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London set to host The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023

London set to host The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023

The city of London has been selected as the host venue for the eighth edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards 2023, the world football governing body FIFA announced on Friday. The award ceremony, which honours the exceptional footballers, coaches, goals, and fans in the world across both the men’s and women’s categories, is scheduled to take place on Monday, January 15, 2024. This marks the...

Premier League: Mali’s Doucoure scores as Everton hammer Newcastle

Premier League: Mali’s Doucoure scores as Everton hammer Newcastle

Mali international Abdoulaye Doucoure was on target for Everton in their 3-0 thumping of Newcastle United at Goodison Park on Thursday night. The 30-year-old got the Toffees second goal of the game with a calmly slotted strike into the bottom corner, beating Martin Dubravka from close range to equal his Premier League goal tally from last season with five goals. Abdoulaye Doucouré has equalled his Premier...

CAF Awards 2023: Oshoala, Nnadozie & Abiodun makes final shortlist for women’s honours

CAF Awards 2023: Oshoala, Nnadozie & Abiodun makes final shortlist for women’s honours

The trio of Asisat Oshoala, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Deborah Abiodun lead the Nigerian contingents for the final shortlist in the women’s category of the 2023 CAF Awards. Oshoala, the five-time record winner, has been shortlisted alongside Zambia’s Barbra Banda and Thembi Kgatlana of South Africa for this year’s CAF Women’s Player of the Year award. The very best. Player of the Year (WOMEN) award - Final...