Nigeria

Nigerian culture on the football field

Nigeria, a country of more than 250 ethnic groups, is a true melting pot of several cultures. As social activities are a reflection of a country’s culture, how is Nigeria’s cultural diversity linked to football?

By Eden Berhane Hailu - 27 July 2010 - Audio

Fashion and Football

In Nigeria, there is significant diversity in culture, social standing, fashion and interests. Yet one thing unifies people from all over the massive country: football.

By Mohamed Elmasry - 15 July 2010 - Photo

African Support

Evidence of interest in the 2010 FIFA World Cup in Nigeria.

By Adolphus Opara - 30 June 2010 - Africa United, Photo

Makhulong stadium

Nigeria played North Korea in a friendly match ahead of the 2010 World Cup at the Makhulong stadium in Tembisa in Johannesburg. Ahead of the match, thousands of fans stampeded the gates outside the stadium, leaving several people injured. Several fans fell as others wearing Nigeria shirts ran in an attempt to get inside the 10,000-seater stadium, which will play no part in staging the actual tournament.

By Nikki Rixon - 9 June 2010 - Photo

Makhulong Near Disaster

After the chaotic scenes during Nigeria’s friendly international against North Korea over the weekend, many observers will be left wondering whether South Africa learnt anything from the events of April 11, nine years ago. On that fateful date in Johannesburg, euphoria swiftly morphed into tragedy after 43 fans lost their lives trying to catch a glimpse of the famous Sowetan derby between rivals Orlando Pirates and Kaiser Chiefs.

By Joseph Opio - 7 June 2010 - Text

The steady crash of the giant

Nigeria’s football, which was the toast of many some years back, is on a free fall as it is being overtaken and beaten by countries so far referred to as minnows. What could be responsible for the dwindling fortune of Nigeria’s football?

By Jennifer Ifeoma Okoye - 3 June 2010 - Audio

A conversation with Andrew Esiebo

We had a chance to catch up with Andrew Esiebo, while he was in Amsterdam for the launch of Africa United, and ask him a few questions about photography in Africa, the opportunities the upcoming World Cup will bring and the Twenty Ten project.

By Carly Diaz - 6 May 2010 - Latest news

The People’s Hero

Between 2001 and 2009, Malam Umar Wunti, a 43-year-old native of Bauchi, Nigeria. has trained well over 30 young boys and passers-bys how to make soccer balls. A number of them are managing to make a living from it in different parts of the country.

By Adolphus Opara - 16 April 2010 - Photo