Satish Sekar – Page 60 – Empower Sports Magazine

January 30, 2021

The CHAN – A Legend’s Perspective

There was no African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Segun Odegbami’s day. The Nigerian legend didn’t need it to showcase his abilities. At that time African footballers tended to play in Africa. Odegbami was no different. He graced football in his own continent throughout his distinguished career.

January 30, 2021

Innovative Views on the CHAN

A few years ago, Zambian and African great, Kalusha Bwalya, suggested a change in eligibility for the African Nations Championship (CHAN). He wanted players who plied their trade in other African countries to be eligible for the tournament.

January 21, 2021

Cameroon’s Congo Derbies

Libya and Niger drew 0-0 in the opening match of Group B in Cameroon’s CHAN (African Nations Championship) but it was the second match that mattered. Almost five decades after Cameroon hosted the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) the Congos met again in Cameroon.

January 21, 2021

Nothing to Celebrate

St Louis was not the original host for the 1904 Olympic Games – Chicago was – but St Louis’ ‘great and good’ were not prepared to allow such an inconvenience thwart their plans. They bullied the International Olympic Committee (IOC) into giving them the right to host the third Olympiad of the Modern era.