The hopes of Ghana to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco were dashed after a 1-1 draw against Angola on Friday. The result ends a streak of continuous AFCON appearances dating back to 2006, marking a major disappointment for the Black Stars. Jordan Ayew provided an early spark for Ghana, delivering a brilliant free kick in the 18th minute that left Angola’s goalkeeper helpless. Ayew’s…

Jake Paul’s victory over Mike Tyson ignites debate over boxing’s integrity. Critics question the fight’s legitimacy, citing age disparity and modified rules, while fans voice disappointment over lackluster action. In a historic yet polarizing match, YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul defeated boxing legend Mike Tyson in an eight-round bout at the AT&T Stadium in Texas. While the event drew massive attention, it has ignited intense debate among boxing professionals about the fight’s…

Social media star, Jake Paul defeated boxing legend, Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated fight with an age difference of over three decades between the two contenders. The Friday night win for the YouTuber-turned-pro-boxer was streamed on Netflix from the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas. Paul defeated Tyson by unanimous decision after the two fighters went eight full rounds, with each round two minutes long. Tyson came out…

Some fans at Stade de France booed during the Israeli national anthem, and minor altercations erupted at a UEFA Nations League game between the two countries Thursday. Increased security and police presence was set up before the match due to attacks on Israeli supporters in Amsterdam when Maccabi Tel Aviv faced Ajax last week. About 4,000 French security personnel patrolled inside and outside the stadium and on public transit. The…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has shared the heartbreaking news of his father’s passing. Taking on Instagram on Friday, Nwabali posted a brief but poignant message, “Rest in peace, dad,” accompanied by a tearful emoji. The footballer chose to keep the cause of his father’s death private, focusing instead on expressing his grief and paying tribute to his late father. Fans and well-wishers have since flooded his post with…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have secured their qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, following Libya’s 1-0 victory over Rwanda in Kigali. This result leaves Rwanda with five points from five matches, rendering them unable to surpass Nigeria in the standings, even if they win their upcoming match against the Super Eagles in Uyo. Currently, Nigeria leads Group D with 10 points, followed by Benin…

Victor Wembanyama, the San Antonio Spurs’ 20-year-old sensation, delivered a standout performance, scoring 50 points to lead his team to a 139-130 victory over the Washington Wizards. This incredible achievement makes Wembanyama the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to reach the 50-point milestone, joining the ranks of Brandon Jennings, LeBron James, and Devin Booker, who also accomplished the feat at 20. Wembanyama, who was the first overall pick in last…

The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) has suspended Premier League referee David Coote as new allegations regarding his conduct have emerged, triggering investigations by both PGMOL and UEFA. Coote, 42, is currently under scrutiny following the release of a video in which he appeared to make disparaging comments about former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Further controversy arose when The Sun published images allegedly taken during the summer’s European Championship,…

Retired football star Diego Forlan, 45, made his professional tennis debut in Uruguay, stepping onto the court in Montevideo’s Uruguay Open alongside Argentine partner Federico Coria. Although the former Manchester United and Atletico Madrid striker and Coria lost 6-1, 6-2 to Bolivian duo Boris Arias and Federico Zeballos in a 47-minute match, the atmosphere was electric, with fans rallying behind Forlan as he explored his passion for tennis on an…

The Monaco Grand Prix will remain a cornerstone of the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2031, following the signing of a six-year extension. This agreement secures the future of one of the sport’s most iconic races, which has been a fixture on the F1 calendar nearly every year since 1955, with only the 2020 season missing due to Covid. Despite concerns about the narrow streets of Monte Carlo and…

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur is reportedly anticipating a lengthy suspension following a racially insensitive remark he made about his teammate Heung-Min Son. The incident occurred during a summer appearance on Uruguayan TV, where Bentancur commented that Son and his cousins “all look the same,” a statement he later described as a “very bad joke.” Bentancur has been informed by his agent that the FA is considering a seven-game ban,…

Claudio Ranieri, the seasoned Italian tactician and football icon, has returned to the helm of AS Roma as head coach until the end of the season—just six months after announcing his retirement. This marks the third time that the 73-year-old Roman takes charge of his hometown club, following stints in 2009 and a brief spell in 2019. Roma confirmed Ranieri’s appointment after the sacking of Croatian manager Ivan Juric, who…