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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...
The 24 teams for AFCON 2025 are confirmed, with Mozambique clinching the final spot after defeating Guinea-Bissau 2-1. Morocco, as hosts, automatically qualify alongside former champions Senegal, Algeria, Egypt, and Côte d’Ivoire. The tournament kicks off in December 2025, promising thrilling...
Victor Boniface has expressed disappointment over his exclusion from the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year shortlist despite a remarkable season. While acknowledging the snub, he remains focused on improving his game. Boniface tipped Ademola Lookman as a deserving winner, emphasizing that...
Ademola Lookman and Stanley Nwabali have earned nominations for the 2024 CAF Awards. Lookman is a favorite for African Player of the Year, while Nwabali is shortlisted for Goalkeeper of the Year. Their remarkable performances highlight Nigeria’s growing impact on African football. Nigerian...
Ghana has officially failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-1 draw against Angola. Despite leading early, Ghana’s inability to secure a win in the qualifiers means they are mathematically eliminated, finishing with just three points. Their final match will be against...
Benin Republic's football team, the Cheetahs, has arrived in Abidjan ahead of their AFCON 2025 qualifiers against Nigeria. After a 2-1 win over Nigeria in June, Benin looks to secure another strong result. Both teams aim for a spot in the 2025 tournament in Morocco. Benin Republic's national...
Abdelhakim Al-Shalmani, President of the Libyan Football Federation, resigned following a dispute with Nigeria’s Super Eagles. His resignation, announced during the Federation’s General Assembly, came after the Nigerian team was stranded at a Libyan airport, citing neglect by Libyan authorities...
Chippa United's CEO, Siviwe Mpengesi, rejected Kaizer Chiefs' bid for Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, deeming it too low. Nwabali signed a three-year deal with Chippa United, becoming team captain, while Kaizer Chiefs opted for Rwandan keeper Fiacre Ntwali instead. Chippa United's CEO...
Paris honors Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei by renaming a sports site after her tragic death. Cheptegei, who participated in the Olympics, was brutally killed by her ex-boyfriend in a shocking attack. Despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to severe injuries, leaving behind a...
Dricus Du Plessis retained his UFC middleweight title with a victory over Israel Adesanya at UFC 305. Canadian rapper Drake’s $450,000 bet on Adesanya failed, leading Du Plessis to humorously thank Drake for the “jinx.” This win solidifies Du Plessis’s standing and promises a future fight in...
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