Olubor Uyi Esq.

Tunisia V MALI : ENSHRING PROFESSIONALISM IN AFRICAN FOOTBALL~ Olubor Uyi Esq. The African Cup of Nations began on the 9th of January 2015. Hitherto to the commencement of the soccer fiesta, the football world waited with bated breath in anticipation of what one of the biggest tournaments in the World produces. However, less than a week into the sporting carnival. Supporters of the beautiful game in Africa got the eggs on the face treatment during the highly anticipated clash between the National teams of Tunisia and Mali. The game was marred by many questionable decisions by the Referee. The straw that finally broke the Camel's back was when the Referee signalled the end of regulation time at the 86th minute. Although, they were claims that his time piece malfunctioned. Nevertheless, he made amendments by recalling the teams back to the pitch to continue the game. However, not less than three minutes later (that is, in the 89th minute), the man at the centre of the pitch again sig...

REFUSAL TO RELEASE ODION IGHALO- ONE DISRESPECT TOO MANY? ~ Olubor Uyi ESQ. Over the years, a major bone of contention has been the appropriate period to hold the African Cup of Nations (AFCON). Most football Eggheads have demanded that the AFCON be moved from the summer to the winter. Alas!!! The last AFCON held in Egypt, took place during the summer. However, this has proved unsustainable. Owing to the unfavorable weather condition in most African countries during the European summer calendar. Hence, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) reverted to holding the AFCON during the european winter calendar after it awarded the hosting rights to Cameroun. However, this decision taken by CAF has not gone down well with most marquee clubs across the globe. As it would mean, they would have to do without some of their key players who are of African decent during the duration of the tourney. The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been a major victim of this discontent. As it has seen in the p...