Category: Ent & Sport
Meslier joins Arsenal on free transfer after Leeds exit
Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds on a two-year deal with the option to extend for a further year. Meslier made 215 appearances across seven seasons with the Yorkshire club, keeping 70 clean sheets. The French goalkeeper, 26, said he “cannot wait to win trophies” with “the biggest club in England”. BBC…
Zimbabwean football star survives gun attack in South Africa
Zimbabwean footballer Divine Lunga has survived a gun attack in Johannesburg, South African police have said. The football star, 31, was driving in the inner city suburb of Hillbrow on Sunday when his car was shot at by an unknown gunman, according to local reports. Lunga, who plays for both Zimbabwe’s national football team and…
How England used five mini games to beat Mexico
Much was made about the challenges England would face against Mexico at the Azteca Stadium – and it proved to be tough. Between the crowd, the altitude of Mexico City and the intensity of the Mexico players, England had to manage the game in numerous phases – phases so distinct that it felt like five…
Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run
Cape Verde’s football team have been welcomed home by tens of thousands of elated supporters following a historic run at the World Cup. The Blue Sharks flew into the capital city, Praia, on Sunday, having been knocked out of the tournament after a thrilling match against reigning champions Argentina. Jubilant fans transformed the airport’s grounds…
Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
President Donald Trump has confirmed he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension at the World Cup. Balogun, 25, was set to miss his side’s last-16 tie against Belgium after being shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic in the previous round. But Fifa made the…
Bo Rangers Crowned Champions…Elephants Win Fourth Title in Five Years
Bo Rangers FC have been crowned champions of the Sierra Leone Premier League after defeating Diamond Stars FC 1-0 at the Southern Arena on Sunday. The victory secured the club’s fourth league title in five years, further cementing their dominance in Sierra Leone football. Defender Lamin Kargbo scored the decisive goal in the 75th minute,…
Why Maresca? What Man City fans can expect from Guardiola’s successor
After three years away, Enzo Maresca has returned to Manchester City. The Italian, who was Pep Guardiola’s assistant during City’s Treble-winning 2022-23 campaign, has succeeded the Spaniard as City’s new head coach on a three-year deal. The former Chelsea manager’s appointment underlines the 46-year-old’s rapid rise in management, having only taken his first head coach’s role in 2021….
Sierra Leonean Artist SLEEPNORDAE Gains Global Recognition Through Music and Creative Work
Sierra Leonean-born Afropop artist, creative director, and entrepreneur Christopher Cole, professionally known as SLEEPNORDAE, is continuing to build an international career across music, media, and creative industries. Born in Freetown and raised in Calaba Town, SLEEPNORDAE developed an early passion for music and leadership, holding several youth leadership positions and founding DTP Records in 2006,…
IOC announces new $10,000 grant for Olympians
Olympians will be able to apply for a new grant of $10,000 (£7,600) for each Games they compete in, says the International Olympic Committee. The ‘fit for the future Olympian grant’ has been established to support the sporting career of Olympic athletes, or their career transition. A fund of $140m (£106.5m) will be set aside…
East End Lions Win 2026 Orange FA Cup
By Mariama Bundu East End Lions have been crowned champions of the 2026 Orange FA Cup after defeating Mighty Blackpool 1-0 in the final played at the Southern Arena in Bo on Saturday. The match appeared destined for extra time until Sulaiman S. Kargbo scored a dramatic late goal in the 90th minute to hand…