Chris Emenyonu

Nigeria

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NWFL Premiership Super Six Matchday 1 Reviews: Edo Queens off to a ruthless start

May 20, 2024 | ojodutimes.com | Chris Emenyonu

Edo Queens 5-1 Confluence QueensIn the opening match of the 2023/2024 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Premiership Super Six, Edo Queens displayed a dominant performance, thrashing Confluence Queens 5-1 at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa, on Saturday. Edo Queens started brightly, with Emem Essien opening the scoring in the 13th minute. Confluence Queens equalized eight minutes later through Merit Offor.
NPFL24: Who Wins It? The Conundrum continues

Feb 16, 2024 | sportsintel.ng | Christopher Emenyonu |Chris Emenyonu

After a lengthy break due to the 34th Africa Cup of Nations and the Super Eagles soar in the competition, the NPFL24 season will return to action this weekend. The mid-season break saw the completion of all outstanding matches involving majorly Rivers United and a well-aligned table for the season. This, in turn, makes the second half of the season tantalizing as teams now know their fate and how they turn them at the end of the season.
AFCON23: Jose Peseiro Can’t Say Anything on Osimhen Yet

Feb 6, 2024 | sportsintel.ng | Christopher Emenyonu |Chris Emenyonu

Ahead of the big clash against South Africa in the 2023 Africa cup of Nations semi finals, Jose Peseiro was joined by defender Ola Aina to speak to the press on Tuesday. The pre match press conference was held at the Stade de Bouake had Peseiro and Ola answer questions surrounding the team and the AFCON 2023. Jose Peseiro says he is very much excited to get to the last four.
AFCON23: The Amapiano Rivalry continues in Bouake

Feb 5, 2024 | sportsintel.ng | Christopher Emenyonu |Chris Emenyonu

Whether it is Asake’s Amapiano,Amapiano (ayy), diano (ayy)It’s a big vibe, all the girls dem know (shuu, shuu)Steadily, steadilyHeavily, we are getting lit!Or Uncle Waffles’ Yahyuppiyah. The amapiano dance fever took over Africa in 2023. The dance and the songs even in different versions and different steps became Africa’s go to dance and of course, South Africa and Nigeria are the kings of the dance and the beats of this particular one.
AFCON 2023: Let's Do It Again - It is Match Day!!

Jan 14, 2024 | sportsintel.ng | Christopher Emenyonu |Chris Emenyonu

It is finally here. The day the journey to Let’s do it again begins. The day the king of African football graces the pitch of the Africa Cup of Nations and the day the search for the 4th AFCON trophy begins. It is Nigeria versus Equatorial Guinea. A fourth game between the two teams and the 3 time champions will be hoping to continue their dominance on the team.
CAF Awards2023: Victor Osimhen - It is Our Time!

Dec 10, 2023 | sportsintel.ng | Christopher Emenyonu |Chris Emenyonu

24 long years! The very last time a Nigerian player emerged as the CAF Player of the Year. Kanu Nwankwo was that man. It has been down the slope of nominations since then. Austin Okocha who came close twice in 2003 and 2004 but finished third position on both occasions and John Obi Mikel who finished second in 2013 are the only other Nigerians to have been nominated for Africa’s most prestigious individual football award.
NPFL24: Doma United’s Onigbinde Akinade - A Journey of Patience, Perseverance and Determination

Nov 29, 2023 | sportsintel.ng | Christopher Emenyonu |Chris Emenyonu

“If you believe, you go defeat, stand up to your feet, and say no to your defeat. Cool temper!!”When this jam by J.Martins was released in 2008, it was a hit all around. Different age groups jammed to the song as it was relatable in every aspect of life. It was a song that gave motivation and confidence in every situation. It was a song that taught patience, perseverance, and determination.
2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: It is Time to Make Hay While The Sun Shine

Oct 30, 2023 | ojodutimes.com | Chris Emenyonu

Once bitten, twice shy! That is the idiom said to anyone who is expected not to make similar errors he has made in the past. This idiom will certainly be the only thing on the minds of Nigerian football fans when the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers begin in November 2023. The Super Eagles of Nigeria had missed out of the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup after losing to bitter arch rivals Ghana on away goal rules. And yes we did it! Thank God and every Ghanaian for the support.
Remo Stars v Sporting Lagos: Revenge, Pride and Territorial Dominance -The New School Derby

Oct 20, 2023 | sportsintel.ng | Christopher Emenyonu |Chris Emenyonu

Rivalry never ends. And this is why the Israel-Hamas war has spilled up again. Israel and Palestine have been at war over land ownership for decades. The battle for pride, revenge and territorial dominance between both nations show rivalry never truly ends. Despite the interventions of international bodies in the disagreement, both parties have simply not just come to an agreement. This is the sort of war we witness on football pitches.
NPFL24: New Head Coaches, Will their Tactics Yield Results?

Oct 17, 2023 | sportsintel.ng | Christopher Emenyonu |Chris Emenyonu

Last week, a video trended on X where Nigeria’s former Head of State, Yakubu Gown reacted to being overthrown in 1975. Gowon had been in an Organisation of African Unity meeting with other African leaders when he got the news. Gowon was calm, composed and even wore a big smile even though he had lost his job as the country’s number 1 citizen and when the press tried pushing to get a confirmation from him on the overthrowing, he replied with a big smile “no comments.” .