Ademola Lookman, a final nominee for the 2024 CAF Player of the Year award, has reflected on his stellar year and expressed optimism about achieving even more in his career. Speaking to Sporty TV, the 27 year old Nigerian forward stated, “God willing, greatness is on the horizon,” highlighting his determination to continue striving for […]
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The CHAN Eagles, Nigeria’s home based national team, secured an emphatic 5-0 victory over Kazam FA in a test match held in Ikenne as part of their preparation for the 2025 CHAN playoff. Demonstrating their attacking prowess, five different players found the back of the net in a dominant performance. Emmanuel Ogbole opened the scoring
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The Super Falcons of Nigeria have ended 2024 as the top ranked women’s football team in Africa, according to the latest FIFA rankings. Ranked 36th globally, the nine time African champions outpaced reigning WAFCON champions South Africa, who are 53rd in the world. Morocco, Zambia, Ghana, Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoire followed as the continent’s other
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The Delta State Sports Commission DSSC has cleared four months’ worth of unpaid salaries for Delta Queens, the state owned female football club. This significant step is aimed at rejuvenating the team and preparing them for the upcoming season in the women’s league. The move is expected to boost the players’ morale, allowing them to
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Kazeem Olaigbe, a Belgian U21 international of Nigerian descent, has won the UEFA Conference League Goal of the Day award for his stunning strike against NK Olimpija Ljubljana. The Cercle Brugge winger delivered an exceptional performance, scoring twice in his team’s 4-1 victory at the Stožice Stadium. Olaigbe’s award winning goal came in the 81st
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The highly anticipated Judith Chime Invitational Football Championship kicks off in Enugu State on Sunday, December 13, and will run through December 21, 2024. Sponsored by former Super Falcons goalkeeper Judith Chime, the tournament is organised under the auspices of the Judith Chime Foundation. The event will feature 19 female football teams comprising players aged
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The Nigerian U17 girls’ team, the Flamingos, showcased a masterclass performance by thrashing Niger 9-0 in their second match at the WAFU U17 Girls’ Cup held in Ghana. Shakira Moshood and Janet Semenya stole the spotlight with hat tricks, while the rest of the team displayed impeccable skill and determination. Aishat Animashaun opened the scoring
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Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been ruled out of the club’s upcoming Premier League clash with Newcastle United due to a hamstring injury. The Super Eagles star suffered the injury during Leicester’s 2-2 draw with Brighton last weekend and was substituted in the second half. Ndidi, one of the most consistent players for Leicester
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Fisayo Dele Bashiru played a pivotal role in Lazio’s 3-1 victory over Ajax, which sent the Italian side to the top of the UEFA Europa League standings. The Super Eagles midfielder scored in the 52nd minute to restore Lazio’s lead at 2-1 after Ajax had equalised. This marked Dele Bashiru’s second goal in the Europa
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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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