Published inThe Press Box·Apr 25, 2022How a loss against Ghana could spell disaster for NigeriaA loss against Ghana has Nigerians reeling — A skid, a game, a loss It was a bit scary that 90 minutes would decide the future of one of Nigeria’s most talented squads to date. In the run-up to a momentous playoff match with African rivals Ghana, the atmosphere in Moshood Abiola National Stadium was tense. …Nigeria4 min readNigeria4 min read
Published inThe Press Box·Apr 19, 2022Hearts of Oak, Enyimba, Stade Malien aim to bounce back after a disappointing campaignIntro While Africa’s best clubs make headlines in the Champions League and Confederations Cup, numerous clubs are waiting until the next edition of the two competitions to vault themselves into the limelight. …Sports4 min readSports4 min read
Published inLetters from a Sports Fan·Mar 20, 2022Phenomenal Swiderski, Charlotte win for the first time in club history against New EnglandYesterday, Charlotte was a city of lights. Fireworks, chants, and parties were unavoidable, and you could hear the excited whoops from miles away. All of it was because of a long-overdue, but a still exhilarating victory for the Queen City. Polish attacker Karol Swiderski was at the head of those…Charlotte Fc3 min readCharlotte Fc3 min read
Published inLetters from a Sports Fan·Mar 14, 2022Armour’s header not enough in 2–1 loss against AtlantaThere it was: a new entry in the MLS history books. As Adam Armour rose among the Atlanta United defenders, Major League Soccer scribbled in a new line, colored Carolina blue. His shot evaded Brad Guzan, struck the inside of the post, before strolling past the line, much like Charlotte…Charlotte Fc3 min readCharlotte Fc3 min read
Published inLetters from a Sports Fan·Mar 6, 2022A triumphant homecoming for Charlotte soccer in its 1–0 loss to LA GalaxyThey were finally here. It was a long road trip for Charlotte FC, a club that started as a mere idea and gradually morphed into a living, breathing soccer team. A sea of blue, decked out in Adidas-made kits, celebrated wildly in the stands. …Charlotte Fc3 min readCharlotte Fc3 min read
Mar 5, 2022Hearts of Oak, Enyimba, Stade Malien aim to bounce back after disappointing campaignsIntro While Africa’s best clubs make headlines in the Champions League and Confederations Cup, numerous clubs are waiting until the next edition of the two competitions to vault themselves in the limelight. …Confederations Cup3 min readConfederations Cup3 min read
Feb 26, 2022Esperance stifled, Sundowns pulls through, and Wydad dominates in Matchday 3Esperance-Etoile du Sahel: The facts In an exciting yet, at the same time, mundane 0–0 draw between Esperance and Sahel, Esperance and Sahel duked it out to earn a point apiece. That, combined with Belouzidad’s win, keeps Esperance in first, albeit tied with Belouizdad. Sahel, on the other hand, is…Espérance5 min readEspérance5 min read
Feb 23, 2022Three things to take away from Matchday 2 of CAF Champions LeagueAlthough most of the matches were draws, it does not mean there were no learning points in the CAF Champions League’s second matchday. Petro de Luanda is a team to be taken seriously. First, they shockingly held Zamalek to a 2–2 draw. They proceeded to put two goals past reigning…Caf Champions League3 min readCaf Champions League3 min read
Feb 22, 2022Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku looks to make an impact on Lille matchChelsea’s Champions League Round-of-16 match against LOSC Lille could prove vital in determining the legacy of star striker Romelu Lukaku’s stint at Chelsea. Lukaku, who drew praise in his time with Inter Milan, became the butt of many online jokes following his tumultuous times in and out of Stamford Bridge. …Chelsea1 min readChelsea1 min read
Feb 13, 2022Power Rankings: Sundowns, Wydad, Raja, open with Matchday 1 wins in CAF Champions LeagueOn the first matchday of Africa’s most prestigious club competition, the CAF Champions League, clubs set an agenda. What would happen throughout Africa? Who are the real contenders? Will North Africa prevail yet again? 1. Wydad AC So far that seems to be the case. A resounding 3–0 win over…Caf Champions League6 min readCaf Champions League6 min read
