Emmanuel Chinaza

Emmanuel Chinaza

Sports Writer

27 Articles

Favourite Football Team

Manchester United

Favourite Football Format

The FIFA World Cup

Favourite Sporting Memory

Nigeria striking Gold at the AFCON, 2013

Since he broke loose from the shackles of long hours huddled up in a hot classroom learning Mandarin Chinese and Pinyin at the famous Confucius Institute, UNIZIK, Emmanuel Chinaza has embraced sports and football in particular, and it helped that he grew up in the football-crazy city of Anambra.

Latest Articles by Emmanuel Chinaza

Exclusive: Ex-La Liga Man Adepoju Backs Former Side Sociedad For Top Flight Flourish, Hails European Ambitions

Football

Exclusive: Ex-La Liga Man Adepoju Backs Former Side Sociedad For Top Flight Flourish, Hails European Ambitions

Former La Liga star Mutiu Adepoju has praised Real Sociedad's resurgence in the Spanish top flight, tipping them for a successful season. With a strong recent form, including a victory over Barcelona, they are aiming for a top four finish and success in the Europa League, with Adepoju confident in their abilities and management.

Emmanuel Chinaza

2024-12-12

The NPFL, A Cut Above Most African Leagues, AS Cotonou's James Abel Compares The Ligue 1 to NPFL

Football

The NPFL, A Cut Above Most African Leagues, AS Cotonou's James Abel Compares The Ligue 1 to NPFL

African football stars are exploring new opportunities abroad, but Nigerian player James Abel reflects on the superior quality of the NPFL compared to other African leagues. He is considering a return to the NPFL after missing out on representing Nigeria in the upcoming CHAN competition. Abel praises the passionate Nigerian football fans and looks forward to experiencing that atmosphere again.

Emmanuel Chinaza

2024-12-10

Exclusive: TP Mazembe Can Win The Champions League — Shaibu Suleman Optimistic Of Club's Chances

Football

Exclusive: TP Mazembe Can Win The Champions League — Shaibu Suleman Optimistic Of Club's Chances

TP Mazembe's Shaibu Suleman is embracing his new role as a forward and believes his team can win the CAF Champions League despite challenges. He is determined and working hard to score goals and help the team succeed, aiming for both continental and domestic titles.

Emmanuel Chinaza

2024-11-29

Exclusive: Ex-Manchester United and Fulham Coach Jon Hill Interested In Super Eagles Role

Football

Exclusive: Ex-Manchester United and Fulham Coach Jon Hill Interested In Super Eagles Role

Former Manchester United and Fulham coach Jonathan Hill is eyeing the Nigeria national team job, expressing readiness to take on the role. With a focus on young talents, adapting to weather conditions, and potential revamp of the team, Hill aims to bring diversity and motivation to the Super Eagles.

Emmanuel Chinaza

2024-11-25

Exclusive: Bodø Can Surprise 'New' Manchester United — Stig Johansen On Their Europa League Chances

Football

Exclusive: Bodø Can Surprise 'New' Manchester United — Stig Johansen On Their Europa League Chances

Bodø/Glimt legend Stig Johansen is optimistic about the club's upcoming UEFA Europa League clash with Manchester United, acknowledging the Premier League side's quality but believing in his former team's chances. Bodø is on the rise under manager Kjetil Knutsen, who has built a strong team capable of surprising opponents. Despite United being favorites, Stig believes Bodø can compete and hopes for a positive result.

Emmanuel Chinaza

2024-11-26

Exclusive: Ambrose Defends Nwabali After Blunder in Nigeria draw

Football

Exclusive: Ambrose Defends Nwabali After Blunder in Nigeria draw

Stanley Nwabali's error in Nigeria's 1-1 draw with Benin sparked debate, but Ambrose defends the goalkeeper, emphasizing early AFCON qualification as the key takeaway.

Emmanuel Chinaza

2024-11-18

Emmanuel Chinaza

It would not take long before Global Sport Matters discovered that extravagant passion, and would have him for over two years writing opinion, long-form articles on youth football, academies and health-related pieces.

Spurred on by the love for the unthinkable and moments of magic in the game, he soon resorted to writing betting previews on a remote basis for BetClever, a sportsbook based in Swansea. It is not just the fact that he calls tips covering every possible market most punters clamour for, but it is the uniqueness and directness of these pieces that tips the scales.

A B.A holder in Linguistics (African and Asian Languages), Emmanuel has risen to prominence in the sports journalism sphere thanks to his glowing panache on Nigerian football strutting his stuff for All Nigeria Soccer, Naija Football Plus, Babagol and the likes.

If he's not found in his study thinking of the very next 'controversial' story to break, you'd be sure to find him watching his favourite team, Manchester United (whisper it silently that they've not been the same side since Sir Alex Ferguson walked).