Favourite Sports Movie
Uncle Dre
Favourite Sporting Memory
Tobiloba Amusan's World Record Sprint.
Favourite Football Stadium
Santiago Bernabeu, Spain
Favourite Football Player
Cristiano Ronaldo, Sikiru Alimi
Favourite Football Team
Manchester United
Gbemidepo Popoola, is a freelance Sport Journalist with multiple years of experience in Writing, Reportage and Broadcasting. Gbemidepo's major concentration is telling the local Nigerian Sporting stories, in its own Unique way. This is because he believes, "no one, can tell our story better than ourselves".
Favourite Quote
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"Cynism is the black guard eye defect that allows us see the World as it is, instead of as it should be."
Latest Articles by Gbemidepo Popoola
Football
Exclusive: Opeyemi Ajakaiye Speaks on Leaving Spain and Starting Fresh in the USA
Super Falcons starlet Opeyemi Ajakaiye opens up about her challenges at Madrid CFF, her move to the USA, and her plans to reignite her football career at Carolina Ascent FC.
Gbemidepo Popoola
2024-11-18
Football
Exclusive: Austin Eguavoen Sets Sights on AFCON 2025: ‘Every Game is Played to Win
Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen shares his approach to AFCON 2025 qualifiers, emphasizing readiness, player form, and unity in an exclusive interview. Nigeria eyes victory against Benin Republic and Rwanda
Gbemidepo Popoola
2024-11-14
Football
Exclusive: Victor Collins Carries NPFL’s Hopes into the Super Eagles’ AFCON Campaign
Victor Collins, Nasarawa United’s 24-year-old center-back, becomes the only NPFL player selected for Nigeria's AFCON qualifiers. As he joins the Super Eagles, Collins reflects on his journey and ambition to open doors for more NPFL talents
Gbemidepo Popoola
2024-11-11
Football
"The Glory Continues" – Olamide Adugbe Seek to Thread on Victor Osimhen's Path With Napoli
Rising Nigerian star Olamide Adugbe reflects on her journey to Napoli, her inspiration from Victor Osimhen, and her dreams of representing Nigeria’s Super Falcons on the global stage.
Gbemidepo Popoola
2024-11-08
Football
“Heartwarming and High-Intensity” - Olamide Adugbe on Dream Journey to Italy
Nigerian U20 star Olamide Adugbe opens up about her transition to Italy’s Serie A Women, the tactical rigor of Italian football, and her personal goals with Napoli Femminile.
Gbemidepo Popoola
2024-11-06
Football
Exclusive: Daniel Amokachi Reveals Vision for Lobi Stars and Nigerian Football
Daniel Amokachi shares his tactical plans for Lobi Stars and insights on Nigerian football’s progress, championing the return of ex-internationals to the NPFL.
Gbemidepo Popoola
2024-11-05
Gbemidepo Popoola
He majors on Exclusives on the Nigerian League, and its growth. A consistent face in virtually all the stadiums in his home country, for coverage of sporting activities, and Reportage. Some of his works can be found on Premium Times, and a host of others.