Yankuba Minteh earned himself a spot among six players competing for the Premier League Player of the Month award. The Albion winger stood out during February with impressive performances that caught many eyes across England. He scored twice when his team defeated Chelsea 3-0 and added an assist during the game against Southampton. Fans noticed he worked harder on defense than before, though nobody knows if that extra effort helped his nomination chances.
Five other players join Minteh on the nomination list this February. These include Everton striker Beto, Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, two Liverpool stars, Mo Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai, plus Tottenham defender Djed Spence. Salah brings serious competition as the...
March 8 marks International Women's Day. People across America celebrate ladies with heartfelt compliments during this day. They also remember important issues like the ongoing fight for women's rights. Many folks recognize female achievements in different areas, especially sports.
Most people think success in athletics comes down to pure talent. Yet female athletes face problems men hardly ever deal with. These include nasty stereotypes, unfair treatment, less money, and worse training facilities. Let me tell you about some amazing African sportswomen who show what real determination looks like.
Zimbabwe swimmer Kirsty Coventry won two Olympic gold medals and seven world championships. She stepped up as a candidate for IOC President...
Jose Mourinho stands up against Galatasaray's racism claims. He says his past proves he cares deeply about Africa, African players, and African charities. Mourinho thinks Galatasaray made a mistake attacking him because his connections with Africa simply turned their criticism back on them.
The dispute began after a 0-0 draw between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray on February 24. Mourinho reportedly said the home bench had been "jumping like monkeys" during the game. Fenerbahce quickly defended their manager, saying his words were completely misunderstood. Galatasaray responded by announcing plans for criminal charges against Mourinho over what they called "racist statements."
Mourinho feels confident about who he really is as a person. He...
Ten people died when a bus crashed into a truck yesterday morning in Free State, South Africa. The accident happened around 4:20 am on the N6 road. A small two-year-old girl lost her life along with six women and three men right at the crash site. Both drivers survived despite the severe collision.
Medical teams rushed five badly hurt passengers to hospitals in Bloemfontein. Another 22 people with injuries received care at a Smithfield hospital. Early reports show the bus traveled from Reddersburg toward Smithfield as the truck moved the opposite way. They hit each other in what officials called a "sideswipe head-on impact."
Police started looking into why the crash happened. They opened a case of culpable homicide as part of their...
Namibia just created special money to remember Hage Geingob, their former president. President Nangolo Mbumba showed off the new banknote yesterday during an event held at Windhoek. They made this money because Geingob helped their country tremendously before he died.
Geingob passed away on February 4, 2024, when doctors tried treating his cancer. President Mbumba spoke highly about him, calling him someone who built up the nation. The banknote keeps his ideas and work alive, serving as something people will remember about what he did for Namibia.
The money equals 60 Namibian dollars. People can actually spend it even though collectors might want to keep it since they only printed it once. Bank leader Johannes Gawaxab explained that...
Bayer Leverkusen attacker Victor Boniface and AC Milan wing player Samuel Chukwueze might not make Nigeria's final team. According to OwnGoalNigeria sources, they could be cut when coach Eric Chelle reduces his 39-player provisional roster to just 23 for upcoming matches.
Both players initially appeared on the big preliminary list for Nigeria's World Cup qualifying games against Rwanda and Zimbabwe scheduled later this month. Their spots seemed guaranteed earlier this year, but poor performances at their clubs created serious doubts about their inclusion. Coach Chelle feels disappointed by their limited playing time and their underwhelming showings during previous national team appearances.
People close to Chelle say he strongly...
Shaun De Souza might be Zimbabwe's busiest sports figure these days! He scrambles to finish preparations for the fourth Nedbank Rugby Challenge as Zimbabwe Junior Sables coach. At the same time, he puts together two Zimbabwe Under-20 teams that will compete in this event.
The yearly pre-season rugby tournament runs from March 29 through April 15 and features eight participating teams. Four teams come from top Harare clubs: Old Hararians, Harare Sports Club, Old Georgians, and Pitbulls. Two represent provinces: Matabeleland and Manicaland. The last two spots belong to Zimbabwe Under-20 squads. Officials divided these younger players into a Junior Sables team plus a developmental group called "Grassroots to Greatness."
"We can finally...
CAPS United coach Lloyd Chitembwe faced headaches during last weekend's Premier Soccer League opener. His concerns continue heading into Match Day 2 but for totally different reasons.
The experienced coach didn't have his full team available when they arrived at GreenFuel Arena last Saturday. Makepekepe played a solid game that ended 1-1, though they should have won if Joseph Mbollo's goal hadn't been controversially waved off.
They missed leadership from team Captain Eric Manokore and his deputy Hastings Chapusha. New players, including highly-rated Juan Mutudza, perhaps the league's best ball carrier, and striker Nyasha Chintuli, sat out because their paperwork remained incomplete.
Chitembwe has everyone ready for battle when they...
Last year's five-year film and television blueprint gives filmmakers hope for better days ahead. Money seems to flow more freely into the industry, making creators feel good about future projects. The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe stepped up with grants for short films, showing commitment to building our national screen industry. Key players came together with government support to create this plan for improving conditions.
Film industry experts like Stephen Chigorimbo, Nakai Tsuro, and Aaron Chiundura-Moyo joined discussions that set the stage for growth. Board chair Dr. Nozipho Maraire announced these short film grants would help local storytellers try new ideas. She thanked the Lotteries and Gaming Board for backing the project...
