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Cristiano Ronaldo, the most-followed person on social media, reached a milestone of one billion followers. In a conversation with MrBeast, Ronaldo shared that the achievement was gratifying but unsurprising, attributing it to the passion fans have for his career and the sport of football...
Chelsea captain Reece James faces another injury setback, sidelining him for their match against Leicester City. Nigerian fans humorously compared his fitness troubles to the country’s national grid. With other players also injured, Chelsea grapples with squad challenges, while fans await James’...
Manchester City’s Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, weighs in on the Messi vs. Ronaldo GOAT debate. Highlighting Messi’s all-around threat and Ronaldo’s lethal precision, Rodri calls Messi the greatest. His comments follow a historic Ballon d’Or ceremony and his return to action after an ACL...
Mutiu Adepoju urges the Nigeria Football Federation to retain Augustine Eguavoen as Super Eagles coach after securing AFCON 2025 qualification. The former player highlights Eguavoen's achievements and calls for continuity to build a strong national team amid debates on hiring a foreign coach...
Benin Republic coach Gernot Rohr accused Libyan police of attacking his team with batons after their 2025 AFCON qualifier in Tripoli. The Cheetahs secured a draw, qualifying for AFCON. Videos revealed injured players, echoing a similar incident faced by Nigeria’s Super Eagles in October during...
Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie lead Nigeria’s nominations for the 2024 CAF Women’s Awards, including Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year. However, six-time winner Asisat Oshoala misses out. Nigeria’s national teams and coaches also earned nods, with the awards set for December...
Ademola Lookman, Atalanta's Nigerian forward, has been nominated for Serie A Forward of the Year at the Gran Galà del Calcio Awards. He competes with Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram, and Rafael Leao. Lookman impressed with 17 goals, and 10 assists last season, and continues his form this season...
Vinicius Jr. was presented with a certificate confirming his Cameroonian heritage before Brazil’s World Cup qualifier against Uruguay. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), in collaboration with AfricanAncestry.com, revealed the forward’s roots in the Tikar ethnic group, emphasizing...
Pep Guardiola has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester City, keeping him at the club until 2025, with an option to extend until 2026. This deal secures his position after months of uncertainty regarding his future and ensures continuity for the club’s managerial leadership. Pep...
Okan Buruk, manager of Galatasaray, has praised Victor Osimhen as the best forward in Europe, surpassing Haaland's recent form. While Haaland has been prolific for Man City, Buruk highlighted Osimhen's clinical performances for both club and country, positioning him as Europe's top striker...
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