Tag: Football

Former Nigeria under-23 striker Ibezito Ogbonna: ‘I’m lucky to be alive’

Former Nigeria under-23 striker Ibezito Ogbonna says he is lucky to be…

Axel Tuanzebe: ‘Till this day I always remember to stay calm, get a few touches and enjoy the game’

Axel Tuanzebe, the star outperforming his teammates in Manchester United football club…

Akorfa Searyoh Akorfa Searyoh

Diego Maradona: Tunisian referee Ali Bin Nasser relives ‘Hand of God’ match

The Tunisian referee from England's infamous defeat by Argentina at the 1986…

Souhail Khmira, BBC Souhail Khmira, BBC

Togo national football team attack survivors remember machine gun ambush

On 8 January 2010, the Africa Cup of Nations in Angola was…

Matthew Kenyon, BBC Matthew Kenyon, BBC

Eddie Parris: The forgotten story of the first black footballer to play for Wales

The distinctive afro haircut. The evocative tramlined kit. It's easy to see…

Chris Wathan, BBC Chris Wathan, BBC

Edouard Mendy: How Chelsea’s new goalkeeper beat setbacks to succeed

New Chelsea keeper Edouard Mendy's journey to the top has been far…

Babacar Diarra, BBC Babacar Diarra, BBC

Nigeria’s Kelechi Nwakali: Visa issues nearly derailed my career

A light seems to have shone at the end of the tunnel…

Debola Adebanjo, BBC Debola Adebanjo, BBC

Barbara Gonzalez: The CEO changing perceptions in Tanzanian football

Facing prejudice because of her age and gender is something Barbara Gonzalez…

Celestine Karoney, BBC Celestine Karoney, BBC

Chinenye Okafor: ‘Lack of pay saw me quit football for hairdressing’

When you've just won promotion back to the top division for your…

Janine Anthony, BBC Janine Anthony, BBC

Alphonso Davies: From refugee fleeing war to Champions League winner

Alphonso Davies' stellar first season at Bayern Munich has brought a league…

Ron Walker, Sky News Ron Walker, Sky News