With anticipation building for the prestigious CAF Awards, Nigerian athletes and teams are poised to make a significant impact across multiple categories. Top Contenders for Player of the Year Ademola Lookman is in contention for the Men’s Player of the Year award, facing stiff competition from Africa’s finest. On the women’s side, Chiamaka Nnadozie represents … Read more
Super Falcons stars Rasheedat Ajibade and Chiamaka Nnadozie headline Nigeria’s nominees for the 2024 CAF Awards, as the African football governing body unveiled the women’s category nominees ahead of the December 16 ceremony in Marrakech, Morocco. Nigeria dominated the nominations with 13 representatives across various categories, including Ajibade, the Atletico Madrid forward, and Nnadozie, the … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the top five nominees in the men’s categories for the 2024 CAF Awards. Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali have made the final shortlist for the prestigious Player of the Year and Goalkeeper of the Year awards, respectively. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali have both been included in the final five-man shortlist for the 2024 CAF Player and Goalkeeper of the Year awards, while defender William Troost-Ekong missed out on the final cut. CAF revealed the top five nominees in each category on Monday, three weeks after releasing the … Read more
Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and key wingback Ola Aina have been ruled out, while Ademola Lookman remains a major doubt for Monday’s crucial 2025 AFCON qualifying Group D fixture against Rwanda’s Amavubi. The match will take place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State. Nwabali was … Read more
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has announced the death of his father. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement Violations Will Face Penalties – FCCPC To Ikeja, Eko DisCos Sharing the sad news on his Instagram … Read more
Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 CAF Goalkeeper of the Year award. CAF announced the ten nominees on Thursday via X, showcasing some of the best goalkeeping talents in African football. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
Stanley Nwabali welcomes Maduka Okoye’s return to the Super Eagles for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Okoye’s return raises questions about the starting goalkeeper, but Nwabali focuses on the team’s success. He insists he is not concerned about losing his position. Eko Hot Blog reports that Stanley Nwabali, the Super Eagles’ first-choice goalkeeper, says he … Read more
Maduka Okoye returns to the Super Eagles, replacing Francis Uzoho for the World Cup qualifiers. Ademola Lookman and Sodiq Ismail join the squad, while Taiwo Awoniyi and Ola Aina are omitted. Okoye’s strong performances at Udinese secure his spot in the team. Eko Hot Blog reports that Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has been recalled to … Read more
Chippa United’s owner, Siviwe Mpengesi, is open to letting Stanley Nwabali leave the club this summer. Nwabali has drawn interest from clubs like Queens Park Rangers and Al-Ettifaq. Kaizer Chiefs are also considering him as a replacement for Itumeleng Khune. Eko Hot Blog reports that Chippa United’s owner, Siviwe Mpengesi, has stated that the Chilli … Read more
Super Eagles beats Ghana 2-1 in friendly match in Morocco. Goals by Dessers and Lookman secure Nigeria’s win. Interim coach Finidi leads team in ongoing manager hunt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria secured a 2-1 victory against the Black Stars of Ghana in a friendly match held in Morocco. A first-half … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles of Nigeria goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, is reportedly set to leave his South African club, Chippa United, in the forthcoming summer transfer window. Stanley Nwabali who was relatively unknown in the international football world gained massive attention during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast. During … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that some South African football fans have threatened Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, not to return to his club following his heroics against the country as the Nigerian team progressed to the AFCON 2023 final at the expense of the Bafana Bafana team. It was gathered that some South Africans are … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali is reportedly set to start against Angola on Friday after being passed fit for the AFCON quarter-finals clash. The Chippa United goalkeeper on Thursday joined and completed training session with his other teammates with concerns still roving around his fitness for the tie. Editor’s Picks … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Spanish La Liga club, Cádiz, have sent a message to wish Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali a quick recovery ahead of Nigeria’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, round of 16 tie with Angola on Friday. Cádiz also hailed Nwabali for his performances at the AFCON, labeling the Chippa United … Read more