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Nov 14, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Olatomiwa Oyedele |Okoeguale Adolor

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has been named among the nominees for the 2024 Best Men’s Player award, part of the annual Globe Soccer Awards hosted by the Dubai Sports Council. Lookman and Liverpool superstar Mohammed Salah are the only Africans on the shortlist. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Vinicius Junior, Erling Haaland, Robert Lewandoski, Cole Palmer, and Jude Bellingham are among the other nominees for the award. Lookman has enjoyed an outstanding year for both club and country.

Nov 14, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Okoeguale Adolor

AS Roma has officially announced the appointment of Claudio Ranieri as the new Head Coach of the First Team, welcoming back a cherished figure to the club. In a statement released on its website on Thursday, AS Roma confirmed that Ranieri—a lifelong Roma supporter and former player—will manage the team for the rest of the season. Following that, he will transition into a senior executive role to advise the ownership on sporting matters.

Nov 14, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Okoeguale Adolor

Carlos Alcaraz began his ATP Finals campaign with a thrilling 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) victory over Andrey Rublev on Wednesday, boosting his chances of advancing to the semi-finals. The world number three bounced back from recent fatigue and illness issues, which had raised doubts about his participation in Turin. Despite concerns following a short training session on Tuesday—during which his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, noted Alcaraz struggled with breathing—the Spaniard delivered a dominant performance.

Nov 14, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Okoeguale Adolor |Edward Oseghe

Krishav Morang and Uche Ubakanma clinched victories in the men’s and women’s categories of the 2024 Indian Cup golf tournament, which concluded last weekend at Ikoyi Club 1938’s golf section in Lagos. Morang, playing with a handicap of 20, delivered a remarkable performance with an 82 gross score during the one-day event, securing the overall best net player title (62 net) with a five-shot lead over Mike Makinde, who scored a 67 net.

Nov 14, 2024 | nigerianobservernews.com | Okoeguale Adolor |Edward Oseghe

Nigeria’s men’s senior cricket team, the Yellow Greens, are intensifying their preparations for the initial stage of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup qualifiers. This phase will be hosted in Abuja at the twin oval of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium. Scheduled from November 21 to 28, the Africa Sub-Region Qualifier C will take place in Nigeria, as the path to India and Sri Lanka 2026 narrows.