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Osimhen, Lookman shut out as Nigeria’s Ballon d’Or streak ends
Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been left off the 2026 Ballon d’Or shortlist, ending a three-year run of Nigerian representation at the awards. Read More…
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