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Coaches Need To Apply Data Analytics Of Players For Accurate Development Information – Hakeem Busari
Female cadet national team, Flamingos’ head coach, Hakeem Busari has highlighted the need for Nigerian football coaches to ‘apply data analytics of players’ in order to get accurate information while planning progressive development strategies for their wards, Sports247 reports.
Busari said this while delivering a lecture at Western Coast Summer Cup in Badagry, Lagos, where he also enlightened coaches present about the need to include innovative methods and modern strategies in grooming youth players.
The event, which took place at Larus Pitch, inside Western Coast Maritime Academy, with many grassroots football coaches in attendance, was organised by Alimosho Sports Club, led by the co-founder, Teslim Sanni.
In the highlight of his lecture, the CAF A-instructor emphasised the importance of having a proper developmental plan when managing players and coaching teams, which he said will make it eeasier to track the progress of each person in the squad.
He stated further that the innovative training pattern he highlighted during the lecture is not only aimed at developing young players in the best way possible, but also to reveal modern training skills to each member of a team’s technical crew.
Busari added, “Coaches should deploy 3v3, 5v5, formats, which will enhance more touches of the ball from the players and make them to be more involved in training activities.
“Coaches need to apply data analytics of players development, which will locate their skills and weaknesses. It will help coaches to identify strengths and areas requiring improvement.
“Training shouldn’t be on only drilling players but should rather also include other technical areas of the game. It includes where players decide, observe and execute technical instructions. That’s why academies should develop the person as well as the footballer.
“Education, nutrition, social skills, discipline, leadership and personal responsibility should form part of the programme. Coaches should also invest in young careers because modern player development depends heavily on education from the coach.”
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Super Eagles Win Big! Derby County Star David Ozoh Chooses Nigeria Ahead of International Debut
Derby County midfielder David Ozoh has reportedly made a major decision regarding his international future, choosing to represent Nigeria at senior level.
Sports247 reports that the 21-year-old midfielder, who previously represented England at youth international level, has committed his allegiance to the Super Eagles and is now awaiting the completion of the necessary documentation before making himself available for Nigeria.
Ozoh is understood to be waiting for his Nigerian passport and final FIFA clearance, which are required before he can receive an official invitation to the senior national team.
His decision represents a significant boost for the Super Eagles, particularly as head coach Éric Sékou Chelle continues to explore new options and build greater depth in midfield.
Chelle has reportedly been monitoring the Derby County midfielder closely, with Ozoh’s energy, physical strength and ability to cover ground making him an attractive option for the national team’s midfield setup.
The former England youth international has emerged as one of the promising young players eligible to represent Nigeria and could provide additional competition for places in the Super Eagles midfield if his international switch is completed.
There is also growing anticipation that Ozoh could be considered for Nigeria’s upcoming international engagements. If his passport and FIFA clearance are secured in time, the midfielder could be in contention for an invitation for the Super Eagles’ proposed international friendly against Russia on October 6.
A successful switch would make Ozoh another talented dual-national player to commit his international future to Nigeria, strengthening the country’s pool of players ahead of future competitions.
For the Super Eagles, securing a young midfielder with experience in the English football system could prove valuable as the team continues its transition and prepares for a demanding international calendar.
Ozoh will now hope that the remaining administrative procedures are completed without delay, paving the way for his potential first senior call-up to Nigeria.
His decision to choose the Super Eagles could ultimately prove to be an important addition to Nigeria’s midfield options in the years ahead.
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