Authors and desks

Every story on Naija Playbook carries the name of the person who wrote it. Here is who covers what.

• Michael Ukwuoma

  Sports Writer

  Michael is a sports writer who covers football across domestic leagues, European competitions and international fixtures. His work blends match reports, previews and analysis, giving readers the key moments and the bigger picture in a quick, readable format. With a background in copywriting and content creation, he brings a sharp eye for storytelling to every piece.

  14 stories

• Olubukunmi Robert

  1 stories

• Halima Bello

  Naija Football Editor

  Halima edits Naija Football, covering the Super Eagles, the Super Falcons and the NPFL. She cares most about the decisions behind results: selection, shape and what the numbers actually say.

  12 stories

• Kunle Adeyemi

  Fantasy and Games Writer

  Kunle runs the Fantasy desk: captain calls, fixture reads and the quizzes. No guaranteed picks, just the reasoning.

  6 stories

• Ngozi Umeh

  Sports Writer, Beyond Football

  Ngozi covers Nigerian athletes beyond football, from D'Tigress to the track, when there is a real story to tell.

  7 stories

• Segun Alade

  Betting Desk Editor (18+)

  Segun edits the 18+ Betting Desk. He explains how odds and markets work, states the risks plainly and never publishes sure tips.

  9 stories

• Tobenna Eze

  Matchday Writer

  Tobenna writes Naija Playbook previews, the Weekend Board and After 90 reports. He watches the NPFL as closely as he watches Europe.

  13 stories