Tag: African Football
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Hakimi Clinches 2025 CAF Player of the Year as Osimhen Falls Short
Hakimi Crowned 2025 CAF Player of the Year Achraf Hakimi of Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain has been named the 2025 CAF Player of the Year, capping a standout season that saw him combine explosive wing play with relentless defensive work. The 27-year-old defender-midfielder’s triumph marks a significant moment for Moroccan football and reinforces his status…
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Hakimi Crowned 2025 CAF Player of the Year as Osimhen Misses Out
Overview: Hakimi Clinches 2025 CAF Player of the Year In a night of glitz, drama, and high-level football, Achraf Hakimi of Morocco and Paris Saint-Germain rose to the top, claiming the 2025 CAF Player of the Year award. The ceremony highlighted Africa’s evolving football landscape and shone a spotlight on a player who has become…
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Hakimi, Osimhen and Salah Lead 2025 CAF Men’s Player Shortlist
Overview: A Star-Studded Contenders List The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the shortlist for the 2025 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award, highlighting a gathering of Africa’s most prolific talents. Leading the pack are Moroccan wing-back Achraf Hakimi, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, and Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah. The trio’s inclusion underscores the…
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Hakimi, Osimhen, Salah Lead CAF African Men’s Player of the Year Shortlist for 2025
Introduction: A Star-Studded Shortlist The Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled the nominees for the 2025 African Men’s Player of the Year on Sunday, and the list reads like a who’s who of the continent’s most exciting talents. Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi, Nigerian strike sensation Victor Osimhen, and Egyptian maestro Mohamed Salah are all in…
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Hakimi, Osimhen, Salah Lead Shortlist for 2025 African Men’s Player of the Year
Overview: A star-studded shortlist for Africa’s top men’s award The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced the nominees for the 2025 African Men’s Player of the Year, and the list features a trio of global stars who have dazzled fans across Europe and beyond. Moroccan right-back Achraf Hakimi, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, and Egyptian…
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Super Eagles Must Qualify for 2026 World Cup – Osimhen
Victor Osimhen Stresses the Importance of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Victor Osimhen has reaffirmed the necessity for the Super Eagles to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stressing that Nigeria cannot miss another global stage. Speaking ahead of the next round of qualifiers, the Napoli forward underscored the duty of a football-mervial nation…
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Ex-Hearts midfielder Ibrahim Salifu earns maiden Benin call-up after nationality switch
Ibrahim Salifu switches allegiance to Benin Former Accra Hearts of Oak midfielder Ibrahim Salifu has officially switched his international allegiance from Ghana to Benin. The player, who previously represented Ghana B, commonly known as the CHAN team, has received his maiden call-up to the Benin national squad following the nationality switch. The move marks a…
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Ibrahim Salifu earns maiden Benin call-up as nationality switch takes effect
New chapter for a familiar name The football journey of Ibrahim Salifu has taken a notable turn as the former Accra Hearts of Oak midfielder has officially switched his international allegiance from Ghana to Benin. After spending years honing his craft in West Africa, Salifu has earned his first call-up to the Benin national team,…
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Alex Song on Unpredictable Groups: A Sign of Africa’s Club Football Growth
Alex Song Highlights Africa’s Rising Club Football Landscape Former FC Indomitable Lions midfielder Alexandre Song has drawn attention to a positive trend in African club football. Following the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup group stage draws in Johannesburg, Song suggested that unpredictability in the groups is not a random twist of fate…
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Alex Song on Unpredictable Groups Reflecting Africa’s Club Football Rise
Alex Song Highlights Africa’s Football Ambition Former FC Indomitable Lions midfielder Alexandre Song has sparked discussion about the evolving landscape of African club football. Speaking in the wake of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup group-stage draws held in Johannesburg, Song emphasized that the unpredictability of group compositions is a natural consequence…