Tactics & Analysis

Barau FC head coach Eugene Agagbe has praised his players, club management and supporters following the team’s impressive five-match unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), Sports247 Nigeria reports. Agagbe said the run shows the squad’s commitment and growing belief after a tough start to their top-flight campaign, and credited everyone involved with […]

Birmingham City head coach Chris Davies has confirmed that Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel is available for selection ahead of his club’s EFL Championship away game against Stoke City this weekend. Osayi-Samuel, who featured prominently for Nigeria at AFCON 2025, returned to England earlier this week and has rejoined training with the Birmingham first team,

Super Eagles defender Ryan Alebiosu has expressed confidence that Blackburn Rovers can turn around their recent slump as the club prepares for a run of home fixtures following his return from international duty with Nigeria. The right-back told Rovers TV that the group is determined to embrace the opportunity provided by playing three consecutive Championship

Nottingham Forest have included Super Eagles defender Ola Aina in their UEFA Europa League squad as they gear up for the final league-phase fixtures of the competition, the club has announced. The Nigeria international, back from a hamstring injury sustained during international duty, has been named in the squad ahead of Thursday’s trip to SC

Rivers United head coach Finidi George has explained why Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) players often take on a more defensive approach when playing away from home, saying that tactical caution tends to shape away performances across the league. Finidi made the comments as he reflected on his team’s strong results on the road, where

Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka could be on the move this January as the Premier League club appears open to offers amid growing uncertainty over his role in the squad, Bold Sports reports. The 28 year old Nigerian international has struggled for regular playing time since returning from a loan spell at Bundesliga side Augsburg, featuring

With captain Wilfred Ndidi unavailable for tonight’s 2025 AFCON semi-final showdown with hosts Morocco, Raphael Onyedika faces the spotlight and must rise to the occasion in midfield. Ndidi, a linchpin of Nigeria’s engine room, is suspended after accumulating two yellow cards in recent knockout matches, leaving a sizeable void in the Super Eagles lineup. His

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