A Story of Heroes and Epics: The History of Football in Nigeria

by Wiebe Boer, Donald Duke (Foreword)

For a country where heroes are hardly celebrated and epic football is almost forgotten, this book takes the reader on an enthralling historical excursion. The most detailed and certainly the best written account of the pre-Independence history of Nigerian football. Wiebe Boer has combined facts and figures with fluid prose in delivering a most engaging narration.

232 pages, Paperback

Published December 9, 2020

Reviews

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

A seminal work based on Boer's doctoral dissertation made accessible to a general audience. This book tells a story about the history of football in Nigeria from the early colonial period to the end of the first decade of independence. There's a clear argument made here: football in Nigeria has been used to forge a national identity.

[Ajike · Rating 4 out of 5]

A detailed and interesting review of Nigerian football - a good read for both history buffs and football fans.