Jeremiah Omoniyi

Jeremiah Omoniyi

Sports Writer

32 Articles

Favourite English club

Manchester United and I hope I get their official jersey someday

Favourite sports book

Atalanta 1996 written by Mumini Alao

Favourite Football player

Cristiano Ronaldo

Favourite National team

Nigeria

Favourite Nigerian player

Segun Odegbami and Vincent Enyeama

Favourite match memory

When Nigeria lost the World Cup ticket to Ghana in 2022

Jeremiah Omoniyi is a developmental sports Journalist with over five years of experience writing about grassroots and international football and sporting events. Jeremiah’s forte in sports journalism are feature writing and interviews which he has done to a reasonable amount within his home country, Nigeria.

Latest Articles by Jeremiah Omoniyi

Exclusive: What Super Eagles’ Manager Need to Learn From Marco Silva's Usability of Iwobi, Says Ben Akwuegbu

Football

Exclusive: What Super Eagles’ Manager Need to Learn From Marco Silva's Usability of Iwobi, Says Ben Akwuegbu

Alex Iwobi has been in top form for Fulham this season, contributing eight goals. However, his performance for the Super Eagles has been inconsistent, leading to calls for his retirement. Former player Ben Akwuegbu believes Iwobi's experience is valuable and his positioning may impact his performance for club versus country. Understanding his strengths is key to unlocking his potential for the national team.

Jeremiah Omoniyi

2024-12-12

Exclusive: Ifeanyi Ihemekwele Basks in Glory After Historic Strike Against Zamalek

Football

Exclusive: Ifeanyi Ihemekwele Basks in Glory After Historic Strike Against Zamalek

Enyimba striker Ihemekwele scored his first group-stage goal in the CAF Confederation Cup against Zamalek. His crucial strike earned his team a point. In an interview, he expressed delight and credited home fans for support. He aims to build on this success and help his team go all the way in the competition.

Jeremiah Omoniyi

2024-12-10

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Football

Exclusive: My Son’s Career Decision Got me Surprised, Former Enyimba and Israeli-based Goalkeeper Aiyenugba Reveals

Former goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba watches with pride as his son, Daniel, follows in his footsteps as a goalkeeper. Sharing his journey, Dele discusses Daniel's passion for the sport, his family's sports background, and his belief in the importance of steady growth and discipline in achieving success.

Jeremiah Omoniyi

2024-12-09

Exclusive: Rabiu Ali’s Invitation To Super Eagles B: A Reward For Consistency and Hard Work, Says Theophilus Afelokhai

Football

Exclusive: Rabiu Ali’s Invitation To Super Eagles B: A Reward For Consistency and Hard Work, Says Theophilus Afelokhai

Coach Austin Eguavoen's surprising invitation of 44-year-old Rabiu Ali and 29 players to the Nigerian national team for the CHAN qualifiers against Ghana stirred mixed reactions. Former teammate Theophilus Afelokhai praises the call-up as a reward for Ali's consistency and experience. He emphasizes the importance of contribution over age and suggests Ali be used strategically. Afelokhai also warns against underestimating Ghana in the upcoming match.

Jeremiah Omoniyi

2024-12-04

Exclusive: Danlad Ibrahim Speaks About Chasing Big Dreams in Ethiopia, Says His Target is To Explore other Grounds

Football

Exclusive: Danlad Ibrahim Speaks About Chasing Big Dreams in Ethiopia, Says His Target is To Explore other Grounds

At just 22, Ghanaian goalkeeper Ibrahim Danlad has made a name for himself in Ethiopia's top league, earning a significant salary and impressing fans with his skills. His goal is to eventually move to a top European league, using his time in Ethiopia as a stepping stone to achieving his dream. Despite challenges like the language barrier and being away from family, Ibrahim remains determined to succeed and make a big impact in the football world.

Jeremiah Omoniyi

2024-12-03

Exclusive: Ozoemena Hopes to Save Nigeria From The Galaxies in CHAN Qualifiers

Football

Exclusive: Ozoemena Hopes to Save Nigeria From The Galaxies in CHAN Qualifiers

Enyimba's goalkeeper, Ani Henry Ozoemena, showcased impressive saves during the CAF Confederation Cup game. Despite conceding two goals, he credits his growth to former captain, Olorunleke Ojo. His call-up for the CHAN qualifiers signifies a bright future ahead.

Jeremiah Omoniyi

2024-12-02

Jeremiah Omoniyi

In 2022, Jeremiah was nominated for the baller’s award for his feature piece published on PremiumTimes newspaper and later that year he was first runner up of the Alfred Opubo prize award for student sports writer for his data-analysis about the Nigerian male National super Eagles managers in the last one decade.

He has a certificate from the University of Pennsylvania in English and Journalism which he acquired via Cousera.