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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.
What to know about the ever-important World Cup qualifiers in Africa

What to know about the ever-important World Cup qualifiers in Africa

March 23, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade takes a look at the ten African teams vying for five tickets to Qatar and analyses their hopes of qualification to Qatar.

The storylines of 2023 African Nations Cup qualification

The storylines of 2023 African Nations Cup qualification

March 16, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade looks at an overlooked African Nations Cup qualifying tournament and chooses his picks to advance.

Kenya and Zimbabwe's bans felt at club level

Kenya and Zimbabwe’s bans felt at club level

March 7, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade writes about Kenya and Zimbabwe’s recent bans from international FIFA competitions and how it will affect the duo.

East Africa looking for answers after miserable time in Cameroon

East Africa looking for answers after miserable time in Cameroon

February 23, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Two points. Three goals. Minus-seven goal difference. Millions of disappointed football faces. Deolu Akingbade writes about how East Africa set itself up for failure in the African Nations Cup.

Where did it all go wrong for Algeria?

Where did it all go wrong for Algeria?

January 23, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

As Algeria exits AFCON winless and with only one goal, Deolu Akingbade analyzes what went wrong.

How Toronto FC pulled off its biggest transfer yet

How Toronto FC pulled off its biggest transfer yet

January 17, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Deolu Akingbade makes sense of Lorenzo Insigne’s massive move to Toronto, as he departs Napoli and Serie A for life in MLS.

Inside Morocco's most explosive derby

Inside Morocco’s most explosive derby

January 13, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

We all saw the insane tifos, but have you ever wondered why? There is a complex history in Raja Casablanca and Wydad AC’s rivalry. Deolu Akingbade looks at the main differences between the two, their similarity, and the games that made the Casablanca Derby come alive.

All eyes on the Comoros national team heading into the Africa Cup of Nations

All eyes on the Comoros national team heading into the Africa Cup of Nations

January 4, 2022 by Deolu Akingbade

Previously one of the world’s worst national teams, Comoros is on the verge of making history and Deolu Akingbade has all the details.

Why Lyon's abandoned French Cup tie is troubling

Why Lyon’s abandoned French Cup tie is troubling

December 20, 2021 by Deolu Akingbade

An epidemic of crowd trouble in France is leading to injuries and games behind closed doors. Lyon’s French Cup game was abandoned due to a pitch invasion. Deolu Akingbade breaks down what happened and what this means for French football.

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