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Okocha, Mikel, Nkwocha To Grace CAF Awards 2023

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2 years ago

December 10, 2023

Former Nigerian football stars, Austin Jay Jay Okocha, John Mikel Obi and Perpetua Nkwocha are among the top dignitaries who will add glitz and glamour to the 2023 CAF Awards.

The event is designed to celebrate excellence and remarkable achievements in African football.

The trio and other renowned personalities will bring an aura of grandeur to the event and help make this edition of the CAF Awards even more memorable.

Okocha, Mikel and Nkwocha will also take part in a charity football game which will honour earthquake victims.

The game will be held at the Marrakech Stadium on Sunday (today).

The CAF Awards are a special opportunity to recognize and reward outstanding performances by African players, coaches, teams and clubs over a given period.

Victor Osimhen is among the final nominees for the Men’s Player of the Year while Asisat Oshoala is eyeing a sixth title in the Women’s category.

Chiamaka Nnadozie will vie for the Goalkeeper of the Year, Deborah Abiodun is in contention for Young Player of the Year while the Super Falcons are nominated for the National Team of the Year.

The CAF Awards 2023 is slated for Marrakech, Morocco on Monday, December 11.

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EPL: Berbatov Names Team That Can ‘Surprise’ Arsenal In Title Race

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3 days ago

November 25, 2025

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Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has named the team that could “surprise” Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

The Gunners are now six points clear of second-placed Chelsea, thanks to their 4-1 demolition of Tottenham on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta’s men could extend that lead to nine points, when they travel to face the Blues this weekend.

Berbatov has now said he expects Arsenal to be “really tested” over the hectic festive period and says their title credentials will become clearer in the New Year.

“Of course Liverpool are low in the table and Man City are dropping points, but there are other teams like Chelsea who can surprise people,” Berbatov told ESPN.

“Six points is a good cushion but in the Premier League it’s nothing and can go very quickly.”

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Champions League: Arteta Gives Arsenal Injury Updates Ahead Bayern Munich Clash

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3 days ago

November 25, 2025

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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has given injury updates on his squad ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

The Gunners have won their first four matches in the competition without conceding a single goal.

Arteta’s men will be looking to continue their perfect start with a win over Bayern at the Emirates.

Arsenal could have captain Martin Odegaard back for the game, alongside Gabriel Martinelli and Noni Madueke.

“Yeah they are [Madueke and Martinelli in contenton to start] and we’re going to have a meeting now to decide on Martin [Odegaard],” Arteta told reporters today.

“He was very close for the previous game.

“We are confident he can be in the squad as well.”