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When it comes to sports fans, it’s certainly true that different sports have different types of fans and very different fan cultures when contrasted with each other. But we believe the very best fans can be found in the audiences of rugby games. This is one of the oldest sports around and has popularity all […]
4 years ago
Since adopting a new format in 1992, the Premier League has grown into a global spectacle, attracting some of the finest talents from across the world. Back then, only 13 foreign players featured in its debut season. Today, a staggering 117 of FIFA’s 211 member nations have been represented in England’s top flight. The evolution […]
3 days ago
For decades, Morocco has harbored a relentless dream of hosting football’s greatest spectacle, the FIFA World Cup. Now, that dream is finally coming true. As part of a historic joint bid with Spain and Portugal, Morocco will co-host the 2030 tournament, marking a monumental achievement for the North African nation and Africa as a whole. […]
4 days ago
Fencing, traditionally seen as a niche sport, is steadily gaining traction in Nigeria thanks to the Nigeria Fencing Federation’s (NFF) concerted efforts. Under the leadership of Adeyinka Samuel, the NFF has taken bold steps to ensure that Nigeria becomes a force to reckon with in international fencing while fostering local participation and development. Through strategic […]
1 week ago
Football in Nigeria is more than just a sport—it’s a passion that pulses through every street corner, uniting people across divides. This December, that passion takes on a thrilling new dimension with the launch of the Lagos Liga, a private football league that seems interested in rewriting the playbook. Forget the conventional 11-a-side matches that […]
3 weeks ago
When considering women’s football in Africa, the Nigerian Super Falcons stand as formidable Amazons, relishing triumphs throughout the continent. With an astounding 9 African Women’s Nations Cup and a legacy of achievements on the broader African platform, they have ascended to the pinnacle of African women football mostly hitch free . Although the same cannot […]
1 year ago
Each NFL season brings a fresh wave of talent that stirs up the betting scene with exciting new prospects. As we head into 2024, a group of top players are poised to leave their mark and, at the same time, offer up intriguing options for bettors. These are the ones to look out for. For […]
1 year ago
UnitedMasters and the National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced plans to expand their existing collaboration across Africa by leveraging the popularity of music, basketball and the NBA on the continent to showcase African musicians and positively impact African youth. UnitedMasters’ collaboration with NBA Africa will empower independent musicians by providing UnitedMasters artists with the opportunity to […]
1 year ago
Victor Osimhen and Asisat Oshoala were top winners at the CAF Awards held in Marrakech last night,winning the CAF African Player of the Year awards in both the Men and Women’s categories. This achievement marked a groundbreaking and historic moment simultaneously. Remarkably, this was the second instance in which one country won both the African […]
1 year ago
The African Footballer of the Year award, presented to the best African footballer every year, has been conferred by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) since 1992. Sadio Mane of Senegal won the 2022 edition, beating his then-Liverpool teammate and Egypt’s Mohammed Salah. This year, the 2023 edition of the award ceremony is scheduled for […]
1 year ago
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have dropped from their previous 40th to the 42nd position in the latest FIFA rankings. This shift, according to the rankings, posted on FIFA’s official website indicates that the Eagles have lost 16.04 points, resulting in a new total of 1474.44 points, compared to the October score of 1490.48. Despite […]
1 year ago
Nigerian football, specifically the Super Eagles—the Nigerian senior male football team—has experienced only lows and lows in recent times. From failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to allegations of bribery and corruption levied against the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), last November by Sven Goran Eriksson, the Swedish coach best known for […]
1 year ago
Milan, Italy, with its winding streets and vibrant atmosphere, is a favored holiday destination for travelers. Its iconic dish, risotto alla Milanese, is a culinary delight that lures tourists from around the world. But beyond its several wonders, Milan takes pride in its football culture, exemplified by the two legendary clubs, AC Milan and Inter […]
1 year ago
