Nigeria’s elephants in the room
For Nigeria to return to the peak of African football, it needs deeper introspection about how the country functions today.
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Afolabi Adekaiyaoja
Afolabi Adekaiyaoja is a researcher and writer on African politics, governance and foreign policy.
On eagle’s wings
Nigeria’s Men’s football team does best when no one expects them to.
The politics of hosting AFCON
Africa’s biggest spectacle is happening soon. What does it take to host the African Cup of Nations?
There is no youth monolith
Young people have become an influential demographic in Nigerian politics. But are they a coherent political constituency?
Victorious
After winning Italy’s Serie A with Napoli, Victor Osimhen has cemented his claim to being Africa’s biggest footballing icon. But is the trend of individual stardom good for sports and politics?
More than a national pastime
Nigeria did not qualify for Qatar 2022. The troubles in the country’s football administration reflect the crises in the nation’s political culture.