Mikel Obi honors Claude Makelele as his greatest mentor, praising his influence during their time together at Chelsea. In a recent podcast, Obi highlights Makelele’s exceptional defensive skills and his vital role in the team's success under José Mourinho, reflecting on the legacy he left in...
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Manchester City’s Rodri has won the 2024 Ballon d’Or, defeating Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr. The Spanish midfielder was honored in Paris after a standout season, securing multiple titles with City and Spain’s Euro 2024 victory. Rodri is the first Premier League player...
Ademola Lookman, the Atalanta striker, has become the only African footballer nominated for the 2024 Ballon d'Or. Celebrated for his historic hat-trick in the Europa League final, Lookman expresses pride in this achievement
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has expressed pride in being the...
Nigeria's Flying Eagles defeated Niger 3-1 in the WAFU B U20 Championship semi-final, earning a place in the U20 AFCON in South Africa. Goals from Olalekan and Jephta propelled Nigeria to a showdown with rivals Ghana, promising an exciting clash for the championship title.
The Flying Eagles of...
The Libya Football Federation has appealed to CAF against a $50,000 fine and a forfeited match in the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Nigeria. CAF ruled against Libya after significant travel issues led to the cancellation of the match, impacting both teams’ standings in the competition.
The...
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) awarded Nigeria a 3-0 forfeit victory over Libya in the 2025 Afcon qualifiers after Nigeria’s team boycotted the match due to alleged mistreatment. With this ruling, Nigeria solidifies its lead in Group D, while Libya faces a $50,000 fine and potential...
CAF awards Nigeria three points and fines Libya $50,000 for breaching competition regulations in a forfeited African Cup of Nations qualifier. The decision, declared by CAF's Disciplinary Board, boosts Nigeria’s standings while imposing strict penalties on Libya. Fans await further reactions...
Libyan officials plan legal action against a Tunisian pilot, Captain Abdellatif Merchergui, following his testimony in favor of Nigeria during an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hearing. Abdul Hakim Al-Shalmani criticized the evidence as biased and vowed to challenge any unfavorable outcomes from...
Nigerian striker Victor Boniface expressed disappointment over being omitted from the 2024 CAF Player of the Year shortlist. Despite his stellar season with Bayer Leverkusen, where he scored 21 goals and provided 10 assists, Boniface missed AFCON due to injury, prompting his lighthearted social...
Nigerian footballers Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have been nominated for the 2023 CAF Men's Player of the Year award. They will compete against other top African talents like Achraf Hakimi and Simon Adingra. The CAF Awards ceremony will be held on December 16, 2023, in Marrakech...
Nigeria’s Super Eagles climbed three spots in the latest FIFA rankings, now ranking 36th globally and 4th in Africa. This improvement follows their 1-0 AFCON qualifier win over Libya. Argentina maintains the global top spot, while Morocco leads Africa. The next FIFA rankings will be released on...
Kano Pillars FC U-19 players sustained injuries in a road accident on October 22 while heading to a league match. They were taken to the hospital, and the incident has prompted concerns about transportation safety for youth sports teams in Nigeria
Several players from Kano Pillars FC's U-19...
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