Voke Atumu

Poet. Mechanical engineer, production operator, asset integrity Engineer and Nigeria football enthusiast

[ᜰ @markklfc]

Pep Guardiola on Lionel Messi’s masterclass against England.

🗣️ “People keep asking me how Messi is still doing this at 39 years old. My answer is simple because football has never seen anyone like him. Age defeats everyone, but somehow it refuses to defeat Lionel Messi. What he did tonight was beyond football… it was art.”

“England didn’t play against an old player. They played against the greatest mind this sport has ever produced. Two assists in a World Cup semi-final, controlling the rhythm of the biggest match on earth as if he were playing in his backyard. That is not normal. It is impossible to teach.”

“I’ve stood on the touchline and watched Leo do things that left me speechless. Tonight, sitting at home, he made me feel exactly the same. Every touch had purpose. Every pass carried danger. Every decision was perfect. He didn’t run the most but he made everyone else run for him.”

“The frightening part is that he no longer needs his young legs. His football brain is ten seconds ahead of everyone else. By the time defenders realise what is happening, the ball is already in the back of the net or a teammate is celebrating. That’s genius. Pure genius.”

“People obsess over goals, but tonight Messi reminded the world that football is about creating moments no one else can imagine. Two assists that changed a nation’s history. Two passes that carried Argentina into another World Cup final. That is the definition of greatness.”

“At 39, most legends are sitting in television studios talking about football. Messi is still writing football history. He isn’t surviving at this level he’s dominating it. That’s why I will always say there has never been, and there will never be, another player like Lionel Messi.”

“When this World Cup is over, don’t just remember the trophies or the statistics. Remember that you witnessed a 39-year-old genius walk into a World Cup semi-final against one of the strongest teams in the world… and make them look ordinary. We are watching the final chapters of the greatest football story ever written.”

[Voke Atumu @myvoke]

@9ja_Ballers We are glad your are growing

[Naija Ballers @9ja_Ballers]

I recall that last year, this time I was in a financial quagmire that felt like it was going to kill me. I was teaching at a Private school. The kids absolutely loved me, I am genuinely lovable.

I was teaching 4 subjects, CRK, English, Social Studies and Literature in English.

My salary was just 50,000 naira and before the month goes halfway I was broke again and seeking for financial help or even borrowing money.

I was supposed to fix my car but I had to work for a full year to be able to save up 300k that fixed that car.

Insane that, I am making that much just on social media working with some football teams, players and brands.

Not where I want to be but I am destined for greatness.

[Voke Atumu @myvoke]

@olisaemeka_G @boniface_jrn please give us your promax version.

[Naija Ballers @9ja_Ballers]

Does Ikon Allah have a semi state of the earth facility for it players to train on?
How about 36 Lion that has been selling players for years that I know about?

I know I can't mention all the academies that have been exporting players but you can't really spot any difference in their facilities, it is the same derelict facilities that they still use even after making millions of dollars from players sales over the years.

[Voke Atumu @myvoke]

@patomiliki @AdeniyiKolapo7 @iamdeestinct @sanzo0260 @evinbikee @TONNZ99 @ErmBison Vince Osuji and Benjamin Frederick are better option. With Emmanuel Chukwu available too, Bamaiyi should be excused

[Voke Atumu @myvoke]

@9ja_Ballers He should pick up his coaching badges with UEFA, this is the best time for young bright and talented coaches to explore coaching in the African continent... He has the never say die mentality to dominate and win laurels while growing his finances

[Eastern Heritage Network @heritagenewsnet]

This was the moment the boy and his mother were brought to meet Kelechi Iheanacho at his hotel.👏

[UCHE 🏀🇳🇬 @uch3_D_Fanatik]

Players of Nigerian origins that fell out of the NBA draft but have picked up two way deals 🇳🇬:

Tobe Awaka - Chicago Bulls
AK Okereke - LA Lakers
Ernest Udeh Jr - Cleveland Cavaliers
Micheal Ajayi - Charlotte Hornets
Graham Ike - Golden State Warriors

[Voke Atumu @myvoke]

@OluwaBurna0147 Not related

[Alex Onyia @winexviv]

Nigeria has now been delisted from the International Maths Olympiad, whose finals are happening in Shanghai, China, this July.

It is one of the most prestigious academic competitions in the world.

Nigeria can now only participate as an observer nation, while other countries can participate fully.

This was because of the Ministry of Education’s inability to fund students for 4 consecutive years through National Mathematical Center.

It’s a big shame for Nigeria.

[Voke Atumu @myvoke]

@NaijascoutforSE @ShehuDikko Kayode Bankole, olorunleke Ojo, Amas Obasogie all used npfl as leverage to enjoy super eagles invitations and used the third choice position to earn favorable deals even when they were struggling for form in their clubs.

[Voke Atumu @myvoke]

@TNFCNG Nwabali agent should be do overtime to get his client better exposure and big deals.

[Godwin Enakhena @genakhena]

Take the World Cup qualifiers seriously, dem nor gree listen.
They’re now playing street football across Nigeria while their mates are in Mexico, Canada and USA.

[Voke Atumu @myvoke]

@GuardianNigeria She has refuted the report.
https://t.co/TOkdXDVWwU
Please authenticate from her x handle

[Ashleigh Plumptre OON @ashplumptre]

Please report and block these fake Facebook accounts. They’re running riot for real 😪😪 🚨🚨
I don’t even use Facebook 🫠

[Voke Atumu @myvoke]

@genakhena Kudus to Nff technical committee members for ensuring our super egos stars are participating in the ward cup.
Where are those social media players that turned our camp to studios, we need pundits to improve content n our local TV studio o

[Voke Atumu @myvoke]

@don_osaheni @Africa_ftbl large percentage of 20 years old or younger in Nigeria cities will claim citizenship of other countries if possible, most don't even have NIN. Let's change the narrative back home before we blame young dual nationality Nigerians in diasporan for considering Nigeria as 2nd choice

[Naija Ballers @9ja_Ballers]

I have curated a list of over 20+ Nigerian footballers who won a title in the just concluded season 25/26 at their various clubs.

[Naija Ballers @9ja_Ballers]

An hour ago, a Nigerian aspiring footballer in Czech Republic called me on Whatsapp.
He wants me to share his story here.

Walk with me.....

Two years ago, he was scouted by a Czech scout and before anything about her Czech agent was on his matter.

[Idara @gerastones]

If you grew up in Warri or anywhere in Nigeria in the 90s… you already know this struggle 😂💈

Young Oberhirhi had ₦40 for “Carl Lewis”… but economics said “Bololo” so lunch could survive 🍞🥤

Featuring:
✔️ roadside barber shops
✔️ school break strategy
✔️ NEPA trauma
✔️ the first lesson in Microeconomics

“Image is nothing… chop belleful is everything.”

Tag anybody that remembers hairstyle price lists 😂

#Warri #Nigeria #90sKids #AfricanChildhood #Comedy #Nostalgia #AIAnimation #Bololo @AYCOMEDIAN @igosave @official_Gegeh @DONJAZZY @drealwarripikin @EFEwarriboy @officialBovi @basket_mouth