Author: Prudence Makoge
South Africa’s long wait for another World Cup appearance is finally over. Knowing they needed both a win and help from elsewhere, Bafana Bafana did their part in emphatic style in Mbombela, beating Rwanda 3-0. A win over Rwanda needed to be accompanied by a win for Nigeria over Benin, which is exactly what happened as Victor Osimhen’s masterclass sent Benin tumbling to a 4-0 defeat. Three of Africa’s traditional heavyweights – South Africa, Ivory Coast and Senegal – confirmed their places at the World Cup. The trio secured automatic qualification on a night filled with goals, tension, and jubilation…
Manchester City and Chelsea to vie for Elliot Anderson, Tottenham prepare shock bid for Harry Kane, Manchester United want Mateo Retegui, Roma lead the race for Joshua Zirkzee.Manchester City are plotting a £75m bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson next summer but are likely to face stiff competition from Chelsea for the 22-year-old England international. (Express, external)Tottenham are preparing a blockbuster move to bring Harry Kane back to north London from Bayern Munich next summer and are ready to meet the 32-year-old England captain’s release clause and wage demands. (Teamtalk, external)Crystal Palace are relaxed about the future of Adam…
Did we just spot Big Brother Naija season 10 winner Imisi on set with Adekunle Gold? And with BBNaija season 10 finalist Mensan, too? Our fingers are crossed, but we’re fairly certain something exciting is brewing. The gist is suggesting she might be featured in a music video for one of the tracks from Adekunle Gold’s recent album, “Fuji.” We can’t confirm anything officially just yet, but either way, we’re intrigued. What we do know is that Imisi’s look was absolutely fabulous. She went for bold colour-blocking with bright red wide-leg trousers paired against a black sweetheart neckline corset top.…
Jessica Motaung continues to make significant strides, having been recently appointed to the FIFA Men’s Football Stakeholders Committee for a four-year term until 2029. The Kaizer Chiefs’ Marketing and Commercial Director is no stranger to top positions in sports leadership, and her latest appointment demonstrates the integral role she plays as a leader in the beautiful game. Her latest appointment is a historic one for women in sports leadership, as she will become one of the few women from Africa to hold such a high role at the global soccer body. Speaking to gsport earlier this week, Motaung said her…
The Chief Executive Officer of Konga Group, Nnamdi Ekeh, has called on Nigerian entrepreneurs to adopt a global mindset and embrace innovation as a cornerstone for building sustainable businesses capable of competing on the world stage. Ekeh made this appeal while speaking at The Atinuda Experience 5.0, held in Lagos under the theme “From Local to Global Creative Transformations.” The annual conference, which gathers business leaders, innovators, and creatives from across Africa, serves as a platform to exchange ideas shaping the continent’s creative and entrepreneurial future. According to Ekeh, Africa’s creative and business sectors hold immense potential but must begin…
Donavan Don says his Currie Cup campaign with Boland made him appreciate being part of the Blitzboks set-up. The 23-year-old speedster finished as the competition’s top try-scorer, crossing nine times in six matches, and says the experience gave him valuable perspective. “That turned out to be a great opportunity for me to play fifteens again,” said Don. “That experience made me realise how lucky and privileged I am to be in a national set-up. Some of those Boland guys have day jobs and have to train after work. I was humbled by seeing such sacrifice and already shared that with…
In the Nigerian consciousness, Port Harcourt is defined by two competing realities: the “Garden City”, a tagline that has defined the city for years as a lush and green city and today’s identity as the gritty and chaotic heart of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. It is a city where global energy demands meet the restless pulse of local life. It is here that Heliconia Park has chosen to write its latest chapter. With the launch of the Heliconia Park Port Harcourt Hotel & Golf Resort, the brand is not merely opening another property; it is making a statement. The…
The South African women’s hockey team were left frustrated after being held to a 0-0 draw by Kenya in their third match of the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia on Wednesday. Despite enjoying the bulk of possession and creating numerous chances, the South Africans were unable to find a way past a resolute Kenyan defence. Before the match, there were two significant milestones celebrated. Quanita Bobbs became just the 11th South African woman to reach 200 international caps, a testament to her consistency and leadership over more than a decade at the top level. Edith Molikoe also…
The rugby landscape could soon be set for a major shake up as the new R360 global ‘rebel’ league plans to launch in 2026, and despite some opposition, it does seem set to eventually kick off. According to Telegraph Sport, the R360 has already secured around 160 men on legally binding pre-contracts, and four high-profile Springboks are reported to have already committed. Recently, SA Rugby joined in a strong statement that has also been agreed by the national rugby unions of New Zealand, Australia, Ireland, England, Scotland, France and Italy, which largely opposed the concept of the league. However, R360 still has its supporters,…
Love makes us daring, pushing us to do everything possible to win the hearts of those we’re drawn to, even when the odds seem stacked against us. Sometimes, that persistence leads to something beautiful — like Lillian and Bodex’s love story. So why stop trying? Their journey began in church when Bodex boldly approached Lillian and asked for her number. She gave it to him, though she had no intention of responding since she was already in a relationship. He called several times, but she never picked up. Yet none of this deterred him. Years later, fate brought them back…