Nigeria's Lookman named African Footballer of the Year
MARRAKECH, Morocco :Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman was named African Footballer of Year by the Confederation of African Football at their awards ceremony on Monday.
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All eyes on Lookman as CAF crowns Africa’s best footballers today
Super Eagles’ star, Ademola Lookman, has been tipped to succeed his compatriot, Victor Osimhen, as the African Footballer of the Year (men) when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) holds its awards gala at the Palais des Congres in the Moroccan city of Marrakech this evening.
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Lookman, Nnadozie target final nominations for CAF Awards
Super Eagles star, Ademola Lookman, and Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, will find out if they are among the final three nominees for their various categories of the African Footballer of the Year awards today.
Substitute Torres strikes twice as Barcelona snatch late 3-2 win at Dortmund
DORTMUND, Germany :Substitute Ferran Torres scored twice including an 85th-minute winner as Barcelona earned a hard-fought 3-2 victory at Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on Wednesday to move to the brink of qualification.
Stampede Kills At Least 56 People At Guinea Football Match
A stampede at a football match dedicated to Guinea's junta chief killed at least 56 people, the government said on Monday, as the opposition accused the military-led authorities of being "directly responsible" for the tragedy. Fans at Sunday's game in the second city of N'Zerekore invaded the pitch after one or two players were sent off and a penalty was awarded to the opposing side Labe at the end of the game, witnesses said. The events had initially been reported as clashes between fans. Officials watching the match, including two ministers, were prevented from leaving, prompting stone throwing and the firing of tear gas by security forces, a witness said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Guinea stadium crush kills 56 people after disputed refereeing decision - ESPN
A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a crush at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing 56 people, according to a provisional toll, the government said on Monday, as a witness described scenes of chaos.
56 people killed in Guinea soccer stampede
Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea, following clashes between fans, Guinea's government said Monday.