Over a long 38-game season, no team can compete without a firing number 9 up front. The ball house is open with Dave as the host, talking the lack of number 9 in big teams across Europe with OG, Elemosho and Banky.  

We also manage to spotlight Africa’s reigning player of the year and Nigeria’s leading 9 — Victor Osimhen and his impending move this summer. Finally, we do a bit of mini-scouting, highlighting some of the underrated 9s across the planet.

The ball house is now open for premium ball knowledge, banter, and punditry. Enjoyyy 🎧🔊

Say hello to Banky 👋🏽🙋🏽‍♂️ - 2:01s

The impact of a striker: Haaland at City 🇳🇴 - 5:00s

Thierry Henry, black gloves, long socks, danger man 🇫🇷⛔️ - 8:19s

Less emphasis on 9s because football has become dynamic 📈- 11:11s

Modern forwards are now hybrids 🤖- 15:20s

Chelsea, Real Madrid, Serie A: Striker Talk 9️⃣ - 22:10s

Clubs must scout better + go back to the drawing board 🕵🏽‍♂️- 26:42s

The best destination for Victor Osimhen 🇳🇬🎯 - 29:23s

Top underrated strikers in world football rn 🆙- 36:18s

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