Author: Prudence Makoge
Kaizer Chiefs have been set in somewhat of a heavyweight Group D of the CAF Confederation Cup (CAFCC). The names include Egyptian giants Zamalek as well as Al-Masry from the same nation, plus Southern neighbours Zesco United from Zambia. KAIZER CHIEFS INTO THE CAF CONFEDERATION CUP GROUP STAGE The Glamour Boys sealed the group stage qualification after beating Angola’s Kabuscorp in the first round qualifiers before finishing the mission against the Congolese side AS Simba. Following Monday’s group stage draw, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) also took the moment to highlight this season’s prize money for the champions. According…
L-R: Soraya da Piedade, Winner of Creative Industry Award; Dr Vera Kamtukule, Former Minister of Tourism, Malawi. Photo taken at the 2025 AWIEF Awards on 31 October 2025 at CTICC, Cape Town. The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) hosted a spectacular celebration of African women’s excellence at the 2025 AWIEF Awards, held on Friday evening at the Cape Town South Africa. The glittering gala honoured women entrepreneurs and leaders driving innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth across the continent. Eight exceptional winners were announced, each representing the transformative power of women-led initiatives in Africa.Since its inception in 2016, the…
The All Blacks will be without two Barrett brothers for Saturday’s Test against Scotland at Murrayfield. Scott and Jordie both suffered injuries in the 26-13 win over Ireland and will undergo further medical assessments this week to determine how long they will be sidelined. Josh Beehre has been called up from the All Blacks XV to provide lock cover in training. Captain Scott sustained a deep gash just below his knee during the early stages of the match in Chicago. Assistant coach Lemeki Ellison confirmed that the cut was serious enough to require multiple stitches. “I think he got 12…
Photo Credit: Oluwanishiola/Instagram It looks like we’ll soon be listening, and jamming, to a brand new track from Boluwatife Balogun. From the clips making the rounds on his Instagram, Wizkid’s son seems to be gearing up to drop his debut song, and the vibe is already strong. Music, it appears, truly runs in the family. In the short video, Boluwatife is seen in the studio — headphones on, phone in hand, and laser-focused as he records and reviews his vocals. The sound spilling through the speakers carries a distinct hip-hop and trap rhythm, layered with rap that hints at confidence…
Two sides from the sixth tier of the English football pyramid are guaranteed to be in this season’s FA Cup third round following Monday’s second-round draw.National League South’s Slough Town were the first team to be pulled out and will host Macclesfield of National League North.Chelmsford City, who dispatched local rivals Braintree Town 4-1 at the weekend to make the second round, have a home tie against fellow National League South side Weston-super-Mare.Elsewhere, Bristol Rovers boss Darrell Clarke goes back to his former club Port Vale and National League side Gateshead host League Two leaders Walsall.Following their dramatic 4-3 victory…
L-R: Bunmi George, Founder Shredder Gang; Dr Olubunmi Aboderin Talabi, Non-Executive Director Punch Newspapers; Ifeoma Williams, Global Image Consultant, all panellists at the SheGlows summit organised by Globacom at the Alliance Francaise, Mike Adenuga Centre, Lagos, on Friday evening On October 31, 2025, the women of Glo gathered at the Alliance Française, Lagos, for the second edition of the SheGlows Summit, an evening that felt less like an event and more like an awakening. Under the theme “Wellness for Growth”, the summit explored what happens when ambitious women stop rushing long enough to breathe. Olubunmi Aboderin Talabi, Bunmi George, and…
Felix Jones has dismissed suggestions that Les Bleus are out for payback after their 2023 World Cup quarter-final heartbreak. The Springbok assistant coach addressed the media on Monday ahead of the blockbuster clash in Paris on Saturday night. It will be the first meeting between the two world heavyweights since that epic 29-28 Bok victory which ended French hopes of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup on home soil. “We enjoy it every time we’re here in France,” Jones said. “We’ve got fond memories, even from the match we lost in Marseille in 2022. What happened in 2023 was positive for…
Photo Credit: Burna Boy/Instagram Now, that’s how you make an entrance! Burna Boy arrived on The Jennifer Hudson Show and turned the iconic Spirit Tunnel into a full-on celebration. As the “African Giant” stepped into the narrow hallway lined with cheering staff and guests, the excitement in the room was impossible to miss. People stood on both sides of the hall, clapping in rhythm and chanting a lively Yoruba-inspired welcome — “Ekabo! Ekabo! We got Burna Boy in the J-Hudd Tunnel-oh!” The sound filled the space, setting the perfect backdrop for his arrival. Then came Burna Boy himself, stepping out…
Orlando Pirates have been playing fantastic football this season and are undoubtedly the best team in the league at the moment. Under new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou, the Buccaneers have bounced back after a slow start to the 2025/26 Betway Premiership. With the MTN8 trophy already in their cabinet, Pirates are now setting their sights on the elusive Carling Knockout Cup. With just three points separating them from log leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, the Sea Robbers must be confident in their ability to overtake their rivals, especially since they have two matches in hand. Here’s how Orlando Pirates can win the league:…
The incredible M.I. Abaga, rapper, storyteller, and cultural curator, has always been more than just a voice in music. He’s a movement; a man who blends creativity, intellect, and influence with effortless cool. A lifelong Arsenal fan, M.I.’s love for the game runs deep, reflected in the way he champions excellence, community, and culture both on and off the mic. On October 17th, he brought that passion home, literally, hosting an exclusive Chivas Hometainment Night, where football met fine living and the Chivas 12 experience set the tone for an unforgettable evening. Watch Here Days before the highly anticipated Arsenal…