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:...
2022 W’Cup Playoff: Addition Of Amuneke Has Strengthen Eagles Technically –Garba
Former Nigerian midfielder, Garba Lawal believes the addition of Emmanuel Amuneke to the technical crew has strengthen Super Eagles quest of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Recall that last month the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) retained Eguavoen as the interim coach of the senior national team and also added Amuneke to be part of the technical crew...
Tragedy Strikes 3SC As Assistant Coach Olowokere Slumps, Dies During Training
The Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of its newly appointed assistant coach, Akin Olowokere, who slumped during a training session on Monday morning. The incident occurred at the Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu Ode, where the Oluyole Warriors were holding preparations ahead of their Matchday 2 clash in the ongoing ValueJet...
Gabon Unveils Squad Ahead Of Super Eagles Play-off Clash
Gabon’s national team, the Panthers, have unveiled a strong 27-man roster in a massive anticipation of their pivotal 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoff matchup against the Nigeria’s Super Eagles. At a press conference in Libreville on Thursday, head coach of Gabon, Thierry Mouyouma revealed the squad list that would be available to play against the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The C.S....
Ex-Super Eagles Star Babalade Is Dead
Former Super Eagles defender Ajibade Babalade died today in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, after suffering cardiac arrest. Babalade, 48, ABN TV learnt, died while being rushed to the University College Hospital, Ibadan, in the afternoon. The hard-as-nails retired defender was a squad member of the Eagles that won bronze at the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal. He started his professional career...
You Stole Award From Me – Mikel Obi Reveals What He Told Messi
Former Super Eagles midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has revealed that he accused Lionel Messi of “stealing” the Golden Ball from him after the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2005. Nigeria faced Argentina in the final of the competition hosted in the Netherlands. Messi, who was 18 years at the time, stepped up to score twice from the penalty spot, as they...
10-Man Chelsea Hold Liverpool To 1-1 Draw In Premier League
Chelsea held out with 10 men for the entire second-half to frustrate Liverpool as the first heavyweight clash of the Premier League season between two title contenders ended 1-1 at Anfield on Saturday. Kai Havertz’s looping header put the visitors in front before Reece James was sent-off in first-half stoppage time for handball on his own goal line and Mohamed...
PSG Won Tottenham On Penalties To Lift UEFA Super Cup
European champions Paris Saint-Germain began the new season by lifting more silverware on Wednesday as they beat Tottenham Hotspur 4-3 on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup after producing a late comeback to draw the match 2-2. Spurs looked set to get their hands on the trophy in their first competitive match under new coach Thomas Frank as they led...
BREAKING: LaLiga Officially Back
SPANISH Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has confirmed that LaLiga will return on June 8. The league's president Javier Tebas has been desperate to follow the Bundesliga's lead and resume the 2019-20 season. And with LaLiga clubs having stepped up their training this week - now allowed to do so in groups of up to ten - Sanchez has officially given the...
Why Neymar Must Leave PSG – Petit
Arsenal legend, Emmanuel Petit has advised Neymar to follow in Lionel Messi’s footsteps and leave PSG this summer. Neymar has been heavily linked with a departure from PSG this summer transfer window. The Brazilian international was ruled out for the remainder of the season in March after he picked an ankle injury, which required surgery. The former Barcelona star scored 18 goals...
