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Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, on winning the 2024 CAF Men’s African Footballer of the Year. Governor Sanwo-Olu also hailed Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie for clinching the CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award and the Super Falcons for winning the Women’s National Team of the Year Prize. The awardees made ...

Rabiu Ali’s ability to convert dead-ball situations continues to make him one of the most dangerous players in Nigerian football. Kano Pillars midfielder Rabiu Ali has earned high praise from former Nigerian international Dosu Joseph following his spectacular free kick against Lobi Stars over the weekend. ALI’S HEROIC PERFORMANCE  Ali, 44, played a crucial role in helping Kano Pillars avoid ...

Christian Chukwu, a name synonymous with Nigerian football success, has weighed in on the current state of the Super Eagles following their 2025 AFCON qualifiers. As the captain who led Nigeria to its maiden AFCON victory in 1980 and a former coach of the team, Chukwu’s insights provide a rare glimpse into what the squad needs to thrive on the ...

As the Super Eagles prepare to face Benin Republic and Rwanda in the next round of qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on the 14th and 18th respectively, head coach Augustine Eguavoen is focused on ensuring his team is ready for success. In an exclusive interview with SportsBoom.com, Eguavoen shared his thoughts on the team’s preparations, player ...

Victor Collins, Nasarawa United’s towering 24-year-old center-back, has broken through as the only Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) player to join the Super Eagles’ final 23-man squad. With the national team preparing for the 2024 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, Collins’ selection is a nod to his formidable presence in the domestic league and a beacon for other homegrown ...

Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface has been a revelation in the Bundesliga, but his impressive club form hasn’t translated to success with the Super Eagles of Nigeria. With three games under his belt, Boniface is still searching for his first goal or assist for the national team. Despite his goal drought for the Eagles, Boniface has registered six ...

Former Nigeria international Henry Makinwa has thumbed up Victor Osimhen’s return to the Nigeria national team fold following his inclusion for the latest round of international games. Recall that Osimhen had missed out of the Super Eagles October roster no thanks to an injury which kept him out for a couple of games for Galatasaray and subsequently the clash with ...

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled that Libya’s national team will forfeit three points to Nigeria’s Super Eagles over the treatment of the latter in Libya. The North Africa country will also pay a fine, CAF ruled. The ruling was CAF’s decision on the botched Nations Cup qualifier between Libya and Nigeria, which was scheduled for Tuesday, 15 October. The ...

In an exclusive interview with Barrister Chris Green, Rivers State Commissioner of Sports, the former Rivers United administrator and Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Technical Committee member shared insights into the controversial boycott of the second leg AFCON qualifiers between the Super Eagles and Libya. Green, known for his candid opinions on African football, shed light on the deep-rooted challenges that ...

The more Bayer Leverkusen continues to soar under the guidance of manager Xabi Alonso, one player whose performances have captured the imagination of fans home and abroad is none other than Victor Boniface. The Nigerian forward has been in sparkling form for the Bundesliga outfit, establishing himself as one of Europe’s rising stars. Boniface opened up about his club form, ...