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The wait is over, and Nigeria has another king on Africa’s football throne. Ademola Lookman has been named the 2024 CAF African Player of the Year, adding his name to a prestigious list of Nigerian icons who have claimed the coveted title.

Former Super Eagles assistant coach Sylvanus Okpala believes that no player among the remaining nominees for the CAF African Footballer of the Year award comes close to matching the achievements of Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman.

As anticipation builds ahead of the CAF Awards ceremony set for today in Marrakesh, Morocco, the Nigeria Football Federation,

Joe Aribo, Paul Onuachu, and their Southampton teammates suffered a humiliating 5-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, equaling a Premier League record they would rather forget.

Victor Olatunji stepped off the bench to become the hero for Sparta Prague, netting the decisive goal in their 2-1 comeback win over Jablonec in the Czech First League on Sunday at Stadion Letná.

Super Eagles forward Moses Simon added to his assist tally in Ligue 1 on Sunday, but his efforts couldn’t prevent Nantes from suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat away to Brest at the Stade Francis-Le Blé.

Super Eagles Player Leon Balogun has emphasized that Rangers are fully prepared for the battle as they face Celtic in today’s Scottish Cup final at Hampden Park.

Super Eagles defender William Troost-Ekong has described Lionel Messi as a player of “different quality” while tactfully steering clear of the ongoing Messi vs. Ronaldo debate.

Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has opened up about overcoming early doubts in his career at the Belgian Pro League club.

Kelechi Nwakali made a statement in League One with a spectacular first goal for Barnsley, helping his side to a gritty 2-1 victory over Exeter City on Saturday.