Nigeria’s 24-year wait for a winner in the men’s category of Africa’s most prestigious award has finally come to an end after star forward Victor Osimhen won the Best Player of the Year award at the 2023 CAF Awards on Monday night. The Napoli forward, who fended off competition from Achraf Hakimi (Morocco), and Mohamed Salah (Egypt) to win the honour, became the first Nigerian to...
Over the years, the Premier League has been home to several African footballers who all made their marks in the English top-flight, with some going on to win the much-coveted league title with their respective clubs. Their significant contributions and impact on the history of the Premier League cannot be overstated. From Nigeria’s Nwankwo Kanu to Algeria's talismanic captain Riyad Mahrez, these players have shown that...
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is on the verge of becoming the eighth Nigeria star to play in the UEFA Champions League semi-final. Osimhen has a chance to play in the last-four stage if he helps Luciano Spalletti's men overturn a one-goal deficit against AC Milan from their first-leg fixture at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Tuesday night. The 24-year-old has scored four goals in five...
The hospitality industry appears to be the next career stop for Nigeria football icons after hanging their boots. With an attractive market backed by the lucrative profit opportunities that abound, the hospitality industry continues to attract former players for investment. Afrosport compiles a list of former Nigerian players that are into the hotel management business in Nigeria. Emmanuel Emenike - EE 29 Hotel and Suites In...
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