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Author: Deolu Akingbade

I'm an African football analyst who loves cheering for the Super Eagles and Atletico Madrid. I am 13-years-old and am featured in WorldSoccerTalk as well.
Vipers SC, saviours of Ugandan football?

Vipers SC, saviours of Ugandan football?

January 10, 2023 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade recaps the rise of Ugandan club Vipers SC while analysing the future that lays ahead.

On the move: Rating the major African transfers this summer

On the move: Rating the major African transfers this summer

July 7, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade takes a look at some of the big transfers so far this summer featuring Africa’s star names.

Was Arsene Wenger right? A deep dive into African infrastructure and its failed talent

Was Arsene Wenger right? A deep dive into African infrastructure and its failed talent

June 25, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade analyses Arsene Wenger’s viral comments compares them to George Weah’s career path and adds his own opinion.

Takeaways from the first matchday of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

Takeaways from the first matchday of 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying

June 9, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade eyes the first round of fixtures from 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualification and shares his opinion on the major matches that went down.

How do African football stadiums stack up against each other?

How do African football stadiums stack up against each other?

May 17, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

As the world gears up for Africa’s return to the world stage, Deolu Akingbade talks to architect Coby Lefkowitz about African stadiums and asks him how African architecture can evolve.

Discipline. Morocco. Starpower. In that order?

Discipline. Morocco. Starpower. In that order?

May 10, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade looks at Morocco coach Valid Halilhodzic’s priorities and examines the state of football in the Maghreb.

Peseiro, Blanc, and more - who could take charge of Africa's elite

Peseiro, Blanc, and more – who could take charge of Africa’s elite

April 23, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

As international football cools, federations will search for new managers, try to pin down old ones, and face the hard questions. Deolu Akingbade looks at the major managerial races in Africa.

Awoniyi, Union Berlin, Nigeria, and a very weird love story

Awoniyi, Union Berlin, Nigeria, and a very weird love story

April 15, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade analyses the meteoric rise of Union Berlin striker Taiwo Awoniyi and his excellence in the Bundesliga while looking at the long road it took him to get there.

What happened to African nations during the international break?

What happened to African nations during the international break?

April 6, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade shares his opinion and checks his predictions for the playoff matches that will decide which five countries book their tickets to Qatar.

Africa's international break - the friendlies and 2022 Africa Cup of Nations

Africa’s international break – the friendlies and 2022 Africa Cup of Nations

April 2, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade takes a look at all the noteworthy African friendlies, sees if his picks for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations were right, and writes about the results of all African friendlies in March.

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