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Three African Players to Watch in the Premier League in 2025
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Three African Players to Watch in the Premier League in 2025

EditorDecember 30, 2024

The 2024-25 Premier League season is already shaping up to be one of the most memorable campaigns in recent years.…

Mathias Pogba Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Extorting Brother, Paul Pogba
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Mathias Pogba Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Extorting Brother, Paul Pogba

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 20, 2024

Mathias Pogba, the brother of World Cup winner Paul Pogba, was sentenced Thursday to three years in prison by a…

Vinícius Júnior, Bonmatí Win Top Honors at 2024 FIFA Awards
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Vinícius Júnior, Bonmatí Win Top Honors at 2024 FIFA Awards

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 19, 2024

Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior was named the Men’s Player of the Year at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2024 on…

Rashford Says He’s “Ready for a New Challenge” Amid Uncertainty at Manchester United
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Rashford Says He’s “Ready for a New Challenge” Amid Uncertainty at Manchester United

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 18, 2024

Marcus Rashford says he is “ready for a new challenge” following questions about his future at Manchester United. The 27-year-old…

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, Zambia’s Barbra Banda Win CAF Awards
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Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, Zambia’s Barbra Banda Win CAF Awards

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 17, 2024

Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman was named the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) Player of the Year for 2024 at a ceremony…

Bayisenge ‘Honored’ by Amavubi Recall
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Bayisenge ‘Honored’ by Amavubi Recall

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 16, 2024December 16, 2024

Gasogi United center-back Emery Bayisenge expressed his excitement after being called up to Rwanda’s national team, Amavubi, for the first…

Amad Diallo’s Late Winner Secures Manchester United’s Stunning Comeback Victory Over Man City
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Amad Diallo’s Late Winner Secures Manchester United’s Stunning Comeback Victory Over Man City

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 16, 2024

Amad Diallo scored a dramatic 90th-minute winner as Manchester United staged a remarkable late comeback to defeat Manchester City 2-1…

Diamond Platnumz and Dystinct to Perform at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech
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Diamond Platnumz and Dystinct to Perform at 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech

EditorDecember 15, 2024

The 2024 CAF Awards, celebrating Africa’s top football players, coaches, and teams, will also spotlight the continent’s rich entertainment scene.…

Swedish Prosecutors Drop Rape Investigation Involving Kylian Mbappé
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Swedish Prosecutors Drop Rape Investigation Involving Kylian Mbappé

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 13, 2024

Swedish prosecutors have closed a rape investigation related to soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s visit to Stockholm in October, citing insufficient…

Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 Men’s World Cup, FIFA Confirms
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Saudi Arabia to Host 2034 Men’s World Cup, FIFA Confirms

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 12, 2024December 12, 2024

FIFA has officially selected Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 Men’s World Cup, the governing body confirmed Wednesday.…

2027 Women’s World Cup Set for June 24 to July 25 in Brazil
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2027 Women’s World Cup Set for June 24 to July 25 in Brazil

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 12, 2024

The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will take place in Brazil from June 24 to July 25, FIFA announced Tuesday.…

Lionel Messi Named 2024 Major League Soccer MVP
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Lionel Messi Named 2024 Major League Soccer MVP

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 9, 2024

Lionel Messi was named Major League Soccer’s Most Valuable Player for 2024, despite missing 15 regular-season matches with injuries and…

Kenya to Host 14th EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games in Mombasa
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Kenya to Host 14th EAC Inter-Parliamentary Games in Mombasa

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 6, 2024

Kenya will host the 14th edition of the East African Community (EAC) Inter-Parliamentary Games from December 7 to 15, with…

Kenya’s Yegon, Ethiopia’s Jifar Win Singapore Marathon
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Kenya’s Yegon, Ethiopia’s Jifar Win Singapore Marathon

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Kenya’s Geoffrey Yegon and Ethiopia’s Fantu Zewude Jifar claimed victory in the Gold Label Elite Marathon at the 2024 Standard…

Tebogo, Hassan Win Top Honors at World Athlete of the Year Awards
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Tebogo, Hassan Win Top Honors at World Athlete of the Year Awards

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Letsile Tebogo and Sifan Hassan were named World Athletes of the Year at the 2024 awards ceremony in Monaco, following…

Iga Swiatek Accepts One-Month Suspension After Testing Positive for Banned Substance
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Iga Swiatek Accepts One-Month Suspension After Testing Positive for Banned Substance

Aisha AdedunmolaDecember 2, 2024December 2, 2024

Tennis champion Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for TMZ, a banned heart medication, the International…

Rwandan Siblings Win Bronze at Commonwealth Karate Championships
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Rwandan Siblings Win Bronze at Commonwealth Karate Championships

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Team Rwanda’s Harifa Niyitanga, Sharifu Dushime, and Sidike Niyonkuru won bronze in the team kata competition at the 11th Commonwealth…

Mbappé Misses Penalty as Real Madrid Falls to Liverpool
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Mbappé Misses Penalty as Real Madrid Falls to Liverpool

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 29, 2024November 29, 2024

Kylian Mbappé’s struggles continued Wednesday as he missed a penalty in Real Madrid’s 2-0 loss to Liverpool, marking the club’s…

CAF Champions League Begins with ES Tunis vs. Djoliba AC in Group D Opener
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CAF Champions League Begins with ES Tunis vs. Djoliba AC in Group D Opener

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Group Stage begins on Tuesday, Nov. 26, with ES Tunis hosting Malian side Djoliba AC…

Trial Begins for Six Accused in Paul Pogba Blackmail Case
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Trial Begins for Six Accused in Paul Pogba Blackmail Case

Aisha AdedunmolaNovember 26, 2024November 26, 2024

The trial of six individuals accused of attempting to extort football star Paul Pogba is set to begin Tuesday, November…

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