Archives Tag: CAF Awards
Nigeria Shines Bright at the 2023 CAF Awards
April 19, 2022
In a triumphant night for Nigerian football at the 2023 CAF Awards, the nation secured four prestigious victories, marking a momentous end to the footballing year. Read more about Sports 1. Best Female National Team Award The Nigerian female national team, Super Falcons, celebrated a well-deserved victory, clinching the Best Female National Team award, … Continue reading Nigeria Shines Bright at the 2023 CAF Awards
Four Nigerian Women That Made Sporting History In One Week
April 19, 2022
In the space of one week, four Nigerian women have achieved feats that brought some form of respite to the nation in the midst of a tension-ridden political climate. Read more about Sports Asisat Oshoala set the ball rolling on the 21st of June, 2021 when she won the African Player of the year; her … Continue reading Four Nigerian Women That Made Sporting History In One Week
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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Odion Ighalo & Asisat Oshoala in Contention for CAF Awards
April 19, 2022
Ex-Nigerian international Odion Ighalo, is the only Nigerian footballer that made it to the 10-man shortlist of players for the African Footballer of the Year award. Out of the 30-man list initially released by the Confederation of African Football, Odion Ighalo is the only player left in the 2019 AFCON bronze-winning Eagles after the elimination … Continue reading Odion Ighalo & Asisat Oshoala in Contention for CAF Awards
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“We forget to do what would bring glamour to our football.” -Amuneke
April 19, 2022
It has been almost two decades since a Nigerian player was honoured top place, with the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) Player of the Year Award. The last Nigerian to win this award is the veteran superstar, Nwankwo Kanu, who won the CAF best player award in 1999. Alongside Kanu, the late Rashidi Yekini, Victor … Continue reading “We forget to do what would bring glamour to our football.” -Amuneke
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Iwobi, Oshoala, Ndidi, Ordega Make 2018 CAF Final Shortlist
April 19, 2022
CAF African Player of the Year Super Eagles top-gun, Alex Iwobi, is the only Nigerian to make it to the Confederation of African Football final 10-man shortlist, for the African Player of the Year award. The decision was reached from votes by the members of the CAF Technical & Development Committee. Although Super Eagles fans … Continue reading Iwobi, Oshoala, Ndidi, Ordega Make 2018 CAF Final Shortlist
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CAF Unveils 11 Categories For 2018 CAF Awards
April 19, 2022
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a total of 11 categories for the 2018 CAF awards. According to a statement issued on the CAF official website on Monday, the awards categories comprise of both individual and collective awards — and, nominees will be selected strictly on their performance in the past 10 months … Continue reading CAF Unveils 11 Categories For 2018 CAF Awards
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Aiteo CAF Awards: CAF Expresses Gratitude to Aiteo and Ghana’s President
April 19, 2022
The 2017 Aiteo CAF Awards is the first of many more amazing Aiteo CAF award ceremonies to come. The event, unlike any other CAF Awards ever held, recorded a massive success, leaving both awardees and attendees alike in awe at the level of excellence displayed by the organizers, Aiteo. In a press release, CAF President, … Continue reading Aiteo CAF Awards: CAF Expresses Gratitude to Aiteo and Ghana’s President
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Aiteo CAF Awards: Aiteo Has Set A Standard
April 19, 2022
It is definitely the beginning of new things, and just maybe a new description of the word ‘excellence’ should be ‘Aiteo Standard’. The just-concluded Aiteo CAF Awards is proof of this. There has never been a CAF Awards event as successful in every possible way as this, and Aiteo deserves all the praise. From football legends, to … Continue reading Aiteo CAF Awards: Aiteo Has Set A Standard
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Aiteo CAF Awards: Salah Win, Cuper Beats Rohr
April 19, 2022
It was definitely a night no one would forget in a hurry, as top African football personalities converged at the star studded State House Banquet Hall, Accra, Ghana on Thursday for the Aiteo CAF Awards. Egypt and Liverpool forward Mohammed Salah has succeeded Algeria and Leicester City’s Riyad Mahrez to become the 2017 Aiteo Confederation … Continue reading Aiteo CAF Awards: Salah Win, Cuper Beats Rohr
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Mane, Salah and Aubameyang for CAF’s 2017 Player of the Year Award
April 19, 2022
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the final shortlists for its 2017 awards. CAF revealed Liverpool duo Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, alongside Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on the three-man list for the topmost award, African Player of the Year. Gabon’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang won the CAF African Player of the Year award … Continue reading Mane, Salah and Aubameyang for CAF’s 2017 Player of the Year Award
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Aiteo Group Takes Over Sponsorship of the CAF Awards
April 19, 2022
The Nigeria’s foremost energy solutions company, Aiteo Group, announced in a Press Release that it has signed a partnership agreement with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on the sponsorship of its annual award event, the CAF Awards. The yearly award which dates back to the 1970s is organized to honour footballers and individuals who have … Continue reading Aiteo Group Takes Over Sponsorship of the CAF Awards
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