In a landmark moment for African football, Somali referee Omar Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on August 12 in Salzburg. The 34-year-old official, a FIFA-listed referee since 2018 and CAF Men’s Referee of the Year 2025, continues […]
Despite an ongoing war and a fragile ceasefire, the United States has granted visas to Iran’s national football squad to enter the country for the FIFA World Cup. The confirmation: US Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack confirmed the development Friday, praising his team in Ankara for processing the visas. “Sports […]
EBOLA FEARS DERAIL DR CONGO’S WORLD CUP PLANS AS SPAIN CANCELS FRIENDLY The Democratic Republic of Congo’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup have suffered a setback after Spanish authorities cancelled a scheduled friendly against Chile over concerns linked to the country’s ongoing Ebola outbreak. Officials in La Linea […]
Serena Williams is back. Nearly four years after her 2022 US Open farewell, the 44-year-old legend will compete in doubles at next week’s HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club—proving once again that counting her out has always been a mistake. The Queen of Comebacks Williams’ career is defined by defying expiration […]
Cristiano Ronaldo finally got his Saudi happy ending. The 41-year-old legend scored twice in a 4-1 season finale against Damac, delivering Al-Nassr’s first league title and ending a five-year club trophy drought that stretched back to his Juventus days. The Decisive Night With Al Hilal breathing down their necks just […]
Unai Emery has done it again—this time making history. The Spanish tactician secured his unprecedented fifth Europa League title Wednesday, leading Aston Villa to a dominant 3-0 victory over Freiburg in Istanbul and restoring the Midlands club to football’s elite after three decades of silverware drought. The ‘Villa’ Curse Lives […]
History will be written at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 16, 2026, as Manchester City becomes the first team ever to feature in four consecutive FA Cup finals. Standing in their way is a volatile Chelsea squad looking to salvage an erratic domestic season. Despite sharing 15 FA Cup titles […]
Barcelona, Spain – Spotify Camp Nou didn’t just witness a victory. It witnessed history. FC Barcelona are the 2025/26 La Liga champions for the 29th time—and for the first time ever, they clinched the title in a Clásico against Real Madrid. How it happened: 9th minute: Marcus Rashford curled a stunning free-kick into Thibaut Courtois’ top […]
England Fencing has officially named its squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships, set to take place in Lagos from August 9–14—marking a historic first as Nigeria becomes the event’s debut African host. The team features top athletes across Epee, Foil, and Sabre in both men’s and women’s categories, with […]
The 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships exploded into action at London’s Copper Box Arena, with Africa’s heavyweights delivering high-octane performances. While the continent’s women’s teams faced a rocky start, the men of Nigeria, Egypt, and Madagascar showcased the resilience and star power that have made them global threats. […]
