Sports
Nigerian Stars Chiamaka Nnadozie, Madugu Named in 2025 Ballon d’Or Shortlist
Nigeria has once again made the spotlight as the 2025 Ballon d’Or nomination lists unveiled on Thursday named Chiamaka Nnadozie and Justine Madugu...
Nigeria Rewards D’Tigress with $100,000 and New Apartments After Historic AfroBasket Win
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, have been rewarded following their record-breaking fifth consecutive AfroBasket title win. Each player on the championship-winning squad will...
From Yeboah To Lookman: African Stars Battle Contracts Issues, Racism, Exclusion In Europe
For generations, African players have excelled on Europe’s biggest stages. Yet, some had faced and continue to face a haunting trend off the...
Nigeria’s D’Tigress Defeat Cameroon to Reach AfroBasket Semis, Secure World Cup Qualifier Spot
Nigeria’s D’Tigress continued their dominant march toward a historic fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title with a commanding 83–47 victory over Cameroon in Thursday...
Morocco FA Files Petition Against Referee Over Missed VAR Call in WAFCON Final, Despite Laser Interference by Moroccan Fans
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has formally filed a petition to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following defeat in the Women’s...
FIFA Opens Regional Headquarters in Morocco, Partners with Niger to Promote Inclusive Football Education
FIFA has opened its regional office in Rabat, Morocco and at the recently inaugurated building, FIFA signed a memorandum of understanding with Niger...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons Win Record 10th WAFCON Title in Thrilling Comeback Over Morocco
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have become the first women’s national team in the world to win a continental title 10 times, clinching the 2024...
Super Falcons Soar to 2025 WAFCON Final After 2-1 Victory Over South Africa
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have booked their place in the finals of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after a thrilling 2-1...
D’Tigress Coach Rena Wakama Says Team is Ready to Defend AfroBasket Title and Chase Olympic Glory
Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, is gearing up to defend its AfroBasket crown later this month in Côte d’Ivoire, with Coach Rena Wakama...
Mali Hosts Inaugural CSS Games, Welcomes Over 500 Athletes from Member States
The President of Mali, Colonel Assimi Goïta, welcomed the ambassadors of the inaugural Sahel States Games at the Koulouba Palace on July 3....
Football: Legendary Nigerian Goalkeeper Peter Rufai Passes Away at 61
Legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, is dead. Fondly known by fans as Dodo Mayana, the iconic shot-stopper passed away on Thursday morning...
Sportsmanship: PréFaso Clinch Third Consecutive Victory Over Burkinabè Football Legends
The Presidency of Faso’s football team, also known as “PréFaso,” has secured a 3-1 victory over a star-studded squad of Burkinabè football professionals...