Golden Boy Award

2024 Golden Boy Award: List Of 20 Nominees Released

A 20-man shortlist for the 2024 Golden Boy Award was released on Thursday evening. Lamine Yamal (Barcelona), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United) and Savinho (Girona/Manchester City) are some of the names that made... Read more »
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South Korean footballer Hwang Ui-jo faces four years in prison for filming ‘work out’ sessions without permission

Former Premier League and South Korean footballer Hwang Ui-jo is reportedly facing four years in prison after illegally filming himself ‘working out’ without the consent of his partners. According to prosecutors in... Read more »
CAF

AFCON qualifier: CAF Delists Libya vs Nigeria

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between Nigeria and Libya. The Super Eagles of Nigeria were scheduled... Read more »
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Tunisian Pilot Reveals Shocking Diversion of Nigerian Football Team’s Plane

Tunisian pilot who flew the Super Eagles team to Libya reveals he was instructed by Libyan authority to divert the plane to a different location. According to the pilot, the original flight... Read more »
Sir Alex Ferguson

Manchester United Legend, Sir Alex Ferguson Loses Ambassador Role

Sir Alex Ferguson, the iconic former manager of Manchester United, has seen his ambassador contract terminated by INEOS, the club’s sponsor, reports The Athletic. The decision, made public today, marks the latest... Read more »
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President of Libyan Football Federation, Al-Shalmani resigns after Super Eagles airport ordeal

President of the Libyan Football Federation, Abdelhakim Al-Shalmani, has resigned from his position following the Super Eagles of Nigeria airport ordeal. Al-Shalmani stepped down from his position during a regular meeting of... Read more »
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NFF Details 20-Hour Ordeal Faced by Super Eagles in Libya Ahead of AFCON Qualifier

In a detailed account, Dr. Ademola Olajire, NFF’s Director of Communications, described how a much-anticipated AFCON qualifier turned into a 20-hour ordeal for the Super Eagles in Libya. The team, en route... Read more »
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Super Eagles are back in Nigeria After Libyan Airport Nightmare

The Super Eagles are back in Nigeria Super Eagles captain, William Troost Ekong confirms the team’s safe arrival in Kano, Nigeria and promises the team’s full commitment to playing at AFCON 2025 Read more »
NFF

NFF Pulls Super Eagles From AFCON Qualifier After Libyan Airport Nightmare

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has decided to pull the Super Eagles out of Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Libya. This follows a frustrating 12-hour ordeal at Al Abraq... Read more »
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BREAKING: Libyan authorities hold Super Eagles, officials hostage at the Al Abaq airport

Libyan authorities hold Super Eagles, officials hostage at the Al Abaq airport About an hour to landing, the Nigerian aircraft approaching its destination, Benghazi was diverted to another city more than two... Read more »