Bolstered by growing internet penetration and a youthful population, Nigerian football culture is thriving. With the sport a source of huge local pride and inspiration, modern-day fans are finding new ways to gamify viewing experiences and connect with fellow supporters.
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Tolu Olasoji is a journalist, researcher, and editor with over a decade of experience reporting on sports and culture. He was previously the deputy editor at Goal.com. Currently, he's a contributing editor at Reasons To Be Cheerful and a contributor to Quartz Africa. He's also a certified football scout.
Solace Chukwu is a writer, editor, and researcher with over a decade of experience reporting on football and culture. He's the senior editor of Pulse Sports and was previously a columnist at Goal.com and press officer of the Nigerian football club Enyimba FC.
Desmond Vincent is a writer, researcher, and consultant living in Lagos, Nigeria. Currently working as a freelance writer with a focus on culture and identity, he regularly contributes to titles like Vogue, Billboard, Reuters, Elle, GQ, Dazed, Vice, Allure, and more. Desmond is also the co-founder and editorial director of Kenga Media, an Afro Gen Z mediatech company. He has consulted for companies and agencies including Vice Media, SourSop, Look Inc, AMV BBDO, Guinness, and Nike. His work has garnered him multiple awards and accolades including a TIERs Award in 2019 and a Future Africa Award nomination in 2020.
