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English Soccer Star George Baldock Dies at 31 

ATHENS, Greece — George Baldock, a 31-year-old English soccer star who played for the Greek club Panathinaikos and the Greek national team, has tragically...

Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer and Global Ambassador, Dies at 58

NEW YORK, USA — Dikembe Mutombo, the NBA Hall of Famer and the league’s first Global Ambassador, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024,...

Samuel Eto’o Poised to Enter Race for CAF Presidency

YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — Former Cameroonian football star and current president of the Cameroonian Football Federation, Fecafoot, Samuel Eto’o, is preparing to run for the...

Godswill Akpabio United Football Club Launched in Akwa Ibom

UYO, Nigeria - A new football club, Godswill Akpabio United Football Club, has been officially established in Akwa Ibom State to foster grassroots football...

Paris Mayor’s Olympic Rings Plan for Eiffel Tower Triggers Public Outcry

PARIS, France—The Eiffel Tower, one of the world’s most iconic landmarks, is at the center of a heated debate following Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo's proposal to...

Nigeria Opens AFCON Qualifiers with Dominant 3-0 Win Over Benin

UYO, Nigeria — Ademola Lookman scored twice, and Victor Osimhen added a third, as Nigeria secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Benin in their...

Aryna Sabalenka Makes History for Belarus, Wins U.S. Open and 3rd Grand Slam

NEW YORK, USA — Aryna Sabalenka claimed her third Grand Slam singles title on Saturday, September 7, 2024, defeating American Jessica Pegula in straight...

Nigeria’s Sports Minister Apologises for Country’s Zero Olympic Medal Outing

ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s participation in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games has ended without any medals, marking the eighth time the nation has returned...

Imane Khelif Wins Female Boxing Olympic Gold Despite Gender Controversy

PARIS, Francis — Algerian boxer Imane Khelif claimed Olympic gold in women's welterweight boxing on Friday, August 9, 2024, a victory she described as...

BREAKING: Simone Biles Wins Historic Gold in Individual All-Around at 2024 Paris Olympics

PARIS, France — In a thrilling showdown at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Simone Biles emerged victorious in the individual all-around gymnastics competition, making history as...

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