Football Nigeria -- Eagles Etcetera

There is a peculiar salute that some NPFL teams give to their supporters during NPFL games. While one may suppose that this very salute is contrived, it remains unclear to me. I state contrived because of how many NPFL teams have appeared to use this visual greeting. However, the extent of their informed use of it is largely unknown. Nevertheless, its existence not in the action of just one team but in actions of several has to be a concern for those who supervise the local game. For avoidance of confusion, the salute is reminiscent of the abhorred Nazi-style salute for which Germany under Adolf Hitler became widely associated. It is a case where a hand is extended from the neck and trust straight up front and above the neck. This salute and the Nazi swastika have been banned in several countries. In places like Germany such a salute could attract a prison term.   But it isn’t just Germany. It is a criminal offense in much of Europe including France, Austria, and in then as f...

With Nigeria headed back to the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), after being absent for two consecutive tournaments, it will be one of the most anticipated participation at a tournament for the national team. Of course, most of the focus will be on the team's performance and results considering that Nigeria won the AFCON at its last participation back in 2013 under the late Stephen Keshi. However, with so many new players emerging during the qualifying games for this tournament, there will be a major fight for spots. Then there is the prospect of a few returning veterans who did not play a game at the qualifying stage. This sets the stage for a focus on playing personnel. Based on the above situation, it is time to begin periodic evaluation of players and continue this assessment until the matches begin in the summer in Egypt. This first evaluative piece will look at some selected players and determine who has, at this time, made a case to be in the squad if it is picked today (...