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Champions League: Who are Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, other Super Eagles stars playing?

22 Oct 2025 at 19:42 by Solace Chukwu

Victor Osimhen cements big occasion reputation with latest UCL masterclass

22 Oct 2025 at 15:28 by Solace Chukwu

CAF Awards 2025: Victor Osimhen, Stanley Nwabali flying Nigeria flag among Africa’s elite

CAF Awards 2025: Osimhen, Nwabali flying Nigeria flag among Africa’s elite

Ademola Lookman has major fight on his hands to reclaim Super Eagles spot

21 Oct 2025 at 18:59 by Solace Chukwu

Ademola Lookman has major fight on his hands to reclaim Super Eagles spot

OFFICIAL: Super Eagles abandon South American powers as World Cup playoff looms

21 Oct 2025 at 11:41 by Solace Chukwu

OFFICIAL: Super Eagles abandon South American powers as World Cup playoff looms

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Alex Iwobi: Fresh from Odumodublvck link-up, Super Eagles maestro eyes surprising new collaborator

20 Oct 2025 at 06:49 by Afrik Foot

Alex Iwobi biography: Age, family, wife & net worth

Victor Osimhen: Native who abandoned Napoli when they were broke launches vicious attack on ‘nuisance’

20 Oct 2025 at 06:40 by Afrik Foot

Victor Osimhen stats 2025/26: Goals, titles, transfers & more

Five times Super Eagles' Iwobi clapped back at the critics

20 Oct 2025 at 07:06 by Afrik Foot

Top 10 Nigerian footballers: Most capped dual-nationality Super Eagles players

Nigeria’s dominance in African women’s football was underlined once again as Rasheedat Ajibade and Esther Okoronkwo both earned nominations for the 2025 CAF Women’s Player of the Year Award. It is no surprise that the Super Falcons feature prominently in this year’s roll of honour, their triumph at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations reaffirmed the team’s long-standing pedigree on the continent. The nominations, announced by CAF on Friday, see two of Nigeria’s brightest stars standing shoulder to shoulder with the continent’s finest. From the Zambian pair of Barbara Banda and Racheal Kundananji, to Malawi’s prolific sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga, and Morocco’s duo Sanaa Mssoudy and Ghizlane Chebbak, the list is as competitive as it is reflective of how far the women’s game has grown across Africa. Portia Boakye of Ghana and Mame Diop of Senegal complete the top ten. But for Nigeria, the big story lies in having two of their own leading the chase for Africa’s most prestigious individual prize, a sign not just of quality, but of continuity. The Falcons’ spine, forged in belief and experience, continues to define African football’s conversation around excellence and identity. Ajibade vs Okoronkwo: Which Super Falcons star deserves the gold? Ajibade, Nigeria’s captain and creative heartbeat, remains the clear favourite. Her drive, discipline, and capacity to carry the team through tense moments at WAFCON were immense. She was named Player of the Tournament and won Woman of the Match in three of Nigeria’s six games, the kind of consistency that sways voters when the debate turns tight. She’s grown into a true leader, not just through words but through relentless performance. Yet, to focus solely on Ajibade’s numbers would be to overlook what Esther Okoronkwo brought to that team. Her introduction to the side transformed Nigeria’s attacking shape. Two goals and four assists tell part of the story; her movement, link-up play, and sheer unpredictability told the rest. Without her inventiveness, Nigeria’s “Mission X” that symbolic chase for a tenth continental crown might well have fallen flat before it began. Okoronkwo has carried that energy into her club form too, showing sharpness and maturity beyond her years. If Ajibade embodies structure and authority, Okoronkwo brings flair and daring, the kind that unsettles defenders and makes football worth watching. It’s a fascinating contrast: maverick brilliance versus tireless consistency. If numbers ever told a story, this one is quite revealing. Across club and country in the 2024/25 season, Okoronkwo has been involved in 28 goals from 24 appearances, ten strikes and eighteen assists. Those are not just creative numbers; they are transformational. They show a player who makes others better, one whose influence extends beyond the scoresheet into how Nigeria and her club approach the final third. By contrast, Ajibade, combining duties for Atlético Madrid and the Super Falcons, featured 32 times, scoring ten goals and supplying five assists. Her contribution is still immense, particularly given her wider responsibilities as captain, leading from the front, setting the tempo, and enforcing standards within a team that demands excellence at all times. The numbers underline the central argument: Ajibade’s consistency and leadership keep Nigeria steady, but Okoronkwo’s creativity and efficiency give them their spark. One commands, the other compels and in a year where both have carried the flag with distinction, the debate over who deserves Africa’s crown could not be more finely balanced. The edge definitely goes to Okoronkwo, not because Ajibade hasn’t earned her plaudits, but because it was the former’s imagination that turned Nigeria’s campaign from organised efficiency into something more compelling.

17 Oct 2025 at 20:50 by Solace Chukwu

Super Falcons: Rasheedat Ajibade, Esther Okoronkwo go head-to-head as CAF Awards shortlist is revealed

NPFL Fixtures, Programme & Schedule: Shooting welcome high-flying Abia Warriors to Ibadan on Matchday 9

17 Oct 2025 at 19:41 by Afrik Foot

NPFL Fixtures, Programme & Schedule: Shooting welcome high-flying Abia Warriors to Ibadan on Matchday 9

Who is Victor Osimhen's wife?

16 Oct 2025 at 19:54 by Afrik Foot

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16 Oct 2025 at 16:41 by Solace Chukwu

Super Eagles: Should Maduka Okoye return worry erratic Stanley Nwabali ahead of WCQ playoffs?

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Who is Nigeria's all-time highest goal scorer? – Osimhen's rank among top 10 Super Eagles strikers

14 Oct 2025 at 19:57 by Toyosi Afolayan

Who is Nigeria's all-time highest goal scorer? – Osimhen's rank among top 10 Super Eagles strikers

‘Lille exploited my father’s death’ – Victor Osimhen reveals intrigue behind controversial record transfer to Napoli

10 Oct 2025 at 15:42 by Solace Chukwu

‘Lille exploited my father’s death’ – Victor Osimhen reveals intrigue behind controversial record transfer to Napoli

Violent Victor Osimhen outburst in Istanbul derby reopens online discourse around discipline, temperament

05 Oct 2025 at 12:16 by Solace Chukwu

Violent Victor Osimhen outburst in Istanbul derby reopens online discourse around discipline, temperament

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Super Eagles: Who are Nigeria's 2026 World Cup playoff foes?

15 Oct 2025 at 16:12 by Solace Chukwu

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Nigeria vs Benin: Super Eagles fly to World Cup playoffs under Osimhen’s power

14 Oct 2025 at 19:43 by Solace Chukwu

Nigeria vs Benin: Super Eagles fly to World Cup playoffs under Osimhen’s power

Nigeria vs Benin: 4 changes in Super Eagles confirmed XI as Chukwueze joins attacking quartet

14 Oct 2025 at 15:51 by Solace Chukwu

Nigeria vs Benin: 4 changes in Super Eagles confirmed XI as Chukwueze joins attacking quartet

2026 WCQ: Would ex-Super Eagles coach & AFCON silver medalist Peseiro have qualified Nigeria for the World Cup?

14 Oct 2025 at 14:04 by Solace Chukwu

2026 WCQ: Would ex-Super Eagles coach & AFCON silver medalist Peseiro have qualified Nigeria for the World Cup?

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