In a thrilling encounter at Bouake, Nigeria secured their place in the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with a dramatic 4-2 shootout victory over South Africa. The game ended 1-1 after normal time, with Tabaha Mokoena’s late penalty cancelling out William Troost-Ekong’s earlier spot-kick for Nigeria. The match was not short on […]

In a stunning turn of events at the Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa emerged as the unexpected giant-killers, eliminating 10-man Morocco in a riveting Round of 16 clash with a 2-0 victory in San Pedro. The match was characterized by a smash-and-grab performance from Bafana Bafana, securing a historic win with excellent second-half goals […]

Tobi Amusan, the world record holder in the 100m hurdles, kicked off her 2024 season in remarkable fashion, setting a new African record in the women’s 60m hurdles at the World Athletics Indoor Tour in Astana, Kazakhstan. Amusan, known for her incredible speed and agility, crossed the finish line in an impressive 7.77 seconds, erasing […]

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) has progressed to the intense Round of 16 stage, and it’s been marked by unexpected outcomes and coaching overhauls. Traditionally strong teams such as Ghana, Algeria, and Tunisia have shockingly bowed out, prompting swift decisions to part ways with their respective coaches. Ghana, despite narrowly making it through to […]

Tom Saintfiet, the esteemed Belgian coach, has resigned from his position as the head coach of the Gambian national football team, concluding a tenure that began in July 2018 and spanned until January 2024. His extensive coaching career has taken him across various countries, including Belgium, Qatar, Germany, Faroe Islands, Finland, Jordan, and the Netherlands. […]

Themba Zwane stole the show with a stunning exhibition of football brilliance, scoring twice in a frenetic 16-minute first-half blitz to push South Africa to a thumping victory over Namibia and securing their first points in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. The redemption quest for Percy Tau, who had previously missed a penalty in […]

Nigerian boxer Elizabeth Oshoba secured an impressive victory at the Royal Arena in Copenhagen, Denmark, winning the World Boxing Council silver featherweight title by defeating Italy’s Michela Braga. Oshoba’s dominant performance earned her Judges’ scores of 88-82, 87-83, and 90-80. With this win, Elizabeth improved her record to 7 wins and 4 knockouts, while Michela […]

In an unexpected turn of events, Bafana Bafana faced a harsh lesson in their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) opener against Mali, succumbing to a 2-0 defeat at the Stade A.G. Coulibaly in Korhogo, Ivory Coast. Percy Tau’s inexplicable squandering of a spot kick in the first half proved to be South Africa’s undoing, […]

The African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024 kicked off with a series of intense matches, leaving football enthusiasts buzzing with excitement and surprise. Here’s a recap of the opening clashes and some fan reactions: In Group A, Ivory Coast showcased their prowess by securing a convincing 2-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau. The outcome was in line […]

Sadio Mane, the Senegalese football sensation, has taken his fans by surprise by officially tying the knot with his longtime partner, Aisha Tamba. The private ceremony, held in Keur Massar, Dakar, Senegal, unveiled a more personal side of the Al Nassr winger’s life. Despite keeping his relationship under wraps for years, news of Mane’s nuptials […]