CAF has officially unveiled the final five nominees for each category in the men’s division of the 2024 CAF Awards. Among the highlights, five coaches have been shortlisted for the prestigious Coach of the Year award. The nominees are Pedro Gonçalves, Emerse Faé, Marcel Koller, Hugo Broos, and Sébastien Desabre. Notably, Nigeria’s William Troost-Ekong was...
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Ghana Loose to Niger; Ghana’s AFCON 2025 Qualifiers A Disaster One.
Ghana’s AFCON 2025 qualifying campaign ended in disappointment following a 2-1 defeat to Niger. With both teams’ fates already sealed before kickoff, the match was merely a battle for pride. Niger took the lead in the 22nd minute when Ousseini Badamassi struck to put Le Mena ahead. Ghana pushed to get back into the game,...
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San Marino Makes History As They Get First Away win and Secure Promotion to UEFA Nations League Group C.
San Marino, the world’s lowest-ranked national team, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by securing promotion to Group C of the UEFA Nations League for the first time in their history. The historic achievement came after a remarkable 3-1 victory over Liechtenstein, marking several unprecedented feats for the nation. This win represents San Marino’s first-ever away...
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Neymar Linked with Santos Comeback, Agent Plays Down Reports
Brazilian journalist César Luis Merlo said Neymar is ready to return to his boyhood club Santos. Neymar has struggled with injuries this season playing only two matches for Asian giants Al Hilal.The journalist posted on his official account on X: “Neymar ready to return to Santos.The club where he debuted already has an agreement with...
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NPFL Matchday 12 Highlights and Standings: Ikorodu City Stun Shooting Stars; Kano Pillars Draw with Heartland
The Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) witnessed an action-packed Match-day 12 on Sunday, November 17, 2024, with thrilling encounters across various venues. Ikorodu City Triumph Over Shooting Stars in South West Derby Ikorodu City pulled off a stunning victory against Shooting Stars in the first South West derby of the NPFL season. The home side...
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Juventus Terminates Paul Pogba’s Contract; 31 Year Old Available As Free Agent.
Paul Pogba’s contract with Juventus has been terminated following his suspension from football. Initially handed a four-year ban for testing positive for testosterone, Pogba successfully appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), reducing his suspension to 18 months. Juventus confirmed the termination through a statement on their official Instagram handle, stating: “The paths...
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Fading Giants: Ghana’s Fail to Qualify for AFCON 2025
Ghana crashed out of AFCON 2025 after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Angola. The Black Stars needed a win to keep their hopes of qualifying for the tournament alive and showed early intent in the game. Jordan Ayew opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a spectacular strike. Angola had an opportunity to equalize...
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YOUTUBER PAUL DEFEATS HEAVYWEIGHT 58-YEAR-OLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION MIKE TYSON BY BIG MARGIN
The controversial return of the boxing legend, Mike Tyson to the ring with Youtuber Jake Paul ended in defeat for the legend, with Paul winning by big margins on all three cards — 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.The eight-round bout which took place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington was streamed live on Netflix and played...
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Super Eagles Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali Loses Father
Nigerian goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been thrown into mourning following the death of his father. The 28-year-old shared the heart breaking news on his Instagram story shortly after the Super Eagles’ 1-1 draw against Benin Republic. On Thursday night, Nwabali posted a brief yet emotional message, captioning it “RIP Dad” alongside a crying emoji. Condolences...
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Nigeria Secures AFCON 2025 Qualification as Group Winners: Osimhen Becomes Joint-Second All-Time Top Scorer
In Abidjan, Nigeria and Benin shared the spoils, resulting in a 1-1 draw. Nigeria had already secured qualification for AFCON 2025 before the match, following Libya’s surprise victory over Rwanda in Kigali. Benin took an early lead in the 16th minute when Tijani capitalized on an error by Nigerian goalkeeper Nwabali, scoring a goal that...