Akhidenor publishes two books of Nigerian football’s memorable quotes

New Books Release

Victor Akhidenor publishes two books documenting memorable quotes and conversations from Nigerian football.

Release Date

The books were released on Monday, 2 November, 2026, in Nigerian editions published by Books & Journals Hub.

Book Titles

The books are titled Journalists are like Mosquitoes: Nigeria Football’s Finest Quotes & Notes and If You Put 11 Herbalists on the Field…: Quotes and Notes from Nigerian Football.

Author Background

Victor Akhidenor began his journalism career in 2011 at Complete Communications Limited and later worked as sports editor at TheCable.

Motivation

Akhidenor aims to preserve football moments that often escape conventional sports records and statistics.

First Book Quote

Former Super Eagles coach Clemens Westerhof famously said: 'Journalists are like mosquitoes, you must kill them in time.'

“Journalists are like mosquitoes, you must kill them in time.”

Second Book Focus

The second book captures distinctive expressions and sometimes bewildering explanations from Nigerian football.

Author Credentials

Akhidenor won the Diamond Award for Media Excellence in Sports Reporting in 2015 and holds degrees in Economics and Media.

Other Works

He has published Football Memories, Our Daily Mask, Papa Goose Rhyme and Hallucinations of Abami.

Availability

The books are available on Amazon for international readers and through Unpopular Pele for Nigerian readers.

Author Goal

Akhidenor hopes readers will recognize football conversations as part of Nigeria’s historical record.

Preservation Message

He warns that unrecorded football moments may disappear without proper documentation.

Publication Details

Books & Journals Hub in Abuja published the Nigerian editions of the books.