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Folarin Balogun Nominated for US Male Player of the Year Award

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / December 4, 2024

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 […]

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Sports Icons to Shine in Shehu Dikko Novelty Match

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / December 3, 2024

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

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Churchill Oliseh, FC Ebedei Celebrate Onuachu’s FIFA Puskás Nomination

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / December 1, 2024

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.

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Joseph Olowu Earns League Two Team of the Week Spot

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / November 28, 2024

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

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Super Falcons Star Nominated for Spanish Liga F November POTM

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / November 23, 2024

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

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Asisat Oshoala loses title as CAF reveals 2024 Women’s POTY nominees

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / November 21, 2024

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

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ProStar CEO celebrates Super Eagles Supporters’ Club President birthday

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / November 16, 2024

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

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Super Eagles Bus Attacked After Draw with Benin

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / November 15, 2024

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

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Super Eagles captain scoops AFCON best performance award

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / November 10, 2024

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

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Ola Aina and Teammate Gift Hudson Odoi Eggs for 24th Birthday

By Kelechi / Fan Zone / November 10, 2024

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.

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