Ifeanyi Udeze questions CAF’s Decision to omit Williams Troost-Ekong from Africa’s Best XI despite winning AfCON‘s MVP award
Former Nigerian footballer Ifeanyi Udeze has questioned CAF’s surprising decision to leave out Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong from the 2024 Africa Best XI. This decision has puzzled many football fans, given Troost-Ekong’s incredible performance during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AfCON). Troost-Ekong had a remarkable tournament, earning the prestigious Most Valuable Player (MVP) […]
CAF Player Of The Year, Ademola Lookman Express Gratitude In Yoruba
Ademola Lookman, the Nigerian forward, has been named the CAF Player of the Year, marking a major milestone in his career and celebrating Nigerian football on the global stage. The prestigious award was given to Lookman at the CAF Awards ceremony, recognizing his outstanding performances over the past year with his club and the Nigerian […]
Lookman, Chiamaka Make Final CAF Awards Shortlist
Nigerian football stars Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie have been named in the final shortlist for the prestigious CAF Player of the Year awards. Lookman competes in the men’s category, while Nnadozie represents the women’s category. CAF (Confederation of African Football) made the announcement yesterday. Alongside these individual honors, Nigeria’s national teams, the Super Eagles […]
Brown Ideye, 2013 AFCON Winner, Signs with Enyimba
Brown Ideye, a key member of Nigeria’s 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winning team, has officially joined Enyimba FC for the remainder of the season. The veteran striker, who has been without a club since 2022, aims to help strengthen Enyimba’s attack as they compete in both the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) and […]
Super Eagles Goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Scheduled for Surgery
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is set to undergo surgery after a serious wrist injury. The injury, a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist, occurred during a match. Medical experts have recommended surgery to repair the ligament and restore proper wrist function. Udinese Calcio, Okoye’s club, confirmed on Saturday that he will miss their […]
Chiamaka Nnadozie Named Finalist for CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award
Chiamaka Nnadozie, Nigeria’s standout goalkeeper, has been named as one of the top five finalists for the 2024 CAF Women’s Player of the Year award. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) revealed the final candidates on December 4, 2024. Nnadozie is the only Nigerian player to make the final list, as Raheedat Ajibade did not […]
Nigerian Football Star Passes Away from Blood Pressure Complications a Month After Wife’s Death
Today, the Nigerian football world mourns the loss of Gift Atulewa, a former youth international known for his skill and passion on the field. Atulewa, aged 38, passed away early on November 12 from complications related to high blood pressure. This sad news was confirmed by Azuka Chiemeka, the spokesperson for the Delta State Football […]
Edo Queens Defeat CBE 3-0 in CAF Women’s Champions League Opening Match
Edo Queens, Nigeria’s representative in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco, had an outstanding start to the competition. In their debut match, they secured a 3-0 win over Ethiopian side CBE on Sunday. The game kicked off with Emem Essien scoring early in the 5th minute to give Edo Queens the lead. Folashade […]
Ahmed Musa’s Return to Kano Pillars Inspires Top Nigerian Players to Join the NPFL
Ahmed Musa’s decision to return to Kano Pillars has brought fresh excitement to the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). The Super Eagles forward, who has played for top European clubs like Leicester City and CSKA Moscow, rejoined his former NPFL club in October, and his impressive performances have inspired other top Nigerian players to consider […]
2025 AFCON: Dabiri-Erewa Criticizes Super Eagles’ Poor Treatment in Libya
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the head of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has strongly condemned the poor treatment of Nigeria’s Super Eagles by Libyan authorities before their upcoming match. The Super Eagles, who traveled to Libya on Sunday for a football match, faced unexpected difficulties when their flight was diverted to a remote airport far from […]