Morocco 2024: Nigeria draw Botswana , North African duo in group B
Nigeria finished a disappointing fourth in the last edition of the competition they have won nine times. The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been drawn against Tunisia, Algeria, and Botswana in Group B of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations…
Libya Pull Out Of CHAN 2024
With the qualifier set to commence, countries continue to pull out of the 2024 Championship of African Nations qualifier, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Egypt and DR Congo are among the countries that have pulled out of the competition. Libya on Thursday announced…
UFC champion Jon Jones discovers Nigerian ancestry through DNA test
UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones has uncovered a deeper connection to his heritage, with a recent DNA test revealing that he is 42% Nigerian. Jones, the reigning UFC heavyweight champion, successfully defended his title at UFC 309 with a…
Fugitive Zambian MP arrested in Zimbabwe – minister
A fugitive Zambian lawmaker with a bounty on his head has been arrested in Zimbabwe, Zambian authorities have said. Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda, who was facing robbery charges, is accused of having escaped from custody in August as he awaited…
Adesanya to headline UFC event in Saudi
Israel Adesanya is set to headline the UFC’s second Fight Night event in Saudi Arabia on February 1, 2025, against Nassourdine Imavov at The Venue in Riyadh, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The middleweight clash marks a crucial opportunity for Adesanya…
Real Madrid star Vinícius discovers Cameroonian roots through DNA test
Real Madrid star, Vinícius Júnior, has discovered his ancestry links to the Tikar tribe in Cameroon following a DNA test conducted by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in collaboration with AfricanAncestry.com. The test results were unveiled on Tuesday, November 19,…
Serena Williams Honors Rafael Nadal Ahead of Retirement: ‘I’m Not Good at Goodbyes’
In the midst of what could be the final match of Rafael Nadal’s career, Serena Williams shared a message to a fellow legend of the tennis court. In a post on X, Williams noted she was getting choked up while…
Kane keen to carry on beyond 2026 World Cup
England captain Harry Kane says the 2026 Fifa World Cup may not be his last international tournament. The 31-year-old’s future remains uncertain, despite extending his all-time scoring record to 69 goals in 103 appearances for his country when he scored…
Lookman makes final men’s CAF Player of the Year shortlist
Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman and South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams were among five stars shortlisted on Monday for the African Player of the Year award. A Confederation of African Football statement listed Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi, Ivory Coast winger Simon…
Muhammad Ali’s grandson sets condition to fight Jake Paul and avenge Mike Tyson in his grandfather’s name
Muhammad Ali’s grandson sets condition to fight Jake Paul and avenge Mike Tyson in his grandfather’s name Nico Ali Walsh, the grandson of boxing icon Muhammad Ali, has emerged as a rising figure in the world of combat sports, with…