Ademola Lookman has been crowned the 2024 CAF African Player of the Year. The 27-year-old Atalanta forward becomes the seventh Nigerian player to win this prestigious award, succeeding his compatriot Victor Osimhen. Lookman’s incredible year included 22 goals, notably a hat trick in the Europa League final that secured Atalanta’s first-ever continental title. He also … Read more
The Super Eagles duo of Ademola Lookman and William Troost-Ekong have secured coveted nominations for the 2024 Best FIFA Men’s 11. Lookman was selected for the attacker’s category alongside Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka, Tottenham Hotspur icon Harry Kane, Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé and 14 others. … Read more
The Super Eagles of Nigeria host Rwanda on Monday at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, in their final Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying game, seeking to end their campaign on a high note and maintain their unbeaten record in Group D. Three-time African champions Nigeria have already secured the top … Read more
Nigeria secured the top spot in their Nations Cup qualifying Group D after a late equaliser by Victor Osimhen salvaged a point against Gernot Rohr’s Benin at the Stade Félix Houphouet-Boigny in Cote d’Ivoire. Interim coach Augustine Eguavoen introduced Gabriel Osho for his first cap and adopted a new formation with Kelechi Iheanacho and Alex … Read more
The Senate resumed legislative activities on Tuesday, expressing anger over the treatment of the Nigerian national football team, Super Eagles, in faraway Libya, and demanded justice for the team. The team was shabbily treated at the airport on arrival in Libya on Sunday ahead of its crucial African Cup of Nations qualifying match against the … Read more
Former Super Eagles midfielder Mutiu Adepoju has commended record-capped Super Eagles player Ahmed Musa for returning to the Nigeria Professional Football League to play for Kano Pillars for the second time. Musa played against Sunshine Stars last weekend, and he shone, scoring a brace for Pillars to mark his return to the league after two … Read more
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers kicked off last week, with the games highlighting the narrowing gap between African teams. The top two teams from 11 groups will join Morocco, the hosts, who have already qualified but are still participating in the qualifiers. Heavyweights like Ghana have stumbled in the opening matches, while the … Read more
The nominees for the 2024 Ballon d’Or have been announced. Ademola Lookman is the only African player to be shortlisted this year for the prestigious award. Lookman’s impressive performances in the Serie A with Atalanta, his historic hat trick in the UEFA Europa League final and the 2023 AFCON have made him a strong contender … Read more
Former Super Eagles Chief Coach Samson Siasia has spoken about his journey to clear his name after being banned for five years over alleged match-fixing. Speaking at an event organised by his committee of friends, primarily parents of young footballers in the Siaone Soccer Academy, Siasia shared his journey from growing up in Ajegunle to … Read more
Super Eagles striker Kayode Olarenwaju has initiated a divorce against his estranged wife, Ezinne Dora. Olarenwaju, in March 2024, accused her of stealing, kidnapping and having an affair with the famous UK-based Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, among other men, since they got married. Olanrewaju also filed a lawsuit against the controversial pastor, accusing him of causing … Read more
