# Akhidenor publishes two books of Nigerian football’s memorable quotes

> Victor Akhidenor releases two books capturing Nigerian football’s iconic quotes and conversations.
- Title: Akhidenor publishes two books of Nigerian football’s…
- Summary: Victor Akhidenor releases two books capturing Nigerian football’s iconic quotes and conversations.
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- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/news/923400-akhidenor-publishes-two-books-of-nigerian-footballs-memorable-quotes.html
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- Published: 2026-11-07T09:59:01+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Victor Akhidenor published two books documenting memorable Nigerian football quotes to preserve unrecorded moments in the sport’s history.