Author: Tumininu Yussuf
African football’s brightest stars, top coaches, elite clubs and national teams will converge in Rabat tonight as the continent celebrates excellence at the prestigious 2025 CAF Awards.
Africa’s superstar, Victor Osimhen has delivered one of the most emotional and revealing accounts of his life and career in a new UEFA Champions League documentary, offering unprecedented insight into his move to Galatasaray, his difficult childhood, the loss of his mother, and his rise to global football stardom.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has tendered a formal apology to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government of Nigeria, and millions of football-loving Nigerians following the Super Eagles’ failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Nigeria’s Suliat Abideen delivered a brilliant performance on Sunday, scoring twice as reigning Turkish Women’s Super League champions Fomget GSK dismantled Unye Kadin 8–0 in a one-sided encounter.
Nigeria’s emerging talent Goodness Osigwe ended her maiden campaign in Sweden on a memorable note after scoring her first-ever goal for Djurgården in their 3–0 victory over Växjö DFF on Sunday, the final day of the 2025 OBOS Damallsvenskan season.
Nigeria will head into the gala ceremony in Rabat with strong hopes of continental recognition as Rasheedat Ajibade, Victor Osimhen, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Shakirat Moshood made the cut across major categories, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF), on Sunday unveiled the final shortlists for the 2025 CAF Awards on Sunday.
Nigeria’s U20 women’s national team, the Falconets, capped off a flawless performance at the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Girls’ Cup with a 1–0 victory over hosts Benin Republic on Tuesday at the Omnisport Stadium in Adjohoun.
Super Falcons forward, Esther Okoronkwo delivered a masterclass performance on Monday night, scoring a first-half hat-trick to power AFC Toronto into the Northern Super League (NSL) playoff final after a 4–1 win over Montreal Roses at York Lions Stadium.
Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre has opened up about her decision to extend her contract with Al Ittihad Ladies, describing the move as a reflection of how much she enjoys her time in Saudi Arabia and her belief in the club’s long-term project.
Super Falcons and Brighton goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie is proud of herself after being named among the world’s elite shot-stoppers after earning a nomination for The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper 2025 Award.
