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After a 24-year drought, Nigeria has finally reclaimed the coveted CAF Player of the Year Award, this time with the electrifying Victor Osimhen helping to break the jinx Following in the footsteps of Nigerian football legends like Kanu Nwankwo, Emmanuel Amuneke, Victor Ikpeba and the late Rashidi Yekini, Osimhen’s phenomenal 2022/23 season has earned him the coveted African crown. His …

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Monday announced Chiamaka Nnadozie of Nigeria as the winner of the 2023 CAF Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award. The Paris FC goalkeeper beat out stiff competition from Khadija Er-Rmichi of Morocco (AS FAR) and Andile Dlamini of South Africa (Mamelodi Sundowns) to claim the prestigious title. Nnadozie’s remarkable year included impressive performances …

Bayelsa Queens and FC Robo of Lagos began their opening game in the ongoing third edition of the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT) with a win over their opponents. The opening Group B match between Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons which began at 10 am on Tuesday, at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) Sports Complex, ended 2 goals to …

…Says annual tourney only preseason tournament recognized by FIFA in Africa Mrs. Betsy Obaseki, the wife of Edo State Governor, on Monday, declared open the third edition of the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT), noting that the annual competition is the only preseason women’s tournament in Africa recognized by world football governing body, FIFA. The third edition of the tournament with the theme, “End Gender-Based Violence,” is holding in Benin City, the Edo State capital, between …

Crusoe Osagie, the Chairman, Communication Sub-Committee for the 3rd Edition of the Betsy Obaseki Women Football Tournament (BOWFT), has said this year’s edition of the women football tournament will give a boost to the State Government’s campaign to end gender-based violence. In a statement at the weekend, Osagie said preparations are in top gear for the tournament, noting that the …

…Charges on victory ahead of Sept 16 CAF games …Team hails gov for support, commitment to sports devt Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended Bendel Insurance Football Club for their outstanding performance against ASO Chlef of Algeria during the preliminary stage of the CAF Confederations Cup. Obaseki who welcomed the team back home assured them of sustained support …

BARCELONA, Spain — Less than a week after winning the Women’s World Cup, Spain’s national team players announced Friday that they will not play any more games unless the president of the country’s soccer federation steps down for kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips after their victory. Luis Rubiales, who was also chastised for grabbing his crotch after Spain’s 1-0 …

Edo State Government, on Friday, led football lovers and other residents to major roads and streets within the Benin metropolis to rally support for Bendel Insurance ahead of Saturday’s CAF Confederation encounter with ASO Chlef FC of Algeria, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Edo City Transport Limited, Mrs. Hauwa Dupe …

…Assigns buses to convey fans to Stadium …First 100 to get free jerseys Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged residents of the State to come out on Saturday, August 19, 2023 to cheer Bendel Insurance as the team begins its campaigns in the CAF competition with first match against Algeria’s Aso Chlef, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in …

All 16 teams that will proceed to the next round of the ongoing FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and Australia are now confirmed following the conclusion of the group stage fixtures on Thursday. Debutants Morocco became the last team to book their spot after a 1-0 win over Colombia, with former champions Germany out of the competition after a …