Peter Edema

1 week ago | independent.ng | Peter Edema

The week is beaming with a lot of excitements for sports enthusiasts, especially football fans. And it is no other than the results of the quarter-finals of the ongoing UEFA Champions League first leg matches played on Tuesday and Wednesday. While the results of three of the quarter-finals were not unexpected, however, the outcome of the tie between Arsenal and Real Madrid at the Emirates on Tuesday was a result that shook the fabric of football world.

1 month ago | independent.ng | Peter Edema

Arsenal face huge decision over Bukayo Saka ahead of Real Madrid showdown. It was just a week before Bukayo Saka injured his hamstring in December that Mikel Arteta floated the idea of moving the winger into a more central position. Arteta was asked about the prospect of a position switch in an attempt to extract even more from Saka, who was Arsenal’s best attacking player this season up until that point.

1 month ago | independent.ng | Peter Edema

…Osimhen Surpasses Odegbami In Nigeria’s All Time Scorers List …Chille Begins Job On Winning Note Nigeria Super Eagles crossed first of their six hurdles in the ongoing 2026 World Cup qualifier following their 2-0 defeat of Rwanda in Kigali on Friday. The win, the first in the World Cup qualifying tournament, having drew three and lost one, has brought Nigeria’s quest for spot in the tournament back on track.

1 month ago | independent.ng | Peter Edema

It has not been a particularly good week for Nigerian football. Just last Wednesday, Nigeria’s sole representative in world football, Melvin Amaju-Oritse Pinnick, fell short in his attempt to retain his FIFA Council seat, losing the election by a single vote. Losing such a seat is nothing to celebrate; rather, it warrants deep reflection. As a nation, we must understand why we let go of such a crucial diplomatic asset so easily.

1 month ago | independent.ng | Peter Edema

Liverpool’s rain-soaked, jubilant supporters called it with 90 seconds remaining of a statement win over Manchester City. “We’re going to win the league” echoed around a sea of empty sky blue seats at Etihad Stadium, as Liverpool closed out the win that leaves them 11 points clear at the top of the table. And they are right. Liverpool are going to win the league.