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Nigeria: NFF Appoints German Bruno Labbadia As New Super Eagles Coach

[ad_1] Labbadia becomes the sixth German to lead the Super Eagles, following in the footsteps of Karl-Heinz Marotzke, Gottlieb Göller, Manfred Höner, Berti Vogts, and Gernot Rohr. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the appointment of German tactician Bruno Labbadia as the new Head Coach for the Super Eagles. Labbadia's appointment is coming after 73 days since the NFF has maintained a deafening silence on who will take over the rein of leadership in the county's national football team. […]

todayAugust 27, 2024

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Nigeria: Who Is Bruno Labbadia, Nigeria’s New Super Eagles Head Coach?

[ad_1] The Nigeria Football Federation has announced that it has reached an agreement with German tactician, Bruno Labbadia, to become the Head Coach of Nigeria's Senior Men National Team, Super Eagles. Bruno Labbadia is a German football manager and former player. He played as a striker for several clubs, including Bayern Munich, Hamburg, and Cologne, and earned two caps for the Germany national team. As a manager, Labbadia has coached several clubs in Germany and Austria, including: - Darmstadt 98 […]

todayAugust 27, 2024

Entertainment

Uganda: Ya Levis’ Memorable Performance Leaves Ugandans Yearning for More

[ad_1] Congolese star Ya Levis had a performance in Uganda that will forever be talked about for all the reasons. From the Ugandan babes who thronged him on the stage to his deliverance and Azawi's rants. Dubbed "Ganda Vibes Experience with Ya Levis," the show happened at Kampala Serena Hotel's Victoria Hall with House of DJs and Fenon Events behind it. Fenon also did the production of the show, especially the stage, lighting, sound, transforming the venue into a visual […]

todayAugust 27, 2024

Entertainment

Nigeria: Jnr Pope – ‘Forgive Me, I’m Losing My Sanity’ – Adanma Luke Begs Nigerians

[ad_1] " I'm gradually losing my life. I don't even know how to call people for a job. Please, Nigerians, forgive me." It's been four months since Nollywood star Junior Pope died in a boat mishap while shooting 'The Other Side of Life,' the ill-fated movie by burgeoning filmmaker Adanma Luke. Expectedly, Ms Luke has experienced a series of life-altering incidents since the unfortunate incident, which claimed the lives of five persons on her movie set. First, the Actors Guild […]

todayAugust 27, 2024

News

Nigeria’s First-Ever Olympic Medalist, Maiyegun, Dies in Austria

[ad_1] Nigerian boxing legend, Nojim Maiyegun, is dead. He died aged 83 on Monday in Vienna, Austria, where he had been living for years after leaving the country The Olympic medallist's death was confirmed in a Facebook post by his confidante, Rudolfine Soultan. "My Jimmy died. I can't say more about this right now because it's just horrible. The day after tomorrow, we would have been together for 17 years," Soultan wrote. Multiple sources also confirmed the development, including some […]

todayAugust 27, 2024

News

Zimbabwe: Soccer Betting Is On the Rise Among Young Zimbabweans – Our Study Found It Can Serve a Positive Purpose

[ad_1] Betting on soccer games is a popular pastime in many African countries. A 2024 report by GeoPoll found that 76.16% of respondents from Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania and Nigeria had gambled or placed bets and that soccer was by far the most popular sport to bet on. Young men (aged 16 to 34) make up the bulk of soccer bettors in those countries. Much has been written about the negative aspects of sports betting, including the risk […]

todayAugust 27, 2024

Africa

Senegal migrants risk Canary Islands and Central America crossings for a new life

[ad_1] Getty ImagesThe Canary Islands are attractive to migrants because they are part of SpainAs record numbers of young Africans risk their lives trying to reach the Canary Islands, Spain’s prime minister begins crisis talks with Senegal, Mauritania and The Gambia to tackle migration.But this will come as little comfort to Amina.“I found out that my son had died on social media,” she tells the BBC from her home near […]

todayAugust 27, 2024

Africa

MMA: Francis Ngannou says he has not left boxing

[ad_1] Francis Ngannou says he "never left MMA" and is not closing the door on continuing his boxing career either.The heavyweight fights Renan Ferreira on 19 October in his first MMA fight since January 2022, having had two boxing fights since then.Ngannou, 37, lost to former world champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua but says he is not calling his return to MMA a "comeback"."I never left MMA. Also, I […]

todayAugust 26, 2024

Africa

Mpox outbreak surges across Africa

[ad_1] The mpox outbreak continues to surge across Africa with cases now reaching nearly at least 19,000 in the past one week. Cases were first reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but now several African countries including, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Kenya Burundi, the Central African Republic (CAR), and Rwanda have reported case. The Africa CDC and the WHO have declared the current mpox outbreak a continental and global health […]

todayAugust 26, 2024

Africa

The children who are suffering the most

[ad_1] Glody MurhabaziAll of Nzigire Kanigo's children have contracted mpox, including two-year-old AnsimaChildren in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo are worst-affected by the current outbreak of mpox, which has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization. The country accounts for nearly all of this year’s recorded cases and more than 450 deaths.“It began like a small, inflamed spot. The mother […]

todayAugust 26, 2024

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