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Nigerian football fans have been buzzing after reports claimed that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) sent “another message” to Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen . Many wondered if it was a warning, a disciplinary note, or something controversial. 👉 CAF’s message to Osimhen was positive, celebratory, and full of praise. In fact, CAF has publicly hailed the Napoli and Super Eagles striker multiple times over his recent performances.  CAF Praises Osimhen After His Brace Against Gabon After Osimhen scored two goals in Nigeria’s 4–1 victory over Gabon during the 2026 World Cup playoff semi-final, CAF immediately reacted with admiration. CAF posted: “Always him. Always there. Victor Osimhen! 🇳🇬” This followed Nigeria’s important win that pushed the Super Eagles closer to the final inter-continental playoff round.  CAF Celebrates His Iconic Hat-Trick Against Benin On October 14, 2025, Osimhen delivered a stunning hat-trick in Nigeria’s 4–0 win over Benin, ...

  Cristiano Ronaldo has once again made history — this time not with his boots, but with his bank account. The Portuguese superstar has officially become the first footballer in history to reach billionaire status , according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index . 💰 Bloomberg estimates Ronaldo’s net worth at $1.4 billion , making him not only one of the richest athletes alive but also the first active footballer to hit the billion-dollar mark . Ronaldo’s wealth stems from a mix of record-breaking football contracts , global endorsement deals , and personal business ventures . His lucrative contract with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, reportedly worth over $400 million , has significantly boosted his fortune. 🏆 Beyond the pitch, Ronaldo has built a powerful personal brand that includes: His CR7 fashion and fragrance line Lucrative partnerships with Nike , Clear , and Herbalife Multi-million-dollar social media deals — he’s the most-followed person on Instagram , commanding huge influ...

                              Football fans across the globe are buzzing as Luca Zidane , son of legendary French midfielder Zinedine Zidane , has earned his first call-up to the Algeria national team for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers . The 27-year-old goalkeeper, who previously represented France at youth levels, officially switched allegiance after FIFA approved his nationality change. Algeria’s football federation confirmed his inclusion in the squad for the October fixtures against Somalia (Oct 9, 2025) and Uganda (Oct 14, 2025) . Luca Zidane, who currently plays for SD Eibar in Spain, decided to embrace his Algerian roots through his grandmother. While many expected him to follow in his father’s footsteps with France, his switch to Algeria signals a new chapter for both his career and the Desert Foxes’ ambitions. Algeria has been on a mission to strengthen its squad ahead of the World Cup, ...