Football Tactics and Analysis

Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba has vowed that his side will perform better following their goalless draw against Burkina Faso in their WAFU B U-17 Championship opener. Nigeria dominated much of the match but failed to convert chances, leading Garba to lament inadequate preparation. Speaking after the match, Garba said, “The match against Burkina Faso […]

Fulham overturned a shaky start to beat Brentford 3-1 in a West London derby, thanks in large part to a strong showing by Alex Iwobi. Fulham trailed early after Mikkel Damsgaard capitalised on a loose pass in the 20th minute to put Brentford ahead. Iwobi hauled Fulham level in the 38th minute, latching on to

Analysts suggest that Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman could have made a significant impact had he joined Inter Milan or Napoli, noting his pace, creativity, and direct playing style. While Lookman remains at Atalanta, where he has impressed in Serie A and the Europa League, the suggestion reignites debate over what might have been if

Nigeria international Chrisantus Uche could make his first appearance for Crystal Palace when they face newly promoted Sunderland at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Palace manager Oliver Glasner confirmed the possibility during his pre-match press conference on Friday. He revealed that while the game will come too soon for injured trio Adam Wharton, Ismaïla Sarr, and

Sevilla could be without Nigerian forwards Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke for Friday’s La Liga match against Elche. Adams missed Sevilla’s 2–0 win over Girona, and despite progress in training, he looks set to sit out the Elche game as the club prioritises his full recovery. Ejuke is also sidelined with a myofascial injury to

Enyimba’s long-awaited return to scoring form remains elusive, fuelling growing discontent among NPFL fans. The nine-time league champions ended 2024 without a win, extending their winless run to 13 consecutive matches across all competitions, their worst in history . Their Matchday 19 encounter against Bendel Insurance finished goalless, underlining their inability to dig themselves out

Umar Sadiq, the Super Eagles striker, has been assigned the No. 15 jersey by Real Sociedad for the 2025/26 season—even as questions linger over his long-term role at the club. Previously donned No. 19 during his spell at Valencia, Sadiq’s shirt change is deemed symbolic of a possible new chapter. His preseason preparations were disrupted

Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika has been officially registered by Club Brugge for the UEFA Champions League, alongside promising youngsters Vince Osuji and Kaye Furo. Onyedika, who attracted interest from Galatasaray and West Ham during the summer transfer window, will remain at Brugge for now, with his European registration closing the door on any immediate

Nottingham Forest have revealed their squad for the 2025–26 UEFA Europa League, notably leaving out Nigerian international Taiwo Awoniyi, while including compatriot Ola Aina. The absence of Awoniyi, who has been sidelined by increased attacking competition at the club, marks a significant shift in Forest’s continental plans. High-profile names such as Chris Wood, Morgan Gibbs-White,

Atalanta have confirmed the inclusion of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman in their squad for the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League, despite an eventful summer marked by failed transfer attempts. Clubs such as Inter Milan, Bayern Munich, and Tottenham Hotspur showed serious interest, yet no deal was finalised. Inter Milan came closest to securing his signature, reportedly