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Despite a resounding 6-0 victory in their last 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers game against Sao Tome and Principe, Nigeria's Super Eagles have dropped in the latest FIFA men's rankings. The rankings, released in September, show Nigeria moving down from their previous 39th position to 40th...
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has set a deadline for the submission of final squads for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Super Eagles' head coach, Jose Peseiro, must present his definitive 23-man team by Wednesday, January 3, 2024. This directive applies to all 24 nations...
Victor Osimhen's outstanding performance earned him the Man of the Match award as Napoli secured a 2-1 victory against Braga at the Estadio Municipal de Braga on Wednesday night. The Serie A champions took the lead in the 45th minute when Captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo found the back of the net...
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is rallying support for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in the 2023 The Best FIFA Men’s Player award. Osimhen finds himself among the elite nominees, including Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Kylian Mbappe. Football enthusiasts have...
Nigerian track sensation Tobi Amusan gain claimed victory in the 100m hurdles at the Diamond League event in Eugene, Oregon, US. This remarkable Sunday achievement marks her third consecutive Diamond League trophy win. Credit: Martin Rulsch Amusan dominated the competition, finishing with an...
Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the 100 meters women's hurdles, is now free to continue her career after the 30-day appeal period closed for the Athletic Integrity Unit (AIU). World Athletics had lifted the provisional ban on Amusan just days before the Budapest 2023 World Championships...
Former England manager Fabio Capello has expressed his approval of Victor Osimhen's nominations for the 2023 Men's Ballon d'Or and The Best FIFA awards. Osimhen is one of the four African players shortlisted for the Ballon d'Or by French Football Magazine, and he has also earned a spot on The...
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