CAF Lists Lookman, Ekong For Top Awards, Osimhen Missing
Ademola Lookman, William Troost Ekong, and eight others were included in the 2024 CAF Player of the Year race, while Osimhen was missing. The winner would be crowned in December in Marrakech, Morocco, but the Confederation of African Football has listed eight other players, including Amine Gobiari (Algeria), Edmond Tapsoba (Burkina Faso), and Chancel Mbemba (DR Congo). Others on the list are:...
Libya, Nigeria Await Verdict As CAF Keeps Parties In Suspense
The Confederation of Africa Football has left Libya, Nigeria, in suspense regarding its decision on AFCON qualifying Group A match on October 15. It appears the football body has yet to arrive at a decision, with BeIN Sports revealing that the Disciplinary Committee entertained explanations from both parties on Wednesday via video conference, with Libya and Nigeria duly represented. CAF had...
Atuma Signs Partnership Deal To Improve Kaduna Sport Academy
Pascal Atuma, a famous Nigerian filmmaker who now resides in Canada, announces collaboration to expand the Kaduna State Sports Academy. Atuma recently made this known in a statement where he announced his excitement about the new step. He noted that his quest to nurture young talents in Nigeria is one of the reasons he decided to enter into the partnership. According to...
USA Coach Seeks Perfection Ahead Of Nigeria Clash
USA Coach Katie Schoepfer looks to strike perfection ahead of Saturday's clash with Nigeria at Estadio Cibao, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The gaffer made the observation after her team overran South Korea 5-0 in their last Group A match on Tuesday. “I still think there are a few things we need to clean up that can get us to a next level and...
U-17 Women’s W’Cup: Flamingos Defeat Dominican Republic To Face US In Q’final
An 89th-minute late goal helped Nigeria’s women’s U-17 national team beat the Dominican Republic in the ongoing 2024 U-17 Women’s W' Cup. Midfielder Shakirat Moshood collected the ball from 25 yards and launched a powerful left-footed strike at goal which went past the Dominican goalkeeper, marking her fourth in the tournament. Earlier, 15 minutes into the game, Moshood’s attempt was ruled...
Spurs Comeback To Beat West Ham 4-1
Tottenham eased the pain of their recent collapse against Brighton by storming back from behind to defeat West Ham 4-1 on Saturday. A third win in four Premier League games lifted Ange Postecoglou’s men to sixth in the table ahead of the later kick-offs but heaps the pressure on new West Ham coach Julen Lopetegui. Victory for Spurs comes after they...
Governor Otti Employs 15 Abia Athletes, Cash Rewards (PHOTOS)
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has announced employment for 15 athletes from the state who won gold and silver medals in international and national sporting competitions. Otti who announced this at his residence in Nvosi, Isialangwa South LGA on Friday during a reception held for Abia athletes who participated in international and national competitions, congratulated them for making...
DNA Reveals Ex-Real Madrid Player Isn’t The Father Of Current Child
According to a DNA test, football player Vinicius Tobias is not the child's biological father, despite having the child's name tattooed on his arm. Former Real Madrid player Vinicius Tobias got his baby's name inked on his arm, only to later learn he's not the biological father. The 20-year-old Brazilian defender, now with Shakhtar Donetsk, and his ex-wife Ingrid Lima welcomed...
Mbappe Uninfluenced By Rape Investigation, Says Coach
Mbappe, a Real Madrid forward, "seems unaffected to me," according to coach Ancelotti following claims that he is the subject of a rape case. Mbappe’s lawyer told AFP this week the France captain was “shocked” to see his name linked to the investigation, and he will take action for libel. The forward was not selected by France for UEFA Nations League...
AFCON: Libya Nervous As CAF Demands Response To Nigeria’s Protest
CAF has queried the Libyan Football Federation as regard the Super Eagles delay at the airport prior to the Group D AFCON qualifying match. The Libyan Football Federation is panicking after being asked by CAF to submit documents relating to the cancellation of the AFCON qualifying Group D match against Nigeria after the latter refused to play the match after...
