THE ORIGIN & EVOLUTION OF FOOTBALL IN NIG: A LEGACY FROM HOPE WADDELL TRAINING INSTITUTION,CALABAR
BY ETTAH EMMANUEL O. ( NaijaBlaseTv) Nigeria's love affair with football traces back to a historic moment in 1904 when the beautiful game found its roots at the Hope Waddell Training Institute in Calabar. This pivotal event marked the birth of what was then known as the "Calabar Game," laying the foundation for a sporting culture that would capture the hearts and minds of millions across the nation. Established in 1895, Hope Waddell Training Institute emerged as a beacon of education and athleti
