Ex-South Africa Star Calls for CAF Overhaul of Women’s World Cup Qualification Former South Africa goalkeeper Brian Baloyi has called on the Confederation of African Football CAF to overhaul its qualification system for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, arguing that the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations WAFCON should no longer serve as the continent’s main […]

400-Year-Old Grave Reveals Fear of the Dead Returning A 400-year-old grave containing the remains of a young woman has offered archaeologists a chilling glimpse into the fears and beliefs of a community that once worried the dead could return to the world of the living. The woman was buried with a rusted sickle positioned across […]

Djibouti Football Federation Accused of Misusing Funds Djibouti’s football federation has become embroiled in a financial controversy after a government audit accused the body of favouritism in contract awards and inadequate competitive bidding.The allegations centre on funds received from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football CAF, which together provide more than $1 million annually […]

Wolin Island’s Secret Bunkers: From Nazi Defences to Cold War War Plans Hidden beneath the forests of Wolin Island on Poland’s Baltic coast is a network of tunnels and military bunkers that reflects some of the most turbulent chapters of modern European history. Originally constructed by Nazi Germany as part of its coastal defence system […]

Bitcoin Surges 6.6% to $77,472 as Crypto Rally Accelerates Bitcoin surged 6.6 per cent on Friday to $77,472.44, extending a powerful three-day rally that has lifted the world’s largest cryptocurrency by more than 20 per cent since Wednesday. The latest jump pushed Bitcoin to its highest level since May, as investors responded positively to developments […]

Yan Diomandé Begins Real Madrid Adventure as Teenage Star Eyes Breakthrough At just 19 years old, Yan Diomandé is already embarking on one of the most remarkable journeys in world football after completing a blockbuster move to Real Madrid. The Ivory Coast winger has joined the Spanish giants following a rapid rise that took him […]

Nigerian Father Names Newborn After Arsenal Star Calafiori An Arsenal supporter in Nigeria has celebrated his admiration for defender Riccardo Calafiori in an unusual way by naming his newborn son after the Italian footballer. A video from the baby’s naming ceremony went viral after it showed “Calafiori” included among the child’s 10 names, drawing attention […]

Power Lines Pose Deadly Threat to Eagles, But Simple Fixes Can Save Them For eagles living in landscapes where natural trees are scarce, electricity pylons and power poles can provide convenient perches from which to hunt, survey their surroundings and, in some cases, build nests. But the structures can also become deadly traps. A bird […]

Alhassan Yusuf Speaks After Historic MLS Hat-Trick Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf has broken his silence after producing a remarkable hat-trick to lead New England Revolution to a 3–0 victory over D.C. United in Major League Soccer. The 26-year-old Nigeria international delivered the first MLS hat-trick of his professional career at Audi Field, scoring all […]

Arsenal Legend Warns Arteta Over Potential Osimhen Signing Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith has questioned whether Victor Osimhen is the right striker for Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal, despite the Nigerian forward’s impressive scoring record at Galatasaray. Arsenal have reportedly been linked with a move for Osimhen as they continue their search for a centre-forward ahead of […]

Arteta Warns Chelsea and Man United to Keep Hands Off Lewis Skelly Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has dismissed speculation surrounding Myles Lewis-Skelly’s future, insisting the highly rated academy graduate is expected to remain at the Emirates Stadium despite reported interest from Chelsea and Manchester United. Lewis-Skelly has emerged as one of Arsenal’s most valuable young […]

Joe Cole Slams Chelsea’s £100m Asking Price for Pedro Neto Chelsea legend Joe Cole has criticised the club’s reported £100 million asking price for Pedro Neto, describing the valuation as “ridiculous” and insisting that few sensible clubs would be willing to pay such a fee. Speaking to Paddy Power, Cole said he rates Neto highly […]

Arsenal vs Coventry: Premier League Preview and Team News Arsenal begin their 2026/27 Premier League title defence at the Emirates Stadium on Friday, August 21, against newly promoted Coventry City. The Gunners head into the opening fixture in strong form after beating Manchester City 3–0 in the Community Shield. Coventry, meanwhile, return to the Premier […]

Hong Kong Court Convicts Tiananmen Vigil Organisers of Inciting Subversion A Hong Kong court has found two prominent organisers of the city’s annual Tiananmen Square remembrance vigil guilty of inciting subversion under China’s national security law. The defendants, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung, were former leaders of the now-disbanded Hong Kong Alliance in Support of […]

Imran Khan Taken to Private Hospital for Medical Treatment Imprisoned former Pakistani Prime Minister and cricket legend Imran Khan was taken to a private hospital in the capital, Islamabad, after midnight on Thursday for medical treatment, according to his political party. The development came hours after a senior government minister pledged that authorities would comply […]

Osimhen Backed to Lead Arsenal to Premier League Title Former Chelsea and England midfielder Joe Cole has backed Arsenal to retain the Premier League title if the Gunners succeed in signing Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen this summer. Cole believes Arsenal’s chances of defending their crown could hinge on whether manager Mikel Arteta adds another top-class […]

‘Failed Policies Iran Rejects Trump’s Economic Pressure Plan lran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected US President Donald Trump’s latest economic pressure campaign against Tehran, describing it as a continuation of what he called Washington’s “failed policies” that would bring the United States “further defeat. Araghchi’s comments came a day after Trump announced what he […]

Police Apologise After Family of Missing Australian Hiker Was Wrongly Told She Was Alive Police in New South Wales have apologised “unreservedly” to the family of 18-year-old hiker Lily Hooper after they were mistakenly told she had been found alive following an eight-day search. Hooper disappeared on August 12 after leaving her home in Oakdale, […]

Saimaluu Task Kyrgyzstan’s Ancient Open-Air Gallery of Rock Art High in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan lies Saimaluu Tash, one of Central Asia’s most remarkable collections of ancient rock art, where thousands of petroglyphs offer a glimpse into the beliefs, rituals and daily lives of people who lived in the region thousands of years ago. Known […]

Chelle Faces Selection Headache as Super Eagles Star Christantus Uche Undergoes Knee Surgery Super Eagles midfielder Christantus Uche has undergone successful knee surgery after suffering a serious injury that is expected to keep him out for the entire 2026/27 season. The 23-year-old sustained the injury during Getafe’s pre-season friendly against Monaco on August 6, after […]

Awoniyi Names Super Eagles Legend Among His Biggest Football Heroes Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi has revealed the football icons who inspired him while growing up, with Nigerian legend Rashidi Yekini among his biggest football heroes. Awoniyi made the revelation during a light-hearted “get to know me” session with fellow Super Eagles international Frank Onyeka […]

Super Eagles Star Alhassan Yusuf Outshines Messi With Stunning Hat-Trick Nigeria international Alhassan Yusuf produced the performance of the night in Major League Soccer, scoring a sensational hat-trick to lead New England Revolution to a 3-0 victory over D.C. United. The midfielder stole the headlines on a night when Lionel Messi was also in action […]

Bernardo Silva Playing for Real Madrid ‘Not for Everyone’ New Real Madrid midfielder Bernardo Silva has declared that playing for the Spanish giants “is not for everyone” after completing his move from Manchester City. The 31-year-old Portugal international was officially presented by Real Madrid on Wednesday after joining the 15-time European champions as a free […]

Simeone Backs Álvarez as Atlético Stand Firm on Barcelona Transfer Interest Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has reaffirmed the club’s commitment to Julián Álvarez as the Argentine forward remains at the centre of a transfer dispute involving Barcelona. Álvarez has reportedly expressed a desire to join Barcelona, describing a move to the Catalan club as […]