Nigeria is set to reopen its embassy in Pyongyang, North Korea, which was closed in early 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Patrick Imologhome, Nigeria’s Charge d’Affaires to North Korea, confirmed the development on December 11 during a meeting with Aleksandr Matsegora, Russia’s Ambassador to North Korea. According to a statement from the Russian Embassy, … Read more
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman on winning the 2024 CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year. President Tinubu also hails Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for clinching the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award and the Super Falcons for being named the Women’s National Team of the Year. The awards … Read more
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has congratulated Nigeria international players, Ademola Lookman and Chiamaka Nnadozie, as well as the Super Falcons on their triumphs at the 2024 CAF Awards, held in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday evening. It was an evening of glitz and glamour, as Nigeria was celebrated on multiple occasions clinching team and individual … Read more
Ademola Lookman has expressed his happiness after winning the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. Lookman was crowned the best player in Africa at an elaborate ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday night. The 27-year-old contributed 27 goals and 12 assists between club and country in 2024. The Nigeria international scored a hat-trick in … Read more
Cote d’Ivoire head coach Emerse Fae is rooting for Ademola Lookman to be crowned 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. The award ceremony will hold in Marrakech, Morocco tonight. Simon Adingra, Achraf Hakimi, Rowen Williams and Serhou Guirassy are the other players nominated for the prestigious award. Fae believed Lookman’s impressive performance for Nigeria … Read more
Genk striker Tolu Arokodare has revealed a lot people doubted him during his early days at the club. Arokodare joined the Smurfs from Latvian club Valmiera in 2023. The 24-year-old managed 12 goals in 40 league appearances for the Belgian Pro League side. The Nigerian has scored 10 goals and registered four assists in 17 … Read more
William Troost-Ekong has backed his compatriot Ademola Lookman to win the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year. Lookman is among the five players who are in contention for the award. The 27-year-old enjoyed a remarkable campaign for club and country. Read Also:Boniface May Face Freiburg Next Week — Alonso The winger scored three three … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has provided a positive injury update on Victor Boniface, reports Completesports.com. Boniface sustained a thigh injury on international duty last month. The striker has not make an appearance for the Bundesliga champions since then. Read Also:CAFCC: ‘We’ll Get The Job Done In Maputo’ —Enyimba Coach Olanrewaju Rallies Team for Black … Read more
2024 has become a fast moving train, it’s destination, just down the road.The journey of 2025 begins immediately, its own destination a subject of retrospection and creation, an audit of 2024 and a projection into 2025. Our sector, sports, will be affected very much by events around the world at a time considered one of … Read more
Alex Iwobi has said he is enjoying life under Fulham manager, Marco Silva, reports Completesports.com. Iwobi has scored five times in 15 league appearances for the Cottagers this season. The Nigeria international is currently Fulham’s joint-top scorer this season. The 28-year-old has already matches his best tally from the last campaign. “You could say it … Read more