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 […]
Paraguay Judge refused Ronaldinho bail for using fake passport
39-year-old former Brazilian midfielder Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, commonly known by his football name Ronaldinho Gaúcho or simply Ronaldinho, is currently detained in Paraguay over allegation of attempting to use a fake passport to enter the country. Ronaldinho was arrested on Thursday, 5th of March, 2020 along with his brother and has since been reprimanded […]
Sadio Mane wins CAF player of the year
Liverpool’s No. 10, and Senegal’s top, Sadio Mane beats teammate, Mo Sallah alongside Man City‘s Riyad Mahrez to clinched the CAF ‘African Best Player’ award of the year 2019 for the first time. In 2016, Mane finished third and twice second in the last two years. As he exponential rise continues, playing a crucial role […]