Author: Boluwatife Kehinde

Morocco and Cameroon will face each other in Friday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final after both sides progressed from the round of 16 on Sunday. ‎Cameroon booked their place with a 2–1 win over South Africa. After a cagey start, Junior Tchamadeu opened the scoring in the 34th minute, reacting quickest after a corner was only half-cleared. ‎ The Indomitable Lions doubled their lead early in the second half when Christian Kofane headed in Aboubakar Nagida’s cross. South Africa pushed back late on and pulled a goal back through Evidence Makgopa, but Cameroon held on to secure victory. ‎Hosts Morocco…

Anthony Joshua has paid a heartfelt visit to families of Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif Kevin Ayodele in light of their tragic passing.  ‎This visit comes ahead of the funeral arrangements set to take place in honor of the two young men, who lost their lives in a devastating road accident. ‎According to reports from New Daily Prime, the funeral service is scheduled for Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will be hosted at the London Central Mosque, situated at 146 Park Road, London NW8 7RG, providing a space for family, friends, and the community to come…

Following the heartbreaking passing of two close associates of Anthony Joshua, arrangements have been confirmed for the Janazah (funeral) prayer of Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif Kevin Ayodele. ‎The funeral service will take place on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the London Central Mosque, located at 146 Park Road, London NW8 7RG. ‎Ghami and Ayodele lost their lives in a fatal road accident in Nigeria on Monday, December 29, 2025. ‎ The tragic incident occurred along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in the Makun area of Ogun State, where their vehicle was involved in a collision with a stationary…

‎A revelation has emerged following a fatal road accident involving British-Nigerian former world boxing champion Anthony Joshua. His driver disclosed that Joshua narrowly escaped death by switching seats shortly before the crash. ‎The 46 year old driver, Kayode Adeniyi is currently in custody and has been charged with four offences, including dangerous and negligent driving, as well as driving without a valid licence. ‎In an interview with Daily Mail, Adeniyi’s lawyer, Olalekan Abiodun, explained that Joshua was originally seated in the front of the Lexus SUV but was asked to move to the back seat by the driver. According to…

‎ Mozambique’s President, Daniel Chapo, has thrown his full weight behind the national team ahead of their Round of 16 clash with Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. ‎Following Mozambique’s historic qualification for the knockout stage, the president described the feat as a rare and proud moment for the country, praising the team for making the nation dream bigger on the continental stage. ‎The Mambas will face the Super Eagles on Monday, January 5, at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, with the encounter scheduled to kick off at 8:00 pm as both teams chase a quarter-final…

Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea manager following a serious breakdown in relations with the club’s hierarchy. ‎Chelsea have struggled for consistency in the Premier League, winning just one of their last seven matches and slipping to fifth in the table, 15 points behind leaders Arsenal. ‎ Despite domestic difficulties, Maresca’s tenure included notable successes, with the former Leicester City coach guiding the club to victory in the Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. ‎Tensions reportedly intensified after Maresca described the period following a league win over Everton as his “worst 48 hours” at the club…

Mikel Arteta has fired a warning to Arsenal’s title challengers after a dominant victory over Aston Villa underlined their Premier League credentials. ‎Arsenal swept aside Villa 4–1 at the Emirates Stadium to move five points clear at the top of the table, delivering a powerful statement in the title race. ‎Arteta described the performance as further evidence that his side are ready to finally lift the Premier League trophy, having narrowly missed out after finishing second for the past three seasons. ‎“It’s been an excellent year for me, bAsenaoth personally and professionally,” Arteta said. ‎“The players, the staff, and everyone…

Nigeria’s Aruna Quadri has once again affirmed his dominance in African table tennis, finishing 2025 as the continent’s top-ranked player in the final annual rankings released by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). ‎The 37-year-old, who maintained the African number one spot for most of the year, wrapped up the season ranked 28th in the world with 1,065 ranking points. ‎ This achievement makes him the only African men’s player to cross the 1,000-point mark in the global standings. ‎Quadri enjoyed an impressive 2025 campaign, reaching the semi-finals of the WTT Star Contender in Doha and advancing to the round…

‎In anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, FIFA President Gianni Infantino addressed the mounting criticism surrounding the high ticket prices for the event.  ‎During his remarks at the World Sports Summit held in Dubai, Infantino revealed that organizers had received an unprecedented 150 million requests for tickets within a mere two weeks since the ticket sales began. ‎This was Infantino’s first response to the public outcry regarding the ticket pricing, which many fan groups have deemed “extortionate” and “astronomical.” ‎In light of these complaints, FIFA has conceded…

Althetico Mardid legend Enrique Collar, the legendary figure in Atletico Madrid’s history, has passed away at the age of 91. ‎Collar, who was a key player and captain for the team during a golden era in the 1960s, played a pivotal role in leading Atletico to a league title and three prestigious cup victories. ‎ His contributions to the club have left an indelible mark, as expressed in an official statement from Atletico Madrid: ‎ “The red and white family loses a symbol who gave everything to take Atletico Madrid to the pinnacle of national and continental football.” ‎Over the…