Anger in Morocco over Lookman beating Atlas Lions captain Hakimi to African Player of the Year
Published: December 16, 2024
Moroccan football experts have reacted to Atlas Lions skipper Achraf Hakimi missing out on the 2024 African Footballer of the Year.Atalanta's Nigeria international Ademola Lookman claimed the African Player of the Year title, succeeding Victor Osimhen at the 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday evening.Lookm...
Osimhen, Lookman named in CAF FIFPro Best XI alongside Man Utd, Liverpool, Tottenham, West Ham stars
Published: December 16, 2024
Super Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been named in the prestigious CAF FIFPro Best XI.This accolade highlights their exceptional contributions to their respective clubs and the Nigeria national team.Ademola Lookman has made headlines with his stellar performances for Atalanta, earning him a spo...
CAF Awards: Super Eagles forward Lookman beats Hakimi, Williams, 2 others to win African POTY
Published: December 16, 2024
Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman has been awarded the prestigious African Player of the Year title.Lookman's exceptional skills on the pitch have earned him this accolade, surpassing fellow nominees Simon Adingra, Serhou Guirassy, Achraf Hakimi, and Ronwen Williams. The 2023/2024 season has been nothing short of ...
CAF Awards: Nnadozie retains Goalkeeper of the Year, Super Falcons National Team of the Year
Published: December 16, 2024
Chiamaka Nnadozie and the Super Falcons were winners at the 2024 CAF Awards, which was held on Monday night at the Palais des Congrès in Marrakech, Morocco.Nnadozie was crowned as the Women's Goalkeeper of the Year following her performances for the Super Falcons and her club side Paris FC.The Nigerian shot-stopper wa...
African POTY: Former Super Eagles number 9 lands in Morocco to support Lookman
Published: December 16, 2024
Former Super Eagles number 9, Obafemi Martins has arrived in Marrakech, Morocco, to lend his support to fellow Nigerian star Ademola Lookman at the prestigious 2024 Africa Player of the Year awards ceremony.Known for his iconic acrobatic goal celebrations, Martins is among the esteemed African legends invited to this h...
'I hope there will be no surprises' - Ex-Morocco striker picks between Hakimi and Lookman for African POTY
Published: December 16, 2024
Former Morocco international striker Salaheddine Bassir has shared his thoughts on Achraf Hakimi's chances of winning the 2024 Africa Footballer of the Year.According to viral reports in the French, Moroccan and Egyptian press, it is being speculated that the Real Madrid academy graduate is in pole position to win the ...
Crawley Town star Adeyemo named in League One TOTW after goal against Peterborough
Published: December 16, 2024
Versatile Crawley Town forward Ade Adeyemo has been recognized for his outstanding performance in the last round of matches in the EFL League One, with Whoscored.com naming him in the Team of the Week.Adeyemo was among the scorers as Crawley Town lost a seven-goal thriller to Peterborough United at the Weston Homes Sta...
Super Eagles left-back Onyemaechi scores fantastic goal against Sporting but leaves game injured
Published: December 16, 2024
Boavista are sweating on the fitness of Bruno Onyemaechi ahead of their next game in the Liga Portugal against AVS Futebol.The Nigeria international was on the scoresheet as Boavista were beaten 3-2 by league leaders Sporting CP at the Estádio José Alvalade on Saturday night. After Robert Bozenik cancelled out Vikt...
Rangers manager explains why Dessers did not take a penalty in shootout loss to Celtic
Published: December 16, 2024
Rangers manager Philippe Clement has explained why Cyriel Dessers did not take part in the penalty shootout as his team lost to Celtic in the Scottish League Cup final at Hampden Park on Sunday.The veteran striker was not named in the starting line-up for the sixth consecutive game as Hamza Igamane was preferred over h...
Aribo goes 90 as Southampton's club record scoring streak against Tottenham Hotspur ends at 15 games
Published: December 15, 2024
Southampton were booed off at full-time following a 5-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League clash at St Mary's Stadium on Sunday night.Joe Aribo played the full game for the Saints, international teammate Paul Onuachu returned to the matchday squad but was a non-playing substitute, while Chelsea loanee Lesl...
Chelsea prepared to allow Chukwuemeka leave on loan in January amid Crystal Palace, Ipswich links
Published: December 15, 2024
Chelsea are willing to let Carney Chukwuemeka leave the club in the January transfer window.Chelsea's London rivals,According to The Mirror, the Blues are open to letting the talented midfielder and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall leave the club on loan next month.However, a possible loan deal for Chukwuemeka will hinge on the S...
'I hope to win' - Hakimi's first reaction after 'sensational leaks' he beat Lookman to African POTY
Published: December 15, 2024
Paris Saint-Germain's Moroccan fullback Achraf Hakimi has made his first comments following sensational reports suggesting that he is set to be named the 2024 African Footballer of the Year, ahead of Ademola Lookman and three other contenders for the prestigious accolade.According to viral reports in the French, Morocc...
Ex-Liverpool GK reveals secret behind saving Arokodare's penalty in Jupiler Pro League clash
Published: December 15, 2024
Club Brugge goalkeeper Simon Mignolet has explained how he saved Tolu Arokodare's penalty during Club Brugge's 2-0 win over Racing Genk in the Jupiler Pro-League clash played at the Jan Breydel Stadium on Sunday afternoon.Arokodare had the chance to open the scoring in the 73rd minute when Joel Ordonez committed a foul...
'Positive' - Aribo shares the mood in Southampton camp ahead of PL clash against Tottenham
Published: December 15, 2024
Joe Aribo has shared the mood in the Southampton camp ahead of their Premier League meeting with Tottenham Hotspur at St Mary's Stadium on Sunday evening.It has not been easy for the Saints following their return to the Premier League as they sit bottom of the table before the visit of Tottenham Hotspur, eight points f...
'I think I'm fine' - Osimhen declares himself fit for Galatasaray's match against Trabzonspor
Published: December 15, 2024
Victor Osimhen has declared himself fit ahead of Galatasaray's Trendyol Süper Lig encounter with Trabzonspor at RAMS Park on Monday.The Napoli-owned striker got injured in the Lion’s 3-2 over Sivasspor last weekend and missed the UEFA Europa League clash with Malmö on Thursday as a result.Osimhen has been fit for m...