Tag: NIIA

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The ‘Return’ Of Tony Igwe – ‘World 2’ !  –Odegbami

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

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

“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

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

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

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 

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

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

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!

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 [...]
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