The Game Within the Game
Our Purpose
Football Insights was created to increase access to football education. We connect learners and mentors across Africa to share expertise, build networks, and create pathways into the professional game.
What We Believe
Every coach, analyst, and manager deserves access to the knowledge and guidance that can turn passion into profession. Through mentorship, online learning, and practical experience, we bridge the gap between ambition and opportunity.
At Football Insights, we combine data-driven precision with modern design to create a seamless analytical experience. Connect with our expert consultants and explore tailored performance solutions designed to enhance player development, team cohesion, and strategic execution.
Mission
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Insight First — We translate complex data into actionable strategy.
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Performance Elevated — Every consultation is tailored to your goals.
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Collaborative Growth — We work with you, not for you.
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Excellence in Execution — Every report, session, and metric is delivered with precision.
We’re not just analysts — we’re your tactical collaborators. Whether you’re preparing for your next match, building long-term development plans, or refining team systems, we bring clarity and purpose to the game.
Team
Our team at Football Insights is made up of experienced analysts, coaches, and performance specialists who share one mission — to elevate the way football is understood.
Meet the African industry leaders behind our platform, each bringing unique expertise in tactical analysis, sports science, and athlete development to help you unlock your full potential.
Dayle Solomon
Football Analyst
Dayle Solomon is a seasoned performance and tactical analyst with extensive experience working in high-performance football environments. He has served as a Performance Analyst at Mamelodi Sundowns FC and currently holds a role with Al-Qadsiah Club in Saudi Arabia.
Ian Taylor
Football Coach
Ian Taylor is a seasoned football coach and strategist with a proven track record in South African club football. He currently serves as Youth Coach for ZED FC.
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Holding both UEFA A and UEFA A Youth Elite licenses, Ian combines deep technical knowledge with a passion for player development.
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Ian’s coaching philosophy centers on clarity, structure, and empowering players. He emphasizes tactical intelligence, positional understanding, and consistent growth — helping teams translate analysis into action on the field.
Shilene Booysen
Technical Advisor
Shilene Booysen is a respected football coach, performance analyst, and technical advisor with deep roots in both the women’s and men’s football landscape in Africa and beyond.
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She has held roles including Performance Analyst, Tactical Assistant, and Technical Advisor for South Africa’s national women’s team (Banyana Banyana), and more recently served as head coach for Wadi Degla FC Women in Egypt.
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In her new appointment with FIFA as a Technical Expert, she continues her mission of upliftment through coach education, development frameworks, and elevating standards in the women’s game across Africa.