Football Tactics and Analysis

Super Eagles centre-back Kevin Akpoguma is poised to depart TSG Hoffenheim at the end of the current campaign, according to reports confirming that he will leave the Bundesliga club when his contract expires. The German-born defender of Nigerian descent has been part of Hoffenheim’s squad for over a decade, but recent developments have seen his […]

AS Monaco forward George Ilenikhena a promising young striker plying his trade in France’s Ligue 1 has emerged on the Super Eagles’ scouting list and is reportedly attracting interest from German clubs as part of his growing reputation across Europe. The 20 year old, who came through the youth ranks at Royal Antwerp before moving

Young winger Kazeem Olaigbe looks set to leave Trabzonspor on loan after failing to make the desired impact in Turkey’s Süper Lig since his summer arrival. The 22 year old has struggled for consistent game time and goals, prompting the club to explore temporary moves that could rejuvenate his season. Trabzonspor signed Olaigbe in August

Super Eagles stars Chidozie Awaziem and Paul Onuachu urged Nigeria to focus on the positives following their 2–1 friendly loss to Egypt as part of preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The match saw Egypt claim victory thanks to first-half goals from Mahmoud Saber and Mostafa Mohamed, despite missing several key

Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has called on his players to raise their performance levels even after their 1–0 NPFL victory over Wikki Tourists at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt. Taofeek Otaniyi’s ninth-minute goal proved decisive as Rivers United extended their unbeaten run and claimed top spot on the NPFL table following

Former Grassrunners FC (Ogun State) defender Chukwu Emmanuel showcased maturity and composure during his cameo appearance for Wolfsberger AC in their 2–1 Austrian Bundesliga defeat to RB Salzburg on Sunday. Emmanuel, who came on as a substitute, impressed observers with his calm play in a high-pressure environment against one of the league’s top sides. The

Sevilla striker Akor Adams has expressed his delight after finally ending a nine-game goal drought for his club, starring in Sevilla’s 4–0 La Liga win over Real Oviedo on Sunday. The Nigerian forward not only scored the opening goal but also provided two assists in a dominant performance at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, helping

Nigerian forward Gift Orban is expected to start on the bench for a third consecutive match when Fiorentina host Hellas Verona in their Serie A clash on Sunday, according to reports from Italy. The 22 year old striker has struggled for regular minutes in recent weeks, with head coach Raffaele Palladino preferring more established attacking

In a dramatic twist in Sunday’s match, Paul Onuachu usually the spearhead of attack – was redeployed to central defence during Trabzonspor’s 2–1 away victory over Göztepe, and emerged as a surprise hero for the club. The change came late in the contest with right-back Wagner Pina shown a straight red card in the 78th

Paul Offor will lead Akwa United into a high-stakes Nigeria National League (NNL) fixture against his former club Sporting Lagos, set to take place today at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos. Offor — the same coach who engineered Sporting Lagos’ promotion to the top flight in 2023 now finds himself in a battle for