Awards & Recognition

In an exciting Nigeria National League (NNL) clash, Smart City FC edged Gateway FC 3–2 in a five goal thriller on Saturday, with Savio Idezi earning the Man of the Match award after a standout performance. The win keeps Smart City strong in Conference A. The contest featured end to end action at the NNL […]

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was named Man of the Match after a pivotal performance in Nigeria’s third-place playoff victory over Egypt at the AFCON 2025 tournament. The match ended 0–0 after regulation, and Nigeria claimed the bronze medal with a 4–2 penalty shootout win at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca. Nwabali played a

Lech Poznań winger Ismaheel Taofeek has further burnished his burgeoning reputation in European football after being named Revelation Player of the Year at the 2025 Cool Wealth Awards. The 25 year old Nigerian was chosen ahead of a strong shortlist of nominees, including Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor), Emmanuel Uchenna (Sparta Praha), Obah Prosper (Shakhtar Donetsk) and

Super Eagles talisman Victor Osimhen was named Man of the Match after a commanding performance in Nigeria’s 2–0 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarter-final victory over Algeria in Marrakech. Osimhen scored the opening goal shortly after halftime and provided the assist for Akor Adams’ second strike, playing a central role in Nigeria’s progression to the

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been named Sportsman of the Year in Turkey at the 2025 GQ Türkiye Men of the Year Awards. The Nigerian forward was honoured at the annual ceremony, recognising his exceptional performances for his club. Last season, Osimhen was a talisman for Galatasaray — scoring 37 goals and

William Troost-Ekong has received warm tributes from Umo Eno, Governor of Akwa Ibom State, following the defender’s decision to retire from international football. On Friday, 5 December 2025, Governor Eno, via his Commissioner for Sports Paul Bassey, described Troost-Ekong’s career as “illustrious and exemplary,” praising his dedication, discipline, and leadership both on and off the

Former Flying Eagles forward Luqman Gilmore has expressed his delight after winning the Goal of the Season award at his Latvian club. Gilmore said the recognition means a lot to him and is a reward for his hard work on the pitch.  Gilmore added that he hopes the award will boost his confidence and inspire

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been nominated for the Barclays Women’s Super League Save of the Month for November 2025, marking her second consecutive nomination in as many months. The 24 year old shot-stopper was recognised for an outstanding reaction save against Liverpool, where she tipped Fuka Nagano’s long-range strike onto the crossbar a

Nigeria’s Super Falcons have been crowned the 2025 CAF Women’s National Team of the Year, affirming their dominance in African women’s football.  The award was presented on 19 November 2025 at the CAF Awards ceremony held in Rabat, Morocco. This accolade comes after a remarkable season for the Falcons, in which they secured a record-extending

Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak has been named the CAF Women’s Player of the Year for 2025, edging out Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade and her Moroccan teammate Sanaa Mssoudy. The award was presented on 19 November 2025 at the CAF Awards ceremony in Rabat, Morocco. Chebbak enjoyed a standout year, highlighted by her dominant performance in the Women’s