Nasarawa United striker Anas Yusuf wins the NPFL top scorer award for 2024/25 season. The forward scored 18 goals and earns N3.6 million from Eunisell company. Each goal brings N200,000 under the Eunisell Boot Award program started during 2018. His achievement makes him the second Nasarawa player after Sunusi Ibrahim to claim this honor. The award ceremony happens Friday June 13 at Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos.
Eunisell backs Nigerian football through various sponsorship deals across the country. Company leader Chika Ikenga praised Yusuf's performance and commitment to scoring goals consistently. Previous winners include Junior Lokosa, Mfon Udoh, Israel Abia and Chijioke Akuneto from different clubs. The chemical company sponsors Abia...
Former Super Eagles coach Sunday Oliseh believes African teams can compete with any nation after Senegal beat England 3-1. The Lions of Teranga became the first African country to defeat England during their friendly match at City Ground Tuesday. Ismaila Sarr, Habib Diarra and Cheikh Sabaly scored for Senegal during the historic victory. Harry Kane managed England's only goal during the encounter. African football has reached new levels according to the Nigerian coach.
Oliseh posted his thoughts on social media Wednesday after watching the impressive result. He blamed the European Nations League for reducing international friendly opportunities between different continents. African teams rarely face European opponents outside major...
Chelsea dropped João Félix and Raheem Sterling from their FIFA Club World Cup squad. Manager Enzo Maresca excluded both players from the tournament team traveling to America. The club searches for transfer solutions to move the Portuguese and English stars elsewhere. New signing Dário Essugo takes over Félix's number 14 jersey at Stamford Bridge. Both players face uncertain futures after being left behind for the major competition.
Manchester City completed four major signings before the Club World Cup starts. The team acquired Rayan Cherki from Lyon and Rayan Aït-Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers. City also signed goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli from Chelsea and midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan. Pep Guardiola felt disappointed...
Liverpool targets Newcastle striker Alexander Isak for their attack next season. Manager Arne Slot wants top-quality forwards at Anfield after winning the Premier League title. The Dutch coach picked Isak as his main striker choice following their Florian Wirtz signing. Slot hopes to defend Liverpool's championship during the 2025/2026 campaign. The team needs fresh attacking power to stay competitive.
Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Wirtz joins Liverpool for 150 million euros or 127 million pounds. The Reds complete this major transfer before pursuing their striker search. Isak attracts interest from several European clubs after brilliant Newcastle performances. The Swedish forward helped Newcastle win the Carabao Cup trophy. His goals...
Zimbabwe will stop all lithium concentrate exports starting January 2027. The government wants companies to process raw minerals into more valuable products before selling overseas. Mines Minister Winston Chitando told reporters about the new rules during a cabinet meeting update. Officials banned lithium ore exports earlier and currently allow only concentrate shipments. The country plans to build its place within global battery supply chains.
Two companies build processing plants to turn concentrates into lithium sulphate for batteries. Bikita Minerals and Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe lead these value addition projects across the nation. Lithium sulphate becomes the main ingredient for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage...
Zimbabwe created a new system to help foreign businesses solve problems faster. The Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency launched the Investor Grievance Response Mechanism after passing new rules last December. Officials want companies to report issues early before they become expensive legal fights. The agency promises quick responses to complaints about government actions that hurt business projects. This program follows successful models from other countries that keep investors happy.
ZIDA staff will work directly with government offices to fix investor concerns. Companies can complain about unfair rule changes, broken contracts and other business troubles through this official channel. The agency assigns special workers to...
A police officer faces murder charges after beating a detained suspect who later died. Prince Ndavambi works at Ruwa police station and appeared before magistrate Ruth Moyo. The court set his bail at US$400 and scheduled the next hearing for July 2, 2025. Officials arrested the 39-year-old officer for killing someone during custody. The case involves police brutality that resulted in death.
Ndavambi arrested a person on May 27, 2025 for assault and theft crimes. He brought the suspect to Ruwa police station for questioning and processing. The officer attacked the detained person with a wooden hoe handle across their body. Ndavambi placed the injured suspect inside jail cells after the beating. The victim's health declined rapidly...
Walter Mzembi says he stays loyal to President Emmerson Mnangagwa after party leaders kicked him out. The former minister lost his job and parliament seat because he supported the G40 faction. Party officials expelled Mzembi from ZanuPF during November 2017 meetings. Parliament members removed him from his seat on January 18, 2018. Mzembi accepts these decisions and promises to help the party as a regular citizen.
The politician pledges continued support for Mnangagwa despite his punishment from party leaders. Mzembi believes ZanuPF still represents his values and goals for Zimbabwe. He wants to help with economic development projects as a private person. The former minister promises to work for prosperity across the country. Mzembi...
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi came back to Zimbabwe after years away from home. The politician met President Emmerson Mnangagwa at State House on Wednesday June 11. Mzembi had lived outside Zimbabwe since the 2017 military action that removed Robert Mugabe from power. He spent time seeking safety first near Eswatini and later moved to South Africa before settling near Zambia. Sources say Mzembi traveled directly from Zambia for this important political meeting.
Mzembi belonged to the G40 group that supported Mugabe against Mnangagwa during their power struggle. Many ministers from this faction left Zimbabwe when Mnangagwa became president. The former minister once opposed the current leader but changed his position over...
