Sport Vibes With Bolaji
South Africa still the team to beat in African Field Hockey. Naomi Osaka to bounce back? A year of upsets in the world of Sports? These and more are discussed in this exciting episode of Sport Vibes.
Africa Cup Of Nations: At least Eight Killed In Crush At Cameroon Stadium
At least eight people have been killed and 38 injured in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations football match in Cameroon. Videos showed screaming fans being crushed at an entry gate to the Paul Biya stadium in the capital Yaounde. Witnesses described chaotic scenes outside the ground as thousands of fans struggled to […]
Australian Open: Peng Shuai T-shirt Ban Reversed After Outcry
The organisers of the Australian Open have reversed a ban on T-shirts supporting Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai after a global outcry. Last Friday, security staff had asked spectators to remove T-shirts and a banner saying “Where is Peng Shuai?” before entering the grounds. Ms Peng vanished for weeks after accusing a top Chinese official of sexual […]
Okoye, Iwobi Victim Of Cyberbullying, Receives Death Threats Following Eagles’ Exit From AFCON
After Nigeria’s 1-0 defeat to Tunisia and exist from the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and midfielder Alex Iwobi were victims of cyberbullying by fans, including death threats. Youssef Msakni scored the only goal of the game from 25 yards out, propelling Tunisia to the final eight and […]
Australian Open: Navratilova Blasts Peng Shuai T-shirt Ban
Retired tennis star Martina Navratilova has blasted a decision by Australian Open organisers to ban T-shirts supporting Chinese player Peng Shuai. Security staff had on Friday asked spectators trying to enter the grounds to remove T-shirts saying “Where is Peng Shuai?”. Ms Peng disappeared for weeks after accusing a top Chinese official of sexual misconduct […]
AFCON: Eguavoen Reacts To Super Eagles Lose To Tunisia
Interim Super Eagles coach Augustine Eguavoen said on Sunday that his team did not deserve to lose to Tunisia in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations round of 16. Nigeria was dismissed from the AFCON on Sunday in Garoua, Cameroon, after losing 0-1 to Tunisia. The North Africans will now face the Stallions of Burkina […]
Q/Final Place At Stake As Super Eagles Expect Tough Battle With Covid-Ravaged Tunisia On Sunday
Nigeria’s manager Augustine Eguavoen says he expects a tough duel between his Super Eagles and the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 encounter in Garoua. Tunisia’s campaign has been somewhat ravaged by positive COVID tests and the team only qualified for the knockout stage as one of the […]
South Africa Cricket Coach Boucher Charged Over Racism Allegation
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has charged the men’s national team coach Mark Boucher with gross misconduct after he was accused of racism by former teammate Paul Adams. The charges stem from the findings made last month by the Social Justice and Nation (SJN) Building Ombudsman, who is looking into past alleged discrimination within the sport’s […]
Ex-Chelsea Star Fears Struggling Thomas Tuchel Would Repeat PSG Fate
Former Chelsea midfielder, Emmanuel Petit, can see sameness between Thomas Tuchel’s current struggles and his final months at PSG. Petit, 51, reckons it’s all starting to go wrong for Tuchel as it did towards the end of his time at PSG. The World Cup winner said: “What is happening on the pitch for Chelsea […]
Sport Vibes With Bolaji
Both the Australian Open and AFCON champions of previous tournaments have faced roadblocks in their quest to retain their crowns. This, plus transfer stories are prepared to your taste in this episode of Sport Vibes. Enjoy!
