Football Tactics and Analysis

On a sunny afternoon at the MAPEI Stadium Città del Tricolore in Reggio Emilia, Samuel Chukwueze sets his sights on correcting a less than desirable statistic during the Serie A clash between Sassuolo and AC Milan this Sunday. Despite playing 791 minutes across nineteen matches, the Nigerian international has yet to see any of his […]

Kevin Akpoguma was not selected again as his team, Hoffenheim, suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat against Mainz in the Bundesliga last Saturday. This loss is part of a troubling trend for Hoffenheim, which has secured only one victory in their last five matches, dropping them to eighth place with 36 points from 29 games in

As the summer transfer window approaches, several Super Eagles players find themselves at pivotal points in their careers, with their club futures hanging in the balance. Among them, Kelechi Iheanacho leads a group of five who are navigating through uncertainty as their current contracts draw to a close or loan spells end, forcing them to

Luton Town’s manager, Rob Edwards, has openly acknowledged the unconventional use of Fred Onyedinma, a Lagos born winger, during his Premier League debut against Tottenham Hotspur. Onyedinma, who had been absent from the Hatters’ lineup since their Championship playoff final victory over Coventry City on May 27, found himself in an unfamiliar role on the

Gençlerbirliği, a second division team in Turkey, has officially announced the termination of their contract with Nigerian forward Olarewaju Kayode, 30, by mutual consent. Kayode, who joined the club as a free agent in September of the previous year, was looking to rejuvenate his career following a challenging stint post his move to Manchester City

Cadiz CF, a Spanish football club, has credited the remarkable form of their goalkeeper, Jeremías Ledesma, to the inspirational performances of Stanley Nwabali during the recent Africa Cup of Nations AFCON. In a critical La Liga match against Atletico Madrid, Ledesma showcased exceptional skill, thwarting efforts from renowned strikers like Álvaro Morata and Antoine Griezmann,

Samu Omorodion, the Spanish-Nigerian striker making waves at Deportivo Alavés, has been nominated for the prestigious La Liga U23 Player of the Month award for February 2024. His nomination comes on the back of a series of stellar performances, including scoring in three consecutive La Liga matches, a feat that includes a goal against the

Victor Osimhen is emerging as the frontrunner to fill the void left by Kylian Mbappe at Paris Saint Germain, with reports from The Athletic and other reputable sources highlighting his potential move. As Mbappe’s tenure at PSG draws to a close, the club is on the lookout for a worthy successor, and Osimhen, the 25

The former agent of Watford’s standout, Emmanuel Dennis, has voiced regret over the player’s decision to decline participation in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON with Nigeria, suggesting this choice has significantly hampered his career progression. At the time, Dennis was making waves in the English Championship, leading to advice from his circle to

Nigerian striker Odion Ighalo asserts that overlooking home based players for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON squad is not the right approach. Emphasizing the importance of recognizing and including talents from the domestic league, Ighalo advocates for a balanced selection that values the contributions of both local and international players. Ighalo’s perspective resonates