Kinshasa, DR Congo – The Democratic Republic of Congo’s national football team, the Leopards, returned home to a rapturous reception on Sunday, days after securing qualification for the FIFA World Cup their first appearance on the global stage since 1974. The team’s arrival at Kinshasa airport, normally a 20-kilometre journey…
Nairobi, Kenya – A fresh controversy has erupted following the viral Vurugu Fight Night, after Nairobi County Chief Officer for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria alleged that the headline bout between Portifas Odipo and Ferdinand Omondi was scripted. Mosiria’s claims have intensified debate around the credibility of the…
Nairobi, Kenya – Fast-rising boxer Ferdinand Omondi, popularly known as Mbavu Destroyer, has broken his silence following a dramatic and controversial defeat to Portifas Odipo at the highly publicized Vurugu Fight Night. The bout, staged at Kasarani Indoor Arena on April 4, drew widespread attention after trending across social media…
Nairobi, Kenya – Victor Wanyama, the first Kenyan to play in the English Premier League, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 34, bringing to an end a career that spanned nearly two decades across multiple continents. The former Harambee Stars captain confirmed his decision in…
Manchester, England – Arne Slot has urged Liverpool to “stick together” after a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Manchester City ended their FA Cup campaign in emphatic fashion. The quarter-final clash at the Etihad Stadium exposed Liverpool’s ongoing struggles, with Erling Haaland delivering a dominant performance, scoring a hat-trick to dismantle…
Southampton, England – Mikel Arteta has called on Arsenal to “show what we are made of” after a shock 2-1 defeat to second-tier Southampton knocked them out of the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday. The Premier League leaders delivered a below-par performance at St Mary’s Stadium, undone by defensive lapses…
Florida, USA – Golf legend Tiger Woods is facing renewed scrutiny following a DUI arrest in Florida, with newly released bodycam footage providing insight into the circumstances of the incident. Authorities reported that Woods crashed his SUV after reportedly looking down at his phone, causing the vehicle to clip a…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at restoring credibility and strengthening governance across African football, following the fallout from a highly disputed Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. At an executive committee meeting in Cairo, CAF outlined a series of “changes and…
Bulldozers continue to reshape Dakar as the city accelerates preparations for the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics, now just seven months away. The event will mark the first time a global Olympic competition of this scale is held on African soil. Construction Push Under Pressure The Senegalese capital has effectively become…
The International Olympic Committee has approved a new eligibility policy excluding transgender women from competing in women’s events at the Olympic Games, marking a significant shift in global sports governance ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics. Announced Thursday, the policy states that participation in female categories at IOC-sanctioned events will…