CAF President Patrice Motsepe shares Vision for African Football and Stance on Key Issues
CAF President Patrice Motsepe has spoken about his goals for African football and addressed various issues during his time as CAF president. In an interview, He aimed for an African team to win the 2026 World Cup and also praised the recent Africa Cup of Nations for its success, bringing in $80 million and doubling sponsor numbers. Motsepe acknowledged challenges in...
It’s possible to address current NCD crisis with evidence-informed public health policy interventions – Prof. Laar
Amos Laar, a Professor of Public Health Nutrition from the University of Ghana has called for evidence-based policy interventions to reshape food environments and to tackle diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Africa. Speaking at the 2024 University of London Centre for Food Policy Symposium in April, he underscored the urgent need for evidence-informed policies to tackle the complex interplay of factors contributing...
Global health leaders advance climate, nutrition integration at ATACH meeting
Amidst the backdrop of escalating climate change impacts and mounting nutrition challenges, global health leaders converged in Madrid for the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH) Global Meeting. Held in March 2024 at the Ministerio de Sanidad (Ministry of Health), the conference provided a pivotal platform for stakeholders to chart a course towards integrated solutions. Co-hosted by the...
‘Wizkid is my favourite artiste’ – Real Madrid star, Rudiger
Real Madrid defender, Antonio Rudiger, has revealed his favourite musical artiste. According to the former Chelsea player, and Grammy-winning Nigerian Afrobeats star, Wizkid is his favourite musician. The Sierra Leone-born German international disclosed this in a recent interview with Le Media Carre. Interviewer: “Who is your favourite artist?” Rudiger: “My favourite artist is Wizkid.”
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid Thrill in 2-2 Draw in UEFA Champions League Semifinal
In a gripping first leg of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) semifinal clash, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid played out a thrilling 2-2 draw, setting the stage for an epic second leg showdown. Bayern Munich remains winless in their last eight encounters against Real Madrid in the UCL, conceding an average of 2.4 goals per game. The match kicked off with...
CAS Rejects Algerian FA’s Urgent Suspension Request
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed the Algerian Football Federation's (FAF) plea for an urgent suspension of the decision favoring Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB) in the CAF Confederation Cup semi-final first leg against USM d'Alger. Here's the breakdown of the ongoing controversy. CAS President clarified that FAF couldn't compel CAF to halt the CAF Cup amidst the case...
Jamie Vardy’s Heroics Secure Championship Title for Leicester City
Leicester City secured Premier League status after the first time of asking. Jamie Vardy's remarkable performance propelled Leicester City to the Championship title in a thrilling victory against Preston North End. The 37-year-old striker, known for his iconic goals, added two more to his tally, solidifying his status as a Leicester legend and contributing to the team's successful campaign. Vardy's goals, one...
PSG vs Dortmund: Champions League Semi-Final Preview
This is the first time since the 2012-13 champions league season that two teams have faced off in the group stage and the semi-finals. In that year, Dortmund were reunited with Real Madrid and eliminated them in the last four after playing them in the group stages. Paris Saint-Germain clinched their 12th Ligue 1 title, but their eyes are set on...
Bayern Munich vs Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Preview
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid play each other in UEFA Champions League semi-final at Allianz Arena, marking their 26th encounter in European Cup history. With Bayern's recent dominance and Madrid's unbeaten streak, this clash promises high-intensity football and epic tactical matchups in various facets of play. In their previous meetings, Madrid has had the upper hand, remaining unbeaten in the last...
‘Even if I retire today, you’ll still not be on my level’ – Wizkid tells Davido
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, has boasted that even if he decides to retire from the music industry now, his colleague Davido will still not be on his level. Wizkid stated this during a heated exchange with Davido on X platform on Monday night. He described Davido as his “boy,” adding that the DMW boss is just an influencer...
