British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has expressed his desire for his son, Joseph Joshua, to pursue a career outside of boxing. In a recent interview on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, Joshua revealed his concerns about the sport’s physical and mental toll, hoping his son will choose a different path. Speaking to Desert Island Discs, Joshua revealed that his views about his son’s future had not changed. He said he would tell JJ to “do the best you can do”, when advising him about what he wanted to be when he was older. “If I were to choose a…
Author: Emmanuel Ferdinand
Mayiga decries hooliganism during Masaza soccer tournament. The ban followed an investigation into the chaos that erupted after the semi-final return leg on October 16, 2022, against Buddu County at Kasana playground. The ban was contained in a ruling made on October 26, 2022, by the ethics and disciplinary committee, a copy of which Uganda Radio Network (URN) obtained. The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has emphasised discipline in the Kingdom’s athletic events, particularly the Masaza football competition. He claims that hooliganism just impedes the development of games and sports. There is a history of hooliganism when the Bulemeezi…
Two tourism sites have been unveiled in the Busoga Region. They are Kikalu Rock Hill and Namakoko Landing Site, both located in Nangonde Sub County. They were unveiled by Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs, and Persis Namuganza, State Minister for Lands, Housing and Urban Development. This boosts the number of tourism spots to 38, dispersed across different areas of Busoga. Kikalu Rock Hill has several unique attractions, including a cave-like sitting room, a centuries-old banana plant, and a perennial well. The 30-acre site has tremendous cultural and historical value. Namakoko Landing Site, located…
Nigerian athletic star Ese Brume has made a triumphant return to the top of the podium, clinching her fourth African women’s long jump title at the 2024 Africa Senior Athletics Championship in Cameroon. Brume’s impressive display saw her leap to a distance of 6.73m in her final attempt, edging out Burkina Faso’s Marthe Koala who had led the competition with a jump of 6.72m. This will be Brume’s remarkable comeback to the event she had won earlier in 2014, 2016, and 2018. It was pride of place for her dominion event, as Brume easily secured her fourth title. Though her…
Kamaru Usman, a former UFC welterweight champion, claimed that Jorge Masvidal was the competitor who rattled him the most before entering the Octagon. Despite being one of the most feared fighters in the welterweight class, Usman admitted to being afraid during his title run. The boxer who inspired the most fear in “The Nigerian Nightmare” was Masvidal, who was heavily hyped for their first title bout in 2020. Masvidal won the 2019 ‘Fighter of the Year’ title with victories over Darren Till, Ben Askren, and Nate Diaz, becoming the UFC’s first-ever BMF Champion via doctor’s stoppage TKO. His record-breaking 5-second…
The West Africa Music and Arts Festival (WAMAFEST) has been launched in Accra, Ghana, with a four-day event that promises to celebrate music and African culture. The festival, which started on June 19, 2024, at the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, features a music industry conference, panel discussions, workshops, art sales, performances by artists, masterclasses with industry icons, and a Juneteenth Parade to promote tourism and economic development. The CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Akwasi Agyemang, emphasised the importance of collaboration between Warner Music and Ghana to establish the country as a hub for cultural and music events in West…
Ghana has been awarded the rights to host the 2026 Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Seniors Championships after beating Botswana in a competitive bid. Ghana garnered 12 votes out of the 15 countries that voted for the next competition host, while Botswana managed only three. A post on its official X account, formerly Twitter, said, “Ghana Athletics wins the bid to host the 2026 African Athletics Championship in Accra. The Confederation of African Athletics has confirmed this in its Council Meeting in Douala, Cameroon.” Out of 15 countries that voted during the election for the next host of the championship,…
The 2023/2024 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season comes to an end today, with 760 matches already played and only one matchday left. Enugu Rangers have secured the top spot and a CAF Champions League ticket, but the remaining continental slots and relegation battles are still up for grabs. Remo Stars, currently in second place with 62 points, are in a precarious position. A loss to Abia Warriors could see them lose their grip on the second Champions League ticket to Enyimba, who are just two points behind. Enyimba will face Plateau United at home and need a win to…
Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi has signed a four-year sponsorship deal with the Kwara Kiddies League, beginning with the third season, which kicks off today. The Kwara Kiddies League, organised by the Youth Elite Group in Ilorin, Kwara State, was launched in 2022 as an U-12 league for state academies and has now advanced to the U-14 category for the 2024/25 season. The partnership aims to produce young talents and provide a platform for players to achieve their dreams. The Nottingham Forest star’s football academy, Unicorn Football Academy, will also join the league, which has now advanced to the U-14…
Veteran Nollywood actor and producer, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has publicly accused the mother of teen actress Angel Unigwe of breaching a filming contract over a movie shoot. Kanayo alleged that Unigwe’s mother prematurely removed her daughter from the set, disrupting his production and causing frustration. On an Instagram video, Kanayo explained that they had an agreement with Unigwe’s mother, which she defaulted on by taking her daughter home before the agreed time. According to him, such was not a one-off case, as several other producers have made similar complaints about the lady in question. He called on Nollywood producers to…