Hulk Hogan, the legendary wrestler who became the face of professional wrestling in the 1980s and later transitioned into acting, has died at the age of 71, according to U.S. media reports on Thursday. NBC News, citing Hogan’s manager Chris Volo, confirmed that the wrestling icon passed away at his home in Florida. TMZ also…
England are set to face Spain in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final on Sunday, in a highly anticipated rematch of the 2023 Women’s World Cup final. Spain secured their place in the final with a narrow 1-0 victory over Germany, thanks to a 23rd-minute extra-time strike from Aitana Bonmati. The midfielder surprised many by…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has revealed his final 23-man squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, which will take place from August 2nd to 30th across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The squad features a blend of seasoned local stars and exciting young talents, carefully selected for their skill and tactical fit….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Super Falcons for their hard-fought 2-1 victory over South Africa’s Banyana Banyana, securing a place in the final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Casablanca, Morocco. In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the President praised the team’s performance as a…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons clinched a spot in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final in Morocco with a dramatic 2-1 victory over South Africa, thanks to a last-minute strike from defender Mitchel Alozie. With the semifinal clash poised to head into extra time, Alozie delivered a long ball into the South African penalty area….
Qatar has officially launched its bid to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, aiming to become the first country in the Middle East and North Africa to stage the global event. The announcement was made Tuesday by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, who described the bid as…
WAFCON 2024 Semi-Final Preview: Nigeria and South Africa Set for Another Historic Showdown When Nigeria and South Africa meet on a football pitch, it’s never just a game. Their clash in the semi-finals of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Tuesday is a fierce continuation of a storied rivalry — a battle…
Oleksandr Usyk became the undisputed heavyweight world champion on Saturday night with a dominant fifth-round knockout victory over Daniel Dubois at London’s Wembley Stadium. The Ukrainian star, now 38, extended his undefeated record to 24 professional bouts. Already holding the WBA, WBC, and WBO titles, Usyk added Dubois’ IBF belt to unify all four major…
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have advanced to the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following a dominant 5-0 victory over Zambia in their quarter-final match on Friday. Osinachi Ohale got Nigeria off to a flying start, heading home in the 2nd minute from a well-delivered set-piece. The 11-time champions doubled their lead when…
In a surprising crossover between the music and football worlds, Swansea City has announced that legendary rapper Snoop Dogg is now a co-owner of the Championship club. The 53-year-old American artist, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, joins forces with Croatian football star and former Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modrić in the club’s evolving ownership…
