Former 36 Lions Football Academy player Samuel Isife made an instant impact for his new club Dukla Praha, providing three second-half assists in their 4–1 victory over Taborsko in an international friendly played on June 28, 2025.
Isife, who came on as a substitute at the start of the second half, helped set up three of Dukla’s goals in a commanding performance that turned the match around.
His sharp passing and vision allowed teammates Matěj Žitný, Christián Bačinský, and Kevin-Prince Milla to finish with clinical precision.
The 20-year-old Nigerian defender, recently signed from Vlašim, is part of Dukla Praha’s summer squad revamp under coach David Holoubek. His arrival follows the signing of another Nigerian player, Samson Tijani, as the Czech club prepares for the 2025–26 season.
Isife is a graduate of 36 Lions Academy, a well-known football development hub in Lagos, Nigeria. His performance has already drawn attention from Dukla fans and Czech football observers, with expectations rising for what he can offer in competitive matches.
Club officials praised his composure and ability to read the game. With the new season approaching, Isife is now firmly in contention for a regular spot in the starting lineup.
Dukla Praha continue their pre-season fixtures in preparation for the Czech National Football League campaign, with Isife now tipped as one of the players to watch in the coming months.
