Category: Sports
The Inspiration Behind Franck Kessie’s Iconic ‘Salute’ Goal Celebration
Ivorian footballer, Franck Kessie is widely known for his iconic ‘salute’ goal celebration, which has become his trademark celebration whenever he scores a goal.
AFCON 2023: South Africa’s Percy Tau wishes Super Eagles success ahead of final
Bafana Bafana’s forward, Percy Tau, has surprisingly extended his well-wishes to the Super Eagles of Nigeria ahead of the AFCON Final against host nation Ivory Coast
BREAKING: 2023 AFCON draw out [Full list]
The 2023 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations draw has been made.
East End Lions appoints Charlie Wright as new coach
Former FC Kallon coach Charlie Wright has been named the new head coach of Sierra Leone Premier League giants, East End Lions.
The Dibaba Siblings: The Fastest Family In The World
They are the only siblings in the history of athletics to hold concurrent world records, and have 4 Olympic Gold Medals, 2 Silvers, and 3 Bronze, along with 15 World Championships
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo becomes first African to win silver at World Athletics Championship
20-year-old sprinter from Botswana, Letsile Tebogo has become the first African to win a men’s 100-meter medal at the World Athletics Championships since 1983.
Sha’Carri Richardson wins 100-meter title at world championships
Sha’Carri Richardson has stunned the world at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary to become the world’s fastest woman. The 23-year-old won the100-meter world championship title with a record 10.65 seconds.
Zambia Defeats Costa Rica To Secure First Ever Women’s World Cup Win
Zambia women’s team made history by securing their first-ever victory at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, defeating Costa Rica 3-1.
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Nigeria Comes From Behind To Defeat Australia
In a stunning display of perseverance and determination, the Super Falcons of Nigeria pulled off an extraordinary 3-2 victory against co-hosts Australia at the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
2023 Wimbledon final: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to win the Wimbledon men’s final, denying the Serbian a fifth consecutive title, in a five-set epic.
Zambia set eyes on record seventh Cosafa Cup title
Zambia will chase a record seventh Cosafa Cup title when they face Lesotho in the tournament final, set for the King Zwelithini Stadium on the evening of Sunday 16 July 2023.
Banyana Banyana defeat Costa Rica in pre-World Cup friendly
SOUTH AFRICA — Banyana Banyana finished their FIFA Women’s World Cup preparations with a convincing 2-0 victory over Costa Rica in an international friendly on…
Kenyan President William Ruto Honors Record-Breaking Runner Faith Kipyegon with Cash and a House
Faith Kipyegon, the record-breaking distance runner, was presented with a grand reward of $35,000 and a brand-new house by Kenyan President William Ruto. Kipyegon’s extraordinary achievement of smashing two world records within a week earned her this exceptional recognition.
BREAKING NEWS: Christian Atsu Found Dead In Turkey Aged 31
Christian Atsu, Ghanaian professional footballer who played for Turkish Süper Lig club Hatayspor and the Ghana national team has been found dead in Turkey days after been trapped under the rubble
Cape Verde renames national stadium in honour of Pele
Cape Verde’s national stadium, Estadio Nacional de Cabo Verde is to be renamed after Pele, according to the country’s Prime Minister Ulisses Correira e Silva. The 15,000-seater, located just outside the capital Praia, will now become the Pele Stadium.
Pele’s Mum, Dona Celeste Arantes Is Unaware That Her Legendary Son Has Passed Away
The mother of the late Brazilian football legend Pele is said to be unaware of her son’s death.
Pele: A Tribute
BY AJIBOLA M. SALAMI I have lived in 2 worlds, developed and underdeveloped. I have transcended 2 generations, Millenias and Gen-whatever… That is the reason…
From shining shoes at the Bauru Athletic Club, playing barefoot with socks and rags to becoming the world’s greatest footballer of all time – Brazil’s Pelé paved the way for modern football stars
Before the start of his dazzling and fruitful footballing career, Pele would visit Bauru Athletic Club on match days to clean the boots of footballers so he could earn extra money.
Tobi Amusan ranked fifth best female athlete for 2022
Tobi Amusan, a Nigerian who holds the world record in the 100-meter hurdles, is ranked as the fifth-best female athlete in 2022 by World Athletics.
What Africa needs to do to win the FIFA World Cup
By Dr Sifiso Falala | South Africa The FIFA World Cup is the world’s most prestigious tournament held after every four years with countries from…