Tag: NIIA
The ‘Return’ Of Tony Igwe – ‘World 2’ ! –Odegbami
Who is the greatest right-full back in the history of Nigerian football?
About a year ago, I aske [...]
Shefiu Mohammed, Allen Onyema, And The God Of ‘Small Things’ –Odegbami
It is Thursday morning.
I feel like story-telling.
‘Big things’ are happening around the world [...]
“The Sports And Diplomacy Wall Of Fame” –Odegbami
It is the morning of July 29, 2023.
I am at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, NIIA [...]
July 28th 2023 – The Day Sport And Diplomacy Meet! –Odegbami
On July 28th, 2023, Filbert Bayi, OLY, former Tanzanian middle distance runner, one of Africa’s grea [...]
Air Peace Backs Unprecedented Sports Initiative
By Ehi Braimah
Two significant events will take place on July 28 in Lagos. The first will be the [...]
Jeremiah Okorodudu, Please Forgive Nigeria! –Odegbami
It is a sad day and a sadder period for sports in Nigeria.
A few days ago, Jeremiah Okorodudu, a [...]
July 28th, 2023 – Stepping Backwards To See Farther Ahead In Nigerian Sports –Odegbami
Officially, the football season in our part of the world has ended. The European Leagues are also on [...]
At The Olympics, You Do Not Have To Participate To Be A Winner! –Odegbami
It was in 1992, at the finals of the 100 X 4 metres relay race of the Barcelona Olympic Games in Spa [...]
2034 Vision: The FIFA World Cup Comes To West Africa –Odegbami
I don come again o.
I will never be deterred, nor will I be tired of repeating myself on this par [...]
Odegbami: The Road To West Africa In 2034!
On Thursday, December 15, 2022, the world will take a short breather away from the FIFA World Cup in [...]