By: Omachonu Kelvin It was yet another weekend in Germany, a weekend with yet another victory for the Bavarians. Bochum fell to a heavy 7-0 defeat at the hands of German champions, Bayern Munich, at the Allianz Arena. The scoreline was indeed flattering for the away side, as it could […]
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Emma Raducanu: From Ashes to Glory
By: Kelvin Omachonu The name Raducanu will continue to echo for quite some time as the teenager left standing records in tatters as she cruised to her first Grand Slam title. She beat Leylah Fernandez in straight sets to cap an outstanding US open campaign. The win was so exceptional […]
The Growth of Female Football at the University of Ibadan
By: Pelumi Adeniyi There was a time when female football was watched for comic effect. People, males especially, watch female football to amuse themselves and see some funny stuff. Female football was filled with so many errors and amateur mistakes, they coming to watch for comic effects was valid. It […]
In Retrospect: Athletes Are in the Spotlight for the Wrong Reasons
By: Emmanuel Ilesanmi Sports, especially football in Nigeria, are now more than just recreational games; athletes engage in them professionally to get paid. The onus of this lies in the fact that the Nigerians love their sports, but not their athletes. The passion among fans and athletes is, however, quite […]
After a 5-Year Hiatus, The UISU Inter-hall Cup Returns
In a chat with the Students’ Union President, Comrade Oluwasegun Akeju, he mentioned that unlike the recent editions which were organised by the University Sports Council, this year’s inter-faculty football competition is organised by the Students’ Union.
The Reality Of Heading
Heading is simply heading a ball. But, beneath the moment of heading lies a throng of neurological calculations working mechanically in a swift. At the moment, the idea of heading to solve a present football problem looks encouraging.
Bello Upsets Indy in a 2-1 Win
Out of everything that raced through Katangites minds, being defeated by Bello was surely not one of them. Although, there are margins for doubt in football, but in this case, it was negligibly minimal that the thought of it would have made a mockery. On the flip side, it occurred that Bello had other plans, as the relentlessly defiant side unsettled the Katanga Warriors in a match characterised by poise and a mesh of frustration and tenacity.
The Arsenal Dilemma
By: Daniel Echoda After yet another heart-wrenching loss to Manchester City on Saturday, many Arsenal fans seem to have the opinion that there would be improvement for the Gunners in their next couple of matches. But for the loss to the newly promoted Brentford Football Club, most Arsenal fans are […]
Why Ronaldo’s Return to Man United Might Leave a Few Head-Scratching Thoughts
By: Chidera Anushiem And so, he’s back. Maybe just as interesting as the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Manchester United is how it happened. Back in May, plenty of us speculated about how it could make sense. Juventus weren’t exactly offering him around, but with projected losses in […]
200Level Survival Cup: Chemistry Crushes Industrial Products Engineering
By: Kelvin Omachonu The 200level Survival Cup ended on Friday, and it was quite a spectacle to watch. The two teams in the final played grueling semi-final fixtures- IPE dispatched Physiology/statistics 2-1, while Chemistry beat high fliers Sociology. Both teams had different philosophies going into the match, while the Chemistry […]