Somtochukwu Maduagwu Murder: Even the Rich Aren’t Safe in Nigeria

 Arise News Correspondent Somtochukwu Maduagwu Killed in Abuja Robbery — A Stark Reminder That No One Is Truly Safe

Arise News has announced the tragic death of Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a 29-year-old correspondent, producer, and lawyer, who was killed during an armed robbery at her residence in Katampe, Abuja.

This heartbreaking incident highlights a painful reality: in Nigeria, whether you are rich or poor, safety is not guaranteed.

We have seen similar tragedies before. For instance, the case of Junior Pope, the Nollywood actor who died after a boat accident in 2024, exposed the weaknesses of Nigeria’s emergency and safety systems. His death wasn’t due to a lack of money but due to systemic failures.

Somtochukwu’s killing took place in Katampe, one of Abuja’s upscale areas, underscoring the fact that even living in wealthy neighborhoods does not shield anyone from insecurity.

Nigeria’s security challenges affect everyone — money alone can’t guarantee protection. This tragedy is yet another reminder of the urgent need for stronger security measures and functional emergency response systems.

Lessons From Church: Dancing Away Burdens and Learning Patience

The Beauty of Being in Church

There is something beautiful about being in church. Your burdens and little problems are forgotten — especially when you dance your problems away.

But coming to church isn't just about praising God. I'm not saying that praising God is the wrong idea or anything; in fact, it's one of the main ideologies.

Aside from that, when you come to church, you also come to learn. Coming to church means learning new things in a big fellowship.

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📖 The Little Things Matter

Most churches simply open the Bible and go — they take one or two scriptures and move on, thinking they have finished the service. I am not writing this to criticize anyone, and I don’t intend to. But I believe it’s the little things that matter.

Honestly, it feels so refreshing after our Sunday service in church — learning new things.

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🩺 A Talk on Rhesus Factor

Two Sundays ago, we had a talk on the Rhesus factor, and I was surprised that many didn’t know about it. My knowledge about the Rhesus factor came a few weeks earlier in school.

Rhesus factor and knowledge about it are very important because it affects pregnancy.

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⏳ Waiting With Patience

This Sunday, we learnt about “waiting with patience.” For me, it wasn’t really about the topic itself but the fact that I learnt something new.

It was about working towards what you want to achieve with faith. Don’t wait to get it before you start preparing.

Someone gave an example of a person who got a job abroad but couldn’t go because he didn’t have an international passport. He lost the opportunity despite waiting because he wasn’t prepared.

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🙏 Preparation and Patience

It’s not just about waiting on the Lord, but about how prepared you are when the thing you are praying for finally comes.

Joseph didn’t wake up one day and become a prime minister — he was prepared and edified by God.

David didn’t suddenly become king even after killing Goliath; he led small crowds before God entrusted him to lead many.

Sometimes it’s not just about waiting with patience, but about how prepared you are. Sometimes God withholds our miracles because we’re not prepared to receive them.

Billy Vigar’s Death: FIFA’s Failure to Protect Players From Concrete Wall Collisions

 Former Arsenal academy player Billy Vigar has died while playing for Chichester United, as confirmed by the club. The 21-year-old succumbed to severe head trauma after colliding with a concrete wall. He was placed in an emergency induced coma but sadly passed away just a few days later.

While the thoughts of everyone in the world are with Vigar and his family, Billy’s death must also be seen as part of a broader failure — not just by FIFA but by the entire football world — to ensure the safety of footballers.

Vigar collided with a concrete wall used to hold an advertising board which, according to reports, was positioned too close to the pitch. First and foremost, a concrete wall should be nowhere near a football pitch. Concrete walls may be used for crowd control or structural purposes, but everyone knows their main function today is to hold advertising boards. So why should people lose their lives simply because of an advertising board?

When running — and footballers do run — it is difficult to slow momentum. It’s just like driving a car at high speed: if you suddenly slam the brakes, the car may somersault or crash. In the same way, when concrete walls are placed too close to the pitch, footballers often cannot slow down in time, leading to collisions.

FIFA does have regulations on the distance between concrete walls and the pitch, recommending 3–6 metres of clearance. However, FIFA has done little to enforce its own rules, choosing instead to function mainly as a revenue-generating body. In high-tier competitions where the world is watching, walls and advertising boards are kept at a safe distance. But in lower-tier leagues, dangerous walls continue to be placed right next to the pitch.

Vigar’s death is not the first to occur under such circumstances. In 2008, Croatian footballer Hrvoje Ćustić of NK Zadar died in hospital after colliding with a concrete wall. In 2015, Emanuel Ortega, playing in Argentina’s fifth tier, died after striking a wall just one metre from the touchline. More recently, in 2022, Alex Fletcher, while playing for Bath City, sustained a severe head injury from a wall collision that eventually forced him into retirement.

The truth is, no one seems to care enough about the safety of these players. To many fans, footballers earn large sums of money, so they should “just go out and play.” But that mindset ignores the risks. It is sad that FIFA, while raising awareness about concussions, has failed to address one of the main causes of such injuries — unsafe stadium design.

And to the players: no one will protect you but yourselves. Stop playing on unsafe pitches. Because if you die, people’s thoughts will be with your family for a few days — and then life simply goes on.

Victor Osimhen Returns to Galatasaray Squad After Injury Ahead of Liverpool Clash

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has returned to the Galatasaray squad after missing nearly three weeks and three matches due to an ankle strain he picked up from a rough tackle in Nigeria’s World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda. The Nigerian star, who is Turkey’s most expensive signing, was forced to sit out key fixtures, including their UCL opener against Frankfurt, where they were thrashed 5-1.

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According to Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk, Osimhen is expected to be fully ready for the Liverpool match. Turkish journalist Yakup Cinar also reported that he is likely to get some minutes in the Alanyaspor match tomorrow. However, in the crucial UCL game against Liverpool—after their heavy loss without him—he is expected to be in the starting XI, pending any late changes

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This news is seen as a major boost for Galatasaray fans, many of whom have questioned why their €75m record signing has yet to take the field since sustaining the injury with the national team. Some even criticized the decision to release their most expensive player—and the most expensive signing in Turkish league history—for international duty, only for him to return injured.

In addition, there was a clear contrast between the diagnosis of the Super Eagles’ doctors and that of the Galatasaray medical staff. While the national team doctors diagnosed him with a shin bruise, Galatasaray’s medical team confirmed it was an ankle strain, which kept him out for about 13 days.

The Power of PR: How Yamal Beat Raphinha to Second Place in the Ballon d’Or

Lamine Yamal finished second in the Ballon d'Or ahead of his Barcelona teammate Raphinha. While no one is shocked — after all, many people were gunning for Yamal to win over Ousmane Dembélé — looking at it objectively, it was Barcelona’s PR that not only propelled Yamal to second but also pushed Raphinha down the rankings. After all, Raphinha was once a favorite to win the Ballon d'Or, but “Mr. 9 La Liga goals from La Masia” received the biggest PR push. And doesn’t it make sense for an academy kid to win the Ballon d'Or? I mean, Michael Olise had a great season and was placed at number 30 simply because of a lack of PR. So I maintain that PR is what pushed Yamal to the top.

#OkanBurukIstifa Trends as Galatasaray Fans Demand Coach’s Resignation After Frankfurt Humiliation

Galatasaray fans are trending the hashtag #OkanBurukIstifa, which when translated into Turkish means Okan Buruk resign. The fans of Turkey’s biggest and most successful club, Galatasaray, are now calling for coach Okan Buruk’s resignation after taking a beating from Frankfurt in their UCL opener.

The problem didn’t just start today, with fans who are not satisfied with just winning in the league. Since coach Okan took over, Galatasaray has been the most successful team in the Turkish Super Lig, winning three consecutive titles and even almost going unbeaten in the last one. However, in Europe, it has been a different story.

Fans aren’t satisfied, especially when the management promised a great European campaign with the tag #HedefAvrupa. Galatasaray is the Turkish team that has spent the most on transfer fees, though on fewer players. The truth, in my opinion, is that Galatasaray prioritized quality over quantity. After all, isn’t it Fenerbahce, who replaced their entire starting XI, that almost lost to Alanyaspor? Didn’t Beşiktaş, who bought every player they could, just lose to Göztepe? So what seems to be the problem? After all, last year Galatasaray beat Tottenham, the reigning Europa League champions, but bent over for teams like Malmö and Dynamo Kiev.

A Galatasaray fan said: “I won’t be surprised if we have a higher chance of beating Liverpool than Bodo/Glimt. For years we have bent over for village teams. It is a psychological problem.”

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Another accused the coach of being successful in Turkey only because he is a Turkish coach and understands only the Turkish league. However, others are calling for coach Okan’s resignation, claiming that with this squad they can win the league without any coach. Okan was compared with coach Fatih Terim, the most successful coach in Turkey and Galatasaray’s history, who won the Europa League and Super Cup with Okan Buruk as part of his squad. One fan said: “Fatih Terim was given a budget of £30m, yet he came back without conceding a goal against Barcelona with a squad of lower quality than the present GS squad. Okan Buruk was given £150m, yet he ate five from Frankfurt.”

Another added: “If coach Okan was given Fatih Terim’s squad, he would have sent us into relegation. #OkanBurukIstifa.”

Others have called for the resignation of the management and even the technical staff, noting that the training is not good enough.

“How can Gabriel Sara, who came to us scoring 14 goals and 13 assists in Norwich City, suddenly become trash? Icardi is obese and the technical staff is not doing anything about it. Is there something wrong with our training? How can Lemina, who tore apart the Fenerbahce match by himself when he came, suddenly not run anymore? All of them need to resign,” one angry fan wrote.

However, some are drawing conclusions from the Frankfurt match, noting that they started well but lost along the line due to individual mistakes. Some have criticized the captain at that time, Yunus Akgün, for his selfishness and repeatedly losing the ball.

One wrote: “Yunus Akgün lost the ball and was making gestures to Ilkay instead of passing the ball. This is Galatasaray, this is not your father’s farm, man. You can’t lose the ball and be making gestures to stars like Ilkay. Who the hell are you?”

Another wrote about Yunus: “Yunus, what the hell was that, man? Why can’t you pass the ball? If you keep being selfish with the ball, you will be benched.”

Another questioned the coach’s logic in the second half when subbing in Icardi for Lemina:

“We are losing 3-1. What does coach Okan do? He empties the midfield, bringing in an obese guy (Icardi) and removing Lemina. After Icardi came, we conceded 2 more.”

Another spoke about Galatasaray’s fighting spirit: “When we conceded a goal, I saw the despair on the faces of the players. You concede a goal and you lose the will to fight?”

So, what really led to Galatasaray’s loss?

Was it Osimhen’s absence, the team’s stupidity, or the coach’s technical ability?

A Book Says Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad—But The Truth Is, We All Are”

A Book Says Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad"

I haven’t been to Lagos for two years now. But as the school session drew to a close, I knew I had to do everything possible to come back for the holidays. Even before we finished our exams, I started reminding my dad of the promise he made to me last year—that I would travel back home.

I live in Lagos with my parents, but as an indigene of Enugu, I returned there for university together with my two brothers, where we stay with my grandma. My dad had assured me last year that I would be allowed to come back without any hassles, but I could tell my parents, especially my dad, were worried. I had never traveled alone, and being the only girl, the protective attitude was understandable.

Also, I was (well, still am) very tiny—tiny enough that someone could just slip me inside a “pako” sack and no one would notice.

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Luckily for me—or unluckily, depending on how you see it—my dad was scheduled to attend the burial ceremony of a close friend in Anambra State. He came to Enugu earlier and stayed with us. During his stay, I reminded him repeatedly that I would be traveling back with him. He agreed, so the plan was to go with my dad and his friend to the burial in Anambra before continuing on to Lagos.

But before that, my dad decided that all of us—my brothers and I—should first visit Nenwe in Aninri, which is my village. It was there that I had the most peaceful sleep I’d had in a long time.

On Tuesday, my dad, his friend, and I left around 7 a.m. His friend drove us in a Highlander to Anambra. However, as we searched for the particular town where the burial was being held, we got lost and confused by the many towns with similar names. Eventually, we found our way to Nnobi, where we attended the solemn affair.

What pained me the most about the burial was watching his little children—who could not have been more than ten years old—pour sand on their father’s grave.

After the burial, we spent the night in Anambra and continued the journey the next day.

One interesting thing I noticed about Anambra is that they are suffering. Tell me, why would you see signs reading “Solution is here” or “Soludo is working” every five kilometers? Why would a governor who is truly working need to announce it so loudly?

Anyway, that one has passed. Nothing remarkable happened again on the road—until we got to Lagos.

A book says nearly all the men in Lagos are mad. Well, that’s not true. It’s not just the men—everyone, the men, women, children, and even myself—we are all mad.

In Lagos, I was terrified. Everyone drove like lunatics through the madness of Oshodi traffic. And then there was the stench. Still, despite it all, I am happy to be back home.

Tolu Arokorade Makes PL Debut In Wolves Narrow Loss To Newcastle

Nigerian and former Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has made his Premier League debut against Newcastle. The 24-year-old, who transferred to Wolverhampton from Genk for about £25m just before the international break, started the game after returning from Nigeria, where he was a substitute in both international matches. He played 60 minutes before being subbed off.

Though he neither scored nor assisted, Tolu had an impressive outing for Wolves despite the loss of all three points. According to SofaScore, he completed 5 out of 7 passes, won 4 ground duels out of 10, and won 2 aerial duels. The former Ebony Shoe winner and Belgian Pro League top scorer has arrived as Wolves’ new talisman.

Let’s go, Tolu. Remember—it’s TEA time!

How Nepal’s Gen Z Revolution Began as New PM Was Elected via Discord

The Nepalese Gen Z have elected their new interim Prime Minister via a Discord vote after a protest and revolution against corruption forced the former Prime Minister, along with other government officials and politicians, to flee the country. The Gen Z–elected Prime Minister has since been recognized by the Nepalese Army and officially sworn in.

So, what led to the Nepal revolution? Let’s start from the beginning. Over two decades ago, Nepal overthrew its monarchy to establish a multi-party system. However, things didn’t get better, as corrupt politicians quickly made their way into power. These politicians built mansions and drove luxury cars while ordinary Nepalese citizens grew poorer and poorer.

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By 2010, Nepalese youths were getting more information from the Internet. They saw the lavish lifestyles of politicians and their children. There was a rising tension as more young people became aware of how corrupt leaders were stealing their future.

Fast forward to August 2025, when a trend called “NEPO Babies” began. Youths compared the extravagant lifestyles of politicians’ children with their own struggles, raising awareness about inequality. This exposé gained widespread traction on TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms. Coincidentally, the government imposed a social media ban on September 4th. The problem was that almost all Nepalese families lived outside the main cities, and with social media down, there was no way to communicate with their relatives. The lack of empathy—coupled with the suspicious timing of the ban—sparked calls for peaceful protests.

By September 8th, over 12,000 youths had gathered. However, they were gunned down by police on government orders, leaving 17 dead and hundreds injured. Despite the tragedy, the Nepalese government showed no empathy.

Reddit and Discord soon filled with calls for revenge, and videos teaching protesters how to protect themselves from tear gas circulated widely. By the next protest, even more youths appeared. No one expected what would happen next: by afternoon, one group marched toward the Prime Minister’s residence, while another targeted a politician’s home—burning both. This quickly became a trend, until most of the politicians fled the country.

On September 12th, the youths gathered once again, this time on Discord, to elect their interim Prime Minister—who also became Nepal’s first female Prime Minister.

The most interesting thing about the protest, however, was its decentralization—the youths had no single leader.

Baddy of Lagos Completes First Phase of Surgery in Egypt

Nigerian influencer Baddy of Lagos, David Obadiah, completes the first phase of his leg corrective surgery in Egypt with support from Davido and fans.

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Social media influencer David Obadiah, popularly known as Baddy of Lagos, has successfully completed the first phase of his leg corrective surgery in Egypt. The second phase, however, is scheduled to take place in 3–6 months.

So, of course, let’s do a quick throwback to the beginning.

Who is Baddy?

Baddy is a social media influencer who first became known for his bow legs. He often took pictures with his then-girlfriend, known as Jakobs, and posted them on X. This attracted mockery from some people, who bullied him over his bow legs and questioned how a guy like him could date a girl like her. Eventually, the relationship ended, though reports suggest that Jakobs was the one who broke up with him.

However, she refused to move on, often using every opportunity to throw shade at her ex—ironically, while tweeting from the iPhone 11 he had bought her.

As time went on, Baddy revealed that he wanted to pursue a career in modeling, but his bow legs were a major hindrance. He also admitted that he and his mother were afraid of surgeries, as he had undergone a few in his childhood that failed to work.

Eventually, it was agreed that Baddy and his mother would travel to Egypt for the corrective procedure. The N20 million required was spearheaded by Sir Dickson, with Afrobeats star Davido donating N3 million to support the cause.

Let’s all wish Baddy the best of luck as he prepares for the second phase of his surgery.

Social media influencer David Obadiah, popularly known as Baddy of Lagos, has successfully completed the first phase of his leg corrective surgery in Egypt. The second phase, however, is scheduled to take place in 3–6 months.

So, of course, let’s do a quick throwback to the beginning.

Who is Baddy?

Baddy is a social media influencer who first became known for his bow legs. He often took pictures with his then-girlfriend, known as Jakobs, and posted them on X. This attracted mockery from some people, who bullied him over his bow legs and questioned how a guy like him could date a girl like her. Eventually, the relationship ended, though reports suggest that Jakobs was the one who broke up with him.

However, she refused to move on, often using every opportunity to throw shade at her ex—ironically, while tweeting from the iPhone 11 he had bought her.

As time went on, Baddy revealed that he wanted to pursue a career in modeling, but his bow legs were a major hindrance. He also admitted that he and his mother were afraid of surgeries, as he had undergone a few in his childhood that failed to work.

Eventually, it was agreed that Baddy and his mother would travel to Egypt for the corrective procedure. The N20 million required was spearheaded by Sir Dickson, with Afrobeats star Davido donating N3 million to support the cause.

Let’s all wish Baddy the best of luck as he prepares for the second phase of his surgery.

Mikel Obi Says That Everyone In The NFF should resign should super eagles fail to qualify for world cup

Chelsea legend Mikel Obi has revealed that if the Super Eagles, who are in danger of not making the World Cup, eventually fail to qualify, then everyone at the helm of affairs in the Nigerian Football Federation must resign. The former Super Eagles captain made this bold statement on his podcast, calling it a disgrace that the team is on the verge of missing back-to-back World Cups.

Many have supported this notion. After all, the Nigerian league is regarded as one of the worst leagues in the world. In addition, we have had three coaches since last year. José Peseiro first put us in trouble with a string of draws at the beginning of the qualifiers.

I am in support of Mikel Obi — everyone there needs to go, including the Sports Ministry. After all, wasn’t it the same officials who failed to register a bike for the Olympics and even forgot a timer when Chioma Ajunwa broke the record for the fastest time in a 100m race?

Isn’t it also the same NFF that has refused to pay the players their match bonuses? And this is how they keep spoiling our sports sector

Gun Violence, Bad Pitches and Weather Chaos: Can the US Really Host the 2026 World Cup?

Should the USA Still Host the 2026 World Cup Amid Rising Concerns?

Football fans around the world have begun to question whether the 2026 FIFA World Cup should still be hosted in the United States—or if their hosting rights should be revoked. This debate has resurfaced following the tragic shooting and assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative commentator, during a public speaking event in Utah.

While this tragedy should not be used to chase clout, it has nevertheless reignited discussions about America’s ability to safely and successfully host the world’s biggest sporting event. Security concerns are only one part of the conversation.

The FIFA Club World Cup, recently hosted in the U.S., was plagued by numerous problems: poor pitch conditions, extreme weather that forced matches to be delayed for over an hour, and widespread visa difficulties for fans and teams. These issues raised eyebrows about whether America is truly prepared for the scale and demands of a World Cup.

Now, with political violence making global headlines, football fans are asking tough questions:

Is the USA capable of guaranteeing safety and smooth organization in 2026?

Or should FIFA consider relocating the World Cup to a country better positioned to host?

Rip to Charlie Kirk!!!

Being A Nigerian Is The Hardest Job Ever Known To Mankind

Being a Nigerian is one of the top three hardest things in the world, and it’s not even number three. Imagine drawing with South Africa one day, and the very next day the power grid collapses, plunging the whole nation into darkness. Is this life? It’s so sad that even the bare minimum is not provided. Just yesterday, there was flooding at Maryland, and cars were literally swimming.

Someone once said if you have money, you would enjoy Nigeria. But even then, you’ll see Cybertrucks worth millions of dollars turned into canoes because of the Lagos floods. Funny enough, the Lagos government has decided that the easiest way to fix this is to witch-hunt by seizing Capri-Sun from supermarkets simply because they use plastic straws.

How long are we going to continue like this?

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Besides, it’s obvious that these same people have applied their incompetence to our sports sector, which is at least supposed to give us some joy in this country. After all, isn’t it these same officials that lost Favour Ofili to Turkey after failing to register her for two consecutive Olympics—and instead of apologizing for their errors, they blamed her for being disrespectful?

I honestly can’t count the number of times I’ve been told that this country is unfortunately not for Nigerians. How can we continue like this? Honestly, being in Nigeria—and even being a Nigerian—reduces your chances of survival and success by 50%.

Super Eagles Fall From Grace To Grass: Who Should Be Blamed?

The Super Eagles are in danger of missing another World Cup after drawing with South Africa yesterday. While I won’t blame them entirely for the result—because, like it or not, the pitch condition was terrible and even the host country struggled on it—Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the World Cup probably began earlier, with the draws against Zimbabwe and Lesotho, followed by the loss to Benin Republic.

So, who should be blamed for our fall from being the “Giant of Africa” in football to becoming the “Super Chickens,” a team that nations no longer respect, to the point where South Africa had the audacity to give us a tiki-taka pitch? Or did the CAF president allow it simply because he is South African, while our voices were not loud enough to oppose it?

Many people are blaming Eric Chelle for our struggles in the World Cup qualifiers and are even calling for his sack. However, this man has secured 8 points out of a possible 12 in four games. So, who should the blame really fall on? The players? Honestly, as much as we want to criticize them, I can only feel sympathy. Most of them are in their prime and would love to appear at a World Cup, especially since many of them may not make the Super Eagles squad by the next edition. At the very least, even if just to “mark attendance,” you can’t convince me these players don’t want to be there.

So, what exactly is the problem? I believe it stems from constantly changing coaches in every qualifying campaign. A good coach can make great things happen. Take SSC Napoli, for example: in 2023, they won the Scudetto under Luciano Spalletti. However, the following year, after Spalletti left, Napoli—with nearly the same set of key players, only missing Kim Min-jae—finished 10th.

Again, this is not to shift all the blame from Eric Chelle, who is still trying to fix the mistakes of both George Finidi and José Peseiro. The real fault lies with the NFF for failing to secure a competent, stable coach. Until then, the Super Eagles will keep changing coaches like clothes, and consistency will remain a dream

Nigeria vs Rwanda: Proof That Super Eagles Don’t Deserve a Spot at the World Cup

Nigeria's match against Rwanda, despite the win, has proven that Nigeria has no business in the 2026 World Cup—if we even manage to qualify. Honestly, they need to start paying us for watching Super Eagles matches because the whole team looked disjointed and confused.

Furthermore, Osimhen, who had scored Nigeria's last three World Cup qualifiers, was subjected to a harsh tackle. This led to his substitution in the 35th minute, raising concerns about his fitness for the South Africa match.

Back to the team’s performance: we couldn’t string two or more good passes together. The attacking responsibility was placed solely on Alex Iwobi, while the defensive midfielders failed to make any meaningful contribution in attack. On top of that, the right wing was basically non-existent.

South Africa currently leads with 16 points. Interestingly, the only time they dropped points was against Nigeria. Obviously, even if we defeat them, it would be almost impossible for them to slip up in their remaining matches. However, not all hope is lost for the Super Eagles, especially if Nigeria is awarded the three points from South Africa fielding an ineligible player.

Yes, we don’t deserve to be in the World Cup. But we will still hope to see Naija in the tournament—Amen.

Nigeria Vs Rwanda: Still Hope for the World Cup

As the World Cup draws near, Nigeria's chances of qualifying are extremely slim—almost 0.1%. If we mistakenly lose to Rwanda in our home match in Uyo, we can kiss even that 0.1% goodbye. However, despite being fourth on the World Cup qualification table for now, qualification still seems possible.

Firstly, let’s talk about the fact that South Africa fielded an ineligible player against Lesotho, and three points should be deducted from them. Aside from that, the fact that FIFA and even CAF allowed Zimbabwe and Lesotho to play their home matches in South Africa is a disgrace.

But despite all that, if the Super Eagles win all their remaining four matches, including against South Africa, and FIFA does the needful—which they must and will do—Nigeria would definitely qualify.

The only problem is that a team which has managed just 7 points from six games doesn’t really deserve to be anywhere near the World Cup. Eric Chelle will face a daunting task in trying to make Nigeria qualify, fixing the mistakes of George Finidi and José Peseiro.

That said, looking at the 23-man squad that was called up, I can say this is the best squad in terms of deserved call-ups. Let’s go, Super Eagles!

Is Victor Osimhen Unhappy at Galatasaray?

Victor Osimhen’s Silence at Galatasaray: Focus or Frustration?

Since his permanent move to Galatasaray, Victor Osimhen has not posted anything on social media. This comes in stark contrast to his loan spell, when he frequently shared stories before and after matches. His silence has drawn attention from fans, with some questioning whether it is linked to the love and recognition continually shown to club captain Mauro Icardi.

The Icardi Factor

Despite not being fully fit, carrying extra weight, and still recovering from injury, Icardi continues to be given minutes on the pitch. After every game, the song "Aşkın Olayım” 

” (“Let me be your love”), which is Icardi’s goal celebration anthem, is played in his honor. Meanwhile, Osimhen — who is currently Galatasaray’s most in-form player — receives no such recognition.

Even in a recent match, when Osimhen was injured and Icardi went to warm up, the crowd erupted for the Argentine captain. Some fans interpreted this as a sign of disrespect towards Osimhen. Adding to this tension, Osimhen has not celebrated any of his goals this season, further fueling speculation about his mood.

Transfer Market Promises and Frustrations

Another possible reason for Osimhen’s brooding demeanor is Galatasaray’s transfer activity. Reports suggest he was promised a Champions League–ready squad, but the management left critical issues — such as the goalkeeper position — unresolved until the last moment.

This weakness was exposed in their last match, where Osimhen was visibly frustrated, at times begging the wingers to deliver crosses. That said, some of Gala’s signings have been impressive. Singo has strengthened the defense, İlkay has improved the midfield, and overall the club did well in the market. Still, one more midfielder would have made it close to perfect. For the league, reinforcements in midfield and defense could still be added and later registered for the Champions League.

More Focus, Less Noise

In my opinion, Osimhen’s silence is not about Icardi or Galatasaray’s transfer window. Instead, he seems determined to stay focused on his goals this season. The same attitude was visible when he reported to the Nigerian national team camp looking visibly serious, with the Super Eagles on the verge of missing another World Cup. Osimhen’s focus suggests he is trying to push both himself and his teammates to higher levels.

Barcelona Dreams

Looking ahead, this may be Osimhen’s last season — or at most his second-to-last — at Galatasaray. Barcelona are actively searching for a long-term replacement for Robert Lewandowski, and Osimhen has been on their radar since his Lille days.

In an old interview, he admitted to supporting Barcelona as a child and expressed his dream of playing for them. More recently, he revealed there was a club he wanted to join soon, likely hinting at the Catalan giants. While he also downplayed the importance of such a move by saying it “didn’t really matter,” the possibility remains strong.

If Osimhen fails to win something major at Galatasaray, such as the Champions League, a transfer to Barcelona could sour his relationship with Gala fans. But if he achieves glory first, he would leave as a legend, remembered for his contributions rather than questioned for his departure.