After a 1-1 draw against South Africa, the Super Eagles have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since 2013. Nigeria raced into the lead early in the game through an own goal following a drilled…
South Africa’s Zuma seeks to have corruption case scrapped (Punch)
South Africa’s former president Jacob Zuma on Friday lodged a court application to try to have quashed $2.5-billion corruption case linked to a 1990s arms deal, state prosecutors said. Zuma has been charged with 16 counts of fraud, racketeering and…
Rohr predicts difficult game against South Africa (Guardian)
Gernot Rohr said Saturday’s crucial 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier will be the most difficult game against South Africa for his depleted Super Eagles side. Defender Shehu Abdulahi, goalkeeper Francis Uzoho and striker Odion Ighalo are sidelined by injury,…
We will beat boastful Bafana in Joburg — Musa (Punch)
Super Eagles forward Ahmed Musa has said the team will beat hosts South Africa in Johannesburg in their Cameroon 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Saturday. Bafana Bafana, who are second in Group E, host the Eagles, who top…
Oscar Pistorius to be ‘secretly freed to attend grandad’s funeral’ (Metro)
Killer Oscar Pistorius will reportedly be allowed leave from prison on compassionate grounds so he can attend a memorial service for his grandad. The former Paralympian is currently serving a 15-year sentence for the murder of his model girlfriend Reeva…
Ighalo Doubtful To Play Against South Africa? (Daily Sports)
Changchun Yatai of China striker, Odion Jude Ighalo, has been cast in doubt to play for Nigeria against South Africa next weekend, after he bowed out with an injury while playing for his club on Wednesday. X Footballlive.ng can report…
Shut down South Africa Airways’ says finance minister (BBC)
South Africa’s national airline should be shut down, according to the country’s new finance minister. Tito Mboweni said South Africa Airways (SAA) – which has been losing money for years – was not worth bailing out any more. This isn’t…
Lagos International Poetry Festival begins 4th edition with a bang! -Gabriella Opara
The fourth edition of the Lagos International Poetry Festival, otherwise known as LIPFest, began on Wednesday with guests from different countries. Some of these countries include; Senegal, Ghana, Germany, Uganda, United Kingdom, South Africa, USA, and of course, Nigeria. Themed…
Action packed 2019 AFCON qualifiers on DStv, GOtv
A busy week in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has seen some of the continent’s heavyweights rack up impressive victories, including the likes of South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Egypt, but a 21-match Tuesday could yet see…
South Africa president denies ignoring fraud at failed bank (Guardian)
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday denied accusations that he ignored widespread looting and financial misconduct at a major retail bank that collapsed weeks after he came into office. VBS Mutual gained notoriety in 2016 when it lent scandal-tainted…