Jeremiah Omoniyi
Sports Writer
21 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
Football
Exclusive: Enyimba Boss Yema Speaks Tough Ahead of Continental Engagements
Coach Yemi Olanrewaju of Enyimba FC addresses the pressure of continental football, team strategies, and challenges against North African rivals ahead of their CAF campaign debut.
Jeremiah Omoniyi
2024-11-19
Football
Kicking Poverty to the Curb: Finidi George's Journey From Streets to Stardom
Discover how Finidi George rose from humble beginnings to become a football icon and coach, using the sport to inspire and empower Nigeria’s youth to overcome poverty.
Jeremiah Omoniyi
2024-11-18
Football
Exclusive interview: ‘El Kanemi Warriors Didn’t Come to the Party’, Says Aliyu Zubair
El Kanemi Warriors' unbeaten streak in the Nigerian Premier League ended with a 3-0 defeat to Shooting Stars. Coach Aliyu Zubair reflects on the rare loss, pinpointing missed chances, defensive errors, and lessons to regroup and bounce back
Jeremiah Omoniyi
2024-11-11
Football
Boniface's Super Eagles’ Goal Search: Akwuegbu Wants Nigerians to Exercise Patient
Despite Victor Boniface’s goal drought for Nigeria, former Super Eagles striker Ben Akwuegbu believes the Bayer Leverkusen star needs more time to find his form on the international stage.
Jeremiah Omoniyi
2024-11-08
Football
Super Falcons Striker Monday Gift Shares insight to her Stellar Performance With Tenerife
Monday Gift discusses her breakout season with UD Granadilla Tenerife, attributing her success to determination, coaching support, and mentorship from Asisat Oshoala.
Jeremiah Omoniyi
2024-11-06
Olympics
Tracy’s ace: Balancing Academics and Tennis
Ghanaian tennis talent Tracy, 17, juggles her rising tennis career with a Biological Science degree at KNUST. With her father’s support and personal dedication, she manages an impressive balance between sports and academics, finishing her first year with an 88 CGPA.
Jeremiah Omoniyi
2024-10-28
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.