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Chiamaka Nnadozie, Super Falcons and Paris FC goalkeeper has been named among the final five contenders for the 2024 CAF Women’s Player of the Year award. The shortlist announced on CAF’s social media, includes Zambia’s Barbara Banda, Malawi’s Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga, and Morocco’s Sanaa Mssoudy. Notably, Atletico Madrid forward Rasheedat Ajibade did not cut. […]

Cameroonian footballer Flavien Enzo Boyomo has expressed confidence that Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman will clinch the 2024 African Footballer of the Year award. Lookman, currently with Atalanta, stands out among nominees such as Simon Adingra, Serhou Guirassy, Achraf Hakimi, and Ronwen Williams, thanks to his outstanding performances for both club and country. As the only

Folarin Balogun, a 23 year old forward, has been shortlisted for the U.S. Soccer Male Player of the Year Award for the second time in just his second year of eligibility. He will compete against high profile players like Christian Pulisic, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson, and Ricardo Pepi for the prestigious honour. Balogun’s stellar performances

A celebration of Nigerian sports excellence, the Shehu Dikko Novelty Match, will take place on December 4, 2024, at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja. The event, which honours the Chairman of the National Sports Commission NSC, Shehu Dikko, will feature football legends like Daniel Amokachi, Victor Ikpeba, Ahmed Musa, Samson Siasia, Victor Agali, and

Barrister Churchill Oliseh and FC Ebedei, a leading Nigerian football academy, have made history with the FIFA Puskás Award nomination of Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu. His stunning acrobatic backheel goal for Trabzonspor in their 2-1 win over Konyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig earned him a spot among 11 nominees for the prestigious award.

Joseph Olowu, a former Arsenal academy player, has been named in Whoscored.com’s League Two Team of the Week for his stellar performance in Doncaster Rovers’ goalless draw against Carlisle United. The Nigerian born central defender played a crucial role in securing a clean sheet, helping Chelsea loanee Teddy Sharman Lowe achieve his seventh shutout of

Super Falcons star Monday Gift has been shortlisted for the Spanish Liga F Player of the Month award for November. This marks her first nomination for the prestigious accolade. The 22 year old forward made significant contributions to her team, UD Tenerife, during the month, scoring a goal and providing an assist. Another Nigerian, Edna

For the first time in several years, Asisat Oshoala has been left out of the nominees for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year award, signalling the end of her reign as Africa’s top female footballer. The 2024 CAF Awards nominees were unveiled on Wednesday, with Nigeria’s Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie among the 10

Paul Maduakor, CEO of ProStar Sports International, honoured Vincent Okumagba, the president of the Super Eagles Supporters’ Club, in a celebratory event marking Okumagba’s birthday. Recognised for his unwavering passion and contributions to Nigerian football, Okumagba received accolades from sports enthusiasts and notable figures across the country. Maduakor highlighted Okumagba’s dedication, stating, “Vincent’s unwavering support

Angry fans attacked the Super Eagles’ team bus following their 1-1 draw with Benin at the Houphouet Boigny Stadium in Abidjan. The incident resulted in a shattered glass window, with fragments landing on some of the seats inside the bus. A TikTok video captured players, including Alex Iwobi, humorously welcoming newcomer Gabriel Osho to the