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Benjamin Tanimu Wins Edo State Player of the Year Award

Benjamin Tanimu Wins Edo State Player of the Year Award

Super Eagles defender Benjamin Tanimu has been honoured with the prestigious Edo State Global Player of the Year award, recognising his remarkable contributions to both club and country. Tanimu, who began his professional journey with Bendel Insurance, has experienced a meteoric rise this year. After a stint in Tanzania with Ihefu FC, he secured a […]

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Super Eagles Goalkeeper Okoye Faces Allegations from Former Partner

Super Eagles Goalkeeper Okoye Faces Allegations from Former Partner

Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is at the center of personal allegations raised by his estranged partner, Jelicia Westhoff. The Dutch model, who has a son with Okoye, shared her frustrations on social media about their troubled relationship, accusing the footballer of causing emotional distress. In now deleted posts, Westhoff claimed she and their son

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Ola Aina Shines Named in BBC Premier League Team of the Week

Ola Aina Shines Named in BBC Premier League Team of the Week

Super Eagles full back Ola Aina has been included in the BBC’s Premier League Team of the Week after an exceptional performance in Nottingham Forest’s 2-0 victory over Brentford. Aina’s first half goal marked the opener, while his defensive contributions helped Forest secure a clean sheet, ending Brentford’s unbeaten home record this season. Aina’s standout

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Chiamaka Nnadozie Retains CAF Goalkeeper of the Year Award

Chiamaka Nnadozie Retains CAF Goalkeeper of the Year Award

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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Ademola Lookman Wins Prestigious African Player of the Year Award

Ademola Lookman Wins Prestigious African Player of the Year Award

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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Ademola Lookman Favourite to Be Crowned Africa’s Best Player

Ademola Lookman Favourite to Be Crowned Africa’s Best Player

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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Edo Queens Shortlisted for CAF Women’s Club of the Year

Edo Queens Shortlisted for CAF Women’s Club of the Year

Nigerian champions Edo Queens have been named in the final shortlist for the 2024 CAF Women’s Club of the Year award. Under the guidance of head coach Moses Aduku, the Benin City based team will compete against African champions TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo and Morocco’s AS FAR for the prestigious honour.

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Hakimi Clinches 2024 Lion d’Or, Edging Out Lookman and Salah

Hakimi Clinches 2024 Lion d’Or, Edging Out Lookman and Salah

Paris Saint Germain and Moroccan fullback Achraf Hakimi have been awarded the 2024 Lion d’Or, recognising him as the standout men’s footballer from September 2023 to September 2024. This prestigious award, presented by Al-Mountakhab newspaper, is based on votes from 41 media outlets, including journalists and sports experts. Hakimi secured the top spot with 162

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