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Atalanta’s Lookman Wins December Goal Of The Month Award

Atalanta’s Lookman Wins December Goal Of The Month Award

By our reporter Reigning African Footballer of the Year, Nigeria's Ademola Lookman, has notched up another award. The Atalanta FC hitman scooped up his team's Goal of the Month award for December,2024. It is Lookman's first time of winning the award this season. One of the most feared strikers in Europe, his brilliant strike in Gian Piero Gasperini’s side's 3-2 UEFA Champions League defeat to Real Madrid on December 10, 2024 won him the award. After turning Madrid defender Lucas Vazquez inside the box, the speedstar fired an unstoppable shot past goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Lookman won 46% of the vote…
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FG, Enugu Sign Host State Agreement For 2026 National Sports Festival

FG, Enugu Sign Host State Agreement For 2026 National Sports Festival

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu The Federal Government (FG) and Enugu State Government have signed the host state agreement in respect of the 2026 National Sports Festival billed to hold in the South-East State. The agreement, which was signed by Director-General (DG) of National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon. Bukola Olopade, for the FG, and Governor Peter Mbah, for Enugu State, on Tuesday, has awarded the state full hosting rights for the 2026 edition of the National Sports Festival (NSF). Speaking at the signing ceremony at Government House, Enugu, Gov. Mbah thanked the Commission and other sports stakeholders for the confidence reposed…
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Chelle Named As Super Eagles Head Coach

Former coach of Mali, Eric Sekou Chelle, has been named new head coach of Nigeria's Super Eagles,the senior men's national football team. Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officially named Chelle on Tuesday, January 7. The decision followed a recommendation made by the NFF’s Technical and Development Sub-Committee, in the wake of a meeting in Abuja on January 2, 2025. This was subsequently ratified by the NFF Executive Committee on January 7, 2025. At 47, Chelle has gained renown as a seasoned football strategist and is no stranger to leadership in national teams, having previously managed Mali’s senior national team. At the…
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Ademola Lookman Wins 2024 CAF Player Of The Year Award

Ademola Lookman Wins 2024 CAF Player Of The Year Award

Super Eagles winger, Ademola Lookman, has been named 2024 CAF men’s Player of the Year. The award is for the footballer adjudged the best in the year. The 27-year-old was announced the winner of the gong at the gala held in Marrakesh, Morocco, on Monday. The Atalanta of Italy star won the prize ahead of Cote d'Ivoire's Simon Adingra, PSG’s Achraf Hakimi, Guinea striker Serhou Guirassy and South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams. Lookman has had a fantastic year, being the first player to score a hat-trick in the Europa League/UEFA Cup final since 1975, scoring three goals in 26 minutes…
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Late Amad Diallo Magic Inspires Dramatic United Victory In Manchester Derby

Amad Diallo struck a last-gasp winner as Manchester United produced a stunning double-blast to secure a 2-1 victory at neighbours Manchester City that continues Pep Guardiola’s champions’ wretched run. Josko Gvardiol had headed in the opener on 36 minutes as the visitors’ struggles defending set pieces were again exposed from a short corner. It was the stand-out moment in a dour first 45 minu United had the better openings in a similarly lacklustre second period but could not conjure up a response until Diallo won a penalty four minutes from time that allowed Bruno Fernandes to level from the spot.…
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Nigeria’s Eagles Fall To Rwanda

Nigeria’s Eagles Fall To Rwanda

The Super Eagles of Nigeria suffered a 1-2 defeat to Rwanda on Monday in Uyo in their final African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier. The loss, which occurred at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, marked a significant upset for the Nigerian team. Despite having already secured their place in the 2025 AFCON tournament in Morocco, the defeat at home left a blemish on the Super Eagles’ record. This was particularly notable as Rwanda had never beaten Nigeria in any competitive tournament before this encounter. Coach Augustine Eguavoen made significant changes to the team, introducing eight new players compared to the…
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Bruno Labbadia, 58, Is Super Eagles Head Coach

Bruno Labbadia, 58, Is Super Eagles Head Coach

The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that it has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria’s Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. Labbadia who is 58 years old, becomes the 37th Head Coach of the Super Eagles after the resignation of former coach, Finidi George. Labbadia last managed VfB Stuttgart in the German Bundesliga. In a statement Tuesday, the federation’s General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi. said "The NFF Executive Committee has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development sub-committee to appoint Mr Bruno Labbadia as the Head Coach of the Super Eagles”.…
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Noni Madueke Hits A Hat-trick As Chelsea Maul Wolves 6-2

Noni Madueke Hits A Hat-trick As Chelsea Maul Wolves 6-2

Noni Madueke scored a second-half hat-trick as Chelsea crushed Wolverhampton Wanderers 6-2 away in a frenetic Premier League clash at Molineux on Sunday. Chelsea's first Premier League points of the season and the first for new manager Enzo Maresca arrived in spectacular fashion as the visitors ripped Wolves apart after the break following an absorbing first half. Maresca's side led twice in the first half with goals by Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer but both times Wolves deservedly hit back through Matheus Cunha and Jorgen Strand Larsen. Wolves fell part after the break, however, and Madueke took the game beyond…
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Christian Obi, Heartland FC Coach, Dies In Motor Accident

Christian Obi, Heartland FC Coach, Dies In Motor Accident

By Johnson Nwankwo Christian Obi, former Nigerian goalkeeper and head coach of Heartland FC, has died in a fatal motor accident. It was gathered that the fatal accident occurred on Friday, August 23, at Umunna, near Okigwe in Imo State. Heartland players and officials were on their way to Abakaliki for the Ifeanyi Ekwueme TICO/SELECT Pre-season Tournament when one of their vehicles rammed into a stationed bus, the club said in a release. Quoting the grease, “The heart-breaking day saw the Heartland FC team depart the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, for the preseason tournament with enthusiasm at around 3:30pm in…
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Chelsea Sign Joao Felix For £46.3m As Gallagher Moves To Atletico Madrid

Chelsea Sign Joao Felix For £46.3m As Gallagher Moves To Atletico Madrid

Chelsea have completed the signing of Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth £46.3 million, while Conor Gallagher has moved in the opposite direction for £36 million. Chelsea announced the moves in a statement on Wednesday. The Blues paid a £42 million fixed fee for Felix, plus £4.3 million in add-ons as the Portugal international signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge. The 24-year-old forward returns to Chelsea on a permanent deal having spent six months on loan during the second half of the 2022/23 season, scoring four goals in 16 Premier League appearances. Felix spent last season…
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