Ghanaian Shatta Bandle apologises to EFCC for spraying naira
Shatta Bandle, a well-known socialite in Ghana, has publicly apologised to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for spraying naira notes throughout Nigeria. This is in response to his run-in with the EFCC regarding his open display of naira…
Eto’o fined $200,000 but escapes match-fixing charge
African football’s governing body has fined Samuel Eto’o, the president of the Cameroonian Football Federation (Fecafoot), $200,000 for an ethics breach, but found insufficient evidence to pursue a charge related to allegations of match-fixing. The Confederation of African Football (Caf)…
AFCON 2025Q: Benin Republic can beat Super Eagles again – Rohr
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr is optimistic the Squirrels can beat the Super Eagles again. The Squirrels claimed a famous 2-1 victory over their close door neighbour in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers last month. The two countries…
Ghanaian Chef Arrested for Fraud in Alleged Guinness World Records Cook-A-Thon; See Details
Ebenezer Smith, a Ghanaian chef who claimed to have set a new Guinness World Record for the Longest Cooking Marathon, has been arrested on charges of fraud. Smith made headlines when he announced that he had cooked continuously for 802…
Afcon 2025 qualifying draw throws up tasty ties
Reigning champions Ivory Coast will be confident of reaching the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco but Nigeria have been handed a potentially tricky group in the qualifying draw. The draw in Johannesburg saw the Super Eagles paired…
AFCON 2025 Draw: Super Eagles placed in Pot 1
The Super Eagles have been placed in Pot 1 ahead of the draw ceremony for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) released the draw procedure on its official website on Wednesday. According to CAF,…
Sudanese Club Al Merreikh Unveil Super Eagles Goalkeeper
Nigeria goalkeeper Ojo Olorunleke has been unveiled by his new Sudanese club Al Merreikh. Olorunleke was unveiled by Al Merreikh at their base in Omdurman on Tuesday. The 28-year-old also officially signed a two-year contract with the Red Devils. The…
Tyla beats Arya Starr, Asake to win BET Awards
South African singer Tyla was named Best New Artist at the BET Awards 2024 on Monday. Tyla’s debut single, ‘Water’, catapulted her to global fame and earned her several accolades, including the inaugural Grammy Award for Best African Music Performance…
Nwokolo claims fifth belt with WBA, UBO win
Nigeria’s Emeka Nwokolo captured the vacant WBA North American Boxing Association super welterweight and Universal Boxing Organisation world super welterweight belts after defeating Colombia’s Jeovanis Barraza on Sunday at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Manchester, New Hampshire. The fight…
Cyril Ramaphosa hits out at John Steenhuisen in South Africa coalition row
SA president hits out at coalition partner in fierce row President Cyril Ramaphosa led the ANC to its worst-ever election result South Africa’s main coalition partners are at loggerheads just weeks after agreeing to share power, as President Cyril Ramaphosa…