Football Tactics and Analysis

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

Umar Sadiq was notably absent as Real Sociedad played out a 2–2 draw with Espanyol in their La Liga clash on Sunday. The Nigerian striker has yet to make an appearance for the Basque side this season and has been linked with a departure amid the transfer window. Espanyol flew out of the blocks, taking

Nigeria international Frank Onyeka featured for Brentford as they claimed their first Premier League victory of the season, edging Aston Villa 1-0 at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday. Onyeka, making his second league appearance of the campaign, came on in the 69th minute to reinforce the midfield and help the Bees preserve their advantage.

Italian giants AC Milan are in advanced discussions to acquire Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen, according to German media sources. Just days ago, Boniface and his agent, Atta Aneke, insisted he would remain at Leverkusen for the 2025–26 campaign. Now, Sky Sport Germany’s Patrick Berger reports that Milan have submitted an official

Nottingham Forest appear ready to move on Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi after signing French forward Arnaud Kalimuendo, casting doubt on his future at the club. Awoniyi impressed last season with 17 goals and three assists in 33 league outings after arriving from Rennes. However, the new signing pushes him down to fourth in the

Wilfred Ndidi marked his first outing for Besiktas as the club edged past Eyüpspor 2-1 in a spirited season opener. He featured in the starting XI and remained on the field for 70 minutes before being substituted for Demir Tiknaz due to a minor knock. “The atmosphere was great. The support from our fans was