“Trust me to give life to Ivorian football;” Drogba says as he joins race for federation president

Ivorian Football legend, Didier Drogba has promised to bring the needed change to the Federation as he has been cleared finally to join the race for the next President of the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF). Mariam Dao Gabala, president of the FIF normalisation committee announced that, “Six candidates have been registered. They are Yatte Ellele […]
CAF requests the British government to “Urgently” release African players to represent their countries

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has called on the British Government to “urgently” release African players to represent their respective countries during the upcoming international window games. The football body made such call in a press release dated 25th August 2021. “CAF, acting on behalf of all African Member Associations, African players and fans, […]
President Obama partners with NBA Africa; promises to advocate for social change on the continent

The former president of the United States, Barack Obama joins the newly formed NBA Africa as minority stake owner. The NBA Africa was inaugurated in May 2021 featuring 12 teams from 12 African countries. The league is valued nearly at $1 billion and has investors from former NBA players such as Dikembe Mutombo. The NBA […]
1994 AFCON: Nigerian government finally allocates houses to winning team

The Nigerian government has finally approved the long-term promised to reward winners of the 1994 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) with houses. It could be recalled that the country’s military ruler Sani Abacha promised the team goodies including a house as a reward for each of the squad members and officials but only a few […]
Develop your countries to prevent the youth from fleeing to Europe – Drogba to African leaders

The rate at which African youth travel out of the continent to Europe, in particular, is worrying; over the years, many youths have embarked on deadly trips on the Mediterranean and the deserts headed to Western and other countries in search of greener pastures. On several occasions, many of these trips result in numerous deaths. […]
Former striker, Kevin Campbell backs Aliko Dangote to buy Arsenal this year

Former striker of the gunners, Kevin Campbell has joined growing call by fans for the replacement of the current owner, Kroenke and also declared 100 percent support for the tenth-time topmost African billionaire, Aliko Dangote to buy the club he earlier promised. Speaking to Football insider, Campbell said, “first and foremost he is a massive […]
Kenyan footballer captured breastfeeding her child during a half-time break

A Kenyan female footballer made headlines since she was captured breastfeeding her child during a half-time break in a football game. Winnie Wangui is a single mother who is very determined to follow her dream in the sports of football. “I want to pursue my football talent together with raising my daughter” The 23-years-old superwoman […]
Two African Football stars secure international coaching deals

Two veteran African Footballers, Yaya Toure, Former Ivory Coast, Barcelona and Manchester City star and Radhi Jaidi of Tunisia have secured international coaching deals after hanging their boots. Four-time African footballer of the year, Yaya Toure who gained some coaching experience through working with Queens Park Rangers and Blackburn announced his new position on his […]
Eto’o supports military fighting Boko Haram in Cameroon; donates to displaced kids

Former Barcelona legend and Cameroonian star striker, Samuel Eto’o has so far rendered support towards many activities in his home country including contributions towards the fight against insecurity in Cameroon. Recent among such is his decision to meet up with the military team fighting against terrorist group, Boko Haram at the Far North region for […]
Sadio Mane donated £41,000 to Senegal in fight against coronavirus

The Senegalese forward and Liverpool talisman, Sadio Mane has made a donation of £41,000 to his country to help fight the spread of the deadly coronavirus in Senegal. According to his management, the 2019 African best player and 4th best player in the world “decided to make the donation spontaneously when he saw the evolution […]