Author: Prudence Makoge
Photo Credit: Zegna/Instagram Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has been awarded the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or, the most prestigious individual prize in football. The 28-year-old France international received the trophy at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Parison Monday, 22 September, in a ceremony presented by France Football. Dembélé played a key role in PSG’s highly successful 2024/25 season. He scored 35 goals and provided 14 assists in 53 matches, helping the club secure a domestic treble — the Ligue 1 title, the French Cup, and the Champions League. He also contributed in the Club World Cup final, where PSG were…
The University of the Western Cape’s women’s football team have completed a historic feat by securing their third straight Varsity football title with a 1-nil victory over UJ Women to retain the title again at a packed Soweto Stadium in Gauteng, on Friday, 19 September 2025. Both teams struggled to break the deadlock in the first half, with few goal-scoring opportunities created, and the score remaining nil-all at halftime, but UWC captain Tiffany Kortje managed to get the first goal of the game early in the second half, beating a UJ defender to slot in the decisive attempt in the…
France have suffered another injury setback ahead of their November Tests. Toulon winger Gabin Villiere, who has not played since July because of a finger issue, recently underwent surgery for a groin problem and will not be available for Les Bleus’ end-of-year campaign. France will host the Springboks in Paris on 8 November before facing Fiji and the Wallabies on consecutive weekends. The 29-year-old started two of France’s three defeats to New Zealand in July, when regular wings Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrey were rested. ALSO: France enforcer touch-and-go for Bok showdown Coach Fabien Galthie’s options are further limited with…
Photo Credit: hafcwomen/Instagram Nigeria’s Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has been ranked the fourth-best female goalkeeper in the world at the 2025 Ballon d’Or awards, held at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. The Paris FC star, who has made a name for herself with her consistent performances in France, is the only African player among the top five in the final Women’s Yashin Trophy rankings. The accolade recognises the finest goalkeepers globally for their performances in the 2024/25 season. Nnadozie has continued to impress on both the international and club stages. Her standout displays at the 2023 Women’s World…
South Africa closed their World Athletics Championships campaign in Tokyo with a brilliant bronze medal in the men’s 4x400m relay.Botswana took gold in the pouring rain with the United States claiming second by one-thousandth of a second over South Africa. Earlier, the men’s 4x100m squad was given a reprieve after appealing following their heat when their first changeover was impeded by Italy in the heats. They ran a solo race on Sunday in lane six needing a time of 38.34 or better to be given a place in the final. They came up short with a 38.64 and miss the…
KongaTV and Konga103.7FM are proud partners of Men’s Health Unscripted with Charly Boy, a groundbreaking health series powered by the Charly Boy Foundation and supported by the Leo Stan Ekeh Foundation. The initiative is a bold response to the silent health crisis facing African men. Hosted by legendary entertainer and activist Charly Boy, himself a two-time prostate cancer survivor, Men’s Health Unscripted strips away the myths and stigma around men’s health. With raw honesty, cultural insight, and lived experience, the series tackles issues ranging from depression and diabetes to prostate health and emotional trauma. Speaking on the partnership, Ifeoma Ajumobi,…
Kaizer Chiefs’ season is quickly turning into a nightmare following back-to-back defeats. This is a stark contrast to their promising start in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership. After an underwhelming pre-season in terms of results, Amakhosi began the league with impressive performances, winning their first three matches without conceding a single goal, positioning them as early title contenders. After five matches, Kaizer Chiefs had accumulated 13 points, having dropped only two points at that stage. However, their fortunes changed when they suffered a 3-1 defeat at home to log leaders Sekhukhune United. This loss not only marked the first time they…
Chika had always dreamed of owning land back home in the South East. After years of working in Lagos, she longed for a place where she could invest, build and feel connected to her roots. Like many Nigerians in the diaspora or even within the country, she wanted something beyond just sending money home—something lasting, secure, and valuable. Her first challenge was deciding where in the South-East to buy. Friends told her that Enugu was booming, others pushed her toward Awka, while her cousins swore that Aba was the goldmine. Confused, she began her search. She discovered that each city…
The Silver Ferns continued their dominance over the Spar Proteas with a commanding 77–51 win to lead the three-test series 1-0, at the Eventfinda Stadium, in Auckland, New Zealand, on Sunday, 21 September 2025. This result marks the home team’s 37th victory in the 39 clashes between the two nations. The teams last met during the 2023 Netball World Cup in Cape Town, where they played to a dramatic 48-all draw. This fixture was also the first time since 2018 that South Africa faced New Zealand on their home soil. The Proteas started brightly, converting their opening centre pass to…
Siya Kolisi’s Sharks teammates attempt his signature dance moves – and get rated out of 10. READ: Injury-hit Sharks brace for Glasgow challenge Comment below with your ratings 🤣 pic.twitter.com/BqrNPmVWCj — The Sharks (@SharksRugby) September 22, 2025 Source link