Why Nigerian footballers are more trusted than politicians isn’t really about sport — it’s about credibility. In a country where systems disappoint, goals abroad have become symbols of competence, relief, and borrowed dignity.

Why Nigerians don’t trust government reforms isn’t about ignorance or resistance to change. It’s about memory, credibility, and lived experience. This piece explains why #ReformsInMOI is being judged on trust first—and what real reform would need to fix beyond announcements.