Former Nigerian international Obafemi Martins has confidently stated that he was faster than football legends Arjen Robben and Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima during his playing days. Known for his incredible pace during his time at Inter Milan, Martins remarked to ESPN, “I’m faster than Robben, but he’s probably better with the ball. Did you […]
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Despite her outstanding performances for the Super Falcons and Atlético Madrid, Rasheedat Ajibade was overlooked for the CAF Women’s Player of the Year award, which was given to Zambia’s Barbara Banda. Ajibade’s teammate, Chiamaka Nnadozie, made the final shortlist and was named Best Female Goalkeeper for the second consecutive year. Ajibade did, however, receive significant
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Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been named in the prestigious CAF FIFPro Best XI, highlighting their outstanding performances for club and country. The accolade recognises their contributions to African football and showcases their global impact. Ademola Lookman earned his spot through exceptional displays for Atalanta, including key goals and decisive moments
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Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi has been named the most valuable Nigerian player in the Premier League with a market value of €25 million, according to the latest figures from Transfermarkt. This valuation, while impressive, is below his career-high valuation of €32 million. Iwobi’s stellar form this season includes five goals and three assists in 16
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Heartland FC assistant coach, Charles Uzor, insists that the 2024/2025 Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL title race is still very much undecided. Speaking on behalf of head coach Emmanuel Amuneke, Uzor made the remarks following Heartland’s 1-1 draw against Bendel Insurance at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, during matchday 17. Despite conceding a late equaliser
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Nigerian sprint legend Mary Onyali expressed deep pride after meeting and celebrating Ademola Lookman, who was recently named the CAF Men’s Player of the Year 2024 at the prestigious awards ceremony in Marrakech. Onyali, a five time Olympian and a celebrated figure in Nigerian athletics, took to social media to share her joy, posting a
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The Flying Eagles are set to compete in Côte d’Ivoire for the 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations AFCON, a key tournament for qualification to the U20 World Cup in Chile. Previously, South Africa was named as the host country, but CAF has officially reassigned the tournament to Côte d’Ivoire. Rumours had suggested Egypt, which
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Nigerian forward Ade Adeyemo has earned a spot in the League One Team of the Week by WhoScored.com following his exceptional performance for Crawley Town in their recent match against Peterborough United. Despite Crawley’s 4-3 loss, Adeyemo was a standout performer, scoring one goal and excelling in multiple areas. Adeyemo reduced the deficit in the
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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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Harmony Chidi delivered a stunning hat trick as Nigeria’s U17 girls, the Flamingos, edged Côte d’Ivoire 3-2 in their second match of the WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup in Accra, Ghana. Chidi’s brilliance ensured Nigeria finished top of Group B with six points from two matches, following their earlier 9-0 demolition of Niger Republic. Nigeria
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