Football Tactics and Analysis

Slavia Praha defender Igho Ogbu has been invited to the Super Eagles squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, as head coach Eric Chelle looks to restructure the team’s central defence. Ogbu, 25, is a direct replacement for Semi Ajayi, who was ruled out due to injury. Standing at 1.87 […]

Nigerian forward Sadiq Umar delivered a standout performance, netting a brace as Valencia and Osasuna played out an exciting 3-3 draw at the Estadio El Sadar on Sunday night. The match was full of attacking intensity, with both sides exchanging goals in a high paced encounter. Osasuna took an early lead, but Umar responded with

Middlesbrough’s defensive depth is under serious threat following injuries to George Edmundson and Rav van den Berg, leaving manager Michael Carrick short of options. With the club fighting for a Championship playoff spot, they may need to look at the free agent market for reinforcements. One name that has surfaced is Kenneth Omeruo, the former

Ademola Lookman delivered a stunning performance, scoring twice as Atalanta demolished Empoli 5-0 in their latest Serie A fixture. The Nigerian forward struck just before halftime to make it 3-0 and completed his brace in the 55th minute, taking his league tally to 12 goals for the season. Lookman’s impressive display comes in the wake

More than a hundred referees across Bayelsa State have been trained in modern officiating techniques ahead of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, widely known as the Prosperity Cup. This grassroots football event is Nigeria’s largest, and the refresher course aims to elevate the standard of officiating in line with global best practices. The initiative, organized

Ademola Lookman is expected to leave Atalanta this summer following a public dispute with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the club had already planned Lookman’s departure, and recent tensions have only accelerated the process. The Super Eagles forward has been a key player for Atalanta since he arrived in

Fenerbahçe manager José Mourinho handed Bright Osayi-Samuel his first start in six matches as the Turkish side secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Anderlecht in their Europa League knockout phase playoff clash at Ülker Stadyumu. The Nigerian international had been used as a substitute in recent Süper Lig fixtures against Göztepe and Alanyaspor, remained on

Abubakar Bukola Saraki ABS Ilorin Football Club goalkeeper, Shakiru Lawal, celebrated his first clean sheet of the season following the team’s 1-0 victory over Solution FC on Sunday. The shutout was a significant achievement for ABS, who had conceded 12 goals in their previous seven matches, relying on four different goalkeepers during that stretch. Lawal’s

Paul Onuachu displayed his aerial dominance during Southampton’s crucial 2-1 Premier League victory over Ipswich Town at Portman Road. The Nigerian striker won 16 out of 24 aerial duels, nearly matching Ipswich’s team total of 17 aerial duels across 90 minutes. His ability to control the airspace proved pivotal, as he played a key role

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers expressed his excitement after Rangers secured a 2-1 victory over Belgian side Union St. Gilloise, ensuring automatic qualification for the Europa League Round of 16. Dessers contributed with a crucial assist, helping the Scottish giants achieve a Top 8 finish and skip the playoff round. Speaking after the match, Dessers