I wish everyone on the planet a very Happy New Year.

2023 was a year marked by crisis around the world. Existential threats hung like an Albatross over humanity as tensions and tempers rose in several parts of the world. Senseless killings are ongoing everywhere even as 2023 draws its curtains

However, of all human activities, Sport stands out as an ultimate unifier, immune from the vagaries of cultural, political, historical and economic differences.

As we enter 2024, my prayer is that, somehow, man shall realize that peace is the ultimate catalyst for man’s greatest pursuit on earth – Happiness!

In my little corner of the world in Wasimi Orile, I have the African Cup of Nations, AFCON 2023, on my mind.

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For those of us in the business of football in Africa, the biennial championship provides

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