Football Tactics and Analysis

The Nigerian U17 girls’ team, the Flamingos, showcased a masterclass performance by thrashing Niger 9-0 in their second match at the WAFU U17 Girls’ Cup held in Ghana. Shakira Moshood and Janet Semenya stole the spotlight with hat tricks, while the rest of the team displayed impeccable skill and determination. Aishat Animashaun opened the scoring […]

Wilfred Ndidi delivered a strong performance as Leicester City defeated West Ham United 3-1 in Ruud van Nistelrooy’s managerial debut. Ndidi earned a solid 7/10 rating for his commanding presence in midfield, helping the Foxes end a six game winless streak and widening the gap above the relegation zone to four points. The match began

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has voiced confidence in Nigerian striker Taiwo Awoniyi’s ability to regain his best form despite a challenging season. Awoniyi, who has yet to score this campaign, has faced limited playing time, starting just three out of ten matches so far. His struggles have been compounded by competition from Chris

Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare marked his birthday in style by scoring a crucial goal in Racing Genk’s commanding 3-0 victory over Sporting Charleroi in the Jupiler Pro League. The match, held on November 23, saw Arokodare end a two game goal drought and reaffirm his position as the league’s top scorer with nine goals this

Ademola Lookman, a nominee for the African Footballer of the Year award, continued his sensational form by scoring in Atalanta’s 3-1 victory over Parma at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Saturday. Lookman’s performance secured Atalanta’s top spot in the Serie A standings. The Super Eagles forward initially had a goal ruled out for offside in

Wilfred Ndidi, known for his prowess as a defensive midfielder, has successfully transitioned into a more advanced attacking role at Leicester City. The shift, initiated by former manager Enzo Maresca and further implemented by current boss Steve Cooper, has seen Ndidi flourish as a creative force behind the striker. Despite initial scepticism about the role

Manchester United’s Noussair Mazraoui, Chelsea’s Moisés Caicedo, and Crystal Palace’s Daniel Muñoz have overtaken Leicester City’s Wilfred Ndidi as the top tacklers in the Premier League. Ndidi, who was previously leading with 32 tackles by matchday eight, has now tallied 36 tackles. However, Mazraoui has taken the lead with 39 tackles, followed closely by Caicedo

Ademola Lookman, the Nigerian Super Eagles forward, was named Man of the Match as he led Atalanta in a dominant 6-1 victory over Verona in Serie A. Fresh off his 27th birthday celebration, Lookman’s performance included two goals and two assists, bolstering his season tally to four goals in the league. As the only African

Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is making waves in the Premier League this season, leading the charts for the most tackles made so far. According to the Premier League’s official statistics, Ndidi has recorded 32 tackles, two more than Wolverhampton Wanderers’ João Gomes, who sits in second place. Ndidi’s reputation as a top tackler in

Super Eagles forward Chidera Ejuke has returned to Sevilla after international duty and is gearing up for a challenging La Liga fixture against Barcelona. Since joining Sevilla from CSKA Moscow in the summer, Ejuke has made an impact, especially with his dribbling ability, completing 28 dribbles in eight games a stat that places him ahead