5 most noticeable Nigerian Footballers who went from Rich to Broke.

During their active years as footballers, they earned large sums of foreign currency in various denominations that spanned several years across the globe.
They built and bought mansions home and abroad, flew in private jets, wore designer clothes and rode the best cars at the height of their careers. These footballers lavished huge sums of money on their girlfriends, pay bills and even catered for the needs of their families, friends and associates without blinking an eyelid.
However, few years after hanging up their boots, those Nigerian footballers who lived classy lives have gone totally bankrupt and could no longer afford to pay their bills.
They became broke due to some bad investments, gambling, messy divorces or other unnecessary spending.
1. YEKINI RASHIDI
A retired Nigerian star, Yekini Rashidi who scored the Nigeria's  first ever World Cup goal (USA 1994). He won the African Footballer of the year in 1993 (the first Nigerian player to win that award). But unfortunately, have struggled on and off the pitch after and died in mysterious circumstances in 2012.
2. WILSON ORUMA
Former Nigeria International, Wilson Oruma (41 years old) played for Lens, Marseille, and other European Clubs. Wilson Oruma is reported suffering from an emotional disorder after he was allegedly defrauded by a pastor and some fake oil businessmen to the tune of 1.2 billion naira in December 2012.
3. TARIBO WEST
Former Super Eagles defender, Taribi West is perhaps the most successful Nigerian centre-back in history. However, despite featuring for top sides in Europe such as AC Millan, Derby County. Taribo is said to be in financial deep waters as the millions he made during his playing days seems to have been washed away. He also made a bad investment in his marriage but now can be seen on Lagos streets preaching, a vocation he undertook towards the end of his career.
4. CELESTINE BABAYARO
The former Super Eagles star and most probably the best cultured left-back that has played for Nigeria, played for some of the biggest clubs in both England and Belgium declared himself bankrupt at a court in Croydon in 2011. At a time in his playing career, he was amongst the highest paid African players in the world as he earned appropriately between £25,000 and £30,000 per week at Chelsea. He was reported to have lived an expensive lifestyle both in Nigeria and England. Stories went round of how he blew thousands of pounds in buying exotic items and also partied hard with friends. According to BBC to a BBC report.
5. VICTOR AGALI
Former Super Eagles star, Victor Agali played for top European sides such as Olympique Marseille, Schelke 04 and Nice. However, sources close to the player revealed that the former Super Eagles star is not doing too well financially. Apparently, despite earning an average pay of £25,000 per week while in Germany, some failed investments and a clearly lavish lifestyle has seen him scrapping financially. Agali was last seen hosting Reality Show in Lagos.

5 most noticeable Nigerian Footballers who went from Rich to Broke.

During their active years as footballers, they earned large sums of foreign currency in various denominations that spanned several years across the globe.
They built and bought mansions home and abroad, flew in private jets, wore designer clothes and rode the best cars at the height of their careers. These footballers lavished huge sums of money on their girlfriends, pay bills and even catered for the needs of their families, friends and associates without blinking an eyelid.
However, few years after hanging up their boots, those Nigerian footballers who lived classy lives have gone totally bankrupt and could no longer afford to pay their bills.
They became broke due to some bad investments, gambling, messy divorces or other unnecessary spending.
1. YEKINI RASHIDI
A retired Nigerian star, Yekini Rashidi who scored the Nigeria's  first ever World Cup goal (USA 1994). He won the African Footballer of the year in 1993 (the first Nigerian player to win that award). But unfortunately, have struggled on and off the pitch after and died in mysterious circumstances in 2012.
2. WILSON ORUMA
Former Nigeria International, Wilson Oruma (41 years old) played for Lens, Marseille, and other European Clubs. Wilson Oruma is reported suffering from an emotional disorder after he was allegedly defrauded by a pastor and some fake oil businessmen to the tune of 1.2 billion naira in December 2012.
3. TARIBO WEST
Former Super Eagles defender, Taribi West is perhaps the most successful Nigerian centre-back in history. However, despite featuring for top sides in Europe such as AC Millan, Derby County. Taribo is said to be in financial deep waters as the millions he made during his playing days seems to have been washed away. He also made a bad investment in his marriage but now can be seen on Lagos streets preaching, a vocation he undertook towards the end of his career.
4. CELESTINE BABAYARO
The former Super Eagles star and most probably the best cultured left-back that has played for Nigeria, played for some of the biggest clubs in both England and Belgium declared himself bankrupt at a court in Croydon in 2011. At a time in his playing career, he was amongst the highest paid African players in the world as he earned appropriately between £25,000 and £30,000 per week at Chelsea. He was reported to have lived an expensive lifestyle both in Nigeria and England. Stories went round of how he blew thousands of pounds in buying exotic items and also partied hard with friends. According to BBC to a BBC report.
5. VICTOR AGALI
Former Super Eagles star, Victor Agali played for top European sides such as Olympique Marseille, Schelke 04 and Nice. However, sources close to the player revealed that the former Super Eagles star is not doing too well financially. Apparently, despite earning an average pay of £25,000 per week while in Germany, some failed investments and a clearly lavish lifestyle has seen him scrapping financially. Agali was last seen hosting Reality Show in Lagos.

Why Nigerians Are Competing In Sports for Other Countries, Rio 2016 as a case study.

Rio 2016 has come and gone, But it's memories will linger forever.
It is so sad to see several talents who have been nationalised by different countries who probably appreciate them better that my darling NIGERIA.
My heart bleeds at the treatment been given to them by those at the alm of affairs. I'm sure many of them would easily switch if the opportunity comes because once beaten, twice shy.
We have them in different fields all over the world but belonging to other countries.
Nigerian born American athletes "Courtney Okolo & Morolake Akinsoun", won 2 GOLD MEDALS in 4x400m & 4x100m respectively for United State of America (U.S.A) at their very 1st Olympics here in Rio, Brazil and our NATION as a whole claimed just one BRONZE MEDAL.
Here are 8 Nigerians competing for other countries at the Rio
Olympics 2016:
1. Femi Ogunode – Qatar
Femi Seun Ogunode was born on 15 May 1991 in Ondo state, western Nigeria. He ran for University of Ibadan and qualified for the 2007 All-Africa Games and the 2008 Summer Olympics.
2. Oluwakemi Adekoya – Bahrain
Oluwakemi Adekoya was born on January 16, 1993. She originally ran for Nigerian since 2011, but due to dissatisfaction with how the country treated athletes Kemi defected to Bahrain.
3. Ezinne Okparaebo – Norway
Ezinne Okparaebo was born on March 3, 1988 in Imo state, Nigeria. She is a Norwegian track and field sprint athlete.
4. Keturah Orji – USA
Keturah Orji Keturah Orji was born on March 5, 1996. Apart from the name Orji, which is commonly used by Igbo people in Abia state, Nigeria, we have no other connections linking her to Nigeria.
5. Ayomide Folorunso – Italy
Ayomide Folorunso was born October 17, 1996. She is from Abeokuta, in Ogun state, Nigeria. She now has Italian nationality
and runs in the 400 metres hurdles race for Italy.
6. Barbara Nwaba – United States
Nwaba was born January 18, 1989 in Los Angeles, California, to Nigerian parents Theodore & Blessing Nwaba. The family is from Mbaitoli local government area of Imo state, Nigeria.
7. Morolake Akinosun – USA
Morolake Akinosun, born May 17, 1994 in Lagos, Nigeria is no small athlete. She is an American track runner who is currently participating in this year’s Olympics. She won gold at the 2015 Pan-American Games in Toronto in 4 x 100 meter with team mates Barbara Pierre, LaKeisha Lawson, Kaylin Whitney. She is only the second woman ever to score in four events at an NCAA Outdoor Championships in consecutive seasons. She is a four time NCAA 4 x 400 champion.
8. Paola Ogechi Egonu – Italy
Paola Ogechi Egonu was born on 18 December 1998 in Veneto, Italy to Nigerian parents. She is an Italian female volleyball player.
She is part of the Italy women’s national volleyball team and she was awarded ‘best outside Spiker’ at the 2016 Europe Olympic Qualification Tournament.
What a bleak future for a blessed nation as mine!!!
RIO 2016 QUESTIONS BEGGING FOR ANSWERS.
1. Why should we keep loosing our heroes and heroines to other nations?
2. Where did we get it wrong?
3. Is there a way out?

*Nigeria vs Argentina – Nigeria denied penalty* *VAR: Yes* *Verdict: Correct decision*

Nigeria were 1-1 with Argentina heading into the final quarter of the game when Ahmed Musa's cross is deflected into the air, where it was headed by Marcos Rojo onto his own arm.
The Super Eagles called for a penalty and after much deliberation on the pitch, the referee consulted with the VAR and decided that there was no spot-kick to be given.
The referee said "It was the right decision as it was poor defending, but not intentional by Rojo."
Now... Nigerian are saying Argentina’s Rojo committed handball penalty.
To me: No, it is not a penalty.
Reason: Firstly, we must understand the Handball rule - What is a deliberate offense and what is not?
*What is 'deliberate' handball?*
In Fifa's Laws of the Game 2005, Law 12 says a free-kick or penalty will be awarded if a player "handles the ball deliberately"
*Natural Positions "Not deliberate*
Another challenge referees face is determining when a player’s arm is in a natural position during the run of play. Anyone who has played the game, or even watched it, knows that arms tend to move around as players go through the various actions on the field — running, turning, jumping, kicking, heading, etc.
*Let's Relate it to Human movement* When a player takes a shot, for example, his arms are typically extended from the body, often with one slightly raised. And, to maintain balance while ensuring maximum thrust, these positions change — the arms move — during the process of kicking the ball and following through.
*So now, let's check the FIFA rule*
Analysing the handball rule, looking at how the offense is treated when it is deliberate and unintentional.
The FIFA rule book (Rule 12) defines it as:
“Handling the ball involves a deliberate act of a player making contact with the ball with his hand or arm. The referee must take the following into consideration:
• the movement of the hand towards the ball (not the ball towards the hand)
• the distance between the opponent and the ball (unexpected ball)
• the position of the hand does not necessarily mean that there is an infringement
*Marcos Rojo against Nigeria as case study*
He had his arms out for balance when trying to head the ball out. He gathered the momentum and jumped and there is no way he can jump by keeping his arms underneath. As he tried to jump, the arms must go up together with the jump. So as defender, just because a shot or cross strikes them in the arm doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a hand ball. Often times players won’t have time to move their arm out of the way when an opponent strikes a shot, so that shouldn’t be deemed a foul because it’s also a case of the ball hitting the arm — not the other way around.
*Now, my conclusion*
Following the rules of the game, If the ball is deflected back at that player, striking him in the arm or hand, *no offense "Penalty" should be awarded.* His arm is extended, and it may even be moving, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that he is trying to manipulate the path of the ball. The player’s arms are in a “natural position” for the action he is undertaking.