The global sound of football has always been shaped by moments where music and sport intersect at scale. The 2026 FIFA World Cup has added a new chapter to that tradition with the announcement of its official anthem, “Dai Dai,” featuring Nigerian artist Burna Boy alongside Colombian global icon Shakira. The collaboration places Afrobeats firmly within one of the […]
Nigeria will field a 45-athlete contingent at the 2026 CAA Senior Athletics Championships, with leading names including world champion hurdler Tobi Amusan and shot put specialist Chukwuebuka Enekwechi confirmed among those selected by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria. The squad, announced by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, comprises 25 female athletes and 20 male athletes. The selection reflects a […]
At an age when most sprint careers are archived and celebrated in retrospect, Allyson Felix has chosen a different direction. The most decorated woman in Olympic track and field history has announced her return to competitive athletics, setting her sights on the 2028 Summer Olympics. The decision places her back in a system she once dominated, this time with […]
There are moments in a fighter’s career when a performance does more than secure a win. It sets a tone. For Elizabeth Oshoba, her Most Valuable Promotions debut delivered exactly that. Facing Chelsey Arnell, the Nigerian featherweight controlled the fight from early exchanges and forced a technical knockout in the third round, extending her professional record to 10-0 and […]
CAF Player of the Year Award Winners 2025: Achraf Hakimi 🇲🇦 2024: Ademola Lookman 🇳🇬 2023: Victor Osimhen 🇳🇬 2022: Sadio Mane 🇸🇳 2019: Sadio Mane 🇸🇳 2018: Mohamed Salah 🇪🇬 2017: Mohamed Salah 🇪🇬 2016: Riyad Mahrez 🇩🇿 2015: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 🇬🇦 2014: Yaya Toure 🇨🇮 2013: Yaya Toure 🇨🇮 2012: Yaya Toure 🇨🇮 2011: Yaya Toure 🇨🇮 […]
▫️ African Player of the Year: Achraf Hakimi 🇲🇦▫️ African Female Player of the Year: Ghizlane Chebbak 🇲🇦▫️ Interclubs Player of the Year: Fiston Mayele 🇨🇩▫️ Best Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou 🇲🇦 🧤▫️ Best Female Goalkeeper: Chiamaka Nndozie 🇳🇬 🧤▫️ Best Young Player: Othmane Maamma 🇲🇦▫️ Best Young Female Player: Doha El Madani 🇲🇦▫️ Coach of the Year: Bubista 🇨🇻▫️ […]
Arike Ogunbowale has accomplished enough in her own right to fill a Hall of Fame resumé. She was a collegiate heroine at Notre Dame. In the Dallas Wings guard’s hands the ball routinely found the net during high-pressure moments. Two WNBA All-Star MVP titles, four All-Star appearances, a scoring championship, all earned before age 30. Yet the next chapter […]
At 21, Coco Gauff has crossed into rare territory. With her latest title, the American tennis star has become the first woman since Serena Williams to win nine consecutive hard-court tournaments, a record that now places her firmly among the sport’s elite. For Gauff, it isn’t merely about numbers. It’s about fulfilment of a prophecy many saw years ago, […]
When Tems first joined the ownership group of San Diego FC, many saw it as another celebrity investment move. Few, however, anticipated how her involvement would coincide with one of the club’s most defining seasons. Today, San Diego FC sits proudly at the top of the MLS Western Conference, marking a historic moment not only for the club but […]
African footballers are commanding record-breaking salaries in 2025, reflecting their global impact both on and off the field. The rise of the Saudi Pro League and continuing dominance in Europe have transformed earnings for the continent’s stars. Here’s a closer look at the top 10 earners and what sets them apart. 1. Riyad Mahrez (Algeria / Al‑Ahli, Saudi Arabia)At […]
