By Frank Ulom Poland International and Barcelona forward, Robert Lewandowski has said the Icelandic volcano Grimsvotn which erupted in 2010 caused him not to join Blackburn Rovers. There’s a popular saying which goes – “every disappointment is a blessing” – Lewandowski must have pondered on that when he missed the chance to join Sam Allardyce…
By Nsan Ndoma-Neji It was a time of excitement and glamour as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Professor Florence Banku Obi, announced that UNICAL has won the hosting rights for NUGA 2026. Simultaneously, she announced the appointment of MediaVision Limited as the Sole & Exclusive Marketers for the games. This announcement was…
By Frank Ulom Kelechi Iheanacho saved the blushes of the Super Eagles of Nigeria as they came from behind to draw The Warriors of Zimbabwe in their second FIFA World Cup qualifying match. The match which was played at the Stade Huye, Butare, Zimbabwe on Sunday, ended in a 1-1 draw. Walter Musona gave Zimbabwe…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will take on The Warriors of Zimbabwe at the Stade Huye, Butare, Zimbabwe on Sunday 19th November 2023.
By Frank Ulom Chido Obi-Martin has become the first player to score 10 goals in a single game. He is only 15 years old and currently playing for Arsenal FC. Obi-Martin scored a remarkable 10 goals for Arsenal as they won 14-3 against Liverpool in the under-16 Premier League on Saturday 18th November 2023. According…
By Bassey Ibiatisuho The prices of three categories of tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and Lesotho have officially been confirmed. According to the General Coordinator of the Local Organising Committee, Elder Paul Bassey, the regular ticket for the popular stand would be sold for N1000, the…
By Chris Thompson Former United States Women National Soccer Team (USWNST) player, Megan Rapinoe has claimed “God does not exist.” Rapinoe made the assertion on Sunday during her final for the OL Reign in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) where she picked up an injury. CONVERSEER reports that Rapinoe who recently retired from the…
By Frank Ulom Former Manchester City midfielder, Ilkay Gündoğan has shared his most memorable experience with former manager, Pep Guardiola. Guardiola is known as one of the best football managers in the world as well as one of the most difficult and private person too. However, Gündoğan still enjoyed his time with Guardiola when he…
Uyo will stand still this weekend as the University of Uyo honours former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama with an honorary degree at her 26th, 27th and 28th combined convocation. Born 41 years ago, Enyeama is one of the three eminent Nigerians who will bag this year’s honorary degree from the oldest Federal University in…
Rovers Football Club of Calabar has been given a clean bill of health after all its players underwent and passed routine medical checks ahead of the commencement of the 2023/2024 Nigeria National League (NNL). The checks which took place, Thursday, November 2, 2023, at the General Hospital, Calabar in Cross River State were carried out…
