by Lawrence Juma | May 28, | Lawrence, Pressure
Age fraud in football, especially among young athletes, has long cast a shadow over African football. This practice, where players lie about their age to gain a competitive advantage, distorts competition at youth levels, hinders the development of genuine talent, and...
by Ewan Harkness | May 28, | Ewan, Pressure, Top Story 1
Former England youth international Charlie Wakefield said he ‘felt like he’d killed someone in his past life’, after a string of injuries ended his promising career at Chelsea. Wakefield picked up ten serious hamstring injuries between the ages of 18 and 21, just...
by Callum McIntyre | May 19, | Callum, Pressure, Top Story 1
It’s all eyes on you and the pressure is immense as you walk towards the penalty spot. But how do you cope? Matt Le Tissier tells us his secrets to becoming ‘Le God’ of penalties. Matt Le Tissier’s 16-year career at Southampton earned him the...
by Lawrence Juma | May 1, | Euros, Lawrence, Pressure
As the game nears its end, all eyes fixate on Samuel Jeremiah, 23 the speedy winger renowned for his lightning pace. Leading the Baiteze squad, the pressure mounts. With a focused gaze, Jeremiah steps onto the field, exuding the confidence of a seasoned...
by Ewan Harkness | May 1, | Ewan, Pressure
In the modern era of professional football, absolute mental fortitude is a must for any goalkeeper. Physical prowess can only get you so far. You could be seven feet tall and have the reflexes of a cat, one lapse in concentration and you won’t make the grade. We...
by Lawrence Juma | May 1, | Lawrence, Pressure, Top Story 2
In the world of sports medicine, where passion collides with prowess, a silent struggle rages on. Beyond the goals and emphatic victories lies a hidden epidemic, one that scarcely graces the headlines but hugely impacts those who grace the pitch. The recent surge in...
