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Solace Chukwu

Nigeria

Senior Sports Editor at Pulse Nigeria

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  • 4 days ago | afrik-foot.com | Solace Chukwu

    Given his demeanour as a player, John Mikel Obi was an unlikely candidate for the post-career transition he is now nailing so well. The former Super Eagles star was many things, but garrulous and given to controversy he was not. His personality off the field seemed to mirror his style on the pitch: understated, composed, not unduly insisting upon itself.

  • 5 days ago | afrik-foot.com | Solace Chukwu

    Per the latest reports in the Turkish press, Galatasaray have set an ultimatum for Victor Osimhen to make his mind up on their offer. The reigning Super Lig champions are infatuated with the striker, and rightly so – it was his goals that propelled them to a domestic double in 2024/25, and in his time at the club he has endeared himself to the fanbase.

  • 1 week ago | afrik-foot.com | Solace Chukwu

    The headline item of the Super Falcons squad revel for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) was the return of Asisat Oshoala. On the one hand, it was to be expected. The Bay FC star is a six-time CAF Player of the Year, has bags of experience and carries an undeniable aura about her. Considering the fact that the squad contains as many as 11 players making their debuts at the continental showpiece, some nous is not a bad thing.

  • 1 week ago | afrik-foot.com | Solace Chukwu

    The topic of Victor Osimhen’s transfer destination remains a hot one, with many keen to lend their voices. The latest to give his take is Real Madrid legend and 2001 Ballon d’Or winner Luis Figo. The former Portugal international, who at the time of his transfer to los Blancos was the most expensive player in the world, has offered some advice to the Napoli striker, who is currently assessing his options in the market.

  • 1 week ago | afrik-foot.com | Solace Chukwu

    For all that it may be unpopular, the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup is a showcase for the elite – clubs and players alike. As such, it has served to highlight a disturbing reality for Nigeria’s Super Eagles. In total, five Nigerian players will feature in the competition: Joshua Udoh, Haliru Sarki, Hassan Sani, Onuche Ogbelu and Zaidu Sanusi.

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Solace Chukwu @TheOddSolace
10 Jun 25

Is the FIGC not tired of suffering?

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🇮🇹 Gattuso is the favorite to take over the Italian National Team. (Sky Italia) https://t.co/ehmsViNphk

Solace Chukwu
Solace Chukwu @TheOddSolace
10 Jun 25

Manuel Pellegrini's Home for Imaginary Arjen Robbens https://t.co/5AU22r36vj

Solace Chukwu
Solace Chukwu @TheOddSolace
10 Jun 25

Part of the reason it is almost impossible to get Nigerians to unanimously agree an action is categorically wrong is that 1. in our minds, the link between cause and effect is broken, and 2. our metric for right is if any sort of pleasurable/desirable outcome results.