Niger, a sparsely populated country in West Africa, is better known for its uranium ore exports than its footballing exports, but in Victorien Adebayor, they have a young gem who could help put Niger firmly on the map.   Adebayor, aged 23, was born on 12 November 1996 in Niamey, the capital city of Niger.…

Dwight McNeil has been starring at the role of left midfielder for Burnley this season, conveying competence in both the attacking and defensive aspects of the game. This has caught the eyes of many who believe he could thrive in an attacking system at the fullback role. Today we are going to analyse McNeil’s qualities,…

AZ Alkmaar sat level on points with Ajax at the top of the Eredivisie when the season was cancelled due to COVID-19. They had conceded the fewest goals in the league and scored the second most, alongside a Europa League run that saw them reach the last 32 before being knocked out by Austrian side…

Located on the west coast of Africa, Ghana is a country that is known to the world for its production of both cocoa and gold. But for football lovers, it is the nation that has given the world talents such as Abedi Ayew, Stephen Appiah, Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari, Asamoah Gyan, and Andre Ayew. Nowadays,…

As the Dutch top flight slams the door shut on the 2019/20 season after 26 matches, it’s clear that Eredivisie sides will be financially desperate to sell players during the next transfer window. With that said, here are five Eredivisie players who could be set for big moves.   Note: In order to focus on…

Football tournaments at the youth level, such as the FIFA U-20 World Cup, have proven to be fruitful grounds for the bursting of world class talents onto the global scene. Players like Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero, Cesc Fábregas, Paul Pogba, and a host of others have all announced themselves to the world stage during the…

Yari Verschaeren has won the Belgian Young Player of the Year award, established himself as a regular starter for his club, and made his international debut for his country – and he’s not even 19 yet.   The 18-year-old Anderlecht midfielder, who graduated from their academy in 2018, is one of the most talented young…

INTRODUCTION Gambian football has not seen a lot of stars rise over the years, and this reflects on the very lack of success of its national team.   Ranked 159th according to FIFA, the nation in Western Africa has never qualified for a World Cup or an African Cup of Nations tournament.   But in…

Another day in lockdown and another transfer rumour has come about involving a team expected to have a busy window.   Chelsea have been linked with a £20m move for Freiburg striker Gian-Luca Waldschmidt, a somewhat unexpected player and one that most fans won’t know. With Chelsea looking to replace Michy Batshuayi and Olivier Giroud,…

The Red Bull Salzburg production line shows no signs of slowing down. The Austrian Bundesliga side are the market experts in buying young, talented players from lesser-scouted regions and selling them on to teams in the so-called ‘Big Five’ leagues for a hefty profit. The German Bundesliga alone has seen an influx of nine Salzburg…