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'He's an international player' - Birmingham coach challenges Osayi-Samuel to reclaim starting spot
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'He's an international player' - Birmingham coach challenges Osayi-Samuel to reclaim starting spot

Birmingham City manager Chris Davies has urged Bright Osayi-Samuel to step up and reclaim his starting berth from Tomoki Iwata as the Blues prepare to face Watford at the St Andrew’s on Saturday. Osayi-Samuel, who arrived from Turkish giants Fenerbahçe in the summer, enjoyed a promising start to life at St Andrew’s, notably impressing in Birmingham’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town on the opening day of the season.However, a dip in form combined with an injury  saw him lose his place to Japan international Tomoki Iwata.The Japanese fullback, originally deployed at right-back due to...

November 28, 2025
After Victor Boniface, another Super Eagles star survives car accident in Europe
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After Victor Boniface, another Super Eagles star survives car accident in Europe

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 Su...

Dec 17, 2024
From laughing stock to African POTY: Every word Lookman said after being crowned best player in Africa
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From laughing stock to African POTY: Every word Lookman said after being crowned best player in Africa

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 A...

Dec 17, 2024
Anger in Morocco over Lookman beating Atlas Lions captain Hakimi to African Player of the Year
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Anger in Morocco over Lookman beating Atlas Lions captain Hakimi to African Player of the Year

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 ...

Dec 16, 2024
Osimhen, Lookman named in CAF FIFPro Best XI alongside Man Utd, Liverpool, Tottenham, West Ham stars
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Osimhen, Lookman named in CAF FIFPro Best XI alongside Man Utd, Liverpool, Tottenham, West Ham stars

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 th...

Dec 16, 2024
CAF Awards: Super Eagles forward Lookman beats Hakimi, Williams, 2 others to win African POTY
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CAF Awards: Super Eagles forward Lookman beats Hakimi, Williams, 2 others to win African POTY

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 nomin...

Dec 16, 2024
CAF Awards: Nnadozie retains Goalkeeper of the Year, Super Falcons National Team of the Year
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CAF Awards: Nnadozie retains Goalkeeper of the Year, Super Falcons National Team of the Year

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 Goalk...

Dec 16, 2024
'I hope there will be no surprises' - Ex-Morocco striker picks between Hakimi and Lookman for African POTY
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'I hope there will be no surprises' - Ex-Morocco striker picks between Hakimi and Lookman for African POTY

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, M...

Dec 16, 2024
'Had a great tournament' - Afcon winner Sebastien Haller applauds Lookman but not his African POTY
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'Had a great tournament' - Afcon winner Sebastien Haller applauds Lookman but not his African POTY

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 L...

Dec 14, 2024
'I don't want to get him mad'- Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong plays it safe on Ronaldo-Messi debate
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'I don't want to get him mad'- Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong plays it safe on Ronaldo-Messi debate

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 reluct...

Dec 14, 2024
'I followed him a few years ago with Super Eagles' - Gernot Rohr backs Lookman to win African POTY
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'I followed him a few years ago with Super Eagles' - Gernot Rohr backs Lookman to win African POTY

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 pl...

Dec 13, 2024
CHAN Eagles striker Sikiru Alimi sends warning to Ghana with 23-minute hat-trick in friendly
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CHAN Eagles striker Sikiru Alimi sends warning to Ghana with 23-minute hat-trick in friendly

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 ...

Dec 11, 2024
'Had an amazing season' - Lookman insists Boniface should have been nominated for African POTY
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'Had an amazing season' - Lookman insists Boniface should have been nominated for African POTY

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 Germ...

Dec 11, 2024