Emmanuel Chinaza

Emmanuel Chinaza

Sports Writer

39 Articles

Favourite Football Team

Manchester United

Favourite Football Format

The FIFA World Cup

Favourite Sporting Memory

Nigeria striking Gold at the AFCON, 2013

Since he broke loose from the shackles of long hours huddled up in a hot classroom learning Mandarin Chinese and Pinyin at the famous Confucius Institute, UNIZIK, Emmanuel Chinaza has embraced sports and football in particular, and it helped that he grew up in the football-crazy city of Anambra.

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Argentina v Senegal - Group D: FIFA U-17 World Cup

Football

Exclusive: Ipswich Town Lead Race for Senegal Starlet Bop Gueye Amid European Interest

European clubs, including Braga, Salzburg, Villarreal, and a Norwegian Eliteserien club, are vying for the Senegalese football prodigy Bop Gueye from Oslo Football Academy. Ipswich Town are leading the race for the 18-year-old midfielder's signature. Gueye has impressed at the UEFA Friendship Cup, catching the eye of potential suitors. Club President Youssoupha Fall praises Gueye's technical skills and work rate, predicting success in Europe.

Emmanuel Chinaza

2025-06-18

San Lorenzo v Talleres - Liga Profesional 2024

Football

Exclusive: San Lorenzo’s Alexis Cuello Targeted by Burnley and Birmingham in Summer Swoop

Argentine forward Alexis Cuello is attracting interest from several European clubs after a successful season with San Lorenzo. Burnley and Birmingham City are reportedly keen on signing him, with a potential fee of $4 million. Cuello, known for his pace and goal-scoring ability, is looking to make a move to the English Football League to further his career. Stay tuned for updates on this potential transfer.

Emmanuel Chinaza

2025-06-16

England Training & Press Conference

Football

Exclusive: Tuchel Can End England’s Trophy Drought, Says Former International – But Urges Game Time for Grealish and Gallagher

Former England international Terry Fenwick is confident that manager Thomas Tuchel will guide the national team to success, backed by Tuchel's track record of winning in club football. With discussions on the need for game time for players like Jack Grealish and Conor Gallagher, Terry believes Tuchel's focus on winning will bring the desired results for England in upcoming tournaments.

Emmanuel Chinaza

2025-05-27

Getafe Cf V Rayo Vallecano - Laliga Ea Sports

Football

Exclusive: Chelsea and Aston Villa Scouts to Watch Getafe’s Christantus Uche as Nigeria Face Off at Brentford

English Football League clubs will scout players at the upcoming 2025 Unity Cup. Chrisantus Uche from Getafe is a standout player attracting interest from Premier League clubs like Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Everton. Uche's strong performances have earned him a place in the Nigeria national team.

Emmanuel Chinaza

2025-05-27

Crystal Palace v Aston Villa - Emirates FA Cup Semi Final

Football

Exclusive: Eberechi Eze Ready for Next Step in His Career, Says Former Palace Star Fenwick

Former Crystal Palace player Terry Fenwick hails the club's historic FA Cup win as "amazing". Palace clinched their first major trophy by beating Man City. This victory secures them a spot in the Europa League. Star player Eberechi Eze's future is uncertain due to transfer interest.

Emmanuel Chinaza

2025-05-21

Crystal Palace FC v Brentford FC - Premier League

Football

Only One Will Go: Brentford Set to Resist Double Exit of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa

Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo is at the center of a heated transfer battle, attracting interest from top Premier League clubs. The Bees are reluctant to lose both Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, who have impressed fans and ex-players. Chelsea and Tottenham have joined the race, but Brentford values Mbeumo highly. Fans hope he will stay, but acknowledge his desire to progress. Other players are ready to step up if Mbeumo leaves.

Emmanuel Chinaza

2025-05-21

Emmanuel Chinaza

It would not take long before Global Sport Matters discovered that extravagant passion, and would have him for over two years writing opinion, long-form articles on youth football, academies and health-related pieces.

Spurred on by the love for the unthinkable and moments of magic in the game, he soon resorted to writing betting previews on a remote basis for BetClever, a sportsbook based in Swansea. It is not just the fact that he calls tips covering every possible market most punters clamour for, but it is the uniqueness and directness of these pieces that tips the scales.

A B.A holder in Linguistics (African and Asian Languages), Emmanuel has risen to prominence in the sports journalism sphere thanks to his glowing panache on Nigerian football strutting his stuff for All Nigeria Soccer, Naija Football Plus, Babagol and the likes.

If he's not found in his study thinking of the very next 'controversial' story to break, you'd be sure to find him watching his favourite team, Manchester United (whisper it silently that they've not been the same side since Sir Alex Ferguson walked).