In an unprecedented twist that has sent shockwaves through African football, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sensationally stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations titleβtwo months after they lifted the trophyβand declared Morocco champions instead. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on Tuesday that its Appeals […]
In a landmark moment for Nigerian sports administration, the Federal Government has officially fulfilled its million-dollar pledge to D’Tigress, the national women’s basketball team. The handover took place on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Lyon, France, providing a major morale boost as the African queens navigate the final stretch of […]
The world is officially ready for the biggest party in football history. FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, that the 48-team 2026 World Cup is effectively a “sell-out” event, fueled by a staggering 508 million ticket requests in just four weeks. Speaking from Florida, Infantino confirmed […]
What was supposed to be a Champions League playoff first leg descended into absolute mayhem Tuesday night as Benfica’s 1-0 loss to Real Madrid sparked tunnel fights, racism allegations, a player disabling his Instagram mid-match, and a near walkout by the visiting team. The EstΓ‘dio da Luz witnessed one of […]
Kenyan veteran Ezra Kering stormed to victory at the 2026 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, clocking 2:11:55 to claim the $50,000 top prize. The 40-year-old delivered a powerful late surge, shaving six seconds off his personal best and adding another major win to his career after triumphing at the Borobudur […]
The African table tennis hierarchy remains firmly under Egyptian rule. On Monday, February 9, 2026, the ITTF Africa Cup concluded in Benghazi, Libya, with a masterclass in dominance: Omar Assar secured a historic seventh menβs title, while 18-year-old phenom Hana Goda continued her flawless continental reign. The “Flawless” Seven: Omar […]
The curtain has officially fallen on the revolutionary league phase of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League. On a night of high-octane drama across Europe, the final eighteen matches of Matchday 8 delivered a cocktail of record-breaking individual brilliance, shocking upsets, and the definitive map for the road to Budapest. As […]
Nigeria has recorded another major milestone on the global sports stage as former DβTigers captain and sports administrator, Olumide Oyedeji, has been elected Secretary General of the World Olympians Association (WOA)βbecoming the first African ever to hold the prestigious position. Oyedeji was elected during the Annual General Meeting of the […]
Real Madrid has officially appointed Γlvaro Arbeloa as the new head coach of the first team, following the sudden departure of Xabi Alonso by mutual consent. The announcement, made on January 12, comes just one day after Los Blancos suffered a narrow defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup […]
World-renowned heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua was involved in a serious road traffic accident on Monday morning along the LagosβIbadan Expressway in Makun, Ogun State, sparking widespread concern both in Nigeria and internationally. The incident, which occurred shortly after 11:00 a.m., has generated intense public attention due to conflicting eyewitness […]
