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  1. Amaju Pinnick Opens Up on Convincing Lookman to Play for Nigeria

    Nigeria Amaju Pinnick Opens Up on Convincing Lookman to Play for Nigeria

    Former NFF President Amaju Pinnick detailed his efforts to persuade Ademola Lookman to join the Super Eagles. Pinnick’s persistence, including meeting Lookman’s father, paid off as Lookman flourished, winning the CAF Player of the Year award. Former Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) President...
  2. Lookman Favored to Win 2024 CAF Player of the Year Over Hakimi and Guirassy

    Africa Lookman Favored to Win 2024 CAF Player of the Year Over Hakimi and Guirassy

    Ademola Lookman is the favorite to win the 2024 CAF Player of the Year award. His standout performances, especially in the Europa League final, have placed him ahead of Achraf Hakimi and Serhou Guirassy. Lookman’s nomination for the 2024 Ballon d’Or further strengthens his candidacy. Ademola...
  3. Ademola Lookman Reflects on How Nigeria Transformed His Career

    Nigeria Ademola Lookman Reflects on How Nigeria Transformed His Career

    Ademola Lookman credits his decision to represent Nigeria for the success and growth of his career. After switching from England, the Atalanta forward has thrived, making a significant impact with the Super Eagles. He was also nominated for the 2024 CAF Player of the Year award. Ademola Lookman...
  4. Lookman and Ekong Nominated for 2024 FIFA Best Awards

    Europe Lookman and Ekong Nominated for 2024 FIFA Best Awards

    Ademola Lookman and William Ekong have been nominated for the 2024 FIFA Best Awards. Lookman, also ranked 14th in the 2024 Ballon d'Or, has impressed with his performances for Serie A club Atalanta. Ekong, the 2023 AFCON MVP, continues to shine as a key Super Eagles defender. Ademola Lookman...
  5. Super Eagles Star Lookman Reflects on Ballon d'Or Nomination

    Nigeria Super Eagles Star Lookman Reflects on Ballon d'Or Nomination

    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...
  6. Victor Boniface Reacts to 2024 CAF Player of the Year Exclusion

    Nigeria Victor Boniface Reacts to 2024 CAF Player of the Year Exclusion

    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...
  7. Ndidi Backs Lookman for CAF Player of the Year Over Osimhen

    Nigeria Ndidi Backs Lookman for CAF Player of the Year Over Osimhen

    Ndidi backs Lookman to win CAF Player of the Year over Osimhen, citing Lookman's standout season at Atalanta and impressive AFCON performance. Wilfred Ndidi has expressed his belief that Ademola Lookman is likely to win this year’s CAF Africa Footballer of the Year award, surpassing reigning...
  8. Full List of Nominees for CAF Awards 2023 Men's Categories

    Africa Full List of Nominees for CAF Awards 2023 Men's Categories

    The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the list of nominees for the men's categories of the CAF Awards 2023, in anticipation of the Awards Gala scheduled for December 11, 2023, in Marrakech, Morocco. A panel comprising CAF Technical Experts, African Football Legends, and media...
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    Controversial Snubbing Of Victor Moses In CAF Best Player Awards Angers NFF Boss – Nairaland

    Amaju Pinnick reckons the Super Eagles star performed very well in 2017 and should have made the final cut for the Player of the Year gong. Nigerian Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick believes Super Eagles attacker Victor Moses did just enough to deserve a spot on the final shortlist of...
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    Sports CAF’s 2017 African Player Award: Victor Moses, Troos-Ekong, Junior Ajayi Makes List [See Full List]

    CAF on Wednesday published its list of nominees for the for the 2017 African Player of the Year and three Nigerian players are included Super Eagles duo Victor Moses and William Troost-Ekong made the 30-man elite list (dominated by players plying their trade outside Africa) while Junior Ajayi...
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