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Category: International Football

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.

With Ireland, it really is the hope that kills you

With Ireland, it really is the hope that kills you

June 10, 2022 by Kevin Coleman

A winless June so far has us simply hoping for the best going into the final two fixtures before the summer.

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.

Austria appoint overrated Rangnick

Austria appoint overrated Rangnick

May 1, 2022 by Paul Blake

Paul Blake looks at the latest team to take a punt on German coach Ralf Rangnick.

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.

Equador dream of glory in Qatar

Equador dream of glory in Qatar

April 21, 2022 by Paul Blake

Paul Blake discusses Ecuador’s past experiences with World Cup qualification and his hopes for a strong showing from the South Americans in Qatar later this year.

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.

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