Archives Tag: CAF
Victor Osimhen Clinches CAF Player of the Year 2023 Award
April 19, 2022
In a stellar triumph, Super Eagles and Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, has secured the prestigious CAF Player of the Year award for 2023. The Napoli star emerged victorious in a highly competitive field, surpassing the likes of Mohammed Salah of Egypt and Moroccan Achraf Hakimi to claim the coveted award. Read more about Sports … Continue reading Victor Osimhen Clinches CAF Player of the Year 2023 Award
Oshoala Secures Sixth CAF Female Player of the Year Award
April 19, 2022
In a remarkable achievement, Super Falcons and Barcelona prolific forward, Asisat Oshoala, has once again been crowned the CAF Female Player of the Year for 2023. This marks her incredible sixth win, further solidifying her status as the greatest female footballer in the history of African football. Read more about Sports Oshoala’s illustrious journey … Continue reading Oshoala Secures Sixth CAF Female Player of the Year Award
Chiamaka Nnadozie Clinches CAF Goalkeeper of the Year Award
April 19, 2022
In a resounding recognition of her exceptional talent and remarkable performances, the talented Super Falcons and Paris FC goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has been honoured with the prestigious CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award. Read more about Sports Chiamaka’s prowess between the goalposts played a pivotal role in the success of the Super Falcons during … Continue reading Chiamaka Nnadozie Clinches CAF Goalkeeper of the Year Award
2023 AFCON Qualifiers: Eagles Set To Face Mauritius
April 19, 2022
The Super Eagles will be looking to qualify for the 2023 AFCON after failing to book a place in the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Read more about Sports Nigeria is now set to play Mauritius instead of Sao Tome and Principe, in one of their Group A qualifier matches. What Happened? Recently, Sao Tome … Continue reading 2023 AFCON Qualifiers: Eagles Set To Face Mauritius
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2022 AFCON: CAF Increases Squad Number From 23 To 28 Players Per Team
April 19, 2022
African football ruling body, the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has added to the number of players each country is supposed to invite for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations slated to hold in Cameroon. Read more about Sports In a letter signed and forwarded to Member Associations by CAF’s Director of Competitions Samson … Continue reading 2022 AFCON: CAF Increases Squad Number From 23 To 28 Players Per Team
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Weekend Sports Roundup: Emmanuel Dennis Scores For Watford
April 19, 2022
Nigerian national women’s football team, the Super Falcons, qualified for the next round of the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations qualifiers despite suffering a 1-0 loss to the Black Queens of Ghana in Accra on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Read more about Sports A Princella Adubea 48th minute strike condemned the Nigerians to … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup: Emmanuel Dennis Scores For Watford
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Weekend Sports Roundup
April 19, 2022
Nigerian national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, kicked off their 2021 FIBA Women’s Afrobasket on a brilliant note on Sunday, September 20, 2021, with a 67-50 points win over Mozambique. The Nigerians overcame a scary first two quarters to commence their title defence in brilliant style. Read more about Sports In football, Nigerian league giants, … Continue reading Weekend Sports Roundup
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Enyimba Crash Out Of CAF Champions League While Rivers United Await CAF’s Verdict Over Confederations Cup Tie
April 19, 2022
Nigeria Professional Football League giants, Enyimba FC, have crashed out of the CAF Champions League despite a 2-1 win over their Sudanese opponents, Al Merreikh, in Aba on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. Enyimba got eliminated in just the first round of the competition after losing 3-0 in Sudan in the first leg of the … Continue reading Enyimba Crash Out Of CAF Champions League While Rivers United Await CAF’s Verdict Over Confederations Cup Tie
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Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Slams CAF For AWCON Cancellation
April 19, 2022
Following the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to cancel the 2020 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON), Super Falcons of Nigeria and reigning Africa Women’s Footballer of the Year, Asisat Oshoala has expressed her disappointment at the decision of the African football ruling body. Oshoala who has won the AWCON on … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Slams CAF For AWCON Cancellation
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Aisha Falode Hails CAF Women’s Champions League Initiative
April 19, 2022
Nigeria Women Football League head, Aisha Falode, has hailed efforts made by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, to see to the successful launch of the Women’s CAF Champions League in 2021, describing it as a dream come true for her if plans for the tournament by the African ruling football body turns out … Continue reading Aisha Falode Hails CAF Women’s Champions League Initiative
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Corona Virus: CAF Postpones 2021 AFCON And Other Continental Tournaments
April 19, 2022
After months of careful consultations and deliberations, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided to postpone the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled to hold in Cameroun to 2022. The decision was reached by the African football ruling body on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic which has … Continue reading Corona Virus: CAF Postpones 2021 AFCON And Other Continental Tournaments
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Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Hungry For More After Super Cup Win
April 19, 2022
Super Falcons of Nigeria forward, Asisat Oshoala, has expressed her hunger and desire to keep hitting remarkable heights in her career after clinching the maiden edition of the Spanish Women’s Super Cup with FC Barcelona Femini in Salamanca on Sunday, February 9, 2020. Oshoala scored a brace as the Catalonian side beat Real Sociedad 10-1 … Continue reading Nigerians In Sports: Oshoala Hungry For More After Super Cup Win
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Oshoala Hails NFF’s Bid To Host AWCON
April 19, 2022
Super Falcons of Nigeria and FC Barcelona Femini forward, Asisat Oshoala, has hailed the interest of Nigeria Football Federation towards hosting the 2020 African Women’s Cup of Nations after initial hosts, Congo Brazaville pulled out from hosting the continental showpiece back in June, 2019, citing lack of funds. Read more about Asisat Oshoala The Confederation … Continue reading Oshoala Hails NFF’s Bid To Host AWCON
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NFF Confirms Nigeria’s Bid To Host 2020 AWCON
April 19, 2022
The leadership of the Nigerian Football Federation has confirmed Nigeria’s bid to host the 2020 CAF Africa Women Cup of Nations. Read more about NFF Defending champions, Nigeria, have won the tournament thrice as hosts in the 1998, 2002 and 2016 editions, and hold the record of winning the continental tournament more than any other … Continue reading NFF Confirms Nigeria’s Bid To Host 2020 AWCON
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Oshoala Crowned African Female Footballer Of The Year For The Fourth Time
April 19, 2022
Super Falcons of Nigeria captain, Asisat Oshoala has won the prize for the African Female Footballer of the Year for the fourth time in her illustrious Super Falcons of Nigeria captain, Asisat Oshoala, has won the prize for the African Female Footballer of the Year for the fourth time in her illustrious career. The Nigerian … Continue reading Oshoala Crowned African Female Footballer Of The Year For The Fourth Time
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