Sunday 28 February 2016

Arsene Wenger: The Nearly Man.

"Stuffed by Barcelona's Galactico's . Stuffed by United's kids. Great week, Wenger. Who can you beat exactly ", were the words of former Arsenal player Piers Morgan. Nine years without a league win at Old Trafford was the stat that most

Marcus Rashford: The Making Of A Legend.

"It is unbelievable . I can understand Thursday. The second time is always more difficult . Four goals in two games", were the words of Manchester United's Coach Louis Van Gaal after Marcus Rashford scored a brace to sink Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday 28 February 2016.

Is Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace Now Relegation Bound?

After winning the FA Cup 5th Round game against high flying Spurs, Alan Pardew's out of form Crystal Palace were expected to grind out a win against Tony Pulis' West Brom whom they shared the same points with before kick off.

Saturday 13 February 2016

The Pathetic Story Of Gael Kakuta.

 With the announcement that French and Sevilla midfielder Gael Kakuta (24) is set to join newly promoted Chinese side Hebei Fortune for €8 million, it brings to mind how the youngster has failed to reach the heights he once

Friday 12 February 2016

Is Bukola Saraki Figting A Lost Battle?

Bukola Saraki is not a rookie in Nigerian politics. The medical doctor turned politician was born into the aristocrat home of  "Olusola Saraki " and he hasn't looked back since then.

Having won the Senate Presidential elections

MailTelegraph Hall Of Fame: Henrik Larson.

In our first series of MailTelegraph Hall of Fame, we look at former Swedish and Celtic striker Henrik Edward Larsson.

Larsson was born in Helsingborg, Scania Sweden by Francisco Rocha (Cape Verde and father ) and Eva Larsson (Swedish and mother ).

Buhari : BudgetGate Series 1.

"In the revised budget as re-submitted, N15.7 billion for capital allocation had been moved to other areas. Some allocations made are not in keeping with our policies. There is nothing allocated to public health and family health.

Wednesday 10 February 2016

Has The Announcement Of New Manager (Pep Guardiola) Been Detrimental To Manchester City's Season Aspirations?

While Manuel Pellegrini and his Manchester City team remain inconsistent this season , a lot have been said about the sudden announcement of a new manager next season that might have created a measure of uncertainty in the team.

Ayo Fayose And The Workers Salary Withdrawal Magic.

Governor Ayodele Peter Fayose is known as the de-factor Leader and mouthpiece of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). If there is anything Fayose knows how to do best , it is his constant criticism of the central government

Tuesday 9 February 2016

Is It Game Over For Senator David Mark?

These are trying times  for Senator David Alechenu Bonaventure Mark, the former Senate President of Nigeria. Mark is a politician that has achieved a lot in the political circles and has also held several posts

Monday 8 February 2016

Chelsea's Draw Celebration Shows The Depth The Club Have Fallen.

One Champions League, one Europa League,four EPL trophies, four FA Cups and three League Cups boasts  Chelsea's trophy cabinet since Russian Billionaire Roman Abramovich acquired the club in 2003 (13 years ago). Such is the hunger for

Sunday 7 February 2016

Soccer Tactical Zone: Chelsea Versus Manchester United 2015/2016.

It was Chelsea versus Manchester United at the Bridge and it was a match that though has lost little significance due to the league standings of both teams, yet it still lived up to expectation .

Chelsea is the only EPL team

President Visits Foreign Doctors, While Nigerians Die In Mogue Public Hospitals.

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently on vacation in London which started on Friday 06 February 2016. The president also is scheduled to meet his private doctors who he has been patronising since 1978 as he claims.

Soccer Tactical Zone: Bournemouth Versus Arsenal 2015/2016

Bournemouth are the EPL giant killers having beaten the likes of Chelsea (away) and Manchester United at home. Bournemouth welcomed Arsenal to the South Coast .

Arsene Wenger named a strong side and started Oxlade Chamberlain on the right flank of attack in place of Joel Campbell. It was a game Arsenal needed to win to keep the chase on Leicester. After recording no wins in their last 4 games and losing to Chelsea , Arsenal badly needed the win today .

Saturday 6 February 2016

How Ben Arfa Has Been Rejuvenated At Nice.

Dubbed a failure and a wasted talent at Lyon, Marseille, Newcastle and Hull, Hatem Ben Arfa has shown that it is never late to rediscover one's lost talent . Ben Arfa has had more negative news than positives and at one stage

Maurizio Sarri Rewriting History In Napoli And Seria A.

Nothing is permanent in football they say & a hero today can become a villian  tomorrow, hence making football a game which is almost impossible to predict. When Rafael Benitez left Napoli to take charge of Real Madrid, an

Valencia Sinking Deeper With Rookie Gary Neville.

Life as a pundit is quite different from the day to day football management as Valencia coach Gary Neville can confirm. The world turned against the ex Manchester United defender as Valencia lost 7-0 in Camp Nou to Barcelona

Thursday 4 February 2016

Players That Weren't Signed (Winter Transfer) : Ahmed Musa (CSKA Moscow).

During the past winter transfer , one player and club was in the centre of most transfer rumours and that was CSKA Moscow and it's player Ahmed Musa.

Ahmed Musa is a Nigerian winger who can play in any

Benik Afobe : From League Two To Premier League Top Dog

Benik Afobe might have been playing in the English third tier of football (League One) for MK Dons one year ago and also played in the Championship just a few days ago, but all that seems to have changed in a 

Wednesday 3 February 2016

Charly Musonda Jnr: Chelsea's Version Of Xavi.

Charly Musonsa Jr might not be a household name outside Chelsea yet, but the 19 year-old is a bundle of talent that cannot be ignored. Originally from Zambia but born and breed in Belgium, Musonda Jr made a name when

Tuesday 2 February 2016

Stoke City Have Shown Their Worth With Gianelli Imbula.

Gianelli Imbula might be a new kid on the block for EPL fans but that might not be the case for French Ligue 1 football fans. At 17 years, 1 month and 4 days in October 2009, Imbula became the youngest player

Monday 1 February 2016

Kazim Colin-Richards (Poster Boy Of Modern Infamous Footballers).


With the expected transfer of Kazim Colin-Richards to Celtic, it will important that Celtic fans have an insight knowledge of the sinful chronicles of the Turkish international .

Known as the "Bad boy" of