Football Tactics and Analysis

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has welcomed a new central defensive competitor at Al Kholood, following the club’s decision to sign another experienced center back. The move is seen as part of the club’s plan to strengthen their squad as they push for a strong finish in the Saudi Pro League. Having recently returned from […]

Bright Osayi-Samuel is set to leave Fenerbahçe after failing to agree on a contract extension, with reports suggesting he has agreed to join Nottingham Forest as a direct replacement for fellow Super Eagles star Ola Aina. According to Turkish outlet Takvim, Osayi-Samuel and Fenerbahçe held three meetings to discuss a new contract, but no agreement

Manchester United have confirmed that Chido Obi-Martin, the teenage striker making waves in their academy, will not be eligible to feature in the UEFA Europa League this season. The 17 year old Danish-Nigerian forward, who has been breaking goal-scoring records at youth level, is unable to participate because he only joined United’s academy last year,

Slavia Praha defender Igho Ogbu has been invited to the Super Eagles squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, as head coach Eric Chelle looks to restructure the team’s central defence. Ogbu, 25, is a direct replacement for Semi Ajayi, who was ruled out due to injury. Standing at 1.87

Nigerian forward Sadiq Umar delivered a standout performance, netting a brace as Valencia and Osasuna played out an exciting 3-3 draw at the Estadio El Sadar on Sunday night. The match was full of attacking intensity, with both sides exchanging goals in a high paced encounter. Osasuna took an early lead, but Umar responded with

Middlesbrough’s defensive depth is under serious threat following injuries to George Edmundson and Rav van den Berg, leaving manager Michael Carrick short of options. With the club fighting for a Championship playoff spot, they may need to look at the free agent market for reinforcements. One name that has surfaced is Kenneth Omeruo, the former

Ademola Lookman delivered a stunning performance, scoring twice as Atalanta demolished Empoli 5-0 in their latest Serie A fixture. The Nigerian forward struck just before halftime to make it 3-0 and completed his brace in the 55th minute, taking his league tally to 12 goals for the season. Lookman’s impressive display comes in the wake

More than a hundred referees across Bayelsa State have been trained in modern officiating techniques ahead of the Bayelsa Governor’s Football Tournament, widely known as the Prosperity Cup. This grassroots football event is Nigeria’s largest, and the refresher course aims to elevate the standard of officiating in line with global best practices. The initiative, organized

Ademola Lookman is expected to leave Atalanta this summer following a public dispute with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the club had already planned Lookman’s departure, and recent tensions have only accelerated the process. The Super Eagles forward has been a key player for Atalanta since he arrived in

Fenerbahçe manager José Mourinho handed Bright Osayi-Samuel his first start in six matches as the Turkish side secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Anderlecht in their Europa League knockout phase playoff clash at Ülker Stadyumu. The Nigerian international had been used as a substitute in recent Süper Lig fixtures against Göztepe and Alanyaspor, remained on