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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

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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

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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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Ola Aina Shines as Nottingham Forest’s November Star

Ola Aina Shines as Nottingham Forest’s November Star

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Nigerian defender Ola Aina has been named Nottingham Forest’s Player of the Month for November, celebrating an impressive run of form. The 28 year old’s stellar performances included a sensational first goal for Forest against West Ham United and a pivotal role in securing two clean sheets during the month. Aina, formerly of Chelsea, dazzled

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For 'Big Boy' Onyekuru, Actions Speak Louder Than Words

For ‘Big Boy’ Onyekuru, Actions Speak Louder Than Words

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Henry Onyekuru, though less visible on the football pitch recently, continues to make significant strides off the field. The Super Eagles winger, who has been playing in Saudi Arabia for Al Feyha since August 2023, has channelled his earnings into various ventures back home in Nigeria. Known for his low key approach, Onyekuru lets his

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Super Eagles Striker Spends Billion Naira on Retirement Home

Super Eagles Striker Spends Billion Naira on Retirement Home

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At 36 years old, Anthony Nwakaeme, a former Super Eagles player with one international cap, is making preparations for retirement. The striker, known for his successful stints at Trabzonspor and a brief time in Saudi Arabia, has yet to score in his latest return to the Turkish club. His lucrative signing on fee, reportedly over

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Nnadozie Competes with Banda, Chawinga for 2024 CAF Women’s POTY Award

Nnadozie Competes with Banda, Chawinga for 2024 CAF Women’s POTY Award

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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.

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Cameroon Star Confident Lookman Will Win African POTY

Cameroon Star Confident Lookman Will Win African POTY

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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

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Folarin Balogun Nominated for US Male Player of the Year Award

Folarin Balogun Nominated for US Male Player of the Year Award

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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

Sports Icons to Shine in Shehu Dikko Novelty Match

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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

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

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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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