Maracana Stadium hosts mini tourney Dec. 29
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Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala have made the final shortlists in the 2023 Globe Soccer Awards. Organizers of the award announced the final nominees in men and women categories on their X handle on Tuesday, 12 December 2023. Osimhen, who was crowned 2023 CAF Player of the Year on Monday, will battle the likes of…
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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino on Tuesday called the attack on a Turkish football referee by the president of top-flight club Ankaragucu “totally unacceptable.” The Turkish football federation suspended all leagues indefinitely after referee Halil Umut Meler was punched by Ankaragucu president Faruk Koca after Monday’s 1-1 draw with Caykur Rizespor. “There is absolutely no place…
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Nigeria’s Presidency and Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have saluted Victor Osimhen, Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Super Falcons for their success at the 2023 CAF awards in Morocco on Monday. Osimhen beat Mohamed Salah and Achraf Hakimi to win the Men’s Player of the Year award. The Napoli striker becomes the first Super Eagles…
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Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen said that he was not treated badly by Napoli. Osimhen was the subject of ridicule a few months ago after being mocked on two occasions by Napoli’s admin on TikTok. The club’s admin on TikTok released two controversial videos with one mocking the Super Eagles striker following his penalty miss against…
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Cristiano Ronaldo said he had more left in him this year after scoring his 50th goal of 2023 in Al Nassr’s 5-2 Saudi King Cup victory over rivals Al Shabab. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward lashed home from close range with his right foot in the 74th minute. “Great victory and I’m…