'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...
'Had an amazing season' - Lookman insists Boniface should have been nominated for African POTY
Published: December 11, 2024
Ademola Lookman believes that Victor Boniface should have been nominated for the African Men's Footballer of the Year award.Boniface played a pivotal role as Bayer Leverkusen won their first-ever German Bundesliga title last term, staying unbeaten in domestic competitions throughout the season.The Nigerian striker scor...
'Massive' - Lookman opens up on life-changing decision to switch allegiance from England to Nigeria
Published: December 09, 2024
2017 Fifa U20 World Cup winner, Ademola Lookman has opened up on his decision to switch international allegiance from England to Nigeria.Born in London, England to Nigerian parents, the Atalanta ace represented the European nation's U19s, U20s and U21s. He did not get any invitation to the Three Lions and switched all...
Morocco ace Hakimi beats Boniface, Lookman, Ronwen Williams, Salah, 5 others to win Lion d'Or award
Published: December 08, 2024
Paris Saint-Germain's Moroccan fullback Achraf Hakimi has won the 2024 Lion d'Or Award after a poll conducted by Al-Mountakhab newspaper, involving 41 media outlets, including journalists and sports experts.The Golden Lion is awarded to the standout men's football player for the period spanning September 2023 to Septem...
'He cannot hold two positions' - Siasia urges Eguavoen to step down as interim Super Eagles coach
Published: December 08, 2024
Former Nigerian international and coach Samson Siasia has called on Austin Eguavoen to clarify his future with the Super Eagles before the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda in March 2025.Eguavoen currently holds dual roles as both the interim head coach of the Super Eagles and the technical directo...
'Lookman seems well placed' - Tunisia great believes Nigeria forward is favourite to win African POTY
Published: December 08, 2024
Legendary Tunisia central defender Radhi Jaïdi, winner of the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations, reckons Ademola Lookman is in pole position to win the prestigious African Footballer of the Year.Apart from the Super Eagles forward, four other outstanding African players are in the running for the top individual prize in Afri...
'He deserves it' - French-born DR Congo international backs Lookman to win African POTY
Published: December 08, 2024
French-born Democratic Republic of Congo international, Cédric Bakambu has insisted that Ademola Lookman deserves to be named African Footballer of the Year despite Mohamed Salah's form. The Confederation of African Football omitted the Liverpool superstar from the list of nominees for the award, baffling many fans a...
'I'll do that' - Chelsea alum eyes Super Eagles call-up ahead of 2026 World Cup despite England cap
Published: December 06, 2024
Chelsea alum Dapo Afolayan is eyeing a call-up to the Super Eagles despite before the 2026 Fifa World Cup despite being capped by England.The 27-year-old was born in England to Nigerian parents, thereby making him eligible to play for the 1966 world champions and the three-time African champions.He has one cap for the ...
'Scored 4 goals' – Nigerian scout reveals how Obi-Martin joined Arsenal, also discovered Calvin Bassey
Published: December 05, 2024
Nigerian talent spotter Paul Aladejare has revealed that several clubs were interested in signing Chido Obi-Martin before Arsenal won the race for the signature of the Danish-born Nigerian center forward.Obi-Martin was on the radar of Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, but Arsenal pulled off a major transfer coup to bring ...
'Lookman will win' - Cameroon international confident Super Eagles star will be named African POTY
Published: December 04, 2024
Cameroon international Flavien Enzo Boyomo is backing Super Eagles star forward Ademola Lookman to win the 2024 African Footballer of the Year.The Atalanta forward has been nominated for the accolade alongside Simon Adingra (Ivory Coast/Brighton & Hove Albion), Serhou Guirassy (Guinea/Borussia Dortmund), Achraf Hakimi ...
Super Eagles watch: Chukwueze hits brace on milestone appearance; Tella nets winner v Bayern
Published: December 03, 2024
Samuel Chukwueze bagged a brace in AC Milan's 6-1 victory over Sassuolo while Nathan Tella grabbed the winner to help Bayer Leverkusen advance to the quarterfinal of the DFB-Pokal at the expense of Bayern Munich.Chukwueze opened the scoring in the 12th minute, maintaining composure to tap the ball into the net after a ...
African POTY: Guinean football expert backs Borussia Dortmund ace over Lookman in key selection criteria
Published: December 03, 2024
Guinean football expert Oumar Dieng claims that Borussia Dortmund star Serhou Guirassy is ahead of Ademola Lookman in a key selection criteria for the prestigious African Footballer of the Year.Highlighting the selection criteria that might favor the Syli National striker, the renowned sports journalist emphasized Guir...