WAFCON: Benue governor rewards Ordega with N50m, house
The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has presented N50 million to Francisca Ordega, a winger for the Super Falcons, according to DAILY POST. Along with the cash prize, Governor Alia also gave Ordega a fully furnished three-bedroom house located in Makurdi. This generous gift was in recognition of Ordega’s role in helping the Super […]
WAFCON: Benue Gov, Hyacinth Alia, rewards Super Falcons player, Francisca Ordega with N50 million, a three-bedroom flat and renames street after her
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, hosted a special dinner on August 7 to honour Super Falcons star Francisca Mlumun Ordega. The event was organized to celebrate her achievements and role in helping Nigeria’s women’s national football team win its 10th WAFCON title. At the dinner, Governor Alia announced a generous reward for Ordega. He gifted […]
Ballon d’Or 2025 award: Only two Nigerians get nominations
Just two Nigerians have been named among the nominees for the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards, which were announced on Thursday. Goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie and coach Justine Madugu, both key figures in Nigeria’s women’s national football team, earned spots on the shortlist. Nnadozie, who recently transferred from Paris FC to Brighton in England, was nominated for […]
BREAKING: Ballon d’Or 2025 award: Organizers release names of nominees [Full list]
France Football has officially announced the nominees for the 2025 Ballon d’Or. The prestigious football award shortlist was released on Thursday through the organizers’ social media pages. The list of nominated players was selected by a panel of top football journalists from different parts of the world. After careful consideration, the chosen names were revealed […]
Ballon d’Or: Mourinho snubs Yamal, Dembele, names players that should win award
Mourinho, who has managed big clubs like Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Manchester United, wants Paris Saint-Germain players Vitinha and Nuno Mendes to win the award. Both Vitinha and Mendes are Portuguese like Mourinho. He believes they deserve the Ballon d’Or more than Barcelona’s young talent, Lamine Yamal, or even PSG winger, Ousmane Dembele. In a […]
Ballon d’Or 2025: Most complete player – Clichy names player to win award
Former France international, Gael Clichy, has named Ousmane Dembele as his top pick to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or. He believes the PSG forward deserves the prize more than any other player this year. While speaking on RMC Sport, Clichy said Dembele is clearly the best option. According to him, Dembele has been outstanding and […]
Ballon d’Or 2025: He lacks team title – Figo on Mbappe’s chances of winning award
Former Real Madrid star Luis Figo has shared his opinion on why Kylian Mbappe may not win the 2025 Ballon d’Or. Mbappe had a mix of good and bad moments in his first season with Real Madrid. Even though he performed well on a personal level, the team did not win any major competitions. Figo, […]
Ballon d’Or 2025: Marquinhos names player to win award
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Marquinhos has revealed who he believes should take home the 2025 Ballon d’Or. According to the Brazilian defender, his teammate Ousmane Dembélé deserves the world’s biggest individual football award this year. Marquinhos even showed his support in public. During PSG’s celebration parade on Sunday, he loudly chanted Dembélé’s name. PSG made […]
Belgium: Arokodare wins 2025 Golden Shoe award
KRC Genk’s forward, Tolu Arokodare, has been named the winner of the 2025 Golden Shoe in Belgium. This prestigious award is given to the best African player or player of African descent in the Belgian Pro League. Arokodare earned the award due to his outstanding performances with Genk during the 2024/25 season. At just 24 […]
EPL: Iwobi battles five players for Fulham’s Goal of the Month
Super Eagles player, Alex Iwobi, has been nominated for Fulham’s Goal of the Month award for April. Iwobi earned the nomination for his goal in Fulham’s 2-1 loss to Chelsea at Craven Cottage on April 20. The 29-year-old midfielder scored in the 20th minute by placing the ball past Robert Sanchez from just outside the […]