Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has once again been crowned CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year, retaining the title she first won last year. Her impressive performances for both Nigeria and her club Paris FC earned her the prestigious award. Nnadozie’s heroics in goal were pivotal in helping the Super Falcons qualify for the Olympics […]
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Harmony Chidi delivered a stunning hat trick as Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, edged Côte d’Ivoire 3-2 in their second match of the WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup in Accra, Ghana. Chidi’s brilliance ensured Nigeria finished top of Group B with six points from two matches, following their earlier 9-0 demolition of Niger Republic. Nigeria
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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been crowned African Player of the Year, beating fellow nominees Achraf Hakimi, Simon Adingra, Serhou Guirassy, and Ronwen Williams. The award recognises Lookman’s stellar 2023/2024 season, during which he netted 17 goals for Atalanta, including a remarkable hat-trick in the Europa League final that secured the title against Bayer
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Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is pushing for a starting spot as Lazio host reigning Serie A champions Inter Milan at the Stadio Olimpico. The Nigerian international impressed with a goal in Lazio’s recent 3-1 Europa League victory over Ajax, hoping his performance caught the attention of manager Marco Baroni. Inter Milan, aiming to extend
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The Confederation of African Football CAF has officially drawn the qualifiers for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, set to take place in Morocco. The tournament will mark Africa’s first time hosting this prestigious event, scheduled for October 17 to November 8, 2025. Twenty eight African nations will compete for four spots alongside host
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Rangers manager Philippe Clement revealed why Cyriel Dessers did not participate in the penalty shootout during their Scottish League Cup final loss to Celtic. Despite being listed as the sixth penalty taker, Dessers wasn’t called up as the shootout ended before reaching his turn. Rangers lost 5-4 on penalties after a 3-3 draw in regulation
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Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport has tipped Ademola Lookman as the frontrunner to succeed Victor Osimhen as Africa’s best player at the 2024 CAF Awards, set to take place in Marrakech, Morocco. Lookman’s standout performances, including his heroics in the Europa League final, are seen as pivotal in giving him the edge over other contenders,
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Super Eagles left back Bruno Onyemaechi scored a brilliant goal for Boavista in their 3-2 loss to league leaders Sporting CP in a Liga Portugal clash. Positioned as a left winger by coach Cristiano Bacci to enhance attacking options, Onyemaechi equalised for Boavista in the 58th minute with a powerful left footed half volley that
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Victor Osimhen is poised to return to action for Galatasaray in tonight’s Turkish Super Lig clash against Trabzonspor, following a brief spell on the sidelines due to a muscle injury. The Napoli loanee sustained the injury earlier this month during a league match against Sivasspor, causing him to miss Galatasaray’s UEFA Europa League outing against
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Young Rivers United striker Timothy Zachariah has been named NPFL Player of the Week for Matchday 16 following his match winning performance against Kwara United in Port Harcourt. Zachariah scored a crucial equaliser in the 53rd minute and provided the assist for David Benjamin’s winning goal six minutes later. Rivers United, who were trailing after
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