The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has invited its Member Associations (MAs) that represents 54 African countries, to submit bids to host the CAF AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS (AFCON) 2028, 2032 and 2036. The CAF AFCON competition is the biggest sporting event in Africa and is also amongst the biggest sporting events in the world…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Egypt beat Australia 4-2 on penalties Friday night in Dallas to reach the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup at the expense of Australia. The game had ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of action and needed to be settled with the shootout. Emam Ashour headed Egypt into early lead in…
Fresh political developments ahead of the 2027 general elections have intensified the spotlight on two of Nigeria’s major opposition parties, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) battling a worsening internal crisis while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) secured a significant legal victory. Within the PDP, tensions have escalated over the submission of nomination forms and…
The Federal Government has clarified that no final decision has been taken to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) iconic khaki uniform with locally made Adire fabric, following widespread public speculation. The debate began after the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, spoke about ongoing reforms to the NYSC during a television interview, where…
It has been a busy week for Afrobeats fans, with two major collaborations dominating playlists as FOLA, Ayra Starr, Wizkid, Frenna and Odeal deliver fresh music for the summer. Leading the releases is fast-rising Nigerian singer FOLA, who surprised fans by unveiling “Treat U Right,” a smooth Afro-R&B track featuring Grammy-nominated star Ayra Starr. Produced…
Switzerland produced a disciplined display to defeat Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver, securing their first FIFA World Cup knockout victory in 88 years and booking a place in the Round of 16. Breel Embolo gave the Swiss an early lead in the 10th minute after being set up by impressive youngster Johan Manzambi, before Dan Ndoye…
Germany’s disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign has plunged into further turmoil, with head coach Julian Nagelsmann now under intense pressure to step down following the team’s shock Round of 32 elimination. The four-time world champions crashed out after a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay, extending Germany’s run of disappointing performances at major international…
Nigeria’s U17 girls, Flamingos will on Saturday welcome their counterparts from neighbouring Bénin Republic for the first leg of the third and final qualifying round of this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals, knowing that only two matches separate them from another appearance on the global stage. It is a familiar position for one…
The Leadership of the National Sports Commission (NSC), has named Nigeria’s Shot Put star Chukwuebuka Enekwechi as the nation’s captain (Male) for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Scotland. The U.S-based 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medalist will co-lead the Nigerian team alongside two time Olympic Champion, Folashade Oluwafemilayo who is the female captain for Team…
Global health authorities are responding to two major public health challenges as the Democratic Republic of Congo begins testing an experimental Ebola treatment while Europe grapples with a deadly heatwave that has claimed more than 1,300 lives. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the first patients have been enrolled in a World Health Organization-backed clinical…
