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CAF Awards 2024 final nominees revealed [Full list]

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed the final list of nominees for this year’s awards.

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman makes the cut for Men’s Player of the Year.

The 27-year-old shined at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring three goals and providing one assist in seven appearances as the Super Eagles placed second.

Lookman, who also scored a remarkable hat-trick for Atalanta in the UEFA Europa League final, will face Simon Adingra, Serhou Guirassy, Achraf Hakimi, and Ronwen Williams for the trophy.

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His colleague Stanley Nwabali was left off the final shortlist for Goalkeeper of the Year.

Andre Onana (Cameroon/Manchester United), Ronwen Williams (South Africa/Mamelodi Sundowns), and Yahia Fofana (Cote d’Ivoire/Angers SCO) are the stoppers in the running for the award.

Chiamaka Nnadozie, the Super Falcons goalkeeper, has been named one of three finalists for the 2024 CAF Women’s Player of the Year award.

The other two players nominated for the prestigious award are Zambian forward Barbara Banda and Moroccan Sanna Mssoudy.

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The Super Eagles and Falcons have been nominated for the 2024 CAF Men’s and Women’s National Teams of the Year.

African champions, Elephants of Cote d’Ivoire and Bafana Bafana of South Africa are also nominated for the Men’s National Team of the Year.

Banyana Banyana of South Africa and Atlas Lionesses of Morocco are the other teams in contention for the Women’s National Team of the Year.

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EPL Results: Chelsea Boost UCL Hopes, Arsenal Win Big, Man United Lost

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The English Premier League matchday 33 delivered high drama and significant movements in the table as Chelsea pulled off a last-gasp comeback, Wolves completed a historic double over Manchester United, and Arsenal cruised to a dominant away victory.
Over at Craven Cottage, Fulham suffered a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Chelsea. Enzo Maresca’s side clawed back from a goal down to snatch all three points dramatically.

Chelsea claimed a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday afternoon to strengthen their push for UEFA Champions League qualification. Goals from Tyrique George and Pedro Neto in the final 15 minutes turned the tide after Alex Iwobi’s first-half strike had given the hosts the lead.

Chelsea struggled to create clear chances despite dominating possession for large stretches. The Blues lacked composure in the final third, with Pedro Neto seeing a powerful effort blocked by Bernd Leno and Cole Palmer dragging a promising opportunity wide after a clever run into the area.

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Alex Iwobi had put Fulham ahead in the 20th minute, but Chelsea responded late. Tyrique George equalized in the 83rd minute before Pedro Neto fired home a stoppage-time winner (90’+3). The victory lifts Chelsea back to fifth, now just two points behind third-placed Newcastle.

At Portman Road, Ipswich Town suffered a humiliating 0-4 defeat at the hands of Arsenal. The Gunners dismantled the Premier League newcomers with a clinical performance.

Leandro Trossard netted twice (14’, 69’), while Gabriel Martinelli (28’) and teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri (88’) also got on the scoresheet. The win keeps Arsenal firmly in the title race and adds to Ipswich’s struggles near the bottom of the table.

At Old Trafford, Manchester United suffered a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Wolves in the Premier League matchday 33. Pablo Sarabia stunned the home crowd with a sublime free-kick in the 77th minute, sealing a second win of the season over United for Wolves.

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Note that this is the first time the Midlands club has done the league double over United since the 1979-1980 season. The win puts Wolves level on points with the Red Devils, tightening the race for European spots.

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BREAKING! Arsenal hammer relegation Bound Ipswich 4-0

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Relegation bound Ipswich was on Sunday hammered 4-0 by Arsenal.

Arsenal from the blast of the whistle meant business when in the 14tth minute through a cross from Bukayo Saka was pulled through by Trossard.

Still in the first half, another pull out by Saka was flipped backward by Trossard to Gabriel Martinelli who netted the second goal in the 29th minute.

Thereafter it was a ding dong affair as Saka missed three major opportunities to increase the tally.

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Towards the end of the first half, Ipswich defender, Davis fouled Saka and he was immediately red carded by the referee.

Trossard hits his first brace at the 69th minute when he powered the ball into Ipswich net.

Nwaneri who replaced Saka made it four goals at the 87th minute .

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Just in: Aston Villa trounce Newcastle 4-1

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Aston Villa on Saturday dealt terrible blow on Newcastle thrashing the strong side 4-1.

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