Gbemidepo Popoola

Gbemidepo Popoola

Sports Writer

14 Articles

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

"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

Oghenekaro Etebo of Nigeria in action during the International Friendly

Football

Peter Etebo Opens Up: Handling Criticism and the Desire for Super Eagles Return

Peter Etebo shares how he handles criticism and expresses his desire to return to the Super Eagles, staying true to his style of play regardless of challenges.

Gbemidepo Popoola

2024-10-11

Benjamin Tanimu

Football

Super Eagles Defender Tanimu on Crawley Town Move: Passion Over Pay

Super Eagles defender Benjamin Tanimu joins Crawley Town, driven by a passion for English football. In an exclusive interview, he shares his goals to avoid relegation, build camaraderie, and embrace fan support on his journey

Gbemidepo Popoola

2024-10-10

Fidelis Ilechukwu

Football

Fidelis Ilechukwu's Vision: Navigating Challenges and Rebuilding Enugu Rangers for Success

Enugu Rangers' coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, addresses early-season challenges, team rebuilding efforts, and outlines strategies for continued success in the NPFL after last season's triumph.

Gbemidepo Popoola

2024-10-04

player Martijn Reuser of Ajax, former player Finidi George of Ajax

Football

Frustrated by Super Eagles' Setbacks, Finidi George Calls Out Delayed Camp Resumption

Finidi George expresses frustration over delayed camp resumption during his Super Eagles tenure, impacting team fitness and performance. He now focuses on leading Rivers United in the Nigeria Professional Football League.

Gbemidepo Popoola

2024-09-30

Oghenekaro Etebo of Nigeria in action during the International Friendly

Football

Super Eagles Oghenekaro Etebo Reveals Why He Joined Turkish Club Gençlerbirliği

Oghenekaro Etebo reveals his reasons for joining Turkish second division club Gençlerbirliği despite offers from top clubs. Learn how respect, loyalty, and family support played a key role in his decision.

Gbemidepo Popoola

2024-09-25

Daniel Ogunmodede, Head Coach of Remo Stars FC of Nigeria

Football

Daniel Ogunmodede Reflects on His Super Eagles Experience: "The Only Challenge Was How to Make Nigerians Happy”

Super Eagles Assistant Coach Daniel Ogunmodede shares his experience working with Austin Eguavoen, reflecting on challenges, team unity, and lessons he plans to apply at Remo Stars.

Gbemidepo Popoola

2024-09-16

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.