Football Tactics and Analysis

The future of former Flying Eagles striker Muhamed Tijani now hangs in the balance after his anticipated loan move to Czech side SK Sigma Olomouc unexpectedly collapsed. Tijani, who had temporarily left his parent club Slavia Prague to secure regular first-team football, had appeared destined to continue his development in the Czech First League. However, […]

Ahead of their NPFL Matchday 20 clash with Nasarawa United, Kano Pillars acting technical adviser Muhammad Babaganaru has stressed the need for his side to start the second stanza on a positive note as they look to improve their league fortunes. The northern giants are preparing for a crucial away trip to face one of

Three Super Eagles stars — Victor Osimhen, Bright Osayi-Samuel and Bruno Onyemaechi have been included in the Best XI of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-finals, following Nigeria’s impressive 2–0 victory over Algeria in Marrakech. The selections were based on ratings from performance data site Sofascore, which highlighted their dominant displays in the last eight

Warri Wolves FC have begun a major squad overhaul ahead of the NPFL second stanza, announcing that they have released veteran midfielder Efe Yarhere along with 11 other players as part of efforts to cut costs and improve performance. The restructure follows the club’s 13th-place finish in the first half of the season and comes

Tolu Arokodare’s surge into Wolverhampton Wanderers’ starting lineup in recent Premier League matches is reportedly prompting a squad reshuffle, with fellow striker Jørgen Strand Larsen expected to be moved on as Wolves look to refresh their front-line amid a difficult season. Arokodare has started Wolves’ last two league games and played a key role in

Nigerian winger Efe Aghama is pursuing a fresh start after sealing a loan move from Cádiz CF to Spanish second-tier side SD Huesca, aiming to reignite his season following a frustrating spell with limited playing time at Cádiz. The 21 year old arrived in Huesca ahead of formal announcements and is set to link up

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has spoken about the brief on-field clash between Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s emphatic 4–0 win over Mozambique in the Round of 16 at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The altercation occurred in the 64th minute with Nigeria comfortably ahead, when Osimhen appeared to

Valencia head coach Carlos Corberán has refused to discuss rumours linking Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq with a potential move to the Spanish La Liga club during the current transfer window. Corberán stopped short of confirming whether the club remains interested in signing the Real Sociedad forward, saying he does not speak publicly about players

Nigerian midfielder Adam (Adams) Yakubu is poised to continue his European journey after agreeing terms with Ukrainian Premier League side LNZ Cherkasy, making the move from AS Trenčín in Slovakia during the winter transfer window. The 20 year old, praised for his calmness on the ball, tireless energy and tactical awareness, has impressed with his

Super Eagles-linked defender Kingsley Ehizibue is reportedly considering a departure from Italian Serie A side Udinese, amid frustration over limited playing time and squad competition. The right-back has seen his opportunities diminish this season, partly due to changes in Udinese’s defensive personnel and tactical adjustments that have reduced his role. Ehizibue, 30, has been with