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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...
CAF President Patrice Motsepe addressed the Libya vs Nigeria incident ahead of an imminent verdict on October 23. He condemned the poor treatment of visiting teams, emphasizing the need for sportsmanship in African football and acknowledging that this issue is not limited to the Libya-Nigeria...
Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface, survived a serious car accident, sparking relief among Nigerian fans. Social media erupted with gratitude, urging Boniface to prioritize safety. As fans express concern, they are thankful for his survival and eagerly await his return to...
The Libyan Football Federation defended its government's decision to divert the Super Eagles' flight during the AFCON qualifier, resulting in Nigeria's team being stranded for 18 hours. Libya insists the decision respected the country's sovereignty, while CAF investigates the incident...
Bruno Labbadia has revealed that logistical and organizational challenges, not financial disagreements, led to the collapse of his appointment as Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach. The NFF continues its search for a permanent manager as Augustine Eguavoen temporarily oversees the team's AFCON...
Former Super Eagles striker Osaze Odemwingie condemned Libya’s response to the team's arrival, which included being rerouted and stranded for hours. He criticized the Libyan Football Association for not filing an official complaint and highlighted the need for football officials to resolve...
The Super Eagles' flight to Libya was diverted to Al-Abraq airport at the order of Libyan authorities, stranding the team for over 16 hours. The pilot revealed concerns about safety and landing conditions, prompting the Nigeria Football Federation to withdraw from the AFCON qualifier match. The...
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