January 10, 2026

FIFA Award

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Against All Odds: The Rise of a Star Who Refused to Quit – The Inspirational Story of Ousmane Dembélé

By Kazeem Ajibola Shoyebo From the gritty streets of Évreux’s La Madeleine neighborhood in Normandy, where dreams of black boys from African roots were often crushed under the weight of poverty, stereotypes, and ethnic biases, Ousmane Dembélé emerged as a beacon of unbreakable resilience. Born to a Mauritanian-Senegalese mother and Malian father, young Ousmane kicked

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Hakimi, Salah & Nnadozie Earn FIFA The Best 2025 Nominations

Three of Africa’s brightest football stars, Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah, and Chiamaka Nnadozie have been shortlisted for the prestigious The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025, affirming the continent’s growing influence on the global stage. Hakimi and Salah are among 11 elite players nominated for The Best FIFA Men’s Player, while Nnadozie has been named one of

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