The Super Eagles of Nigeria are easily one of the biggest football brands in Africa, blessed with some incredibly talented players in different positions over the years, not least in the goalkeeping position. However, since the legendary Vincent Enyeama quit national team duties in 2015 after over 100 caps, he’s left the nation with some…

Valencia is a bit of a paradox. From a particular perspective, it is a great place for youngsters to really find opportunities and minutes to develop properly. Conversely, it might be the worst place in Europe for a youngster, since they typically require a lot less chaos than usual so they can focus on their…

Since suffering a horrific collision with David Luiz on November 29, Raúl Jiménez has been out of action for Wolves and his long-term absence has deprived Nuno Espírito Santo of their number-one goal threat and a deadly presence in the box. Nuno has turned to Willian José, who has failed to find the back of…

Turkey began their 2016 UEFA European Football Championship in Paris, narrowly losing to Croatia after Luka Modrić scored a firecracker of a volley from outside the box to give the Vatreni a lead before halftime. The following match, they found themselves dominated and defeated by the reigning European champions, with a goal from Nolito sandwiched between…

When Junior Messias emigrated from Brazil to Italy, football was nothing more than a pastime. Hauling refrigerators and other housing appliances during the week, he would then spend his weekends playing for Sport Warique, a team from Turin which represents the Peruvian community.   Then came an opportunity that would change his life forever. After…

For one so young at 21 years old, Moise Kean has had quite an eventful and stuttering start to his professional career. Having already featured for four different clubs in the last five years, Kean is finally playing some of his best football at Paris Saint-Germain. His pace, offensive movement and great technical ability have…

In a season where Andrea Pirlo is under intense scrutiny as Juventus’s domestic dominance unravels rapidly, there has been some form of hope. Juventus are a team in transition and Pirlo has given ample time to the more younger Bianconeri players. Promise has been shown from young, emerging talent like defender Merih Demiral who has…

In 2012, Paul Onuachu’s life changed. Just like the biblical version, his was slightly different, with the 6ft 7in forward securing a transfer that took him from third division Nigerian club to the Danish Super League. Born in Owerri, Imo State, South East Nigeria. He arrived the world at a time Iwuanyanwu Nationale, now Heartland,…

Few, if any, central defenders currently playing in the Premier League have achieved as much in the game as Gary Cahill.  The 35-year-old has two Premier League titles, two FA Cups and one Champions League winners’ medal to this name. Even with his three PFA Team of the Year nominations though, there’s a case that…

From Victor Osimhen to Odion Ighalo, from Kelechi Iheanacho to Yakubu, there is a long list of Nigerian center-forwards who have achieved a degree of success in European football over the years. At 21 years of age, Terem Moffi seems determined to be the latest inclusion in that group of elite hitmen.   Born in…