Gbemidepo Popoola

Gbemidepo Popoola

Sports Writer

17 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

 Brown Aide Ideye of Malaga CF

Football

Brown Ideye: “The Veteran's Impact on Rivers United and His Potential Future with the Team”

Former Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye joins Rivers United in training, inspiring young players under coach Finidi George. Could this stint turn into a long-term role

Gbemidepo Popoola

2024-10-21

Barrister Chris Green

Football

"CAF Complicit in North African Football Bias" - Barr. Chris Green Speaks Out on Super Eagles' Boycott

Barrister Chris Green discusses CAF's role in African football's bias, urging sanctions against Libya after the Super Eagles' boycott over unfair conditions

Gbemidepo Popoola

2024-10-17

Victor Boniface of Bayer 04 Leverkusen celebrates

Football

Victor Boniface: Ready to Shine for Nigeria as He Hopes to Transfer His Club Form to the National Team

Victor Boniface discusses his stellar form at Bayer Leverkusen, national team aspirations, and hopes to transfer club success to Nigeria ahead of Afcon 2025 qualifiers against Libya.

Gbemidepo Popoola

2024-10-16

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

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.