Author: Rashaad Harris

Ever wondered what relationship exists between young players and older ones? Often, academy players serve as ball boys during club games with the belief that as they watch their idols play, they will eventually become like them. Here are some current stars of the game with some football legends:

Nigerian Billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi has insisted that he has not withdrawn his bid to acquire English football club Sheffield United.The Nigerian businessman and tech entrepreneur, Dozy Mmobuosi made the claims after club owner Prince Abdullah had earlier confirmed that the plans to sell the club are still on track but admit that the takeover bid from Nigerian billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi is now ‘unlikely’ after the Nigerian has struggled to reach an agreement to purchase the club since it was up for sale.Also read; https://switchnigeria.com/2023/04/28/nigerian-billionaire-sheffield-united-take-over-now-in-doubts-after-clubs-epl-promotion/ In February, Dozy gained attention when it was revealed that he was poised to complete a…

President Muhammadu Buhari claimed on Thursday in Abuja that while the All Progressives Congress worked hard to win the 2023 general elections, the opposition political parties lost because of overconfidence. Additionally, he contended that the opposition was denied their desired victory and plunged into a post-election crisis due to a combination of overconfidence, complacency, and poor tactical decisions.While receiving members of the Progressive Governors Forum led by their Chairman, Governor Abubakar Bagudu of Kebbi State, at his official residence in the State House, Abuja, Buhari said: “Our party blended confidence with caution, we worked hard and won. Now, their overconfidence…

A few days before the inauguration of President-elect Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu into office on May 29, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, informed Nigerians that the President-elect is looking rejuvenated and ready to hit the ground running. On Thursday, Adamu assured the team of a pro-Nigeria organization operating under the auspices of The Natives when they visited the APC headquarters in Abuja.Adamu had on Wednesday, along with some members of the National Working Committee of the party, visited Tinubu, who returned from foreign vacation on Monday, at the Defence House.He said, “Anytime I meet…

If there is one thing that has made for the directionless state of the family, the church and the nation, it is the lack of leaders. The saying holds true, “a pride of lions led by a sheep will fail where a flock of sheeps led by a lion triumphed.” A people are only as focused or as good as their leader. Where good leadership is lacking, good followership is non-existent. A nation will thrive better, even sour in growth, if her leaders are men and women of integrity, truth and valour. It is no coincidence that a child who…

It is a known fact that we live in a digital age, where everything is at the tip of our fingers. A friend or family relative that was once miles away, is now just a phone call or a chat away. Markets that were in distant China and the United States are now just a click away. These are some of the uses or benefits of the technological advancements of the 21st Century. But how about its abuses? How much has technology, especially social media, taken from us? Or, rather, how much of us have we allowed it to possess?…

The owner of Sheffield United, Prince Abdullah has confirmed that the plans to sell the club is still on course but admit that the takeover bid from Nigerian billionaire Dozy Mmobuosi is now ‘unilkely’.Speaking to talkSPORTS in reaction to the feat and the future of the club, he noted that the process will take care of itself.“I want to be happy today. I don’t want to think about any of that. Tomorrow will take care of itself. I love the club and I’ll always be a Blades fan.” He said.Dozy made the headline in February with the focus that he…

In what could be a bitter blow for Real Madrid, midfielder Luka Modric is injured and ruled out of Copa del Rey final against CA Osasuna. His availability for the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg versus Manchester City is also uncertainThe Balon Dior winner was seen icing his left thigh after coming off in the second half against Girona earlier this week. It was reported that the issue was not serious and that the 37-year-old would be ready in time for the big games next month. However, it seems that Modric’s discomfort has only grown worse over the past…

According to Nigeria’s vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, the country intends to build roughly 250 gigawatts of solar power plants by 2060 as part of investments in green hydrogen during the energy transition. The vice president also urged the diligent execution of an energy transition plan that included ten years’ worth of gas proposal.This information was revealed by Mr Osinbajo on Thursday in Abuja during the publication of the book Understanding Natural Gas: A Nigerian Perspective.He said: “Nigeria’s energy transition plan attempts to chart a pathway forward because we see solar and renewable energy as the bedrock of that plan. And…

On Wednesday, Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, said he wanted to be recognised for improving the state’s public education system and producing the kind of skilled labour needed for the country’s progress. Obaseki announced this during the Edo State Education Week 2023, which had the subject “Education for Alaghodaro: Investing in Quality Education and Access for Our Children and Youth,” in Benin.He stated that his goal for the state in the coming ten years was to ensure that the state’s economy would not solely rely on oil resources provided by the federal government.“The future we seek is one in which…