In a passionate appeal for the inclusion of Africa in the Formula 1 calendar, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has emphasized that the sport cannot continue to ignore the continent. As talks progress regarding a potential grand prix in Rwanda, Hamilton’s comments reflect a growing recognition of Africa’s significance within the global motorsport landscape. Since the last Formula 1 race held on African soil at the South African Grand Prix in Kyalami in 1993, the continent has been conspicuously absent from the F1 calendar. However, recent discussions between Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali and Rwandan representatives have reignited hopes for…
Author: Timi-Zacchaeus Oluwaferanmi
Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new contract that will keep him at Villa Park until 2030. The 20-year-old Colombian international, who has been a pivotal figure in Villa’s recent resurgence, extended his stay after initially joining the club in January 2023 from Major League Soccer (MLS) side Chicago Fire. Duran’s signing represents a major coup for Aston Villa, especially after the forward came close to departing in the summer transfer window. Chelsea and West Ham were both strongly linked with moves for the talented striker, but Villa manager Unai…
Rivers United FC solidified their place at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Akwa United on Match Day 5, a result that brought monetary rewards from Rivers State Sports Commissioner, Chris Green. The gutsy win at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium in Port Harcourt saw goals from Stephen Manyo and Ndifreke Effiong lift “The Pride of Rivers” to 13 points enough to leapfrog Remo Stars and claim the league’s top spot. The victory, their fourth of the season, extends their unbeaten run in the 2024/2025 NPFL campaign, making them the only…
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Ange Postecoglou has described his side’s second-half collapse against Brighton as “probably the worst defeat” since he arrived at the club. Spurs let a 2-0 lead slip and fell to a 3-2 loss in a dramatic Premier League encounter, leaving Postecoglou frustrated with his team’s mentality and performance. Tottenham appeared to be cruising toward their sixth consecutive victory in all competitions after goals from Brennan Johnson and James Maddison had them in control before halftime. However, the North London side faltered in the second half, allowing Brighton to mount a remarkable comeback with three unanswered goals, sealing…
Alex Pereira retained his UFC light-heavyweight championship with an emphatic stoppage win over Khalil Rountree in the fourth round at UFC 307, held in Salt Lake City on Saturday. The Brazilian champion endured a moment of danger in the second round when he was knocked down by a powerful counter right hand from Rountree. However, Pereira, 37, bounced back and methodically dismantled the bloodied and fatigued American, eventually finishing him with a devastating uppercut. With the victory, Pereira etched his name into UFC history by setting a new record for the shortest time between three successive title defenses. The record…
