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Motsepe; A True Messiah of African Football.

Published

5 years ago

May 6, 2021

It is always nice and as well thoughtful when you have a man who is passionate about African football, his sense of commitment in the last 2 months in an office can never be undermined, no wonder his pet-project Mamelodi Sundown is currently the PSL Champions and 2-time African champions in continental football.

He is an amiable and an adorable leader.

Motsepe has consulted with critical stakeholders and associates like tony elumelu, Aliko Dangote who happens to be his long time close associate and other notable dignitaries.

His clear mandate is to change the face of African football

He has pledged all his entitlements and financial benefits from CAF & FIFA to football development in the Continent

He is truly an African son who is following the footsteps of Nelson Mandela his mentor, who taught him to always believe in Africa,

Inspite of his towering background and wealth,his humility is second to none

He has donated 10m dollars to the establishment of FIFA-CAF Pan-African School Football championship.

According to the CAF President Patrice Motsepe who spoke passionately in Ivory Coast

“What is obtainable in an egalitarian society in terms of football development, infrastructure and content wise can be done in Africa just with the right attitude to work and professionalism to the core, we have enormous talents in Africa, we can develop African football through infrastructure and content for African players to play in Africa league to avoid mass exodus of African talents representing European nationality mostly”

Like Kylian Mbappe who is naturally from Cameron but currently represents the French National team

Romelu Lukaku who is naturally from Democratic republic of Congo but currently represents the Belgian National Team

N’golo Kante who is naturally from Senegal but plays for France

Paul Pogba who is naturally from

Democratic republic of Congo but currently represents France

David Alaba who is a Nigerian but plays for the Austrian National team

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Nigerian Goalkeeper James Honoured with Spot in Finland’s Team of the Season

Published

7 hours ago

October 27, 2026

The Gleamer

Ibrahim Lawal

Nigeria’s Super Eagles goalkeeper Samuel Friday James has earned recognition among the best-performing players in Finland following his impressive displays for SJK Akatemia in the 2026 season.

The 20-year-old shot-stopper ranks second among the league’s selected best-performing XI, with an average rating of 7.61, according to statistics published by Totori News.

James’ performances have stood out despite the challenging campaign faced by his club, with his consistency between the posts making him one of the bright spots in the team.

The former Mavlon FC goalkeeper has recorded four clean sheets in Finland’s Ykkösliiga this season, while his shot-stopping ability has further underlined his growing reputation in European football.

According to available season statistics from FootyStats, James has made 20 league appearances, playing 1,800 minutes. He has conceded 32 goals and made 75 saves from 109 shots faced, giving him a save percentage of approximately 68.8 per cent.

His four clean sheets account for 20 per cent of his league appearances, demonstrating his ability to keep opponents at bay despite the defensive challenges confronting his team.

James has also shown composure and resilience in difficult matches, including his recent international outing for Nigeria against Russia, where he made his senior Super Eagles appearance in the 3-3 friendly draw on October 6.

Standing at 1.95 metres, the young goalkeeper possesses the physical attributes required for the modern game, combining his reach with quick reactions and an increasingly valuable experience of European football.

His rise has been particularly encouraging following his move from Lagos-based Mavlon FC to Finland in 2025. Since then, he has continued to develop through regular competitive football and has attracted attention for his performances.

James’ latest statistical recognition of 7.55 rating in the team of the season adds to his growing profile as Nigeria continues to assess goalkeeping options for the future.

At 20, the goalkeeper will be hoping to build on his progress in Finland and establish himself as a regular contender for the Super Eagles, while continuing to improve his performances at club level.

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