A Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) test has revealed that Vinicius Jr., the Brazil and Real Madrid star winger, has ancestral roots in Cameroon. The test conducted by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in partnership with AfricanAncestry.com on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Fonte Nova revealed that the player’s ancestry is rooted in the Tikar tribe of Cameroon….
Rafael Nadal said he has left both a sporting and personal legacy after retiring from professional tennis on Tuesday at the Davis Cup. The 38-year-old was beaten in the opening singles rubber of the quarter-finals as Netherlands defeated Spain 2-1 to reach the final four. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, enjoyed a glittering and…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reportedly agreed to a new one-year contract extension, with an option for a further year until 2027. The deal, expected to be announced in the coming days, would secure Guardiola’s tenure at the club beyond his current contract, which expires at the end of this season. The 53-year-old Spaniard,…
Despite the speculation surrounding the potential transfer of Super Eagles attacker, Victor Osimhen, Galatasaray’s coach Okan Buruk has firmly stated that the Nigerian will not be leaving the club in January. The future of Victor Osimhen, the Nigerian striker currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, remains a hot topic as he enjoys a standout…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has published the list of top five nominees in the men’s category ahead of the 2024 awards. Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali have been included in the final five-man shortlist for the CAF Player and Goalkeeper of the Year Awards, respectively. Also nominated in the…
Ugo Ugochukwu, the 17-year-old Nigerian-American racing prodigy, clinched the 2024 FIA Formula Regional (FR) World Cup title on Sunday at the 71st Macau Grand Prix. The young driver dominated the race from start to finish, representing R-ace GP, with Olivier Goethe of MP Motorsport and Noel León of KCMG IXO by Pinnacle Motorsport finishing second…
ESPN, in collaboration with TNT Sports and the NBA, announced a groundbreaking partnership today to bring the legendary Inside the NBA studio show to ESPN’s platforms starting with the 2025-26 season. This marks the first year of ESPN and the NBA’s 11-year rights extension, signed in July. Produced independently by TNT Sports from its…
Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman and South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams were among five stars shortlisted on Monday for the CAF African Player of the Year award. A Confederation of African Football (CAF) statement listed Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi, Ivory Coast winger Simon Adingra and Guinea striker Serhou Guirassy as the other contenders. Lookman scored a…
The Black Stars will not feature at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco next year, following a disappointing qualifying campaign that ended with a draw against Angola. This result marked the end of Ghana’s 20-year streak of consecutive AFCON appearances. Head coach Otto Addo has urged Ghanaians to rally behind the team…
England blew away 10-man Republic of Ireland 5-0 to wrap up promotion to the Nations League top flight as four players netted their first international goals on Sunday, while Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick to help Norway also top their group. Euro 2024 runners-up England secured top spot in Group B2 in interim boss Lee…
Liverpool have reportedly set their sights on a Lyon star as a possible replacement for Mohamed Salah, with the French club seeking to raise funds to address their dire financial situation. Salah is a Reds legend having scored 221 goals, and assisting a further 99, in 366 matches since joining the club in 2017. The…
Jake Paul has emerged winner against boxing legend Mike Tyson in a boxing clash at A&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The judges unanimously awarded Paul the win with scores of 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73. This fight marked a historic moment in professional boxing, featuring the largest age gap between opponents—31 years. At 57, Tyson stepped…
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal staged a second-half supershow to crush Poland 5-1 and reach the Nations League quarter-finals on Friday. Portugal join France, Germany, Italy and Spain in the last-eight while Poland’s hopes of going through from Group A1 were ended. Having struggled to plant a shot on target in the first half,…
Ghana failed to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco after a disappointing 1-1 draw against Angola on Friday. The Black Stars took an early lead through a stunning free kick by Jordan Ayew in the 18th minute. Ayew’s perfectly executed strike dipped past Angola’s goalkeeper, offering a rare moment of…
Super Eagles forward player, Victor Osimhen took his goal tally for the national team to 23 which is the same number of goals that Segum Odegbami scored while he was playing football. This record took Victor Osimhen to second on the list of Nigerians with the highest number of goals for the Super Eagles. The…
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is just around the corner, 15 teams have qualified for the competition, with 9 spots left to be filled at the great showpiece to be hosted in Morocco. The qualification matches began with the preliminary round in March 2024 and will conclude with the group stage in November…
