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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Super Eagles left back Bruno Onyemaechi scored a brilliant goal for Boavista in their 3-2 loss to league leaders Sporting CP in a Liga Portugal clash. Positioned as a left winger by coach Cristiano Bacci to enhance attacking options, Onyemaechi equalised for Boavista in the 58th minute with a powerful left footed half volley that
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Victor Osimhen is poised to return to action for Galatasaray in tonight’s Turkish Super Lig clash against Trabzonspor, following a brief spell on the sidelines due to a muscle injury. The Napoli loanee sustained the injury earlier this month during a league match against Sivasspor, causing him to miss Galatasaray’s UEFA Europa League outing against
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Young Rivers United striker Timothy Zachariah has been named NPFL Player of the Week for Matchday 16 following his match winning performance against Kwara United in Port Harcourt. Zachariah scored a crucial equaliser in the 53rd minute and provided the assist for David Benjamin’s winning goal six minutes later. Rivers United, who were trailing after
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Nigerian striker Victor Olatunji delivered a match winning performance for Sparta Praha, scoring a decisive late goal in the 78th minute to secure a 1-0 victory over FK Jablonec. Coming off the bench in the 63rd minute, Olatunji showcased his knack for making an impact in crucial moments. The goal marked Olatunji’s 11th of the
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Lobi Stars head coach Mika Lonnström commended his team for their strong performance in a 1-0 win against Plateau United in the North Central derby at the Lafia City Stadium. Waheed Adebayo’s decisive goal just before halftime secured the victory and handed Lobi Stars bragging rights in the local rivalry. Lonnström lauded his team’s defensive
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Ibrahim Mustapha, nicknamed ‘Yuga,’ has solidified his position as a top contender for the Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL golden boot after scoring his eighth goal of the season during El-Kanemi Warriors’ 3-0 victory over Abia Warriors. The 28 year old striker opened the scoring in the fifth minute, continuing his impressive form. Mustapha’s eight
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Nigerian strikers Rume Akporoh and Francis Ayuba scored as Mozambican champions Black Bulls defeated Enyimba 3-0 in a CAF Confederation Cup Group C match. The loss leaves Enyimba at the bottom of the group with just one point, while Black Bulls, along with Egyptian clubs Zamalek and Al Masry, have four points midway through the
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Four Nigeria National League NNL matches scheduled in Lagos have been postponed due to the unavailability of the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, which is reserved for state functions. The affected matches, all part of Matchday 3, include: Inter Lagos vs. Crown FC Madiba vs. ABS FC 1472 FC vs. Smart City FC First Bank FC vs.
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Super Eagles midfielder Joe Aribo has expressed optimism about Southampton’s ability to turn their Premier League season around despite sitting at the bottom of the table, eight points from safety after 15 matches. Speaking ahead of their clash with Tottenham Hotspur, Aribo highlighted the team’s camaraderie and determination as key to overcoming their difficult position.
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