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Ballon d’Or: Ademola Lookman joins Vinicius, Bellingham & Rodri on nominees shortlist

Super Eagles and Atalanta winger, Ademola Lookman, was amongst the 28 players shortlisted for world football's most prestigious individual award, The Ballon d'Or, Afrosport reports. Nominated for the 2024 Ballon d’Or Ademola Lookman Atalanta Bergame Nigeria#ballondor pic.twitter.com/1ODk7OaSFW — Ballon d'Or (@ballondor) September 4, 2024 Ahead of the ceremony scheduled to be held on October 28 at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, France, the organisers of...

PFA Awards: Foden named Player of the Year; Palmer wins Young Player award

by Ibikunle Salako

21 August 2024

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden and Chelsea star Cole Palmer were the biggest winners in Tuesday's Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) awards ceremony. Foden was named the PFA Men's Players' Player of the Year for the first time, while Palmer took home the Young Player of the Year award following an outstanding debut season at Stamford Bridge. It marked the first time in about 15 years that...

Women’s World Cup: Jamaica seal historic berth into knockout phase

by Kunle Fayiga

2 August 2023

The Jamaica women's national football team have progressed to the FIFA Women's World Cup knockout phase for the very first time after holding Brazil to a 0-0 draw in their final Group F game at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Wednesday. The Reggae Girlz sealed their first-ever victory in the previous game against Panama, winning 1-0. All they needed against the Brazilians was a draw and...

Women’s World Cup: Renard scores winner in France win, Jamaica make history against Panama

by Ibikunle Salako

29 July 2023

The second round of matches in Group F of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand provided breathtaking drama as France and Jamaica secured vital wins in their respective games on Saturday. Les Bleues defeated 2007 finalists Brazil 2-1 in an enthralling tie at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, with 33-year-old defender Wendie Renard scoring the winner for the 2019 hosts. Veteran forward...

Women’s World Cup: Jamaica coach Donaldson expects tough task against Panama

by Ibikunle Salako

28 July 2023

Ahead of their second Group F match at the Women’s World Cup this Saturday, Jamaica head coach Lorne Donaldson said he expects a “dogfight” when his side go up against debutants Panama. The former Jamaica international believes Las Canaleras will be looking to put behind their disappointing start when they come up against his team and he is looking forward to a tough game as both...

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