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The World Cup team of South Africa just had another huge blow with their midfielder, Themba Zwane, being banned from playing in three more FIFA World Cup matches after receiving a red card during South Africa’s first group stage game against Mexico. Themba Zwane World Cup Ban, This suspension will see the footballer miss out […]
In previous times, North America, Europe, and Asia have ruled the world of the gaming industry. Now, the picture seems to be changing because Africa appears to be among the fastest-growing markets for video games in the world. African Gaming Industry, With a vibrant population that is young and technology-oriented, increasing use of smartphones, enhanced […]
Vihiga United players can finally afford a smile after the county government settled their five months salary arrears. The Acting chief officer for gender, culture and sports, Dominic Luvavo, confirmed they had settled the arrears of five months—between November last year and March this year. “We do understand that our players have gone through hell […]
Richard Ofori is again now being linked with a move to Mamelodi Sundowns, but the goalkeeper has confirmed he very nearly joined them. The Ghanaian shot stopper has spent the last three seasons at Maritzburg United after he opted to go there instead of competing with Denis Onyango and Kennedy Mweene upon his arrival in […]
Former Arsenal and Barcelona midfielder, Alexander Song, has revealed how he wasted all his money on expensive cars, trips, and dinners during his career at Emirates. Song, who spent eight years at Arsenal before joining Barcelona for £15million in 2012, said he only earned £15,000-per-week in his first year at the North London club, but […]
Caf release funds to respective clubs Good news to the clubs featuring this season in African interclub. CAF decided to pay the quotas earlier than expected. A great relief to the teams facing uncertainty linked to the Covid-19. CAF will soon meet to discuss precisely on the possibility of a continuation of the season. Senegalese […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has declared its intention to get the best possible coach for the Super Falcons no matter where the person comes from. NFF President, Amaju Pinnick disclosed at the weekend that Pricewaterhouse (PWC), which has been given the contract to recruit coaches for the national male and women teams, has drawn […]
In 2012, after months in the wilderness, when he made a comeback to the game, Jabu ‘Shuffle’ Mahlangu shocked many in the fraternity when he signed with FC Cape Town in South African football’s second tier league. Mahlangu’s return to the sport brought so much joy to the multitudes of supporters, who still remembered him […]
South Africa’s professional cricketers have dug deep into their pockets and have made a sizeable donation to help assist with the distribution of food to those suffering from the Covid-19 pandemic. The South African Cricketers’ Association (SACA) on Friday announced that the country’s professional cricketers will be donating R300 000 to the Gift of the […]
Former Nigerian goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu has challenged Chinedu Obasi to come out with evidence to back his claims that he was asked to pay money to go to 2014 World Cup. Chinedu Obasi recently made a shocking revelation alleging that Super Eagles technical crew under Stephen Keshi demanded a bribe from him to be in […]
Ifeanyi George’s family may have lost a dear one but they will be getting up to N20million as compensation from insurance company Premier Brokers Limited. The Enugu Rangers star lost his life in a ghastly motor accident that occurred in Asaba-Benin expressway in March, 2020, on his way to Lagos. General Manager of the Flying […]
Kenya Harlequins have signed Mark Wandetto previously of Homeboyz as they await the Kenya Cup season to start. The fleet-footed winger, who has been capped by Shujaa under the watch of former Kenya Sevens coach Paul Murunga, is expected to play at the start of the national Sevens circuit either in July or August. Wandetto […]
Nairobi City Stars striker Ezekiel Odera regrets signing for Kenya Premier League giants Gor Mahia in 2011. He said the allure of joining K’Ogalo was too good to turn down but regrets he should have remained at KCB where he scored 10 goals in his debut season in the top tier league. “Being the young […]
Nigeria Football Federation President, Amaju Pinnick has disclosed that the federation appointed Joseph Yobo as assistant coach of the Eagles to prepare for a future role of the team’s manager. Pinnick noted at the weekend that the leadership role displayed by Yobo when he was the captain of the Eagles motivated the NFF to appoint […]
Former Super Eagles forward Chinedu Obasi has claimed that his refusal to pay bribe was responsible for his omission to the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil. In an Instagram chat with Kelechi Benard, the 33-year-old forward who played for Bundesliga giants Schalke as at that time lamented the ordeal, saying he was sad. Although […]
Super Falcons winger Francisca Ordega has disclosed that one of the qualities that stands her out among her peers is because she looks good on the pitch. The 26-year-old has been spectacular with the Nigerian female national football team since making her debut in 2010. She has so far featured for the Super Falcons in […]
Blessing Okagbare is Nigeria’s most successful athlete but she could not replicate her success in her marriage. The former world 200 meters champion recently divorced her husband Igho Otegheri who is a former Super Eagles player after six years. It is understood that the union crashed due to laziness, infidelity and irreconcilable differences between both […]
Al Ahly’s players will not take pay cuts in the next four months despite the suspension of all competitions on the back of the coronavirus spread, the Egyptian giants announced on Tuesday. A number of Egyptian Premier League clubs have slashed their players’ wages, including Arab Contractors and Ittihad of Alexandria amid calls for an […]
South African Football Association (Safa) president Danny Jordaan says the coronavirus pandemic is “a moving target” that will continue to create uncertainty around the immediate future of the game in the country. Jordaan said the government’s lockdown levels will be a crucial factor in deciding when the matches will resume in the country. “South Africa […]
Kenya Cup clubs will today go ahead with their quest to have the Judicial Committee reverse Kenya Rugby Union’s decision to cancel to 2019/20 season after last-ditch consultations fell through over the weekend. In a stormy conference call meeting involving 10 Kenya Cup clubs and the union on Saturday, both sides failed to reach an […]