](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/van-de-beek-must-step-up-like-fernandes-and-pogba-to-be-a-manchester-united-regular/) - Flashback to a year ago at Manchester United and boldly being confident of making the top four was a ridiculous idea. The arrival of Bruno Fernandes from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020, however, made the unthinkable thinkable. Donny van de Beek arrived in the next transfer window to further strengthen the squad. With Fernandes’ presence - [One game in, Barcelona are under pressure](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/one-game-in-barcelona-are-under-pressure/) - A decisive week lies in wait for Barcelona. Still hurting from the late loss at Athletic Bilbao, the Blaugrana find themselves in an unusual position. They have lost on the opening day of a new season for the first time in a decade. They have also lost to an opponent they haven’t lost to in - [Should Chukwuka Onuwa reconsider his Enyimba future?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/should-chukwuka-onuwa-reconsider-his-enyimba-future/) - Physique is one characteristic that defines a player, his position and delivery. And as it is clearly defined as the form, size and development of a person’s body, its relevance in football is of utmost importance. It offers description and recognition. Chukwuka Onuwa enters this discourse being one of the pint-sized players in the Nigeria - [Dakkada’s sudden rise and their immediate journey to obscurity](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/dakkadas-sudden-rise-and-their-immediate-journey-to-obscurity/) - The story of an underdog is usually pleasing to the people. They love it. It is a journey that encapsulates challenges and seemingly insuperable odds, only to be conquered by a little show of faith in the face of the torment. This is the case of Dakkada FC. An underdog draws strength from within to - [The Bayern Debacle is the Beginning of a New Dawn for Barcelona](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-bayern-debacle-is-the-beginning-of-a-new-dawn-for-barcelona/) - The 8-2 bashing that FC Barcelona received from Bayern Munich last Friday was a testament that those at the top echelons of the club failed to heed the simple yet profound advice that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. What the whole world saw in Lisbon is what happens when perfect - [Fidelis Ilechukwu at Heartland: what are his options?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/fidelis-ilechukwu-at-heartland-what-are-his-options/) - The journey to the top-flight did not come on a platter of gold. In fact, much more demanding and excruciating considering the circumstances and drama that plagued the movement of Mountain of Fire FC to the nation’s top division. Fidelis Ilechukwu was relatively unknown when his young warriors made it to the Nigeria Professional Football - [Why Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is Manchester United’s “Chosen One”](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/why-ole-gunnar-solskjaer-is-manchester-uniteds-chosen-one/) - The job of finding a replacement for Sir Alex Ferguson who was leaving Manchester United with 38 major titles in the trophy cabinet at Old Trafford in 2013 was never going to be easy. From David Moyes to Louis van Gaal to Jose Mourinho, the Red Devils have struggled for identity so much that fans - [Football, Life, and Coronavirus](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/football-life-and-coronavirus/) - 2020 feels like 1918, but without the war. This may beg the question, “what do they have in common?”, because it seems obvious the world has evolved. After all, it takes only an eye test to see that life in 1918 isn’t the same as life in 2020 with coronavirus. In case you're wondering how - [The Debate: To play or not to play football with coronavirus still on the loose](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-debate-to-play-or-not-to-play-football-with-coronavirus-still-on-the-loose/) - Not since World War II has football across the world seen a serious disruption. The six-year battle between the Allied Forces and Axis Forces meant events like the Copa America, World Cup and the old English First Division did not hold. Another war is upon us in the form of the coronavirus that has affected - [Technology and the Future of Football](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/technology-and-the-future-of-football/) - Football as a sport represents an aspect of human history. It might and will not be indispensable to human coexistence but in its historiographical context, its presence has imposed itself on the pages of human history, more still in areas which are deemed and appears to be in the list of normal human sequential priorities. - [2019-20 Uefa Champions League Matchday One Preview: PSG and Real Madrid meet for umpteenth time](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/2019-20-uefa-champions-league-matchday-one-preview-psg-and-real-madrid-meet-for-umpteenth-time/) - The Uefa Champions’ League is back with a bang! Interesting clashes will take place across the groups in different centres. Titans will clash, and these clashes promise thrills, frills and goals. Here is a preview of the important ties of matchday one. Tuesday, 17 September Group E: Liverpool will lock horns with Napoli at the - [Neymar and the price of greed](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/neymar-and-the-price-of-greed/) - Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed”. The renowned Indian nationalist Mohandas K. Gandhi is credited with having made the statement above, and this is apt in the case of Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, the prolific Brazillian forward who plies his trade in France with Paris Saint-Germain. His - [European Football Review: Sadio Mane displeasure with Mohamed Salah overshadows Liverpool Premier League win](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/european-football-review-sadio-mane-displeasure-with-mohamed-salah-overshadows-liverpool-premier-league-win/) - Interesting results were recorded across the top five European football leagues over the weekend and this review takes readers on a trip across them all. - [Uefa Champions League Draw: Old Rivalries Rekindled in Europe](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/uefa-champions-league-draw-old-rivalries-rekindled-in-europe/) - Guest Blogger, Mac Akin Akin Ajayi, reviews the otucome of the Uefa Champions League draw and expectations in the group phase. - [La Liga 2019/20 Season: Matchday two review](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/la-liga-2019-20-season-matchday-two-review/) - The second round of matches for the 2019/20 Spanish Primera Liga season saw Sevilla and Atletico Madrid maintain their perfect starts, while Barcelona and Celta Vigo recorded their first wins after suffering losses on the opening day. Barcelona were the big winners on Sunday, coming from behind to post a 5-2 victory over Real Betis. - [FC Barcelona: Expectations of a new season](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/fc-barcelona-expectations-of-a-new-season/) - It always feels good to have a new football season commence. For football enthusiasts, it enlivens the lull of having to go several weekends without cheering to spectacular goals after a previous season has ended. The 2019/20 campaign begins for FC Barcelona with a rare Friday fixture (August 16, 2019) against Athletic Bilbao at the - [What is refereeing turning into?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/what-is-refereeing-turning-into/) - It wasn’t really about the fact that Chelsea thumped Arsenal 6-0 to further extend their lead atop the EPL, It wasn’t really about Arsene Wenger’s 1000th game in charge of Arsenal, It was really about the fact that the ‘only one’ proved and confirmed that Wenger was a ‘specialist in failure’. These were not the - [Felix Nwosu: Africa’s brightest coaching prospect](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/felix-nwosu-africas-brightest-coaching-prospect/) - African football is filled with tons of problems that has hindered the needed growth and development it deserves. In the area of coaching, only a few are well equipped and don’t possess any sound technical or tactical prowess. One man changing the tide though is Felix Ifeanyi Nwosu. At just 29 years – an age - [NPFL relegated teams: where it went wrong](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/npfl-relegated-teams-went-wrong/) - The 2016/2017 Nigeria Professional Football League season has come and gone. The campaign produced the best and worthy champions in Plateau United (even though some will disagree), who were top for 34 matchdays and consistent both home and away all through for their first ever league title. In the drop zone, Shooting Stars (more like - [Jose Mourinho was never Manchester United’s problem, Ed Woodward is](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/jose-mourinho-was-never-manchester-uniteds-problem-ed-woodward-is/) - Manchester United has witnessed some unprecedented lows in its 140-year history, most precisely, the post-Alex Ferguson era and the managers have sadly been on the receiving end of the backlash. In critical terms, the football at Old Trafford has been drab and boring to say the least but to absolve the board of the blame - [19 points from the top but Jose Mourinho is still safe at Manchester United](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/19-points-from-the-top-but-jose-mourinho-is-still-safe-at-manchester-united/) - It’s probably the worst time to be a Manchester United fan as yet again another season passes by with the realisation that the Premier League title won’t be staying at Old Trafford. It’s likely to remain at the Etihad Stadium or possibly going to Anfield for the first time since 1990 and that’s tragic to - [Football contracts in the NPFL: A Big Deal?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/football-contracts-in-the-npfl-a-big-deal/) - It is far becoming a usual affair in the top flight but can the Nigeria Professional Football League really change its ways? The NPFL is not on the right path in so many ways – which is a fact. The league began over 40 years ago but the standard of football is still quite poor, - [Why Jose Mourinho is the right man for Manchester United](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/why-jose-mourinho-is-the-right-man-for-manchester-united/) - Just before the international break, fans of Manchester United grew uneasy with coach Jose Mourinho after he questioned everyone affiliated to the glorious club. The Portuguese tactician in his own words said: “There is something that I call 'football heritage’, the last time Manchester United won the Champions League, which didn't happen a lot of - [Aiteo Cup: NFF not doing enough on the re-branded competition](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/aiteo-cup-nff-not-doing-enough-on-the-re-branded-competition/) - “AITEO Group has acquired the Naming Rights of the Federation Cup as an extension to their sponsorship with the NFF as part of the rights of AITEO had under the original agreement. The duration of this aspect of the sponsorship is a five-year period, similar to the main agreement on a cost value agreement commencing - [Number 10 Jersey: The best reward yet for Marcus Rashford at Manchester United](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/number-10-jersey-the-best-reward-yet-for-marcus-rashford-at-manchester-united/) - Antony Martial was the one supposed to lead the line when Manchester United took on FC Midtjylland in the second leg of the Europa League round of 32 tie on February 25, 2016. However, the Frenchman got injured before kick-off at Old Trafford that night and in came an unknown Marcus Rashford. The then-18-year old - [Argentina need to offer Lionel Messi a huge apology](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/argentina-need-to-offer-lionel-messi-a-huge-apology/) - It was a cool summer’s evening in New Jersey when Argentina took on Chile in the 2016 Copa America Centenario final at the MetLife Stadium. It was the second time they would meet in South America’s biggest football competition after facing each other at the 2015 edition in Chile. La Roja were victors that year - [Hamilton to decide future after F1 plan is revealed](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/hamilton-to-decide-future-after-f1-plan-is-revealed/) - World champion Lewis Hamilton says plans for the future of Formula 1 could affect how long he stays in the sport. New owners, Liberty Media are set to reveal their plans and vision for the sport post-2020 at a meeting scheduled for Friday in Bahrain when it hopes to introduce a more equitable revenue split - [Drop the debate, Romelu Lukaku is way better than Alvaro Morata](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/drop-the-debate-romelu-lukaku-is-way-better-than-alvaro-morata/) - Ever since Romelu Lukaku and Alvaro Morata respectively moved to Manchester United and Chelsea from Everton and Real Madrid, controversies and arguments have sprang up and it’s pertinent to look at how both players have performed so far during the 2017/2018 season which will soon come to an end. Following his £75 million move from - [All Hail the New King of Major League Soccer, Zlatan Ibrahimovic](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/all-hail-the-new-king-of-major-league-soccer-zlatan-ibrahimovic/) - Zlatan Ibrahimovic has migrated again and this time, it’s Major League Soccer in the United States. After a successful stint with Manchester united where he bagged 29 goals in 53 games, the Swede will now ply his trade with the Los Angeles Galaxy. He is one of the most decorated players still in the game - [Kano Pillars are on the rise again](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/kano-pillars-are-on-the-rise-again/) - One has to go back to 2014 when Kano Pillars last won the Nigerian Professional Football League title and that’s an awful long time considering that they’ve become a formidable force having claimed three league crowns between 2012 and 2014 after taking the maiden one in 2008. Sai Masu Gida have failed to make any - [Forget the cheap talk, Pep Guardiola is the real deal](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/forget-cheap-talk-pep-guardiola-real-deal/) - It’s hard to discredit the dominance of FC Barcelona between 2008 and 2012 to Pep Guardiola who won an unprecedented 14 major titles. There’s been an unending debate that the Catalan tactician met an established team on ground which paved the way for the supposedly easy success. This was the same talk when he moved - [Joseph Osadiaye: A player set to change the face of the NPFL](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/joseph-osadiaye-player-set-change-face-npfl/) - Top-flight football has been in existence in Nigeria since 1971 and has gone through various changes and formats down the years with clubs achieving a lot not only locally but also continentally. 47 years of continuity is a big feat but the game has not really grown beyond what it is today because clubs, players - [2018 NPFL Season Preview: more thrills, more, excitement, more adventure](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/2018-npfl-season-preview-thrills-excitement-adventure/) - The drama of the Nigeria Professional Football League returns for the 47th (and the 28th season since it turned professional) edition this weekend with the stakes and its unpredictability - higher than ever. Plateau United, relegation battlers in the 2015/2016 season defied all odds and did throw the bookmakers’ predictions into the waste bin as - [The Incredible German Scheme](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/incredible-german-scheme/) - Going into this year's Confederations Cup in Russia, Germany were favorites looking at the pool and the competition, but when they announced their squad, everyone was shocked at the team selection and started to tip Chile or Portugal for ultimate glory. They however saw off the threats of Mexico and La Roja- who have experienced - [Alexandre Lacazette: The perfect Arsenal signing](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/alexandre-lacazette-the-perfect-arsenal-signing/) - Since the £24 million sale of Robin Van Persie to Manchester United in the summer of 2012, Arsenal have not had a striker score 20 goals or more in the Premier League. That however looks set to change with the £52.7 million arrival of Alexandre Lacazette from Lyon. The 26-year old Frenchman is a whole - [Kwara Falcons throw out Police Batons as winning streak continues](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/kwara-falcons-throw-police-batons-winning-streak-continues/) - Police Baton of Lagos welcomed the Kwara Falcons to the indoor sports hall of the National Stadium, Lagos in week 11 of the 2017 Nigeria Premier Basketball League and the visitors were superior from start to finish. The Falcons looked like the team who had lost just three games all season as they were comfortable - [Police Baton bounce back with win over Oluyole warriors](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/police-baton-bounce-back-with-win-over-oluyole-warriors/) - After a blowout loss to the Kwara Falcons last Thursday on home court in the Kwese Basketball Premier League, Police Baton needed a response and they did against a dogged and determined Oluyole Warriors side who were on the second game of their Lagos road trip. The Lagos-based Baton came out firing and were leading - [Romelu Lukaku to Manchester United: Good deal or total waste?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/romelu-lukaku-manchester-united-good-deal-total-waste/) - Manchester united have officially signed Romelu Lukaku from Everton for a whooping £75 million and it’s got a lot of fans excited and also asking questions at the same time. The 24-year-old, who was also seriously courted by Premier League champions Chelsea, agreed a five-year-contract with the Red Devils and is expected to provide the - [Customs edge out Baton in keenly contested Lagos derby](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/customs-edge-baton-keenly-contested-lagos-derby/) - Nigerian Customs claimed the scalp of their rivals, Police Baton, with the slimmest of margins, winning 73-72 in week 12 of the Kwese Premier Basketball League held at the indoor sports hall of the National stadium, Lagos, on Thursday. This game was essential for both teams heading into the Atlantic Conference playoffs with Customs being - [Roger Federer: The man, the myth, the legend](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/roger-federer-man-myth-legend/) - Taking a trip back to July 8 2016, Milos Raonic beat Roger Federer in five sets in an enthralling affair at the Wimbledon semifinals and within seconds of the loss, a prominent British oddsmaker circulated a press release listing odds of the Swiss maestro retiring. Fastforward a year at the same tournament and Federer won - [Liverpool 2017/2018 Season Preview](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/liverpool-20172018-season-preview/) - Liverpool are the second most successful team in English football but the Kop have not won a league title in 27 years. This is laughable considering they have 19 league titles and their epic collapse in 2013 - symbolized by a Steven Gerard slip that gifted Chelsea a 2-0 win, makes for a painful history - [Arsenal 2017/2018 Season Preview](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/arsenal-20172018-season-preview/) - Arsenal finished the 2016/2017 Premier League campaign outside the top four – the first time such happened in 17 seasons. Arsene Wenger pulled the rabbit out of the hat again by delivering the FA cup in a dramatic 2-1 win over Chelsea at Wembley and is set to stay at the Emirates Stadium for the - [Chelsea 2017/2018 Season Preview](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/chelsea-20172018-season-preview/) - Chelsea were crowned champions for the 2016/2017 season after finishing a dismal 10th the previous campaign in which an unexpected Leicester City were victors. Antonio Conte was able to bring back the vibe that was lacking at Stamford Bridge and he introduced the 3-4-3 formation that a number of English clubs have adopted. Chelsea without - [2017/2018 Manchester City Season Preview](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/20172018-manchester-city-season-preview/) - Manchester City started the season in blistering fashion, winning their first six games and many were already crowning them champions and praising the genius of Pep Guardiola, but it all crashed and burned around them as they finished the season without a single piece of silverware – the first time such happened in the Catalan’s - [2017/2018 Manchester United Season Preview](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/20172018-manchester-united-season-preview/) - Manchester United finished sixth last season but will be part of Europe’s elite in the Uefa Champions League by virtue of their Uefa Europa League triumph against Ajax Amsterdam back in May. It wasn’t the best of seasons by United’s standards - despite adding the League Cup to their trophy haul, but strong performances from - [2017/2018 Tottenham Hotspur Season Preview](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/20172018-tottenham-hotspur-season-preview/) - Tottenham Hotspur have played the most exciting football in the English top flight in the last two seasons and finished above rivals Arsenal for the first time in 21 years last term. Can they do one better and deliver a first league title since 1961 - now that they have moved away from White Hart - [Is VAR the future of football?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/is-var-the-future-of-football/) - The Video Assistant Referee is the latest football innovation to be introduced by world governing body Fifa. It involves two referees sitting in front of a television monitor to review decisions made by the head referee through headset communication. There are four kinds of decisions that can be reviewed; 1) Goals, 2) Penalty decisions, 3) - [Caroline Wozniacki defeats Venus Williams to win the WTA Finals](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/caroline-wozniacki-defeats-venus-williams-win-wta-finals/) - Caroline Wozniacki defeated Venus Williams 6-4, 6-4 to win the season-ending WTA finals in Singapore. Both women had to work hard to make it to final with Wozniacki beating Karolina Pliskova in the semis while Venus saw off Caroline Garcia. Fifth seed Williams was favourite for the final as she held a 7-0 head-to-head record - [Anthony Joshua Defeats Takam to retain WBA and IBF Heavyweight titles](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/anthony-joshua-defeats-takam-retain-wba-ibf-heavyweight-titles/) - Anthony Joshua defended his WBA and IBF world heavyweight titles by defeating Carlos Takam with a 10th round stoppage at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Saturday night. The Briton, 28, damaged his nose after a heavy head collision early on and did not have things all his own way against a fighter who took - [European Football Weekend Review: Five-star Manchester City make statement against Liverpool](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/european-football-weekend-review-five-star-manchester-city-make-statement-liverpool/) - Excitement was back with club football in Europe after the two week international break. This period usually sees a number of top players getting injured leaving managers frustrated. Such didn’t happen this time around. Here's a recap to an eventful weekend. Liverpool torn to shreds by Manchester City Jürgen Klopp’s record against the top - [Caroline Garcia reaches WTA Finals last four as Svitolina beats Halep](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/caroline-garcia-reaches-wta-finals-last-four-svitolina-beats-halep/) - Caroline Garcia produced a stunning fightback against Denmark's Caroline Wozniacki to progress to the WTA Finals semi-finals at the expense of world number one Simona Halep. The French lady recovered from a disappointing first set to beat her Danish opponent 0-6 6-3 7-5, and then had to wait for the result of the final round-robin - [Fantasy Premier League game week eight preview: Gabriel Jesus can deliver](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/fantasy-premier-league-game-week-eight-preview-gabriel-jesus-can-deliver/) - Fantasy Premier League returns this weekend after the long international break. Gameweek seven saw Marouane Fellaini (£4.9m) earn the highest points (16) as he scored two goals in Manchester United’s 4-0 win over Crystal Palace. The previous gameweek witnessed a high level of last minute changes in the striking force of FPL managers due to - [European Football Weekend Review: Premier League back with a bang](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/european-football-weekend-review-premier-league-back-bang/) - After 82 days of waiting, the greatest league on earth was back on our screens. If the opening weekend is anything to go by, this could turn out to be one of the most thrilling of seasons of the English Premier League in a while yet. Here’s the recap of an eventful weekend across Europe. - [Fantasy Premier League gameweek four preview: Is it time to play the wildcard?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-four-preview-time-play-wildcard/) - It's gameweek four of Fantasy Premier after the long international break. Gameweek three saw Newcastle United defender Ciaran Clark score 15 points which was the highest for that week. With the transfer market ending in between the international break, EPL clubs were engaged on the final day of the transfer window as they signed more - [Will AC Milan’s new signings bring them back to the top?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/will-ac-milans-new-signings-bring-back-top/) - AC Milan has gone on a spending spree during this summer transfer window, splashing out more than €200 million to sign 11 players, making them one of Europe’s biggest spenders. Their most notable acquisition is Leonardo Bonucci from Juventus. The 30-year old has been one of the most solid defenders in Italy as the Bianconeri - [Fantasy Premier League Gameweek Three Preview: Kane to finally shine!](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-three-preview-kane-finally-shine/) - The Fantasy Premier League enters gameweek three this weekend and it promises to be exciting, with the star fixture being the clash between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield. For the second gameweek in a row, a defender has earned the highest points in the FPL. Chelsea’s Marcos Alonso (£7.0m) scored 16 points after scoring a - [Paris Saint-Germain: The right place for Neymar](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/paris-saint-germain-right-place-neymar/) - It’s no longer news that Neymar is the most expensive football player in the world following his €222 million transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain. He has become one of the finest players around ever since he made his debut as a 17-year old at Santos in 2009. Moving to Camp Nou for €57 million - [Fantasy Premier League gameweek two preview: Keep faith in Lukaku](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/fantasy-premier-league-gameweek-two-preview-keep-faith-lukaku/) - Mohammed Hegazi of West Bromwich Albion scored the highest points (15 points) in gameweek one of the Fantasy Premier League, as Romelu Lukaku gave 49% of FPL managers joy with his brace against West Ham United on his league debut for Manchester United. The Belgian was joined by Mohammed Salah, Alvaro Morata, Alexandre Lacazette and - [Who should replace Carl Ikeme against Cameroon?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/replace-carl-ikeme-cameroon/) - Super Eagles first choice goalkeeper Carl Ikeme would miss the double header World Cup Qualifier against Cameroon on September 1 and 4 as he was diagnosed with acute leukemia during a routine pre-season medical check-up. We take a look at available options that could be the first choice for Gernot Rohr’s side in this crunch - [Usain Bolt: A champion even in defeat](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/usain-bolt-champion-even-defeat/) - The 2017 IAAF World Championships in London was the last event Usain Bolt would participate in before retiring. The Jamaican has dominated the 100 metres, 200 metres and 4x100 metres since the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing where he won gold and did likewise at the 2012 and 2016 games. He also has 11 gold - [Can Morata break the number nine jersey jinx at Chelsea?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/can-morata-break-number-nine-jersey-jinx-chelsea/) - Alvaro Morata was signed by Chelsea for £70 million from Real Madrid this summer and has been handed the number nine jersey for the 2017/2018 season. He was unimpressive during pre-season and also in the Community Shield where he missed a penalty in the 4-1 shootout loss against Arsenal. He was subsequently subject to heavy - [What next for Remo Stars with imminent relegation from the NPFL?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/next-remo-stars-imminent-relegation-npfl/) - 2016/2017 is the maiden season for Remo Stars in the Nigeria Professional Football League but things haven’t gone the way they would have liked. The Sky Blues Stars are without a win in their last eight league games (three draws, five losses), which has left them rock bottom of the table and the odds are - [Wayne Rooney: The man to move Everton forward](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/wayne-rooney-man-move-everton-forward/) - Wayne Rooney going back to Everton where it all began for him is a fairytale, as this is the ideal scenario for most players coming to the end of their careers. He has talked about how it’s a dream come true for him and how he can’t wait to get started and assume whatever role - [Are AC Milan back in business?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/ac-milan-back-business/) - Gone are the days when Italian football clubs dominated the game. Heavyweights like AC Milan - bankrolled by the billions of media mogul and former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, became arguably one of the most successful teams in Europe in the 1990s and 2000s as they were able to attract some of the best - [Is the sun shining on Sunshine Stars again?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/sun-shining-sunshine-stars/) - Sunshine Stars recorded their first away win of the season by beating Abubakar Bukola Saraki FC 4-2 at the Kwara State Sports Complex in what was the biggest result of match day 28 in the Nigeria Professional Football League. The win was the 11th victory on the road in the NPFL this term and the - [José Mourinho vs. Pep Guardiola: An unending rivalry](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/jose-mourinho-vs-pep-guardiola-an-unending-rivalry/) - They are rivals with different philosophies. It’s a collision that pits the pragmatist against the purist. José Mourinho vs. Pep Guardiola is a rivalry that's fascinated football enthusiasts over the years. Whatever caused such enmity between individuals so close during their time spent at Camp Nou when Pep was a player while José was assistant manager? So - [Guardiola set to change the face of English Football](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/guardiola-set-change-face-english-football/) - It was 29th April, 2008 and Barcelona had just been knocked out of the Uefa Champions League semi finals by Manchester United courtesy of a Paul Scholes stunner. The dominant Barcelona side were in disarray, their decline in two years was oh-so alarming. But mystifyingly, the Champions League triumph of 2006 birthed their decline. The - [The major lessons from the 2015-16 European football season](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-major-lessons-from-the-2015-16-european-football-season/) - With the conclusion of the major football leagues in Europe over the weekend, this writer takes a look at four major lessons learnt in the last 10 months. Football for many people is not just a sport. The just-concluded European football season offers any introspective fan some cogent life lessons that can help one to - [The major lessons from the 2015-16 European football season part 2](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-major-lessons-from-the-2015-16-european-football-season-part-2/) - 3. Always have a plan B, no matter what When Josep “Pep” Guardiola succeeded Josef “Jupp” Heynckes as Bayern Munich’s coach in 2013, he was given one tacit mandate: to win trophies by playing beautifully. The Spaniard had carved a niche for himself by not just winning 14 trophies out of 19 in 4 years - [Take heart, Leo. 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The conquests of Team - [FC Barcelona: Reaping the gains of diligence and doggedness](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/fc-barcelona-reaping-the-gains-of-diligence-and-doggedness/) - It was supposed to come sooner than later, but it took some resilience to a near season-ending disaster for the Catalan giants to finally land their 24th La Liga title. FC Barcelona is arguably the most dreaded team in the World. In the month of August 2015, they had won the UEFA Super Cup in - [Wayne Rooney will always be part of Manchester United](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/wayne-rooney-will-always-be-part-of-manchester-united/) - After 13 years in the city of Manchester, Wayne Rooney is back on Merseyside with Everton, the club where it all began for him. From the 17-year old that scored that screamer against Arsenal in 2002, Rooney would go on to become one of the finest players to grace the game when he signed for - [NPFL image needs to improve for better acceptance](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/npfl-image-needs-improve-better-acceptance/) - The European football league season is over and football fans are already yearning for it to return. You can’t fault their quest at all due to the entertainment and excitement they enjoy in abundance. The Nigeria Professional Football League still has 12 match days to go but just a few are happy or are earnestly - [Aiteo Cup deal: A step forward for Nigerian club football](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/aiteo-cup-deal-step-forward-nigerian-club-football/) - The Nigerian domestic cup competition, Federation Cup, will now be known as the Aiteo Cup after the energy group signed a sponsorship deal with the Nigeria Football Federation on Wednesday. The deal is expected to bring the necessary funds that has been lacking in the competition for so many years. According to the details of - [Daniel Itodo: Plateau United’s Weapon of Destruction](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/daniel-itodo-plateau-uniteds-weapon-destruction/) - Football is a team sport as well as one filled with individual skills in taking set-pieces or even extra-ordinary ones like Ricardo Quaresma’s rabona way of assists. The beautiful game is one that has its unique skills associated with different teams, who often use them in unorthodox fashion to acquire results in difficult situations. This - [Why Chris Smalling Must Stay at Manchester United](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/chris-smalling-must-stay-manchester-united/) - The just concluded Premier League season did not do much good for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling, as he failed to be a regular starter in Jose Mourinho’s lineup, thanks to injuries. He only made 18 league appearances, starting 13 times and coming off the bench on five occasions. He fared better in the Europa - [Should Ronaldo leave Real Madrid?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/ronaldo-leave-real-madrid/) - That's the question on everyone's mind since reports surfaced that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to quit Real Madrid. This came after he was alleged to have avoided paying tax worth €14.7 million to Spanish authorities between 2011 and 2014. After such a successful year in which he won the Euros, the Club World Cup, the Ballon - [The transfer market has really gone MAD!!!](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-transfer-market-has-really-gone-mad/) - The transfer market is arguably the most exciting aspect of the football calendar because it affords clubs the ability to strengthen and challenge season objectives. However the current market is so hyperinflated such that clubs especially top guns have to dig extra deep to get their targets. Gone are the days when a good bargain - [2016/2017: Another Year for Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/20162017-another-year-cristiano-ronaldo/) - Cristiano Ronaldo is someone who has been at the forefront of the footballing world for the last 15 years, either winning the Champions League with Manchester United, becoming the first player in English football to win the FIFA World Player of the Year or his then world record transfer of £80 million to Real Madrid. - [Mario Mandzukic: the reinvented but unsung hero of Juventus](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/mario-mandzukic-the-reinvented-but-unsung-hero-of-juventus/) - Rewind to the summer of 2013 and Mario Mandzukic was on top of the footballing pedestal, winning the treble of the German Bundesliga, the DFB Pokal and the UEFA Champions League, with Bayern Munich. The Croatian international was pivotal in this run for the treble, scoring a total of 22 goals in all competitions. Fast-forward - [The Dilemma of Thomas Tuchel](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/dilemma-thomas-tuchel/) - When Thomas Tuchel was appointed as Borussia Dortmund manager in the summer of 2015, many hailed him as a worthy replacement for Jurgen Klopp – the legendary eccentric and charismatic German who thrust BVB into the fore of German football, going head to head with established power Bayern Munich. Tuchel did admirably well, first at - [Wenger should resign in the wake of FA Cup triumph](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/wenger-should-resign-in-the-wake-of-fa-cup-triumph/) - If one asserted that Arsenal was one of the least ambitious among Europe’s top guns, such might not be far from the truth. Is Arsenal even a top gun to begin with? The Gunners standards have gradually fallen over the years from one of the most feared teams on the planet to a side that - [From Mourinho’s flops to Conte’s Champions, Chelsea are top dogs again](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/mourinhos-flops-contes-champions-chelsea-top-dogs/) - “I hope there is a small flame flickering that can eventually grow into a blazing inferno.” Those were Antonio Conte’s words at his first press conference as Chelsea manager. The Italian had just resumed after guiding a stout Italy side to the Quarter-Finals of the European Championships in France. The passionate Italian was expected to - [Europa League win shows Pogba not a waste at Manchester United](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/europa-league-win-shows-pogba-not-waste-manchester-united/) - When Paul Pogba moved to Manchester United from Juventus for a world record fee of £89.3 million last summer, the football world went berserk. How would a mere midfielder cost so much? Also considering he was a United academy graduate that left for Turin for free in 2012 only to come back with an exorbitant - [It’s the Europa League or nothing for Jose Mourinho](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/its-the-europa-league-or-nothing-for-jose-mourinho/) - There were high expectations when Jose Mourinho was appointed as Manchester United manager last summer. With his pedigree, it’s not difficult to understand why. The normal objective would be to win the Premier League and why not when you’ve got Eric Bailly, Paul Pogba, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Zlatan Ibrahimovic along with other top quality players. - [Cristiano Ronaldo: Always saving the best for the right moment!](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/cristiano-ronaldo-always-saving-best-right-moment/) - There’s nothing more pleasing than proving a few doubters wrong, making them eat their words after putting you down for so long, and that’s exactly how Cristiano Ronaldo has responded in recent weeks. After all, the narrative was he was “done” and “finished” at this level and no longer at the peak of his physical - [10 years of Lionel Messi: A Tribute. Part 2](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/10-years-of-lionel-messi-a-tribute-part-2/) - "I like Messi a lot, he’s a great player. Technically, we’re practically at the same level."- Pele "Messi does not need his right foot. He only uses the left and he’s still the best in the world. Imagine if he also used his right foot, then we would have serious problems."- Zlatan Ibrahimovic "Fella’s a genius. Best - [Jose Mourinho’s rigid tactics getting the better of him at Manchester United](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/jose-mourinhos-rigid-tactics-getting-better-manchester-united/) - Success is one word that is associated with Manchester United due to the reputation it has built over the years with a bulk of the credit going to Sir Alex Ferguson. David Moyes and Louis van Gaal failed to replicate that success and the onus has fallen on Jose Mourinho. With the Portuguese’s wealth of - [Can Lucas Perez break Arsenal’s number nine curse?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/can-lucas-perez-break-arsenals-number-nine-curse/) - It’s not news that Arsenal are one of the weakest teams when it comes to signing players. Arsene Wenger continues to be tight fisted, never going for proven quality thus bringing limited success on the pitch. Going for Granit Xhaka as the only proven signing was never the way forward. Had it not been for - [Can Leicester maintain momentum next season?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/can-leicester-maintain-momentum-next-season/) - The English Premier League is often regarded as the best league in the world not merely because it has the highest television audience but because of its highly competitive nature. Compared to other European top leagues where it’s either a one or two horse race, the EPL is as long as seven horse race. Leicester - [Messi, Argentina’s greatest even in defeat](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/messi-argentinas-greatest-even-in-defeat/) - Lionel Messi had hit the spotlight from the moment he made his debut for FC Barcelona on October 16, 2004. His player of the tournament performance for Argentina at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands was a further sign of bigger things to come. Since then, he has dazzled the world with - [Paul Scholes: A Tribute](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/paul-scholes-a-tribute/) - After Paul Scholes announced his retirement at the end of the 2012/2013 season, football lost an icon and Manchester United have not been the same. Getting to find a replacement for someone as talented as Scholes will be a huge task for current Manager David Moyes or any manager Manchester United might have in - [Transfer deadline day deals](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/transfer-deadline-day-deals/) - It was indeed a very busy day on the 31st of January, 2014 as clubs across Europe did their best in tying up transfer deals before midnight. These are the deals that came through across the five major European leagues. THE ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE Kim Kallstrom (Spartak Moscow to Arsenal) Loan Wilfried Zaha - [Goetze a distant memory in Dortmund](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/goetze-a-distant-memory-in-dortmund/) - Mario Goetze's departure for Bayern Munich, deeply unsettling for Borussia Dortmund at the time, has become a distant memory thanks to the performances of new signings Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The Gabon forward and Armenia midfielder, coincidentally both sons of footballers, have quickly come up trumps, scoring eight goals between them already and - [Is Jose the right man at Stamford Bridge?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/is-jose-the-right-man-for-the-bridge/) - This current Chelsea squad isn’t a Jose Mourinho-type squad and that has reflected in Chelsea’s up and down start to the season which was similar to when Mourinho 1st quit in 2007. Mourinho likes to control games, but this Blues squad is weighed down with attacking players. What he wants is a younger version John - [The EPL top 6 title contenders](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-epl-top-6-title-contenders/) - Every football team is looking to improve and can partly achieve that by buying players and the English Premier League is never devoid of doing just that. The 2013 summer transfer market in England has probably been the best in years. Year in, year out, the EPL has always had the highest total net spend - [The ‘only special one’](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-only-special-one/) - Jose Mourinho is no doubt one of the greatest managers to have graced the game of football. His CV alone tells you he is one of the finest along with the likes of Pep Guardiola, Sir Alex Ferguson, Vicente Del Bosque, Ottmar Hitzfeld among many other great managers football has produced. Jose Mourinho stands - [The top 10 non-Ballon d’Or nominees part 2](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-top-10-non-ballon-dor-nominees-part-2/) - ALESSANDRO NESTA. Another Alessandro by name and also Italian, Nesta is one of the best defenders to have graced the game. He started his career in Lazio before making a big money move to Milan in 2002 for £26 million, making him the 4th most expensive defender in football history. He established himself at the - [Year 2013 in men’s tennis: stats](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/year-2013-in-mens-tennis-stats/) - The year 2013 in men’s tennis was a remarkable one. As usual it was dominated by the big 4 or rather do we say big 3. Big 3 because a member of the original big 4 has dropped in performance and only managed only one title all year and that person: Roger Federer. Federer - [The top 10 non-Ballon d’Or nominees](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-top-10-non-ballon-dor-nominees/) - And finally the Lionel Messi dominance has been broken by Cristiano Ronaldo winning the 2013 FIFA Ballon d’Or. It’s no doubt that Ronaldo deserves it after a fantastic 2013 even if he didn’t win any trophy. That shouldn’t matter because it’s more about the performances. Speaking of performances, the award of the Ballon d’Or - [F1 audience drop in 2013 blamed on Vettel’s domination](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/f1-audience-drop-in-2013-blamed-on-vettels-domination/) - Sebastian Vettel's total domination of Formula 1 last year has been singled out as a major factor in the sport's television audiences plunging 10 per cent. In the official 2013 Global Media Report published by F1's commercial rights owners, it confirmed a 50 million fall in worldwide viewing figures. - [Drivers think new Formula 1 cars 'a bit too slow' at the moment](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/drivers-think-new-formula-1-cars-a-bit-too-slow-at-the-moment/) - Formula 1 drivers think that the new generation of cars are too slow at the moment, even if they are still hugely challenging to drive. The first experience of the turbo V6 machines at Jerez last week showed that although the new engines are still delivering plenty of horsepower, they are lacking in cornering - [Jose Mourinho vs. Arsene Wenger: The verbal wars](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/jose-mourinho-vs-arsene-wenger-the-verbal-wars/) - It seemed as if Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger had put their differences to one side this season as the two focused mainly on the football and less about each other. The Chelsea and Arsenal bosses are at each other again after the end of what has been a six-month ceasefire as the Portuguese - [40 facts for Sébastien Loeb’s 40th birthday](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/40-facts-for-sebastien-loebs-40th-birthday/) - Sébastien Loeb is the most successful driver in the history of the World Rally Championship (WRC). He raced with the Citroën World Rally Team starting from 2003 till his retirement from the WRC in 2013. He will be racing with Citroën in the 2014 FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) which commences in April. He - [Bahrain F1 circuit names first corner after Michael Schumacher](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/bahrain-f1-circuit-names-first-corner-after-michael-schumacher/) - Bahrain Grand Prix organisers are to name the Sakhir track's first corner in honour of Michael Schumacher. The seven-time Formula 1 world champion, who remains in hospital following his skiing accident at the end of last year, won the inaugural Bahrain GP in 2004. Track chairman Zayed Al Zayani said Schuamcher's family had given - [Full Michael Schumacher recovery unlikely](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/full-michael-schumacher-recovery-unlikely/) - Almost two months after Michael Schumacher was placed in a drug-induced coma after he suffered serious head injuries in a skiing accident, neurologists say he seems unlikely to make a full recovery. The 45-year-old Schumacher fell while skiing in France and hit the right side of his head on a rock, cracking his helmet.Doctors - [F1 final pre-season testing wrap up](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/f1-final-pre-season-testing-wrap-up/) - Williams finished the final pre-season Formula 1 test of 2014 with the fastest time, as Mercedes-engined cars continued to lead the way in Bahrain, and Red Bull continued to struggle. Felipe Massa went quickest on day three of the test, lapping within a second of Nico Rosberg's pole time for last year's Bahrain Grand - [The cost of Lance Armstrong's doping case](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-cost-of-lance-amstrongs-doping-case/) - Lance Armstrong was once not only the darling of the cycling world but also the courtroom. However, those years of unparalleled success on the road and manipulation of the legal system could cost the man who was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles a large proportion of his estate. It is over a - [McLaren boss against F1 cost cap plan](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/mclaren-boss-against-f1-cost-cap-plan/) - McLaren is against the introduction of a cost cap in Formula 1, claiming it is unnecessary and it cannot be policed. Ahead of talks between teams over the next few months to try to finalise budget limits for 2015, McLaren Group CEO Ron Dennis has hit out at the idea. He thinks that it will be - [Honda disgruntled by Ducati switch to open MOTO GP class](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/honda-disgruntled-by-ducati-switch-to-open-moto-gp-class/) - Honda says it is "not happy" about the circumstances under which Ducati made its radical switch from being a factory to an Open class entrant in MotoGP. HRC team principal Livio Suppo said that, while he was sympathetic to Ducati's priorities, its switch undermined what he believes is the fundamental basis for the Open class's - [Norway Wealth Fund made mistake buying a stake in F1](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/norway-wealth-fund-made-mistake-buying-a-stake-in-f1/) - Norway's $850 billion sovereign wealth fund made mistakes when it bought shares in Formula One and may try to sell them, its chief executive Yngve Slyngstad said according to a report in business daily Dagens Naeringsliv. Slyngstad said the fund may seek to offload the stake if corruption charges against its boss Bernie Ecclestone are - [Time has run out for David Moyes](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/time-has-run-out-for-david-moyes/) - Things are getting harder in life these days. Huge unemployment levels, high crime rates among others. Football isn’t excluded from the hard times faced. Football has become tougher because teams are getting tougher to beat. It’s not a case of David vs. Goliath fixtures these days especially in the EPL. Getting a victory against the - [F1 teams cannot predict Aussie GP outcome](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/f1-teams-cannot-predict-aussie-gp-outcome/) - Formula 1 teams believe the sport is heading into the unknown as it is impossible to predict how the Australian Grand Prix will play out this weekend. The major changes to the rules for the 2014 season appear to have shaken up the order, and the combination of the new 1.6-litre turbocharged engines and the - [Is Bayern Munich really under Pep Guardiola's control?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/is-bayern-munich-really-under-peps-control/) - It is said there has been a power shift of dominance in European football from Spain to Germany. This is true because one team over the past 1 year has dominated other than FC Barcelona and that is Bayern Munich. Bayern Munich did an unprecedented treble under the guidance of Jupp Heynckes last season. Bayern Munich - [Vettel behind on and off the track](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/vettel-behind-on-and-off-the-track/) - Ferrari's Fernando Alonso is Formula 1's most marketable driver with Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel only 4th despite winning the last 4 world championships, according to a report. The report by global sports marketing research firm Repucom found the Spaniard, a double world champion, enjoyed the greatest worldwide recognition. Britain's 2008 champion Lewis Hamilton, who drives - [Red Bull will never censor its drivers](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/red-bull-will-never-censor-its-drivers/) - Red Bull insists it will never censor its drivers, after Sebastian Vettel's criticism of Formula 1's new engines caused controversy in Malaysia. Vettel labelled the sound of 2014's turbos engines as 's**t' ahead of the Sepang race amid the ongoing debate about the impact of new regulations. It is understands those outspoken remarks have not gone - [Woods’ efforts to catch Nicklaus starting to fade away](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/woods-efforts-to-catch-nicklaus-starting-to-fade-away/) - Nick Faldo slipped the Green Jacket onto Tiger Woods for the first time when Tiger Woods won the 1997 Masters by a record 12 shots at the age of just 21, playing a brand of power golf that the world had never seen, it seemed that the most unbreakable of golf's records was under threat - [Red Bull: F1 Title hopes rest on Renault engine's progress](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/red-bull-f1-title-hopes-rest-on-renault-engines-progress/) - Red Bull reckons that its Formula 1 title hopes now rest on engine partner Renault's rate of progress with its V6 turbocharged engines. After a stronger-than-expected start to the campaign for Red Bull, early season pacesetter Mercedes fears that Red Bull is now back in the championship fight. But Red Bull boss Christian Horner believes that - [David Moyes: The real deal at Old Trafford? Part 4](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/david-moyes-the-real-deal-at-old-trafford-part-4/) - Since the start of the season, I have been running some posts to assess how David Moyes has fared in his reign as Manchester United manager. I written 3 previous posts and this was supposed to be the final. I had planned it for the end of the season but now that Moyes has left - [Paul Sturgress: The tallest basketball player in the world](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/paul-sturgress-the-tallest-basketball-player-in-the-world/) - One would think basketball should be easy for Englishman Paul Sturgess. At 7-foot-8, Sturgess, the center for the NBA Development League’s Texas Legends is the tallest professional basketball player in the world. The rim stands less than three feet above his head and is within reach of his long, gangly arms. His opponents, D-League players - [In defence of Tata Martino](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/in-defence-of-tata-martino/) - FC Barcelona has been the most dominant team in Europe over the past decade and have not been in their best of form this season. They sit 2nd in La Liga and might end up 3rd as Real Madrid have a game in hand. Third will be Barcelona’s lowest position since 2008 when they finished - [In defence of Tata Martino part 2](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/in-defence-of-tata-martino-part-2/) - The 2008/2009 season took the football world by storm when Pep Guardiola who was previously Barcelona B’s coach became the senior team coach. In an instant Barcelona swept everyone aside with ‘tiki-taka’. Barcelona was ruthless when on the ball. Ball glued to their feet, you hardly can retake possession. Having the best midfield that spilled - [What Diego Simeone Has Done At Atletico Madrid](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/what-diego-simeone-has-done-at-atletico-madrid/) - Firstly did the ‘only special one’ as I’d like to call him say Arsene Wenger is a specialist in failure? Well he should think again. Jose Mourinho just failed. Let’s also keep in mind Bayern’s Annihilation from Real Madrid. It’s kind of ironic how Bayern seemed to crush ‘tiki-taka’ last season and now they adopt - [The unknown secret behind Manchester City winning the EPL title.](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-unknown-secret-behind-manchester-city-winning-the-epl-title/) - The English Premier League is over and it continued the trend it has set over the years. It has brought thrill, excitement and adventure not only for TV viewers and fans but also for the club players and managers. The EPL has always had the tradition of having an intriguing climax and this just concluded - [A man without a job but rolling in cool cash](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/a-man-without-a-job-but-rolling-in-cool-cash/) - Around this time in 2012, Chelsea where preparing for a second Uefa Champions League final appearance against Bayern Munich. It had all gone wrong for Chelsea that season under Andre Villas Boas and the final straw was a 3-1 1st leg away defeat to Napoli in the champions league round of 16. AVB’s number two, - [The 2014 World Cup: Preview and Predictions](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-2014-world-cup-preview-and-predictions/) - The FIFA World Cup has finally kicked off with host Brazil taking an opening win against Croatia at Arena Corinthians in Sao Paulo. All the protests and strikes that want to undermine the tournament should not be of a bother. Now that whistle has blown for kick-off in Sao Paulo, all those troubles would be - [The 2014 World Cup: Preview and Predictions. Part 2](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-2014-world-cup-preview-and-predictions-part-2/) - The last group worthy of attention from the local (Nigerian) perspective is group F which contains Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iran and Nigeria. The clash in focus is of course Nigeria versus Argentina. This is the 3rd time that both countries will be pitted together in the group as it was in the 2002 and 2010 - [10 years of Lionel Messi: A Tribute](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/10-years-of-lionel-messi-a-tribute/) - It all began for a boy born in Rosario, Argentina on June 24, 1987 to Jorge Messi and Celia Cuccittini. Football being part of the culture in Argentina did not elude this boy and at age 5 started playing football. He moved to the youth setup of Argentine football giants Newell’s Old Boys in 1995 - [Is it time for Oliseh to quit?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/is-it-time-for-oliseh-to-quit/) - After finishing a credible third in a first African Nations Championship outing back in 2014, much was expected of the home based Super Eagles moving a step further and go for ultimate glory in Rwanda but in what no one really saw coming, the Eagles exited from the group stage and Nigerians were swift in - [Was Wolfsburg’s victory really a surprise?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/was-wolfsburgs-victory-really-a-surprise/) - When the quarter final draw of the Uefa Champions League was revealed on March 18, 2016, the easiest of the fixtures was supposedly Real Madrid against last eight debutants Vfl Wolfsburg. Los Blancos were expected to cruise to victory but in what most never saw coming on Wednesday night, Die Wolfe stunned the 10 time - [It’s time the NFF did their homework on Stadium Selection](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/its-time-the-nff-did-their-homework-on-stadium-selection/) - To think continental glory was attained just three years ago, it’s a reality still trying to sink in that the Super Eagles of Nigeria will not be participating in the African Cup Nations for the second successive time. Getting Maximum points from the hands of seven time Afcon champions Egypt was never going to be - [Time to Support the NPFL](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/time-to-support-the-npfl/) - Our league is reaching new heights but needs followers like never before. - [2015/2016 English Premier League Season: The year of the youngsters.](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/20152016-english-premier-league-season-the-year-of-the-youngsters/) - It’s been a season to remember in the English Premier League. The just concluded campaign is most unique because Leicester City from out of the blues won the title. Many still think it’s a dream but its reality. Claudio Ranieri’s team along with Tottenham Hotspur were able to alter the balance as the big guns - [2015/2016 English Premier League Season: The year of the youngsters part 2](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/20152016-english-premier-league-season-the-year-of-the-youngsters-part-2/) - LIVERPOOL: Joe Gomez Having finished sixth during the 2014-2015 season, it was necessary for Liverpool to go into the transfer market. Of all the transfers the cheapest was 19 year old defender Joe Gomez that cost just £3.5 million from third tier side Charlton Athletic. Gomez who can play either as a left or centre - [David Moyes: The real deal at Old Trafford?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/david-moyes-the-real-deal-at-old-trafford/) - The last 27 years at Old Trafford have been very exciting, entertaining and adventurous. The number of titles shipped in has been one of the best around the major European football leagues. 38 major trophies won in 27 years of what might not repeat itself happened and it’s all down to one man: Sir - [David Moyes: The real deal at Old Trafford? Part 2](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/david-moyes-the-real-deal-at-old-trafford-part-2/) - The English Premier League is now in full gear and the transfer market is now closed. David Moyes is already having a taste of what it feels like to coach at the top level. Moyes has now overseen 4 official matches and the matches have been a mix of results. The first match been - [The EPL top 6 title contenders part 2](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-epl-top-6-title-contenders-part-2/) - Arsenal just like Manchester United were not so active in the transfer market buying young and promising striker Yaya Sanogo and ex-player Mathieu Flamini who are both French for free making Wenger continue his French connection transfers and goal keeper Emiliano Viviano on loan from Palermo. It wasn’t until the final day of the - [Manchester United needed and failed to replace Scholes](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/manchester-united-needed-and-failed-to-replace-scholes/) - Sir Alex Ferguson grabbed all the headlines when he retired from the game at the end of last season. And why shouldn't he? Manchester United grew into the dominant force in English football as a result of his influence. But there was another significant departure from both the club and the game. Paul Scholes - [How will Moyes use Fellaini at Manchester United?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/how-will-moyes-use-fellaini-at-manchester-united-2/) - Manchester United were relatively quiet in this transfer market and David Moyes's only high-profile signing was Marouane Fellaini for around £27 million. United's centre-midfield problems have been highlighted for some time, but where exactly will Fellaini fit into Moyes' plans? Last season 28 of Fellaini’s 31 appearances came as a second striker or attacking - [AVB ready to change perceptions about the Europa League](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/avb-ready-to-change-perceptions-about-the-europa-league/) - Andre Villas-Boas doesn’t know why the Europa League is valued so poorly in England. Ricky Bobby in Talladega Nights said ‘if you ain't first, you're last’. Or, in this case, if you ain't fourth, you’re last. Football is obsessed with the grandeur of the Champions League. Spurs reached that zenith once which was in - [Is Kagawa becoming a waste at Manchester United?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/is-kagawa-becoming-a-waste-at-manchester-united/) - Shinji Kagawa was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson 12 months ago from Borussia Dortmund. The Japanese star came with a reputation as an exciting attacking midfielder with an eye for a pass and an eye for goal. Despite that he barely featured last season and David Moyes hasn't really found room for him this season. - [Why Ozil’s arrival could help Walcott](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/why-ozils-arrival-could-help-walcott/) - Theo Walcott was positively gushing when asked about whether he was looking forward to playing alongside Mesut Ozil this season. "It's very exciting," Walcott told Sky Sports News. "He's a great addition and I am personally looking forward to playing with him." His delight is no different to the way that every Arsenal player - [How FC Porto have thrived in player sales worth £342 million](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/how-porto-have-thrived-in-player-sales-worth-342-million/) - During the last decade FC Porto of Portugal have reaped more than half a billion Euros from player transfers while keeping their competitive edge sharp. Porto's sales of Joao Moutinho and James Rodriguez to Monaco for €70 million (£60m) during the summer transfer window were the latest in a long series of big-money moves. - [FC Porto’s biggest player transfers](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/fc-portos-biggest-player-transfers/) - This is a factbox on FC Porto's biggest player sales in the last decade, during which the Portuguese club have reaped more than half a billion Euros. It does not include transfer deals worth less than five million Euros or those with an undisclosed fee. James Rodriguez in 2012/2013 to Monaco for €45 million - [The ‘only special one’ part 2](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-only-special-one-part-2/) - Below is a list of quotes at various incidents and events attributed to Jose Mourinho coined out from Eurosport. WHILE PORTO COACH: "The only thing that I want to say is that we are the best ones and in normal conditions we are more than the best ones. In normal conditions we will be champions. - [Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi: The goal duel stats](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/cristiano-ronaldo-vs-lionel-messi-the-goal-duel-stats/) - Football been the most popular and watched game worldwide is growing in many places, even the USA not considered a soccer (as it is called there) loving nation, is gradually getting a huge audience. The game of football is now getting all the attention partly because of two players. These are Cristiano Ronaldo and - [The 2014 World Cup Draw: In detail](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-2014-world-cup-participants-in-detail/) - There’s always national pride at stake and it’s displayed in various ways: the economy, politics, governance, etc. there’s bigger pride displayed when it comes to football and what better place to display the pride than the FIFA World Cup which commences in June next year in the electrifying, colouful and vibrant nation of Brazil. Brazil - [Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi: The goal duel stats part 2](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/cristiano-ronaldo-vs-lionel-messi-the-goal-duel-stats-part-2/) - LIONEL MESSI STATS Messi so far this season has 8 league goals in 11 league appearances 6 UCL goals in 3 UCL appearances 14 overall goals in 16 overall appearances 223 overall league goals in 257 overall league appearances for Barcelona 65 overall UCL goals in 82 overall UCL appearances for Barcelona 24 overall Copa - [Recognising a phenomenon: Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/recognising-a-phenomenon-cristiano-ronaldo/) - Who is the best player in the world? It is arguably the favourite topic of the football fan, but it is also the most difficult to resolve due to the inexorable passage of time. Pele is always cited, of course, and rightly so, but he banged in almost half of - [The 2014 World Cup: Teams Stats](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-2014-world-cup-teams-stats/) - Now that the World Cup draw has been made we can really start to look forward to next summer's festival of football. These stats have been available by The Press Association who have analysed all the goals scored and conceded by the 32 World Cup finalists across the 352 qualifying matches they collectively played (including - [The 2014 World Cup: Teams Stats Part 2](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-2014-world-cup-teams-stats-part-2/) - TOP AND BOTTOM THREES Here are some rankings of the best and worst teams across a range of goalscoring and conceding measures. Goal scoring rates Highest goals scored per match: Germany 3.60 Netherlands 3.40 Ghana 3.13 Lowest goals scored per match: Croatia 1.17 Ecuador 1.25 Cameroon 1.29 Highest goals conceded per match: Chile 1.56 Uruguay - [The 2014 World Cup: Teams Stats Part 3](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/the-2014-world-cup-teams-stats-part-3/) - TEAM-BY-TEAM SUMMARIES FIFA ranking points are given with their position in brackets e.g. England 1041 (13) means that England have 1041 ranking points and are ranked 13th in the World. Algeria FIFA ranking: 800 (26) from 907 (19) one year ago 1 of 7 teams to score in every qualifying match Scored the largest proportion - [Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela a.k.a Madiba: A Sports Life](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/nelson-rolihlahla-mandela-a-k-a-madiba-a-sports-life/) - Nelson Mandela's life and the impacts he made are of course common knowledge. A little less renowned, however, is the true extent of his involvement in sporting events and public relations over the years. While his appearances at the conclusion of South Africa's World Cups in 1995 (rugby union) and 2010 (football) are as - [Are the glory days coming back to Anfield?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/are-the-glory-days-coming-back-to-anfield/) - And the slogan goes ‘you’ll never walk alone’ boldly engraved on the Bill Shankly gate into the well………, I won’t want to say iconic now so I can say historic because it’s got history, talking of the historic stadium of Liverpool FC, Anfield. ‘You’ll never walk alone’ is enshrined in the blood of true - [Top 5 summer transfer bargains](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/top-5-summer-transfer-bargains-2/) - The 2013/2014 European football season is now at its half way point. It’s been filled with thrills all across the major 5 leagues (The English Premier League, The Spanish La Liga, The German Bundesliga, the Italian Serie A and the French Ligue 1). Nothing makes a pre-season more fun than the transfer market. The - [David Moyes: The real deal at Old Trafford? Part 3](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/david-moyes-the-real-deal-at-old-trafford-part-3/) - Half a season gone and Manchester United are having their worst league performance in the Premier League format under the care of David Moyes. It’s been a difficult start to life at Manchester United for David Moyes and is there any hope for better things to come? The following below are 16 stats coined - [Juan Mata’s transfer is the best for him, Chelsea and Manchester United](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/juan-matas-transfer-is-the-best-for-him-chelsea-and-manchester-united/) - It's always sad to lose your best player, with Juan Mata having been voted as such by Chelsea’s fans and players for two years running. The Spaniard is known to be popular with the board, happy in London and loyal to the club. The sole reason for the 25-year old's - [Arsenal face nightmare over FA Cup fixture](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/arsenal-face-nightmare-over-fa-cup-fixture/) - Arsenal will have to play their FA Cup clash against Liverpool just 72 hours before playing their crucial Champions League last-16 clash against Bayern Munich. Wenger had apparently asked for the Gunners to have a Saturday lunchtime kick-off in order to give them a decent amount of rest and preparation time ahead of their - [Didn’t Southampton realise they were bringing in the worst version of Balotelli and Barton?](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/didnt-southampton-realise-they-were-bringing-in-a-the-worst-of-balotelli-and-barton/) - Southampton’s record signing Dani Osvaldo looks set to leave the club after half a season following his latest violent outburst, which left a team-mate bloodied on the training ground. Argentine-born Italy forward Osvaldo reportedly attacked defender Jose Fonte after taking exception to his colleague’s over-enthusiastic approach in a training match. Former Roma player, Osvaldo - [Rooney’s contract extension at Manchester United is the only and best option](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/rooneys-contract-extension-at-manchester-united-is-the-only-and-best-option/) - The humble beginning of a boy born in Liverpool, England, starting his professional football career with Everton FC in Liverpool and went on to sign for Manchester United aged 18. The rest is all about how this Liverpool boy turned out to be one of the greatest things that has ever happened to Manchester United. - [Keshi’s exclusion of Uche probably justified](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/keshis-exclusion-of-uche-probably-justified/) - Ever since Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi revealed that Ikechukwu Uche had been excluded from the World Cup squad going to Brazil, there has been quite an amount of public outcry. Keshi’s reason for Uche’s exclusion was his lack of respect for teammates and discipline. Keshi was quoted saying to MTN Football, “His problem is ## Pages - [Home](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/) - A unique platform that offers refreshing content and different perspectives on trending topics in the world of sports, politics, education and society. - [Our Contributors](https://www.kunlefayiga.com/our-contributors/) - Our Contributors Kunle Fayiga Kunle has been the engine behind this blog since 2013. 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