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Superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo attended a White House black-tie dinner on Tuesday night alongside Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking ahead of the event, described it as an “honour” to host Ronaldo, whose high-profile role in the Saudi Pro League has made him one of the global faces of the kingdom’s modernisation and economic diversification efforts. Saudi Arabia, under Crown Prince […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the Super Eagles to put Sunday’s World Cup playoff disappointment behind them and shift full attention to the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President encouraged the team to “focus all efforts on the Cup of Nations” after Nigeria narrowly missed out on qualification for the 2026 […]

South Africa has formally announced its intention to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, signaling a major push to bring one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events to the African continent for the first time. This ambitious move reflects South Africa’s growing role in international sports and its desire to showcase its infrastructure, organizational capacity, and commitment to hosting global events on the largest stage. […]

  Tunisian tennis sensation and former world number two Ons Jabeur has announced that she is expecting her first child, a baby boy, due to arrive in April next year. The 31-year-old, who has long been celebrated for her trailblazing achievements on the global tennis stage, shared the joyful news in a heartfelt social media post, marking a new and exciting chapter in her life both on and off the […]

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has officially announced the shortlist for the Men’s The Best 2025 Award, celebrating footballers who delivered exceptional performances across major competitions in the past year. This year’s lineup features an impressive mix of players representing some of Europe’s most successful clubs, reflecting the global nature of elite football. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) leads the nominations with four players, followed by Barcelona with three, while […]

FIFA’s decision to appoint a South African refereeing team for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup playoff first leg against Gabon has drawn criticism from Nigerian football fans and officials, who have questioned the neutrality of the move. According to a FIFA communication dated November 3, 2025, Tom Abongile will serve as the centre referee, with Zakhele Siwela and Akhona Makalima assisting as part of the officiating crew. Makalima will also oversee […]

  Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has reaffirmed the team’s determination to secure qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as Nigeria gears up for the CAF Play-Off Tournament in Morocco next month. Speaking after the team’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Benin Republic, the 32-year-old defender expressed optimism about Nigeria’s chances while appealing for patience and continued support from fans. “We are quite happy to have this opportunity. It’s a […]