How African Leaders Underdeveloped Africa

The title of this piece was influenced by the Book written in 1972 by Walter Rodney titled ‘’How Europe Underdeveloped Africa”. In the book, which became a Bible of sorts for those who are interested in studying African development and...

LAFC blows past Austin, clinches berth into Western Conference semifinals

Son Heung-Min and Denis Bouanga put on another strong performance to take Los Angeles FC into the Western Conference semifinals with a 4-1 victory at Austin FC on Sunday evening. Bouanga had two goals and an assist, and Son had one of each as...

Bouanga brace as LAFC beats Austin 4-1 to advance in MLS Cup playoffs

Los Angeles FC, fueled by two goals from Denis Bouanga and one apiece by Son Heung-min and Jeremy Ebobisse, beat Austin FC 4-1 on Sunday to advance in the MLS Cup playoffs. The victory in Austin, Texas, gave LAFC a 2-0 victory in the best-of-three...

Nigeria receives positive news ahead of crucial World Cup playoff vs Gabon

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Kelechi Iheanacho’s injury is not as serious as first feared The Super Eagles forward is expected to return in a few weeks, good news for Nigeria ahead of November’s World Cup playoff Iheanacho’s...

Gabon midfielder sends message to Victor Osimhen ahead of World Cup playoffs

Gabon midfielder Mario Lemina has sent a message to Victor Osimhen ahead of the World Cup play-off Lemina assisted Osimhen’s first goal for Galatasaray against Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League Both players will face off in the African...

Victor Osimhen sends message to Gabon ahead of World Cup playoffs with superb goal for Galatasaray

Galatasaray look on course to defend their title after beating Goztepe 3-1 to stay five points clear at the top of the Turkish Super Lig Victor Osimhen scored his 43rd league goal for Galatasaray, and his seventh for the 2025/26 season Osimhen’s...

Osimhen sends warning to Gabon with superb goal for Galatasaray ahead of World Cup playoffs

Galatasaray look on course to defend their title after beating Goztepe 3-1 to stay five points clear at the top of the Turkish Super Lig Victor Osimhen scored his 43rd league goal for Galatasaray, and his seventh for the 2025/26 season Osimhen’s...

Gabon not planning debt restructuring, focused on growth - vice president

By Libby George LONDON (Reuters) -Gabon is not considering a debt restructuring or reprofiling, and is in the process of rebasing its calculations of GDP, which will make its debt-to-GDP ratio more favourable, the country’s vice president told...

Nigerians denounce US invasion threat

From Abdullateef Aliyu (Lagos), Joshua Odeyemi, Dalhatu Liman, Baba Martins (Abuja), Muhammed Ibrahim Yaba (Kaduna) & Eyo Charles (Calabar) Many Nigerians, including diplomats, lawyers and regional groups, have denounced American President Donald...

Super Eagles star sends message to Eric Chelle, bags top award ahead of World Cup playoff vs Gabon

Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu has won the Turkish Super Lig Goal of the Month award for September The latest award is a subtle message to Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle ahead of the World Cup play-offs in November Onauchu is the leading...

Gabon ex-leader's wife, son will not return to Libreville for trial

LIBREVILLE - Gabon's former first lady and the son of the country's deposed leader Ali Bongo will not return to Libreville to face trial for embezzlement of public funds, their French lawyer said on Wednesday. Sylvia Bongo and her son Noureddin...

Super Eagles star receives top award ahead of World Cup playoff vs Gabon

Super Eagles forward Paul Onuachu has won the Turkish Super Lig Goal of the Month award for September The latest award is a subtle message to Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle ahead of the World Cup playoffs in November Onauchu is the leading...

Primate Ayodele warns Presidents of Gabon, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Chad, others

Popular prophet, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released fresh warnings and prophecies directed at several African presidents. He urged them to be vigilant and seek divine intervention amid rising political tensions. According to the cleric, his...

Chelle Unfazed by Gabon, Focused on Qualifying for 2026 World Cup

Duro Ikhazuagbe Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Sekou Chelle, remains unfazed about Nigeria’s match up against Panthers of Gabon in the opening game of the African playoffs of the 2026 World Cup in Morocco next month. Speaking with Segun Odegbami on...

In-form Imade fires Sociedad past Barcelona

Days after her nationality became a hot topic in Nigeria, Edna Imade stole the headlines among other Nigerian players abroad, scoring her seventh goal of the season for Real Sociedad against Barcelona women. ABIODUN ADEWALE reports SPAIN Edna...

DR Congo name squad for World Cup playoffs

Head coach of the Democratic Republic of Congo national team, Sébastien Desabre, has named a 25-man squad for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying play-off in Morocco this month, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Congolese will go up against...

Russian-born Nigeria eligible player sends message to Chelle ahead of World Cup playoff vs Gabon

Super Eagles are preparing to take on Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Morocco next November Eric Chelle is exploring every available avenue to ensure Nigeria secures after finishing second in the CAF qualification group C A...

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles will find a way to beat Gabon – Chelle

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle has declared his team’s readiness for the clash the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs tie with Gabon, DAILY POST reports. The playoffs semi-final tie is slated for Morocco on Thursday, 13. The winner will face...

Chelle, NFF finalise Eagles’ squad as CAF adopts VAR for playoff

Super Eagles’ Coach, Eric Chelle, will meet with the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) technical committee this week to finalise the list of players and also conclude arrangements for the 2026 World Cup African playoff, which begins on November...

Eric Chelle makes bold World Cup promise to Nigerians ahead of playoff vs Gabon

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has promised Nigerians a return to the World Cup after a shaky qualifiers The Super Eagles, who finished second in Group C, will face Gabon next in the tough CAF playoff semi-final A win for Nigeria could set up...