AMBLESS JOHN
Football Journalism Portfolio
Football Journalist | Football Writer
ABOUT ME
I am a football journalist covering African football. I produce football news, match reports, previews, analysis, and interviews, with a focus on accurate, timely and engaging coverage.
I am passionate about African football and committed to telling stories that highlight the players, clubs, coaches and supporters who make the game what it is.
JOURNALISM EXPERIENCE
Football Journalist
[2023 – PRESENT]
- Cover African football, with particular focus on CAF inter-club competitions, AFCON, and WAFCON
- Cover Nigerian football, with particular focus on the NPFL, NWFL, NNL, NLO and domestic competitions.
- Write match reports, football news stories, previews and fixtures.
- Produce short-form football updates for social media platforms.
- Report on player transfers, club announcements, and other football developments.
- Follow matches and provide timely updates, results and key moments.
- Interview and share comments from players, coaches and football personalities where applicable.
FOOTBALL WRITER AND OWNER AT NAIFOOTY
I created Naifooty to inspire Nigerian football fans to love the country's football. With Naifooty, I contribute original football news reports, fixtures, and analysis, with a particular focus on Nigerian football and the country's professional leagues.
Selected work includes:
- Grassrunners FC Crowned Ogunjobi Gold Cup Champions
- Enyimba's Faith in Grassroots Talent Pays Off with Chidera Michael
- Match analysis and commentary on Enyimba's NPFL campaign
- Reports and features covering developments around Nigerian football clubs
SELECTED PUBLISHED WORK
1. Grassrunners FC Crowned Ogunjobi Gold Cup Champions
Match/competition report
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2. Enyimba's Faith in Grassroots Talent Pays Off with Chidera Michael
A detailed feature examining Enyimba's approach to grassroots scouting and the emergence of young striker Chidera Michael, including his statistics, performances and impact during the 2025/26 NPFL season.
Read the article:
3. 2026 Season: NLO Unveils Digital Portal, Schedules Workshop
A report covering the Nationwide League One's efforts to modernise its operations through a new digital platform, registration system and stakeholder workshop.
Read the article:
- Nigerian domestic football
- Nigerian clubs in CAF inter-club competitions
- Match reports and analysis
- Club news and announcements
- Player transfers and profiles
- Football fixtures
- Post-match reactions
- Football social media content
SOCIAL MEDIA & DIGITAL CONTENT
I use social media platforms to publish and distribute football news, match updates, reports and engaging football content.
Facebook: Naifooty
Facebook. Ambless John
X (Twitter): Naifooty
X (Twitter): Ambless John
Instagram: Naifooty
Football website:
JOURNALISM PORTFOLIO
My portfolio demonstrates my experience in football reporting, digital sports journalism, and a particular focus on African and Nigerian football.
Portfolio:
CONTACT
Name: Ambless John
Email: johnambless16@gmail.com
Location: Nigeria
Available for:
Football journalism, matchday coverage, football reporting, interviews, fixtures and digital sports content.
PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT
Committed to accurate, timely and engaging football journalism, with a passion for telling the stories that matter to African and Nigerian football.
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