Peter Edema

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Wirtz Transfer: Liverpool Buying From A Position Of Strength

1 week ago | independent.ng | Peter Edema

1 The Premier League in the week ruled the football waves; forget the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup in United States and the surprise resultsThe release of the 2025/26-football season on Wednesday was all that the English Premier League needed to draw world football attention to itself. Expectedly, Arsenal as has been in the last three seasons, have been the worst hit with the fixtures. Skysports described Arsenal opening fixtures as tricky start while espn.com says it’s horrid.
Sad, Nigeria Yet To Key Into The Business Of World Football

2 weeks ago | independent.ng | Peter Edema

1 Two major sporting highlights this week are the ongoing player transfers and the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup, which kicks off on Sunday. Following the conclusion of the football season last month, clubs across Europe have been active in the transfer market, aiming to strengthen their squads ahead of the 2025/26 season starting in August.
Adieu Chris Eseka, A Quintessential Human Being

1 month ago | independent.ng | Peter Edema

With the major European leagues, such as the LaLiga, Premier League, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 already rapped up, attention should naturally shift to the FA Cup final between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley this evening. But this is not the case as the Premier League has successfully created another mini-league, despite that the Premier League was rapped up last month by Liverpool.
What Arsenal Must Fix To Win The Premier League Next Season

1 month ago | independent.ng | Peter Edema

Sunday should have been Arsenal’s chance to stare down Liverpool eye-to-eye and wrestle the Premier League title from the Reds’ grasp. Instead, the Gunners will stand in two lines and applaud their opponents onto the Anfield pitch, forming a guard of honor, which should further trigger introspection over where it all went wrong. Having started the campaign targeting the first league championship in 20 years, Arsenal now face a scramble to secure second place.
C’Wealth Games Bid: Another Wild Goose Chase

2 months 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.
Arteta’s Dilemma Over Saka Ahead Of Real Madrid Showdown

Mar 22, 2025 | 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.
2026 W’Cup Qualififier: Super Eagles Cross First Of Six Hurdles

Mar 22, 2025 | 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.
S’Eagles’ Herculean Task: Cleansing The Augean Stable

Mar 15, 2025 | 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.
Premier League Title Race Over; Liverpool Will Be Champions

Feb 28, 2025 | 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.
ATM Foundation Felicitates Gov Aiyedatiwa On Second Term Inauguration

Feb 25, 2025 | independent.ng | Peter Edema

The Adetunji Mohammed Abdul Foundation has congratulated the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his second term inauguration. In a statement he personally signed, Adetunji Abdul said Governor Aiyedatiwa’s leadership of Ondo State is paving the way for a brighter future for the state and citizens. “Your leadership is paving the way for a brighter future for the state.