Adepoju hails Ademola on CAF Best Player Award
Ex-Super Eagles midfielder, Mutiu Adepoju has hailed Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman as he has won the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Best Player for the continent.
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Cyriel Dessers Rangers exit swirls addressed as Zak Lovelace shows Clement he has replacement in waiting
St Etienne have not made any contact with Rangers over Cyriel Dessers – but if exit talks do ramp up, then Philippe Clement may have an in-house replacement ready and waiting.
Tripple 44 Academy partners NSC to turn Liberty Stadium dump site into football hub
In line with its vision to drive grassroots sports development and promote talent discovery, Tripple 44 Football Academy has proposed a strategic collaboration with the National Sports Commission (NSC) to transform a neglected portion of Liberty Stadium, Ibadan, into a modern sports facility. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to enhancing Nigeria’s sports infrastructure and empowering the nation’s football potential.
Why Lookman was the only choice despite Hakimi rumours
Ahead of Monday’s awards ceremony to honour the year’s outstanding achievements in the African game and to crown Ademola Lookman as Africa’s Footballer of the Year, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) had appeared to float the prospect that the Nigerian might miss out on a prize that appeared – from a distance – to be destined for him, writes ESPN.
NPFL sanctions Ikorodu City, warns Ogunbote over outbursts
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has fined Ikorodu City a total of N3 million and also banned their fans from watching two of their homes games as punishment for the rowdy scenes created by the supporters, who also assaulted Remo Stars’ Coach, Sulaimon Kamil, during their Week 16 game at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Sunday.
Ex-Eagles star Ogedegbe to mentor young footballers
• U-12 tourney ends in Lagos United States-based ex-international, Nathaniel Ogedegbe, has opened a window of opportunity for young Nigerians to profit from their football skills.
CAF Awards: Nadozie retains Best Women Goalkeeper crown
Super Falcons and Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nadozie, has retained her Best Women Goalkeeper award after winning the prestigious crown for the second time in a row.
CAF Awards: Akpabio hails Lookman, Nnadozie, Super Falcons
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has congratulated Nigeria’s Atalanta of Italy forward and Super Eagles goal poacher, Ademola Lookman for winning the CAF Men’s Player of the Year Award.