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NPFL new season standings

NPFL Crunch Time: What Lies Ahead, Previews And Predictions

Kelvin Omachonu The Nigeria Professional League (NPFL) is on a one-week break following the first leg of games in the league. Though hectic for everyone involved, it has been quite a good season, especially when juxtaposed with previous seasons. Because of COVID-19 issues, there were many boardroom meetings to conclude […]

Sports in the University of Ibadan

The Contradictions In The University of Ibadan Sports Sector And The Questions That Abound

Mistletoe  In a pandemic-wrecked season and the imposition of a virtual learning programme, sporting activities in the country’s premier university are expected to be suspended. Surprisingly, the reverse is the case; there lie contradictions that pose some inevitable questions.  Firstly, let’s make some facts known, at least as seen theoretically: […]

African Cup of Nations 2022

African Cup of Nations 2022: Can Nigeria Win Their 4th Title?

Pelumi King Photo credit: Punch NG Nigeria qualified for the African Cup of Nations the second time in succession, after previously failing to qualify for two successive African Cup of Nations; Nigerian football was in turmoil at that period. Thanks to a turn in events, recent results suggest that the […]

Liverpool's recent losses

Recent Losses: Problematic Liverpool Needs Fans More Than Ever

-Da Vinci It seems uncontested that the Anfield curse has been spelt. First, it was Burnley, then Brighton and then, a subsequent chain of matches that spiralled to an unprecedented five consecutive home losses, Liverpool’s boss – Jurgen Klopp was feisty to questions that posed doubts on his tactical flexibility. […]