Between Enyimba and Sundowns, by Patrick Omorodion
My paternal cousin, a political scientist, Dr. Innocent Izamoje once said that if someone does or achieves what you have not done or achieved, you should congratulate such a fellow rather than envy him or her. And the Bible rightly said in Romans chapter 12 and verse 15 that we should share in the joy […]
AFCON: On your marks, set…., by Patrick Omorodion
For 29 days beginning from today, all eyes would be focused on Morocco, the new bride of the Confederation of African Football, CAF and Federation of International Football Associations, FIFA, as they host the 30th edition of the African Nations Cup, AFCON. This competition holds every two years and on even number days until 2013 […]
One embarrassment too many, by Patrick Omorodion
The phrase ‘Sword of Democles’ is described as an impending doom, a situation where someone lives under the threat of a sudden, catastrophic event or danger. That is exactly what Nigeria sports is facing now. In exactly forty eight hours from today if nothing is done to clear the doubts of the Athletics Integrity Unit, […]
Knowing when to quit, by Patrick Omorodion
The Bible tells us in Ecclesiastes 3 and verse one that “there is time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” One African proverb says that if one over stays in a latrine, he would begin to see flies of different colours. This means that if you don’t quit from a […]
Like APC like NFF, by Patrick Omorodion
In 2014, some members of the All Progressive Congress, APC then in the opposition came together to hound Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP out of government. Part of their reasons was that President Jonathan was planning to remove fuel subsidy, an action they said would worsen the plight of Nigerians. Ten years […]
Dudu in the eyes of Sunday Dare, by Patrick Omorodion
Last Wednesday in Lagos, Godwin Dudu-Orumen’s book, SPORTS, POLITICS AND POWER was launched. And the book reviewer was none other than the former Sports Minister, Mr. Sunday Dare who is now Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu. I bring to you his views on the book and what it means to Nigeria’s sports. Enjoy it. […]
Eagles, give us this day, by Patrick Omorodion
Give us this day is verse 11 of the Book of Matthew chapter 9 which talks about our Lord’s prayer.Jesus Christ was teaching his disciples how to pray so that ‘Our Father in Heaven’, who knows all things we need would give us our daily bread. That is the prayer on the lips of most […]
The die is cast, by Patrick Omorodion
The Roman General, Julius Caesar made this statement popular many centuries ago. In gambling, it’s a game of throwing a dice, a game of hazard or chance. That is the crossroad the Super Eagles have reached in their attempt to qualify for the 2026 World Cup scheduled to hold in Canada, Mexico and the United […]
Another unpalatable story, by Patrick Omorodion
When Anezi Okoro wrote his comedic novel, One Week, One Trouble, about a boy who got into trouble in school almost every week, he never knew it would fit into the character of the Nigeria Football Federation, especially the current one headed by Ibrahim Musa Gusau. Like the proverbial tortoise that is always in the […]
Psychologist for Nwabali? By Patrick Omorodion
An African pidgin proverb says that dog wey go loss no dey hear hunter’s whistle. Meaning anyone who doesn’t listen to advise is liable to get himself or herself into trouble sooner than later. That is what is playing out now with Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali. Initially I thought the death of his father […]
Down to the wire, by Patrick Omorodion
The Bible tells us in Luke 21:19 that “By your endurance you will win your lives”. It explains the importance of perseverance and enduring spirit in overcoming life’s challenges. When you are faced with life’s challenges and you decide to face the challenge headlong without chickening out, you are bound to succeed. It may be […]
