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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

Super Eagles assistant captain William Troost-Ekong recently received a prestigious award from the African Nations Football Awards ANFA in recognition of his exceptional performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON held in Ivory Coast. Troost Ekong, a Tottenham Hotspur academy graduate and current player for Al Kholood in Saudi Arabia, was not able

Nottingham Forest stars Ola Aina and Anthony Elanga marked Callum Hudson Odoi’s 24th birthday in style, gifting him eggs in a lighthearted celebration captured by ESPN Africa. In a dressing room filled with laughter, Aina and Elanga sang a spirited birthday song as they presented Hudson Odoi with the unusual gift, symbolizing the team’s camaraderie.

After a brief absence due to a social media-related disciplinary issue, Super Eagles invitee Gift Orban has rejoined Olympique Lyon’s matchday squad for their upcoming Europa League clash against Hoffenheim. The 22 year old was left out of Lyon’s lineup in a recent match against Lille after a controversy erupted over his post, where he

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, currently playing for South African side Chippa United, has expressed his desire to join Kaizer Chiefs, one of the most popular clubs in South Africa. Nwabali, who gained attention with his impressive performances at the African Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire earlier this year, recently extended his contract with

Southampton manager Russell Martin praised the performance of Joe Aribo after the midfielder played a pivotal role in their 1-0 win against Everton at St Mary’s Stadium. Aribo, who came on at halftime to replace Adam Lallana, injected energy and composure into Southampton’s midfield, helping the team control possession and create scoring chances. The tense

Gift Orban, the Nigerian forward currently with Lyon, has apologised to the club’s fans after a social media incident sparked controversy. Orban praised Sinaly Diamonde on Instagram, describing him as “Top” with fire emojis after Diamonde scored a goal and provided an assist. However, this celebration angered Lyon fans as Diamonde’s impressive performance had come

Ahead of the much anticipated Galatasaray derby against Beşiktaş, Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker and Galatasaray’s newest star, is clear on his priority of securing a win over personal accolades. Since joining Galatasaray last month, Osimhen has shown consistent form, with either a goal or assist in each game. He’s scored three goals and provided