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The former Juventus shot-stopper is one of the people who have gone head-to-head with Ronaldo and fell short as he always finds a way to register his name on the score sheet.

Lionel Messi, who is in contention to win this year’s Ballon d’Or award, which could be his eighth Ballon d’Or award, says Al-Ittihad star, Karim Benzema, was rightfully presented with the gong.

Les Elephants and the Super Eagles will face off in the second game of the Group stage at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

The Super Eagles now rank tenth globally for the most valuable national team squads in the world and are the highest placed on the African continent.

Despite the Men in Blues being among the favourites to win the ongoing league, Pep has been modest about it as he believes it would be a difficult challenge.

The 59-year-old French tactician admitted that the team would miss the striker's presence on the field ahead of a busy fixture schedule this month.

Due to an injury, the 22 years old missed out on Arsenal's 1-0 win against defending champions, Manchester City, as the Gunners recorded their first win in 12 games.

Despite the England international playing against the likes of Lionel Messi, Eden Hazard, Bukayo Saka, and Bale, the 28-year-old regarded Victor Moses as his toughest opponent.

Messi emerges as one of the top contenders for the award, having won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Buba Ahmed was the Minister of Sports in 1983 under President Shehu Shagari's administration.