Super Eagles and Napoli forward, Victor Osimhen has been crowned the 2023 CAF African Player of the Year. Osimhen becomes the first Nigerian to win the coveted prize since Nwankwo Kanu won it in 1999. The 24-year-old beat Liverpool and Egypt’s Mohammed Salah and PSG and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi to the crown. Osimhen had a
Chimaka Nnadozie, 6 other Falcon Players nominated for CAF awards
The Super Falcons shotstopper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has been nominated for the CAF Goalkeeper of the year award. She had 29 matches with 16 clean sheets Chiamaka Nnadozie wasn’t the only Super Falcons star nominated as 6 other players were nominated aswell making the list of playera from Nigeria to be 7. READ ALSO #CAFAwards2022:
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Mane topped the vote ahead of former Liverpool teammate Mo Salah and Chelsea’s Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Salah was the standout player in England’s Premier League last season, winning the Golden Boot with 23 goals and topping the assists chart with 13. Mane topped the vote ahead of former Liverpool teammate Mo Salah and Chelsea’s
Super Falcons keep Hope Alive after defeating Korea Republic (video)
The Super Falcons on Wednesday boosted Nigeria’s chances of qualifying for the next round in the ongoing FIFA Women World Cup in France with a 2-0 victory over South Korea. The first goal arrived in the first half when South Korean defender Kim Doyeon kicked the ball into her own net following strong pressing by