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The Super Eagles ‘Ecstasy & Agony’ – Nigeria’s Golden Generation
By Michael Hamlen If Cameroon changed the face of African football and caught the attention of the world at Italia 90. It was Nigeria that took African football forward in the 1990s and threatened …
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The Super Eagles 'Ecstasy & Agony' - Nigeria's golden generation in the 1990s
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- Africa and the World Cup
- Nigerian politics
- AFCON 90, 92, 94 & 2000
- USA 94
- Atlanta 1996
- France 98
- Sydney 2000 👇
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- Africa and the World Cup
- Nigerian politics
- AFCON 90, 92, 94 & 2000
- USA 94
- Atlanta 1996
- France 98
- Sydney 2000 👇
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The only Orange wanted at Christmas
December 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The only Orange wanted at Christmas
Remembering Justin Edinburgh, who would have been 56 today
Tottenham left back from 1990-2000, who also played for Southend, Portsmouth & Billericay Town before moving into management
Sadly passed away, aged just 49 in 2019 🙏
Tottenham left back from 1990-2000, who also played for Southend, Portsmouth & Billericay Town before moving into management
Sadly passed away, aged just 49 in 2019 🙏
December 18, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Remembering Justin Edinburgh, who would have been 56 today
Tottenham left back from 1990-2000, who also played for Southend, Portsmouth & Billericay Town before moving into management
Sadly passed away, aged just 49 in 2019 🙏
Tottenham left back from 1990-2000, who also played for Southend, Portsmouth & Billericay Town before moving into management
Sadly passed away, aged just 49 in 2019 🙏
#OnThisDay in 1998
David Batty became David O'Leary's first signing as he rejoined Leeds United from Newcastle United
David Batty became David O'Leary's first signing as he rejoined Leeds United from Newcastle United
December 8, 2025 at 8:11 AM
#OnThisDay in 1998
David Batty became David O'Leary's first signing as he rejoined Leeds United from Newcastle United
David Batty became David O'Leary's first signing as he rejoined Leeds United from Newcastle United
Ahead of the Milan derby
Remembering Inter Milan's German trio & AC Milan's Dutch trio at the end of the 1980s 🔥
Remembering Inter Milan's German trio & AC Milan's Dutch trio at the end of the 1980s 🔥
November 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Ahead of the Milan derby
Remembering Inter Milan's German trio & AC Milan's Dutch trio at the end of the 1980s 🔥
Remembering Inter Milan's German trio & AC Milan's Dutch trio at the end of the 1980s 🔥
Dejan Savicevic & Dragan Stojkovic shopping in Milan ahead of Red Star Belgrade's European Cup Second Round match against AC Milan in 1988
November 19, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Dejan Savicevic & Dragan Stojkovic shopping in Milan ahead of Red Star Belgrade's European Cup Second Round match against AC Milan in 1988
#OnThisDay in 1982
1977 Ballon d’Or winner Allan Simonsen scored on his debut for Second Division Charlton Athletic after his transfer from Barcelona
One of the most bizarre transfers of all time
1977 Ballon d’Or winner Allan Simonsen scored on his debut for Second Division Charlton Athletic after his transfer from Barcelona
One of the most bizarre transfers of all time
November 13, 2025 at 6:59 AM
#OnThisDay in 1982
1977 Ballon d’Or winner Allan Simonsen scored on his debut for Second Division Charlton Athletic after his transfer from Barcelona
One of the most bizarre transfers of all time
1977 Ballon d’Or winner Allan Simonsen scored on his debut for Second Division Charlton Athletic after his transfer from Barcelona
One of the most bizarre transfers of all time
November 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Gordon 'Sid' Cowans 67 today
Aston Villa legend that won the League Championship, League Cup, European Cup & European Super Cup
Also played for Bari, Blackburn, Derby, Wolves, Sheffield United, Bradford City, Stockport County, Burnley & England
Fantastic player
Aston Villa legend that won the League Championship, League Cup, European Cup & European Super Cup
Also played for Bari, Blackburn, Derby, Wolves, Sheffield United, Bradford City, Stockport County, Burnley & England
Fantastic player
October 27, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Gordon 'Sid' Cowans 67 today
Aston Villa legend that won the League Championship, League Cup, European Cup & European Super Cup
Also played for Bari, Blackburn, Derby, Wolves, Sheffield United, Bradford City, Stockport County, Burnley & England
Fantastic player
Aston Villa legend that won the League Championship, League Cup, European Cup & European Super Cup
Also played for Bari, Blackburn, Derby, Wolves, Sheffield United, Bradford City, Stockport County, Burnley & England
Fantastic player
It's 25 years ago today that the curtain came down at the old Wembley
Dietmar Hamann scored the last goal at the famous old stadium as England lost 1-0 to Germany
Kevin Keegan resigned in the toilets straight afterwards
Dietmar Hamann scored the last goal at the famous old stadium as England lost 1-0 to Germany
Kevin Keegan resigned in the toilets straight afterwards
October 7, 2025 at 7:04 AM
It's 25 years ago today that the curtain came down at the old Wembley
Dietmar Hamann scored the last goal at the famous old stadium as England lost 1-0 to Germany
Kevin Keegan resigned in the toilets straight afterwards
Dietmar Hamann scored the last goal at the famous old stadium as England lost 1-0 to Germany
Kevin Keegan resigned in the toilets straight afterwards
Remembering Gary Speed, who would have been 56 today
Fantastic player
Sorely missed 🙏
Fantastic player
Sorely missed 🙏
September 8, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Remembering Gary Speed, who would have been 56 today
Fantastic player
Sorely missed 🙏
Fantastic player
Sorely missed 🙏
#OnThisDay in 1990
Neville Southall famously sat against the post at half time to "clear his head" after Everton were trailing 2-0 to newly promoted Leeds United
Everton eventually lost 3-2 & Southall was fined a week's wages
Neville Southall famously sat against the post at half time to "clear his head" after Everton were trailing 2-0 to newly promoted Leeds United
Everton eventually lost 3-2 & Southall was fined a week's wages
August 25, 2025 at 6:13 AM
#OnThisDay in 1990
Neville Southall famously sat against the post at half time to "clear his head" after Everton were trailing 2-0 to newly promoted Leeds United
Everton eventually lost 3-2 & Southall was fined a week's wages
Neville Southall famously sat against the post at half time to "clear his head" after Everton were trailing 2-0 to newly promoted Leeds United
Everton eventually lost 3-2 & Southall was fined a week's wages
Remembering Robert Enke on what would have been his 48th birthday
German goalkeeper who played for Borussia Monchengladbach, Benfica, Barcelona, Fenerbahce, Tenerife, Hannover 96 & Germany
Enke suffered with depression and committed suicide aged just 32 🙏
German goalkeeper who played for Borussia Monchengladbach, Benfica, Barcelona, Fenerbahce, Tenerife, Hannover 96 & Germany
Enke suffered with depression and committed suicide aged just 32 🙏
August 24, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Remembering Robert Enke on what would have been his 48th birthday
German goalkeeper who played for Borussia Monchengladbach, Benfica, Barcelona, Fenerbahce, Tenerife, Hannover 96 & Germany
Enke suffered with depression and committed suicide aged just 32 🙏
German goalkeeper who played for Borussia Monchengladbach, Benfica, Barcelona, Fenerbahce, Tenerife, Hannover 96 & Germany
Enke suffered with depression and committed suicide aged just 32 🙏
#OnThisDay in 1995
Marco van Basten waved farewell at the San Siro as he retired from football after a long battle with injury
Such a sad end to one of the greatest strikers ever to grace the beautiful game
Marco van Basten waved farewell at the San Siro as he retired from football after a long battle with injury
Such a sad end to one of the greatest strikers ever to grace the beautiful game
August 17, 2025 at 6:04 AM
#OnThisDay in 1995
Marco van Basten waved farewell at the San Siro as he retired from football after a long battle with injury
Such a sad end to one of the greatest strikers ever to grace the beautiful game
Marco van Basten waved farewell at the San Siro as he retired from football after a long battle with injury
Such a sad end to one of the greatest strikers ever to grace the beautiful game
The Goal Twins - Gianluca Vialli & Roberto Mancini, Sampdoria 🔥🔥
August 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The Goal Twins - Gianluca Vialli & Roberto Mancini, Sampdoria 🔥🔥
Nigel Martyn 59 today
The first British £1m goalkeeper
Played for Bristol Rovers, Crystal Palace, Leeds United, Everton & won 23 caps for England
Fantastic goalkeeper
The first British £1m goalkeeper
Played for Bristol Rovers, Crystal Palace, Leeds United, Everton & won 23 caps for England
Fantastic goalkeeper
August 11, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Nigel Martyn 59 today
The first British £1m goalkeeper
Played for Bristol Rovers, Crystal Palace, Leeds United, Everton & won 23 caps for England
Fantastic goalkeeper
The first British £1m goalkeeper
Played for Bristol Rovers, Crystal Palace, Leeds United, Everton & won 23 caps for England
Fantastic goalkeeper
Gunnar Halle 60 today
Excellent right back, who played for Lillestrøm, Oldham Athletic, Leeds United, Bradford City, Wolves & won 64 caps for Norway
Brilliant player
Excellent right back, who played for Lillestrøm, Oldham Athletic, Leeds United, Bradford City, Wolves & won 64 caps for Norway
Brilliant player
August 11, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Gunnar Halle 60 today
Excellent right back, who played for Lillestrøm, Oldham Athletic, Leeds United, Bradford City, Wolves & won 64 caps for Norway
Brilliant player
Excellent right back, who played for Lillestrøm, Oldham Athletic, Leeds United, Bradford City, Wolves & won 64 caps for Norway
Brilliant player
Ipswich Town legend John Wark 68 today
Goal scoring midfielder turned defender who also played for Liverpool, Middlesbrough & won 29 caps for Scotland
Made an appearance in Escape to Victory & one of the original players in the Sky Sports launch advert in 1992
Goal scoring midfielder turned defender who also played for Liverpool, Middlesbrough & won 29 caps for Scotland
Made an appearance in Escape to Victory & one of the original players in the Sky Sports launch advert in 1992
August 3, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Ipswich Town legend John Wark 68 today
Goal scoring midfielder turned defender who also played for Liverpool, Middlesbrough & won 29 caps for Scotland
Made an appearance in Escape to Victory & one of the original players in the Sky Sports launch advert in 1992
Goal scoring midfielder turned defender who also played for Liverpool, Middlesbrough & won 29 caps for Scotland
Made an appearance in Escape to Victory & one of the original players in the Sky Sports launch advert in 1992
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Not sure how #Waterstones, #BirminghamUK managed it; #WorstGameEver isn't released until August 11, 2025, but it's already on the shelf alongside my #PitchPublishing pals, Alex Ireland, Peter Prickett & Pete Thornton titles.
Get in!
Get in!
July 31, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Not sure how #Waterstones, #BirminghamUK managed it; #WorstGameEver isn't released until August 11, 2025, but it's already on the shelf alongside my #PitchPublishing pals, Alex Ireland, Peter Prickett & Pete Thornton titles.
Get in!
Get in!
Remembering Sir Bobby Robson, who sadly passed away 16 years ago today
A legend of the game & an absolute gentleman
Sorely missed, but never forgotten 🙏
A legend of the game & an absolute gentleman
Sorely missed, but never forgotten 🙏
July 31, 2025 at 6:05 AM
Remembering Sir Bobby Robson, who sadly passed away 16 years ago today
A legend of the game & an absolute gentleman
Sorely missed, but never forgotten 🙏
A legend of the game & an absolute gentleman
Sorely missed, but never forgotten 🙏
Dejan Savicevic & Zvonimir Boban, 1994 Champions League
July 30, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Dejan Savicevic & Zvonimir Boban, 1994 Champions League
Zico & Ray Wilkins 1984-1985
July 29, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Zico & Ray Wilkins 1984-1985
Robert Prosinečki, Stefan Effenberg & Miodrag Belodedici, 1991
July 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Robert Prosinečki, Stefan Effenberg & Miodrag Belodedici, 1991
#OnThisDay in 1996
Jordi Cruyff moved to Manchester United from Barcelona for £1.4m
Gary McAllister moved to Coventry City from Leeds United for £3m
Nigel Martyn moved to Leeds United from Crystal Palace for £2.25m
Great times
Jordi Cruyff moved to Manchester United from Barcelona for £1.4m
Gary McAllister moved to Coventry City from Leeds United for £3m
Nigel Martyn moved to Leeds United from Crystal Palace for £2.25m
Great times
July 26, 2025 at 6:34 AM
#OnThisDay in 1996
Jordi Cruyff moved to Manchester United from Barcelona for £1.4m
Gary McAllister moved to Coventry City from Leeds United for £3m
Nigel Martyn moved to Leeds United from Crystal Palace for £2.25m
Great times
Jordi Cruyff moved to Manchester United from Barcelona for £1.4m
Gary McAllister moved to Coventry City from Leeds United for £3m
Nigel Martyn moved to Leeds United from Crystal Palace for £2.25m
Great times
Two years ago today, we sadly lost Trevor Francis
Never forgotten 🙏
Never forgotten 🙏
July 24, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Two years ago today, we sadly lost Trevor Francis
Never forgotten 🙏
Never forgotten 🙏
#OnThisDay in 1999
Michael Bridges signed for Leeds United from Sunderland for £5m
Superb player that never hit the heights his talent deserved due to a serious ankle injury a year later #LUFC
Michael Bridges signed for Leeds United from Sunderland for £5m
Superb player that never hit the heights his talent deserved due to a serious ankle injury a year later #LUFC
July 23, 2025 at 6:20 AM
#OnThisDay in 1999
Michael Bridges signed for Leeds United from Sunderland for £5m
Superb player that never hit the heights his talent deserved due to a serious ankle injury a year later #LUFC
Michael Bridges signed for Leeds United from Sunderland for £5m
Superb player that never hit the heights his talent deserved due to a serious ankle injury a year later #LUFC