Argentina overcame Lionel Messi’s first-half penalty miss to seal a World Cup round-of-16 clash against Australia after goals by Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez clinched a 2-0 win against Poland on Wednesday. The victory ensured top spot in Group C for Argentina, but despite their defeat, Poland sneaked into the knockout rounds for a…
Mexico exited the World Cup in dramatic fashion, missing out on a place in the last 16 to Poland on goal difference, despite beating Saudi Arabia 2-1 on Wednesday. As reported by ESPN, Mexico were leading 2-0 into stoppage time, which, coupled with Poland’s defeat to group winners Argentina by the same scoreline, meant the…
France were already through to the round of 16, but coach Didier Deschamps won’t be happy with the manner of their 1-0 defeat to Tunisia. As reported by ESPN, Wahbi Khazri scored the only goal of the game in the 58th minute, and Deschamps’ second string, with most of his star names given a rest,…
It defies all reason but Australia, little old Australia, a footballing minnow tucked away in the bottom corner of the world, are moving on to the World Cup round of 16 for the second time in their history. As reported by ESPN, Mat Leckie, a kid that grew up wanting to play a different sport,…
Cape Town is not called the Mother City for nothing. It is home to a plethora of amazing sights and attractions. If you love new and interesting experiences this is the city for you. And if you live here, why not become a tourist in your own city? Everybody from near or far should definitely…
Will Smith addresses how his infamous Oscars moment might affect the popularity of his upcoming movie Emancipation. As reported by Screenrant, Smith suffered a major career blow in the wake of the incident at this year’s Oscars. During the same ceremony when he received his first Best Actor award, the veteran performer instead found backlash…
Elon Musk has said Apple has halted most of its advertising on Twitter and accused the company of threatening to remove the platform from its app store. As reported by the BBC, the feud comes as many companies have halted spending on Twitter amid concerns about Mr Musk’s content moderation plans for the site. Apple…
Nigerian iconic singer and performer, Burna Boy recently sold out at the iconic Madison Square Garden, and news of his ticket sales earnings has surfaced. The heavyweight singer who made history on April 28, 2022, by becoming the first African and Nigerian to headline and sell-out at the historic venue gave a thrilling, mind-blowing, and…
Given Rita Dominic Anosike‘s drop-dead gorgeous traditional bridal ensembles in April this year, we wouldn’t expect anything less than a fashion display for her white wedding as reported by BellaNaija Style. And the multi-hyphenate didn’t disappoint — she chose not one, not two, but three opulent gowns for her and her husband Fidelis Anosike‘s North…
By the nature of how the rosters are chosen, the NBA All-Star Game can be something of a popularity contest. Will the 2023 game in Salt Lake City, Utah, prove to be different? As reported by ESPN, starters are voted on by a combination of fans, media and other players, while reserves are chosen by…
England defeated Wales 3-0 at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium on Tuesday to top Group B, setting up a round of 16 tie next Sunday against Group A runners-up Senegal. As reported by ESPN, Gareth Southgate’s side scored twice in two minutes after a goalless first half as Marcus Rashford fired in a superb 50th-minute…
With a loss or draw enough to send them home, the U.S. men’s national team secured a vital 1-0 win over to Iran on Tuesday to finish second in Group B and advance to the knockout rounds of the 2022 World Cup. As reported by ESPN, Christian Pulisic scored the game’s only goal in the…
The Teranga Lions defeated Ecuador 2-1 in their final Group A game on Tuesday to advance to the knockout stages for only the second time in their history. As reported by Goal, Ismaila Sarr’s penalty was cancelled out by Moses Caicedo, but Kalidou Koulibaly’s magnificent reaction and powerful finish from a corner two and a…
Cody Gakpo scored again as the Netherlands booked their place in the World Cup last 16 as group winners with a straightforward 2-0 victory over hosts Qatar on Tuesday. As reported by Vanguard, the Netherlands, needing just a point to be sure of progressing, put one foot in the next round inside the first half-hour…
Juventus’ entire board of directors has resigned, forcing the club to put together a new management framework. As reported by Goal, the entire board of directors at Juventus have resigned from the club. Key figures such as president Andrea Agnelli, vice-president Pavel Nedved and managing director Maurizio Arrivabene have all resigned in an extraordinary meeting…
The holidays are here, and the party season is upon us. One of Nigeria’s leading ready-to-wear brands is kickstarting the holiday season with a stunning new collection in collaboration with multiple award-winning actor, Osas Ighodaro. The Party Collection features all that glitters and glows with a selection of shimmery dresses, coords, and kaftans with brilliant…
It’s been four years since Cardi B has dropped a new project, and fans are wondering why it’s taking her so long to drop a new albm. Recently, the Bronx rapper responded to criticism from fans for not dropping her new album or embarking on a tour. A fan recently retweeted a video from TikTok…
Award-winning Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie revealed that her children’s book is in the works and will be published in 2024. She made this known at the 2022 edition Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND) in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, during a fireside chat with Dr. Eghosa Imasuen of Narrative Landscape Press. She’s not trying to…
Yellowstone fans are getting an official glimpse at another chapter in the Dutton family’s story as reported by People. Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren gave viewers a new look at their characters Jacob and Cara Dutton when Paramount+ dropped the first trailer for 1923, a Yellowstone origin story, during Sunday’s episode of the parent series…
Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer, Wizkid, has hinted that he will be headlining a show at an iconic stadium in the United Kingdom. The Afrobeats superstar, who recently held a sold-out headline concert at the 20,000-capacity Accor Arena in Paris, France, and followed-up with another sold-out concert at New York’s largest indoor arena, Madison…
Itching to get a glimpse of the combat gameplay for Firaxis’ Marvel’s Midnight Suns before it arrives next month? You’ve got it in a new combat overview trailer for the game, which is coming from the folks behind the rebooted XCOM series. As reported by Bloody Disgusting, while you might think that because of their…
Portugal secured their place in the last 16 of the World Cup with victory over Uruguay in a scrappy encounter at Lusail Stadium as reported by the BBC. A game short on real quality saw the deadlock broken in the 54th minute when a cross from Bruno Fernandes floated beyond Uruguay keeper Sergio Rochet, the…
Casemiro scored a stunning winner as five-time champions Brazil edged past Switzerland to reach the World Cup knockout stage. As reported by the BBC, an otherwise drab encounter was brought to life seven minutes from time as Manchester United midfielder Casemiro fired a first-time effort into the far corner, leaving goalkeeper Yann Sommer standing. Brazil…
Mohammed Kudus struck twice to secure Ghana’s first win of the World Cup as they beat South Korea 3-2 in a thrilling encounter on Monday. As reported by Goal, Mohammed Salisu broke the deadlock in the Group H clash when a free-kick into the box landed perfectly for him to lash home and then Mohammed…
Cameroon and Serbia played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first World Cup game of Monday, probably the most entertaining match of the tournament so far. As reported by Marca, both sides led and both sides trailed at different points of the match, and they both went for it, aware that they needed points…
Music sensation Rihanna left onlookers spellbound with her chic appearance while attending the Imagine reggae show in her native Barbados with boyfriend A$AP Rocky on Friday night. As reported by The Onlookers, the Diamonds singer looked sensational as she posed in a bold red minidress featuring multiple midriff cutouts while adding inches to her height…
Burna Boy is putting finishing touches on his plans to headline a show at the London Stadium and has updated his plans with a photo of himself at the iconic venue. The singer who had previously announced his plans to headline shows at three different stadium had doubled down on his plans with a photo…
A contemporary pop artist known for transforming The Simpsons in his art says he could take action against Cardi B for recreating his work in a Halloween Instagram post. As reported by Insider, Italian artist aleXsandro Palombo claims Cardi B was never authorized to use his art for her Oct. 31 post, in which the…
Black Twitter is mourning the possible end of the influential community they found on Twitter more than a decade ago, but users are split between finding a new app or staying put. “I’m not ready to go because I feel like that’s the case with a lot of things. Black people bring culture, community and…
Nigerian ace singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has made his first appearance in public after an unfortunate incident that recently happened to his family. The DWM frontline act has been away from the public eye following the tragic loss of his three-year-old son, Ifeanyi, in a pool accident. The award-winning singer, who also…
Adidas has launched an investigation into reports that controversial rapper Kanye West created a “toxic environment” when he was working with the brand. Rolling Stone reported claims from some workers on the Yeezy collaboration, saying he showed them explicit pictures and videos as part of bullying tactics. In a letter, they said bosses were aware…
Multiple Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and performer Tems has joined Wizkid as the only African and Nigerian artists to ever bag this award. Tems was crowned the best new artist at the Soul Train award 2022, making it her second win at the award ceremony and also making her the first and only female African artist…
Niclas Fullkrug breathed life into Germany’s World Cup hopes with a late equaliser to draw 1-1 with Spain and save the 2014 world champions from a second successive defeat at Qatar 2022. As reported by ESPN, although a loss would not have ended Germany’s qualification prospects due to other results in Group E, Fullkrug’s strike,…
Morocco pulled off a shock 2-0 win over Belgium in World Cup Group F on Sunday as Abdelhamid Sabiri scored from an audaciously tight angle and fellow substitute Zakaria Aboukhlal added a second in stoppage time. As reported by ESPN, Sabiri’s free kick from near the corner flag caught out Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois at…
Canada have been knocked out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after suffering a 4-1 defeat to Croatia on Sunday. As reported by ESPN, Alphonso Davies opened the scoring on two minutes with a superb leaping header — Canada’s first goal in men’s World Cup history — but Croatia fired back twice before half-time…
Costa Rica put a huge dent in Japan’s hopes of reaching the World Cup last 16 as they recovered from their hammering by Spain to claim a surprise 1-0 victory in Group E on Sunday. As reported by ESPN, Keysher Fuller’s 81st-minute effort, Costa Rica’s first shot on target in a dreary game, stunned the…
Spider-Man: Far From Home causes yet more problems with the official MCU timeline on Disney+ as reported by Screenrant. The MCU’s Spider-Man films have been associated with a number of continuity problems in the shared universe, with Spider-Man: Homecoming incorrectly claiming it was set eight years after the events of The Avengers – when in…
A violent workers’ revolt at the world’s largest iPhone factory this week in central China is further scrambling Apple’s strained supply and highlighting how the country’s stringent zero-Covid policy is hurting global technology firms. As reported by the CNN, the troubles started last month when workers left the factory campus in Zhengzhou, the capital of…
A surreal photo shared on Zion Balogun’s Instagram page has thrown netizens into a frenzy of emotions. Zion is Wizkid’s third child and his first with his super manager and girlfriend, Jada Pollock. Pollock lives in the UK with Big Wiz; she is believed to be Wizkid’s favorite of all the women in the singer’s…
Controversial Nollywood actor, Uche Maduagwu has taken to social media to express his joy over latest update on colleague, Genevieve Nnaji. Recall that a few months ago Genevieve was said to have been admitted to a hospital in the US following an alleged mental health crisis. However, in a recent Instagram post, Uche claimed she…
The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, has promised each player in the national team a Rolls Royce Phantom for their win against Argentina in their World Cup opener in Qatar. A resilient Saudi Arabian side on Tuesday shockingly defeated the Copa America winners 2-1 with all odds against them. It…
Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is reducing output at its factories in Solihull and Halewood until the spring, due to ongoing problems obtaining enough computer chips for new vehicles. The action is expected to affect the output of models such as the Jaguar F-Pace and Land Rover Discovery Sport. The move is understood to be…
Actress and singer Irene Cara, an Oscar and Grammy winner best known for the theme songs of “Fame” and “Flashdance” in the early ’80s, has died, her publicist said. She was 63. “Please share your thoughts and memories of Irene,” Judith Moose said in a tweet announcing the singer’s death. “I’ll be reading each and…
Lionel Messi rescued Argentina from the brink of World Cup elimination, scoring the crucial opening goal in a 2-0 win over Mexico at Lusail Iconic Stadium to put the South American champions back on track to reach the last 16. As reported by ESPN, Argentina were being frustrated by a stubborn, physical Mexico side until…
Kylian Mbappe struck twice as defending champions France claimed a narrow 2-1 win over Denmark on Saturday and became the first team to advance to the World Cup round of 16 in Qatar. As reported by ESPN, Mbappe sent France ahead in the Group D clash just after the hour mark with a prodded finish…
Robert Lewandowski scored his first ever World Cup goal as Poland brought Saudi Arabia back down to earth with a bump on Saturday with an 2-0 Group C victory that rejuvenated their tournament campaign as reported by Reuters. Lewandowski, who missed a penalty in Poland’s opening draw with Mexico and was visibly emotional after finding…
Australia beat Tunisia 1-0 at the Al Janoub Stadium on Saturday to register their first World Cup victory in 12 years as they provisionally moved up to second in Group D behind reigning champions France. As reported by Reuters, striker Mitchell Duke scored midway through the first half with a glancing header past keeper Aymen…
Jennifer Lopez announced Friday morning that a new musical project, “This Is Me… Now,” is slated for release in 2023. It will be the singer’s first full-length effort in eight years as reported by Variety. Along with a video that shows her in her “This Is Me Then” era 20 years ago, morphing into the…
The music farm plot thickens as Nigerian star, Yemi Alade, reacts to Blaqbonez’s tweet on the issue. Yemi Alade had reacted by directly quoting Blaqbonez’s tweet by stating; “Never saw a ” realler ” tweet! Somebody pls frame this tweet for me. I want to hang it on my wall”. This had been as a…
Kanye West continues to make headlines and now he has released his first campaign video in his 2024 presidential run, and claims that former President Donald Trump insulted the mother of his children, Kim Kardashian. As reported by Marca, the exact words are censored in the video, so Trump’s insults continue to be a mystery,…
