Falconets striker Chiamaka Okwuchukwu has narrowly missed out on the 2024 CAF Women’s Young Player of the Year award. The highly competitive category was ultimately won by Morocco’s rising star Doha El Madani. Okwuchukwu, who had an impressive year representing Nigeria at both club and international levels, was shortlisted alongside Egypt’s Habiba Sabry. Despite missing out on the award, her nomination underscores her growing reputation as one of Africa’s brightest…

Nigerian football stars Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been named in the CAF FIFPro Men’s Best XI for 2024, a prestigious recognition of their stellar performances over the year. Osimhen, the 2023 African Player of the Year, retained his spot in the elite lineup, cementing his reputation as one of Africa’s top strikers. The 25-year-old forward is joined in attack by his compatriot Ademola Lookman, who succeeded him as…

Former Super Eagles managerJosé Peseiro has congratulated Ademola Lookman on being selected as the 2024 African Footballer of the Year by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Sharing his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, Peseiro also praised the Super Eagles for their collective efforts, which contributed to Lookman’s achievement and ensured another Super Eagle succeeded the previous winner. The Portuguese, who led the Super Eagles to the final…

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has urged the Nigerian government to prioritise greater investment in the sports sector. In a statement posted on his X page, the 63-year-old emphasised that sports serve not only as a powerful unifying force in Nigeria but also as a significant avenue for youth employment and economic growth. Obi made this call while congratulating Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman,…

Super Eagles and Atalanta of Italy forward, Ademola Lookman, has been awarded as winner of the 2024 Confederation of African Football (CAF) men footballer award, following his performance at national team and club football. More details soon…

Nigerian Super Falcon goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has emerged as the winner of the Confederation of Africa Football Women’s 2024 award following its performance during the year under review. The Paris FC and Super Falcons goalkeeper was honoured during the grand ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night, after a phenomenal year that saw her deliver consistent, match-winning performances on both the club and international stages. Nnadozie played a pivotal role…

…Second time in a row The Super Falcons have been named the Women’s Team of the Year at the CAF 2024 Awards for the second consecutive year. NFF President, Ibrahim Gusuau picked up the award and attributed it to the consistent and excellent efforts being put to develop women’s football in Nigeria. More details later…

The manager of English Premier League side, Manchester City, Pep Guardiola said he is “not good enough” following his team’s latest setback in the derby on Sunday. Manchester City unravelled in spectacular fashion at the Etihad Stadium as Amad Diallo struck a 90th-minute winner for United just moments after Bruno Fernandes had made it 1-1 from the penalty spot. The game-changing penalty was conceded by makeshift left-back Matheus Nunes after…

Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca has insisted that his team is not ready for the Premier League title race this season. Maresca spoke after Chelsea defeated Brentford 2-1 in the Premier League on Sunday night. Two goals from Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson gave Chelsea the win over Brentford at Stamford Bridge. Before the Blues’ win over Brentford, the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City dropped points after failing to…

Manchester United defeated Manchester City during Sunday’s English Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium. United winger, Amad Diallo struck a last-gasp winner at the Manchester derby to give Manchester United a stunning double-blast to secure a 2-1 victory at neighbours Manchester City that continues Pep Guardiola’s champions’ wretched run. In the first half of the match, Josko Gvardiol headed in the opener on 36 minutes as the visitors’ struggles…

Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim has fired a warning to any Manchester United player who does not meet his standards. Amorim also claimed he “pays attention to everything” after Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho were omitted from his squad for the Manchester derby. There had been rumours on Saturday night about Manchester United’s starting line-up against Manchester City being leaked well before the official publication. The team that did the…

Liverpool manager, Arne Slot was delighted by his side’s character as they preserved their six-point lead on Arsenal and said Robertson was punished for playing on with an injury. In a post-match interview on Saturday, Slot said he cannot ask for more although it is not the result he is expecting from the match. At Anfield, Liverpool fought back to claim a 2-2 draw, thanks to Diogo Jota’s late equaliser,…