The skies witnessed a frightening reminder that, like sport, aviation can be decided by human endurance. A Batik Air Airbus A320 carrying 159 people from Kendari to Jakarta was cruising at around 36,000 feet when both pilots reportedly fell asleep,…
John Obi Mikel’s post-retirement journey offers a powerful lesson for African footballers: retirement from playing should never mean retirement from relevance or income. Through his podcast, Mikel has turned his football experience, global network and personality into a modern media…
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan’s remarkable European journey is showing no signs of slowing down. Barely a week after making history by taking charge of the 2026 UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg, Artan has…
Football is about more than trophies and competition, it is about community, unity and giving back. That spirit was on full display as NEC FC, through NEC Uzima Limited, donated 50 cartons of drinking water to support the Charity Friendly Match organized in honour…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s influence appears to have stretched beyond the football pitch after Venezuelan authorities expressed gratitude for what they described as a major humanitarian contribution from the Portugal captain. According to a statement attributed to Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez,…
The crown sits firmly on Argentina’s head, but defending it may prove even harder than winning it. Tonight, the reigning world champions begin their FIFA World Cup title defense against Algeria, carrying the hopes of millions and the pressure that…
FIFA’s decision to require changes to a proposed Haiti World Cup jersey has triggered a wider global debate over where football should draw the line between cultural expression and political messaging. The kit, produced by manufacturer Saeta, originally featured a…
The race for global sports media recognition has once again highlighted Oceania’s remarkable storytelling talent, with photographers, writers, filmmakers and broadcasters from Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea earning prestigious places in the continental rankings of the 2025 AIPS…
As preparations intensify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the United States, Canada and Mexico, New York City has become the latest battleground in America’s heated immigration debate. Reports that the Trump administration is planning a significant surge of…
Former Cameroon captain and Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o has finally drawn a line under a long-running dispute with Spanish tax authorities, ending a legal process that has stretched for more than two decades. The case, which dates back to the…
