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target=_blank>AFCON: Troost-Ekong, Okocha, 32 others who have won best player award
Africa Cup of Nations best player award winners: 1957: Mohamed ‘Ad-Diba’ Al Attar (EGY) 1959: Mahmoud El Gohary (EGY) 1962: Mengistu Worku (ETH) 1963: Hassan El Shazly (EGY) 1965: Osei Kofi (GHA) 1968: Kazadi Mwamba (COD) 1970: Laurent Pokou (CIV) 1972: Jean-Pierre Tokoto (CGO) 1974: Ndaye Mulamba (COD) 1976: Ahmed Faras (MAR) 1978: Karim Abdul
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target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Super Eagles camp swells to 24 ahead of Egypt friendly
“Training went smoothly, and the players showed good energy and commitment, which is encouraging at this stage of preparations,” Efoghe said.
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target=_blank>Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria
He failed to score in 14 matches and was loaned to Charleroi, where he rediscovered his scoring touch
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target=_blank>Man Utd blow lead three times in 4-4 Bournemouth thriller
Manchester United blew the lead three times to miss out on moving up to fifth in the Premier League as Bournemouth would not be beaten in a thrilling 4-4 draw at Old Trafford.
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target=_blank>I once quit football to become barber — Super Eagles’ new invitee, Akinsanmiro
Super Eagles invitee Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has revealed he once stepped away from football for several years to learn the trade of barbing, unsure if a career in the sport would ever materialise.
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target=_blank>Maresca raises support concerns as Chelsea consider Southgate, Zidane as replacement options
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has drawn attention to possible internal tensions at Stamford Bridge after questioning the level of backing he receives from within the club. Although the Blues recorded a comfortable Premier League win over Everton at the weekend, Maresca struck a reflective tone afterwards, revealing that the previous 48 hours had been
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target=_blank>Maresca says committed to Chelsea despite outburst
He refused to clarify his comments at a press conference on Monday, on the eve of Chelsea’s League Cup quarter-final at third-tier Cardiff.
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target=_blank>Man who ploughed car into Liverpool football parade to be sentenced
The sentencing hearing for a British man who ploughed his car through crowds of fans celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League victory, injuring over 100 people, is set to begin on Monday.
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target=_blank>African players in Europe: Salah off to AFCON amid uncertainty
Mohamed Salah heads for Morocco this week to captain Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) amid uncertainty over his future at Liverpool.
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target=_blank>10 players hit Super Eagles camp
No fewer than 10 players have reported to the camp of the Super Eagles as preparations begin for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
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target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Egypt to rest Salah, Marmoush for Super Eagles friendly
Egypt will likely rest captain Mohamed Salah and forward Omar Marmoush for tonight’s pre-2025 Africa Cup of Nations friendly Nigeria. According to Filgoal, head coach Hossam Hassan will keep the Premier League stars out of the game. Salah and Marmoush linked up with their international teammates on Monday. The duo were not part of the
AFCON 2025: Egypt to rest Salah, Marmoush for Super Eagles friendly
target=_blank>EPL: Man Utd wanted me to leave in the summer, I’m hurt – Bruno Fernandes
Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, has claimed the Premier League club wanted him to leave in the summer. Fernandes was heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia before the new season kicked off. But the Portugal midfielder decided to stay at Old Trafford citing his love for the club and family reasons. “The club
EPL: Man Utd wanted me to leave in the summer, I’m hurt – Bruno Fernandes
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Awaziem, Lawal land in Cairo, 24 players now in Super Eagles’ camp
Chidozie Awaziem and Salim Fago Lawal have arrived at the Super Eagles camp in Cairo ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Awaziem and Lawal stormed the team’s Renaissance Hotel base on Tuesday morning. 24 players are now at the disposal of head coach, Eric Chelle. The Super Eagles had their first
AFCON 2025: Awaziem, Lawal land in Cairo, 24 players now in Super Eagles’ camp
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Super Eagles storm Morocco Thursday
The Super Eagles will arrive Fés , Morocco on Thursday for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Eric Chelle’s side, who are currently preparing for the competition in Cairo, Egypt will depart for Fés aboard a chartered flight on Thursday. The three-time African set up camp in Cairo on Sunday. They will
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles storm Morocco Thursday
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Three Nigerians to play for other countries in Morocco
Three Nigerians are set to play for other countries when the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, starts in Morocco this weekend. They are midfielder Junior Olaitan, forward Aiyegun Tosin and forward Uche Ikpeazu. The trio are set to represent the Benin Republic and Uganda, respectively, after career choices or international circumstances redirected their allegiance.
AFCON 2025: Three Nigerians to play for other countries in Morocco
target=_blank>NNL: Gombe United appoint Abdullahi interim technical adviser
Haruna Abdullahi has been appointed as the new technical adviser of Nigeria National League, NNL, side Gombe United. Abdullahi steps in after the suspension of Umar Abdullahi Tyabo, who was removed from his post on Monday. The new coach will serve on an interim basis pending further directives by the club. Suleiman Usman Kalala has been named chief coach
NNL: Gombe United appoint Abdullahi interim technical adviser
target=_blank>NPFL: Mohammed satisfied with Katsina United’s draw with Ikorodu City
Katsina United technical adviser, Azeez Mohammed has thumbed his players for playing to instructions in the matchday 17 encounter against Ikorodu City. The Chanji Boys held their hosts to a 0-0 draw at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan , Lagos on Monday. Mohammed expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the game. “Before the game i
NPFL: Mohammed satisfied with Katsina United’s draw with Ikorodu City
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Supercomputer predicts top five countries to win trophy in Morocco
The Opta Supercomputer has predicted the countries that are likely to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. The 2025 AFCON will start this weekend in Morocco and end on January 18, 2026. Ivory Coast is the current holder of the AFCON title after winning the tournament in the last edition, thanks to a
AFCON 2025: Supercomputer predicts top five countries to win trophy in Morocco
target=_blank>Super Eagles battle Pharaohs in pre-AFCON friendly
Nigeria and Egypt will clash in pre-2025 Africa Cup of Nations friendly at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday (today). The two countries will use the friendly to test new players, and possibly tactics ahead of the AFCON. Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle named a couple of newbies including Ebenezer Akinsanmiro Usman Mohammed, Tochukwu
Super Eagles battle Pharaohs in pre-AFCON friendly
target=_blank>EPL: Man Utd ready to cope without two players going for AFCON – Amorim
Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim has insisted that his team is ready to cope without two players that are going to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco. The two Man United players are Ivory Coast’s Amad Diallo and Cameroon’s Bryan Mbeumo. Both Diallo and Mbeumo played their last game for Man United
EPL: Man Utd ready to cope without two players going for AFCON – Amorim
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