Ballon d’Or nomination ‘start of something special’ – Lookman

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman says his nomination for the 2024 Ballon d’Or is “just the start of hopefully something very special.” The 27-year-old was named among the 30 nominees…

Derin Ajayi

UPDATED: Favorite Lookman, Ekong only Eagles nominated for African Player of the Year

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman and teammate William Troost-Ekong have both been nominated for the African Player of the Year award. The 10-man shortlist for the 2024 awards, which will…

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BREAKING: Nwabali makes African Goalkeeper of the Year nominees

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been shortlisted as one of the nominees for the Goalkeeper of The Year at the 2024 CAF Awards. CAF revealed the nominees for the…

Kelvin Ekerete

BREAKING: CAF shortlists Super Eagles for 2024 Team of the Year

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has shortlisted the Super Eagles as one of the nominees for the National Team of the Year (Men) CAF released the 10-nation nominees which…

Ifeanyi Njoku

Pinnick reveals when CAF will deliver ruling on Eagles’ Libya ordeal

Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President and FIFA Council member Amaju Pinnick has revealed that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to deliver its ruling on the Super…

Kelvin Ekerete

‘Nobody can easily say no to Eagles,’ ex-Bafana coach Mosiamane denies rejecting offer

Former Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has addressed speculation linking him to the Super Eagles coaching job following the expiration of José Peseiro’s contract. Speaking to Robert Marawa on 947…

Ifeanyi Njoku

Rivers Angels’ Chiamaka Okwuchukwu makes 2024 IFFHS Women’s World Best Youth Player shortlist

Nigeria’s Chiamaka Okwuchukwu has been named among the top 30 candidates for the 2024 International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) Women’s World Best Youth Player award. Okwuchukwu, who…

Derin Ajayi

Celtic Coach Rodgers hails Atalanta’s Lookman after Champions League goalless draw

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers had high praise for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman following their goalless draw in the UEFA Champions League group stage on Wednesday. Rodgers, who previously coached Lookman…

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FIFA Rankings: Super Eagles climb to 36th, now 4th in Africa

The Super Eagles have risen to 36th position in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday, Bold Sports reports. This marks a three-place jump from their previous ranking of…

Ifeanyi Njoku

Lookman, Osimhen only Africans in 30-man 2024 IFFHS World Best Player shortlist

Nigerian stars Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen have been named among the 30 finalists for the 2024 International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) Men's World Best Player award.…

Andre Olasukanmi