'Missed a crucial penalty' - African football expert reveals why HakIimi lost out to Lookman for African POTY
Published: December 19, 2024
African football expert Hervé Penot, a French journalist from the newspaper L'Équipe, has explained why Paris Saint-Germain's Morocco fullback Achraf Hakimi missed out on the African Footballer of the Year.The CAF Awards ceremony held in Marrakech on Monday evening went smoothly but the result for Player of the Year...
'You can ask his dad’ - Ex-NFF boss Pinnick reveals behind-the-scenes details of Lookman's debut for Nigeria
Published: December 18, 2024
Former Nigeria Football Federation president Amaju Pinnick has revealed the behind-the-scenes details of Ademola Lookman's first appearance for the Super Eagles in March 2022.Pinnick is a strong advocate for the recruitment of players with dual nationality, and it was during his tenure that the likes of Alex Iwobi, Wil...
Lookman crowned African POTY over Hakimi: How CAF president escaped from angry Moroccan fans
Published: December 18, 2024
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman clinched the coveted African Player of the Year (POTY) award, edging out Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi in Marrakesh, Morocco. The announcement, made by CAF President Patrice Motsepe, sparked an uproar among Moroccan fans present at the Conference Palace, culminating in a tense situat...
How Nigeria voted The Best Fifa Awards: Troost-Ekong, Eguavoen, Okeleji clash over choice of best player
Published: December 18, 2024
Following the setback of missing out on the Ballon d'Or, Real Madrid's Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr. won The Best FIFA Men's Player at a star-studded The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 ceremony in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday evening.Ballon d'Or winner Rodri finished second, while Real Madrid's England young sensation Jude ...
After Victor Boniface, another Super Eagles star survives car accident in Europe
Published: December 17, 2024
Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru narrowly escaped death after being involved in a car accident on Saturday evening near Bracciano, Italy. This incident makes Dele-Bashiru the second Super Eagles player to experience a car crash in recent months, following Victor Boniface's accident in Germany. The crash in...
From laughing stock to African POTY: Every word Lookman said after being crowned best player in Africa
Published: December 17, 2024
Monday night was the 2024 CAF Awards, where the best players on the African continent were celebrated.Ademola Lookman beat Achraf Hakimi (Morocco/PSG), Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast/Brighton & Hove Albion), Serhou Guirassy (Guinea/Borussia Dortmund) and Ronwen Williams (South Africa / Mamelodi Sundowns) to win the accolad...
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...
'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 ...
'Had a great tournament' - Afcon winner Sebastien Haller applauds Lookman but not his African POTY
Published: December 14, 2024
2023 Africa Cup of Nations winner Sébastien Haller is understandably rooting for his compatriot, Simon Adingra to be crowned African Footballer of the Year on Monday, December 16 ahead of Ademola Lookman, Achraf Hakimi, Serhou Guirassy and Ronwen Williams.Haller was the hero for the Elephants in February 2024, scoring...
'I don't want to get him mad'- Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong plays it safe on Ronaldo-Messi debate
Published: December 14, 2024
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has tactfully sidestepped the age-old debate of who the better footballer is between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, citing a unique reason for his reluctance.The Nigerian international, who has faced both legends on the pitch, admitted he was wary of upsetting Ronaldo, who...
'I followed him a few years ago with Super Eagles' - Gernot Rohr backs Lookman to win African POTY
Published: December 13, 2024
Former Nigeria manager Gernot Rohr is backing Ademola Lookman to be crowned African Footballer of the Year.Africa's finest performers of the year will be honored at the 2024 CAF Awards, set to take place at the Palais des congrès de Marrakech Morocco, on Monday, December 16, 2024.On Thursday, the Confederation of Afri...
CHAN Eagles striker Sikiru Alimi sends warning to Ghana with 23-minute hat-trick in friendly
Published: December 11, 2024
The home-based Super Eagles, also known as CHAN Eagles, intensified their preparations for the 2025 Africa Nations Championship qualifiers with Ghana on Wednesday with a friendly game with non-league side Emmydinho Academy.It was a comfortable victory for the Super Eagles as they thrashed the amateur side 5-0.Remo Star...