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Dan Ogunshakin is a sports writer and blog contributor who's been writing for his many fans dispersed all over the world.

As well as being the original "sports fan" his travel writing is also widely distributed and covers topics as far and wide as marine biology, crashing motorbikes and cross dressing.

Kester Ezuma is a FIFA Registered- Licensed Players Agent based in Switzerland with a passion for Afrcan football.

He is actively invoved with an impressively large number of footballing associations, includng: World Interuniversity Games IFIUS), Players Globe Limited, Sports Travel Tour Organiser in partnership with S.In.T Travel Sports, Infinite United FC, Nigeria All-Stars Football Association, Nigeria Professional Players Association, Nigeria FIFA Licensed Agents Association and Football Festival Denmark.

Capello Right To Look To The Future

Yes, the manner in which it was done was wrong and lacking in class, but the decision made by England manager Fabio Capello not to select 35-year-old ex-skipper David Beckham for future competitive England fixtures, in the opinion of this writer, the correct one.

Saturday, 14th August 2010 at 07:40am

South Africa 2010: A Bold Move Paid Dividends

If the standard of football played during the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa wasn't of a similar standard to recent finals, the atmosphere and the enthusiasm for the tournament shown by the locals more than made up for it.

Tuesday, 20th July 2010 at 08:47am

Where Does English Football And The National Team Go From Here?

After vanquishing virtually all before them in qualifying, the England football team were installed as third favourites to lift the 2010 Fifa World Cup.

Tuesday, 29th June 2010 at 13:54pm

England Fans Turned Green By Goalkeeping Error

In the build up to the 2010 Fifa World Cup, one of Fabio Capello's biggest concerns has been who to select in goal for England: David James who has yet to convince the coaching staff of his fitness; Robert Green, solid and unspectacular; or Joe Hart who enjoyed the best season of the three but is inexperienced at international level.

Monday, 14th June 2010 at 10:36am

Chile v Spain

By the time the Chile v Spain Group H fixture is played out on June 25, it is likely that both teams will have qualified for the round of 16 and all that will be left will be to determine who finishes top of the group.

Friday, 4th June 2010 at 10:12am

Brazil vs Portugal 2010

Group G's Brazil vs Portugal fixture is the biggest game of the first round. The two footballing powerhouses have been drawn in what many are calling the 'group of death' due to the presence of arguably Africa's strongest side, the Ivory Coast despite its poor showing at the African Cup of Nations earlier in the year.

Wednesday, 2nd June 2010 at 12:10pm

Italy vs Paraguay 2010

Italy vs Paraguay has the makings of a tricky opening fixture for the defending World Cup champions when the two teams come face to face on June 14.

Tuesday, 1st June 2010 at 12:10pm

Cameroon vs Netherlands 2010

The Cameroon v Netherlands match in Group E promises to be one of the most colourful matches of the tournament in the stands, given the respective national kits of the two countries.

Friday, 28th May 2010 at 12:10pm

Germany vs Ghana 2010

When the World Cup draw produced the Germany v Ghana fixture, it threw up the potential for a match up that could divide family loyalties and pit two brothers against one another; one in the colours of Germany, the other playing for Ghana.

Wednesday, 26th May 2010 at 12:10pm

Argentina vs Nigeria 2010

Argentina v Nigeria in the group stage has featured in the fixture list of three of the past five World Cup finals, dating back to USA 1994 when the Super Eagles of Africa made their finals debut.

Tuesday, 25th May 2010 at 12:10pm

Uruguay v France 2010

The opening day fixture of Uruguay vs France on June 11 will pit two former winners of the tournament against each other in a match that is likely to have a big impact on who progresses to the round of 16.

Monday, 24th May 2010 at 12:10pm

England vs USA

Group C will get underway on June 12 with England v USA, and Fabio Capello's men hoping to erase 44 years of hurt by making the perfect start to their campaign.

Friday, 21st May 2010 at 12:10pm

New IFAB Rule Beggars Belief.

Football's International Football Association Board yesterday announced that from the World Cup any player who 'feints' before taking a penalty will be issued a yellow card and forced to retake his penalty.

Wednesday, 19th May 2010 at 12:10pm

Capello Names Squad Against Backdrop of Website Drama

England manager Fabio Capello selected his preliminary squad for the World Cup finals next month yesterday as he also postponed the launch of his controversial new website 'Capello Index' which ranks the performances of players over a season.

Wednesday, 12th May 2010 at 12:10pm

Just How 'Special' is Jose Mourinho?

Following Inter Milan's dramatic semi final victory over Pep Guardiola's seemingly invincible Barcelona side, the plaudits for Jose Mourinho have been flowing from all corners of the media.

Wednesday, 28th April 2010 at 12:10pm

Remaining World Cup Tickets to be Sold Over the Counter

The 500,000 remaining tickets for the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa will go on general sale over the counter in shopping malls and supermarkets from today as football's governing body acted to ensure that all the world cup fixtures would be played in front of capacity crowds.

Tuesday, 27th April 2010 at 12:10pm

Never Write Off Manchester United

As the clock at Eastlands showed 92 minutes, it appeared that Manchester United's dream of becoming the first team to win four successive titles was about to be snatched from their grasp.

Tuesday, 27th April 2010 at 12:10pm

Swiss Based FIFA-Agent Bash Nigeria Clubs Owners

It is very unfortunate that Nigeria Football clubs and FIFA Agents could prefer to transfer top professional Nigerian players to poor rated Sudan clubs.

Tuesday, 27th April 2010 at 12:10pm

Four-goal Lampard helps Chelsea Thrash Hapless Villa

Frank Lampard moved to third on Chelsea's all time top scorers list after netting four times against Aston Villa on Saturday to take his tally to 151.

Tuesday, 27th April 2010 at 12:10pm

Blatter Reassures Public That South Africa Will Be Ready.

With less than 100 days until the 2010 Fifa World Cup kicks off in South Africa, Sepp Blatter, president of football's world governing body, has moved to quell concerns about the upcoming tournament, the first to be staged in Africa, saying there is "no doubt" that South Africa will be ready.

Tuesday, 27th April 2010 at 12:10pm

Last-Gasp Scholes Winner Blows Title Race Wide Open

A 93rd minute header from Manchester United veteran Paul Scholes gave Sir Alex Ferguson's side a much needed win over their local rivals, just as it looked as though the defending champions were about to concede further ground to rivals Chelsea.

Tuesday, 27th April 2010 at 12:10pm

Battle for Fourth Place Looks Set to Go Down to the Wire

With just a handful of fixtures remaining in the 2009/2010 Premier League season, the race for fourth place is still wide open, with four teams still fighting it out for the final lucrative Champions League spot.

Tuesday, 27th April 2010 at 12:10pm

Chelsea in Seventh Heaven, but United Still Lie in Wait

A Solomon Kalou hat trick, coupled with strikes from Frank Lampard (two), Daniel Sturridge and Florent Malouda saw Chelsea, league leaders before the weekend, return to the summit of the Premier League with just two games remaining.

Saturday, 10th April 2010 at 12:10pm

Ray Clemence: What We've Missed is Luck.

As part of the England national football team over the past 13 years and currently in the employ of head coach Fabio Capello, few people are more qualified to talk about the Three Lions of England than former Liverpool, Tottenham and England goalkeeper Ray Clemence.

Thursday, 8th April 2010 at 12:10pm

Beckham Deserves to End England Career on a High

David Beckham knows what it is like to be injured on the eve of a World Cup, suffering, as he did, a broken metatarsal - the curse of England internationals - in his foot before the 2002 finals in Japan and South Korea.

Wednesday, 17th March 2010 at 12:10pm

Injured Beckham to Miss World Cup

David Beckham's dream of becoming the first Englishman to appear in four World Cup tournaments suffered a fatal blow yesterday when he suffered a long-term injury playing in AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo.

Monday, 15th March 2010 at 12:10pm

Weekend Football Roundup.

The FA Cup proved it still has some romance to it over the weekend as two goals from on-loan striker Frederic Piquionne put relegation threatened Portsmouth into the semi finals at Wembley next month for the second time in three seasons and put a smile back on the supporters' faces after their club was placed into administration last month.

Monday, 8th March 2010 at 12:10pm

Terry Turns Jeers to Cheers with Solid Performance at Wembley

Former England captain John Terry was on the receiving end of some initial hostility from sections of the England supporters at Wembley Stadium last night, but turned the jeers into cheers with an assured defensive performance helping England come back from a goal down to beat Egypt 3-1 with goals from Peter Crouch (2) and Shaun Wright-Phillips.

Friday, 5th March 2010 at 12:10pm

Capello Hoping for Injury - Free Rooney

With just 10 games to go in the 2009/10 Premier League Season, both Sir Alex Ferguson and England coach Fabio Capello must fear the same thing: a serious injury to Wayne Rooney.

Wednesday, 3rd March 2010 at 12:10pm

Bryan Robson: Qualification is a Realistic Expectation

In the past 11 years, the Thailand national football team has been managed by three former England internationals.

Wednesday, 3rd March 2010 at 12:10pm

2010 SA World Cup Draw

The draw for the group stages of the 2010 World Cup produced some interesting match ups; none more so than in group G where five-times winners Brazil face 2006 semi finalists Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo

Monday, 22nd February 2010 at 12:10pm

Nigerian Football is in Total Shamble!

Most Nigerians want the Super Eagles to fly to the sky at South Africa 2010 and are deluding themselves that a top class coach would put the dream to reality.

Monday, 22nd February 2010 at 12:10pm

World Cup Update

Following the final round of World Cup qualifiers that took place in Europe, South America and Africa last night, the final six places at next year's World Cup finals in South Africa have been filled.

Monday, 23rd November 2009 at 12:10pm

Recent Problems Force Fifa to Meet

In response to the recent spate of problems that dogged the recent World Cup play-off matches, football's governing body Fifa has announced that it will hold an extraordinary general meeting next month to discuss recent difficulties.

Monday, 23rd November 2009 at 12:10pm

Robson off to Winning Start With Thailand in Phuket

Former England captain Bryan Robson made a victorious start to his spell as Thailand manager courtesy a 2-0 win over Burmese side Yadanarbon FC in the Red Bull Phuket Kata Group Cup at a drenched Surakul Stadium in Phuket City, Thailand last night.

Thursday, 29th October 2009 at 12:10pm

Thailand National Team to Play in Phuket

New Thailand manager Bryan Robson will bring his national side to Phuket next week to take part in the Phuket Kata Group Cup.

Monday, 26th October 2009 at 12:10pm

Premier League

The current Premier League season is now well underway and it is already showing signs that it could be the most exciting season that we have seen for a long time.