Taiye Taiwo
Sports Writer
9 Articles
Favourite Team
Arsenal
Favourite Football Player
Ademola Lookman
Favourite Football Ground
Orange Velodrome, Marseille, France
I’m Taiye Taiwo, an experienced sports journalists in Nigeria with focus on Nigeria sports, African sports & athletes and creating SEO contents for betting sites and blogs. I boast of mentions in several international English online platforms and my works have also been translated into French and Turkish.
Latest Articles by Taiye Taiwo
Football
Exclusive: NPFL Top Scorer Anas Yusuf Focused on Relegation Fight
Nasarawa United captain Anas Yusuf, the NPFL top scorer, is focused on helping his struggling team avoid relegation despite his individual success. He aims to continue scoring to secure wins and lift the team up the table. Yusuf's future at the club is uncertain amidst transfer interest, but he remains committed to Nasarawa United. He is also included in the CHAN Eagles squad for the upcoming qualifiers against Ghana. Look out for Nasarawa United's game against Lobi Stars this weekend.
Taiye Taiwo
2024-12-07
Football
Exclusive: 44-Year-Old Rabiu Ali Not Ready To Retire At Kano Pillars
Rabiu Ali, the oldest player and highest-scoring player in the Nigerian Premier Football League, has no plans to retire at age 44. He continues to shine for Kano Pillars, targeting titles and continental qualification. With the influence of Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi, the team is on the rise in the league.
Taiye Taiwo
2024-11-30
Olympics
Exclusive: D’Tigers: TK Edogi Highlights Factors Hindering Nigeria Basketball Success
Nigerian basketball star TK Edogi shares insights on D’Tigers' struggles, pointing to leadership issues impacting performance. He also discusses his impressive season with Chartres in France’s Pro B league.
Taiye Taiwo
2024-11-13
Football
Exclusive: Clinton Morrison Advises Crystal Palace on How to Survive Without Michael Olise
Clinton Morrison believes Crystal Palace can survive relegation despite losing Michael Olise and Joachim Andersen, advising the team to boost their attacking efficiency.
Taiye Taiwo
2024-11-07
Football
Exclusive: Hong Kong star Alex Akande Partners Ighalo to Make Affordable Boots for Nigeria Players
Nigeria-born Alex Akande and Odion Ighalo launch affordable Wura sports boots, aiming to empower African youth with accessible, quality football gear and create job opportunities in Nigeria.
Taiye Taiwo
2024-11-04
Football
Exclusive: Nigeria More Talented than WAFU B U20 Opponents - Aliyu Zubair
Nigeria U20 coach Aliyu Zubair credits raw talent and direction for the Flying Eagles' WAFU B win, as they aim for the 2025 U-20 AFCON and 2026 World Cup.
Taiye Taiwo
2024-11-01
Taiye Taiwo
Bio: I’m Taiye Taiwo, an experienced sports journalists in Nigeria with focus on Nigeria sports, African sports & athletes and creating SEO contents for betting sites and blogs. I boast of mentions in several international English online platforms and my works have also been translated into French and Turkish.
I'm experienced in editorial management, content strategy and maximising best SEO practices.
My works can be seen on GOAL, Afrosport Network, ESPN, The Guardian, amongst others.
My dream is to cultivate a vibrant online community through impactful content, fostering conversations and inspiring action among readers.
When I’m not writing about sports, I’m either playing or watching sports in my leisure time.