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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigeria Withdraws From South Africa’s Catchball Competition

Global UpfrontApr 28, 2026April 28, 20260

The Nigeria Catchball Federation (NCF) has announced its withdrawal from a forthcoming competition in South Africa over safety concerns. A statement by NCF Media Coordinator,

IGAB Debut 40+ Tennis Tournament Serves Up An Ace In Onitsha

Global UpfrontMar 17, 2026March 17, 20260

Chief Ignatius Agbalizu, CEO of IGAB

‘Abhorrent’: Players Targeted With Racist Abuse After Premier League Games

Global UpfrontFeb 23, 2026February 23, 20260

Several Premier League players have been targeted with racist abuse online after their games over the weekend, drawing condemnation from the English football league and

U.S. Embassy Warns Ghanaian, Other Travellers Against Visa Overstays During 2026 World Cup

Global UpfrontFeb 23, 2026February 23, 20260

The United States Embassy has cautioned Ghanaian and other travellers planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup against overstaying their visas. It warned that

Real Madrid Game Against Benfica Halted Over Alleged Racial Slur Against Vinicius Junior

Global UpfrontFeb 18, 2026February 18, 20260

Real Madrid’s Champions League game against Benfica was stopped for several minutes after a racist ‌slur was allegedly directed at Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior by

Remembering Africa’s Forgotten Fastest Female Sprinter Obuzoeme

Global UpfrontFeb 7, 2026February 7, 20260

Obuzoeme and Chike

Anthony Joshua In Emotional Tribute To His 2 Close Friends Killed In A Car Crash, Thanks Public For Support, Says He’ll Do `What Is Right´

Global UpfrontJan 30, 2026January 30, 20260

Anthony Joshua got emotional as he took to social media to thank the public for their support and to pay tribute to his friends, Sina Ghami

Panenka Penalty Saves African Football

Global UpfrontJan 21, 2026January 21, 20260

By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Morocco’s leading scorer, Brahim Diaz, stood poised to make history – to score the goal that would end his country’s agonizing

In AFCON 2025, An Enchanting Story Begins Its Final Jurney

Global UpfrontJan 18, 2026January 18, 20260

By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu The last time Morocco hosted the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 1988, it lost by a single goal in the

Who Turned The Boxer’s Road Mishap A Branding Opportunity?

Global UpfrontJan 9, 2026January 9, 20260

By Ebuka Ukoh A widely reported car crash involving Anthony Joshua on the Lagos–Ibadan corridor reportedly took two lives. Boxing champ Joshua escaped with minor