Ibikunle Salako

CAF Confederation Cup: Rivers United & 15 others know group stage fate

Nigeria’s flagbearer in the second-tier of African club football, Rivers United, will use the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo as the venue for their home matches in this season’s CAF Confederation Cup. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed this on Tuesday after releasing the list of approved stadiums for each team in the group stage of the competition. The announcement makes it the second...

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria land in pot one for CAF draw

20 players arrive Super Eagles camp for Saudi Arabia and Mozambique friendlies

by Ibikunle Salako

11 October 2023

The Super Eagles camp in Portugal is bubbling as the arrival of 20 of the 25 invited players has been confirmed ahead of their two international friendly games against Saudi Arabia and Mozambique. According to the Eagles’ official social media handle, regular invitees like Wilfred Ndidi, Victor Osimhen, Joe Aribo, Semi Ajayi, Alex Iwobi, Samuel Chukwueze, Moses Simon, Francis Uzoho, Kenneth Omeruo, and Ademola Lookman are...

Ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid star Hazard retires from professional football

by Ibikunle Salako

10 October 2023

Former Chelsea and Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard has announced his retirement from professional football. The 32-year-old, who joined Los Angeles from Chelsea in 2019 for a whopping £130 million, including bonuses, played just 76 matches for Real across four seasons, struggling with numerous injuries and fitness issues. Hazard announced the news of his retirement on his official social media platform on Tuesday, bringing an end...

AFCON 2023: CAF announce date for tournament’s official draw

by Ibikunle Salako

10 October 2023

The highly anticipated official draw for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is set to take place on Thursday, October 12, in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. The ceremony, which is slated for the iconic Parc des Exposition building in Abidjan and will be aired live in over 50 countries across the continent, will be broadcast live on CAF’s official YouTube channel and CAF’s global TV partners....

Boniface at the double in Bayer Leverkusen bashing of Borussia Monchengladbach

Nigerian striker Boniface nominated for Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award

by Ibikunle Salako

10 October 2023

Super Eagles forward Victor Boniface has been nominated for the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award for September. The Bayer Leverkusen striker, who also won the accolade in August alongside the Bundesliga Player of the Month award, has been nominated for his third honour since moving to Germany over the summer. The 22-year-old enjoyed a successful month with Die Werkself, as they were unbeaten in four...

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CAF Confederation Cup: Organisers decide venue for Rivers United home games

20 players arrive Super Eagles camp for Saudi Arabia and Mozambique friendlies

Ex-Chelsea and Real Madrid star Hazard retires from professional football

AFCON 2023: CAF announce date for tournament’s official draw

Nigerian striker Boniface nominated for Bundesliga Rookie of the Month award

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