Tom Izzo's viral rant justified: College sports rules becoming more and more absurd 

EAST LANSING – It doesn’t take much to get Tom Izzo to spout about the NCAA. Not these days, with the constant rules changes and current trend away from amateurism toward college sports becoming professional minor leagues. Getting a slam-dunk...

Senegalese Oil (Q3): The staggering sum generated by Woodside

The exploitation of the Sangomar oil field continues to pay off for Woodside Energy. The Australian operator, which holds an 82% stake in the project, has released the results of its third quarter of 2025, marked by exceptional performance....

Osimhen earns CAF Player of the Year nomination again, Nwabali shortlisted for goalkeeper prize (FULL LIST)

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen has once again been shortlisted for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s Player of the Year award following another stellar campaign for club and country. The CAF released the 2025 nominees list on it’s...

CAF nominates Osimhen, nine others for 2025 men’s player of the year

The Confederation of African Football on Wednesday listed Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, among 10 nominees for the 2025 African footballer of the year. The 2023 African footballer of the year and Galatasaray striker, made the list alongside...

New York attorney general urges public to report ICE activity after raid targets vendors

By Ted Hesson New York (Reuters) -New York State’s attorney general on Wednesday urged the public to submit photos, videos and other documentation of federal immigration operations to her office for review, a day after a high-profile raid targeted...

FULL LIST: Osimhen, Salah, Hakimi Top CAF Player Of The Year Nominee List

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been named among the top contenders for the CAF Player of the Year award. Also in the running are Egypt and Liverpool star forward Mohamed Salah, as well as Moroccan and Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf...

ICE director promises more deportation arrests in NYC after agents raided Canal Street vendors

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CAF 2025: Full List Of Men’s African Player of the Year Nominees Revealed

Posted by Babatunde Okeowo Featured, Latest Headlines, Sports News Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Confederation of African Football has revealed the nominees in the men’s categories for the CAF Awards 2025 as the football...

Sunday League team full of ex-Prem stars could be 'best ever'

Emile Heskey played 62 times for England, and now he plays for Wythenshawe AFC A Sunday league football team have recruited nine ex-Premier League stars. Wythenshawe AFC boast ex-England striker Emile Heskey, Manchester City title winner Joleon...

Senegalese media boss faces extradition fight after arrest in

Senegalese press magnate and outspoken government critic Madiambal Diagne was arrested in France on Tuesday on an international warrant issued by Dakar, before being released under judicial supervision, his lawyers confirmed. Diagne, the founder...

Osimhen To Battle Salah, Hakimi For 2025 African Player Of The Year Award

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been nominated for the 2025 African Player of the Year award. Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced Osimhen with other nominees for the award on their X handle on Wednesday. Other...

NYC Agitators Pay a Price of Their Own After Trying (and Failing) to Block ICE from Arresting Illegals

Days after the latest social media report on illegal immigrants selling knockoff goods on a Manhattan street, federal agencies swooped in to make arrests. Nine illegal immigrants from West Africa were arrested in the raids, which took place in the...

Osimhen, Salah, Hakimi Headline 2025 ‘African Player Of The Year’ Award Nominees

Nigeria’s superstar Victor Osimhen has been shortlisted for the 2025 African Player of the Year award. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the nominees via its X account on Wednesday. The Galatasaray forward will face stiff...

CAF announces nominees for 2025 African Player of year award

Addis Ababa – SABA: The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced today, Wednesday, the list of nominees for the 2025 African Player of the Year award, featuring 10 prominent stars. Leading the list are Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, top...

Rural Gambians with hemophilia struggle amid shortage of trained medical staff

Growing concerns over the lack of adequate healthcare services and the shortage of trained medical professionals in rural Gambia took center stage at the Safe Motherhood and Hemophilia Foundation’s Family Day held at the Badala Park Hotel. The...

CAF names 2025 men’s award nominees with Hakimi, and Bounou among contenders

HESPRESS English – Morocco News Sports Hespress ENWednesday 22 October 2025 - 14:14 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Wednesday announced the nominees for its 2025 men’s awards, featuring top players from across the continent....

Morocco players dominate 2025 men’s CAF awards nominees list

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled the nominees in the Men’s Categories for the CAF Awards 2025, with Morocco dominating the list . The selected players were considered for the period of 6th January to 15th October this year...

Ghana’s Black Stars nominated for top honour at 2025 CAF Awards

Ghana's Black Stars have been nominated for the Men’s National Team of the Year award at the 2025 CAF Awards. The team has won five of its six competitive matches this year and will face stiff competition from nine other nations for the top...

NBA Rosters Feature Record 135 International Players from Record-Tying 43 Countries across Six Continents

The National Basketball Association (NBA) (www.NBA.com) today announced that a record 135 international players from a record-tying 43 countries across six continents are on opening-night rosters for the 2025-26 season. Among the record 135...

UL women's team may need exhibition game experience more than ever

Many seasons, one could easily argue the relative importance of exhibition games. For the 2025-26 UL women’s basketball team, Thursday’s 6 p.m. contest against LSU-Alexandria might be the most exhibition game in program history. To say no one...