Governance • africa

The Last Desperate Play: NBBF's Unconstitutional Power Grab Threatens Nigerian Basketball.

With just weeks left before their constitutionally mandated exit on January 31, 2026, the current NBBF administration under Engineer Ahmadu Musa Kida is accused of abandoning plans for a smooth transition and instead pursuing a calculated effort to extend its tenure—openly defying the FIBA-approved constitution and disregarding formal directives from both the National Sports Commission (NSC) and the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC).

Jan 03, 2026

472 9 min read

Match Fixing • world

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges

Rozier remains away from the Heat team while this plays out in court.

Dec 29, 2025

227 1 min read

Governance • africa

Where are the politics of Bafana Bafana?

While most sports in South Africa are inseparable from the national political imagination, men's football manages to stay relatively removed.

Dec 27, 2025

178 3 min read

Governance • africa

THE PUPPET MASTER'S SHADOW: COL. SAM AHMEDU AND NIGERIAN BASKETBALL'S ENDLESS CYCLES

Nigerian basketball’s leadership crises are often described as unfortunate accidents of governance. In reality, they reflect a recurring pattern of calculated influence. Across successive administrations, Colonel Sam Ahmedu (Rtd) has operated not as a neutral stabilizer, but as a decisive enabler—consistently positioning himself behind embattled incumbents and invoking constitutional technicalities and FIBA authority to legitimize contested outcomes.

Nov 30, 2025

1,071 8 min read

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Corruption • africa

Nigerian Basketball: A Nation Drowning in Its Own Filth

Corruption isn't killing Nigerian basketball slowly. It's bleeding it dry deliberately, and everyone involved knows exactly what they're doing.

Nov 05, 2025

375 8 min read

Corruption • world

Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales Resigns Amid Corruption Investigation

RFEF President Luis Rubiales resigned amid multiple scandals including corruption allegations, with Spanish prosecutors investigating financial irregularities.

Sep 25, 2023

13,947 2 min read

Corruption • africa

Zimbabwe Football Association Officials Charged with Corruption and Match-Fixing

Multiple Zimbabwe Football Association officials face charges of corruption, embezzlement, and involvement in match-fixing schemes affecting African competitions.

Jul 05, 2023

12,205 2 min read

Corruption • world

CONMEBOL Corruption: South American Football Officials Convicted in US Court

Multiple CONMEBOL presidents and officials convicted in US federal court for accepting tens of millions in bribes for media and marketing rights.

Apr 12, 2023

12,172 2 min read

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Corruption • africa

Ghana Football Association Corruption Scandal: Anas Aremeyaw Anas Documentary Exposes Officials

Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas releases documentary exposing widespread corruption among Ghanaian football officials, including referees and administrators.

Feb 14, 2023

14,058 2 min read

Corruption • world

Qatar 2022 World Cup Bribery Allegations: $300 Million in Suspicious Payments

Investigations reveal allegations of over $300 million in bribes and suspicious payments connected to Qatar winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup hosting rights.

Nov 20, 2022

7,667 2 min read

Corruption • africa

Kenya Football Federation Corruption Crisis: Officials Accused of Misappropriating FIFA Funds

The Football Kenya Federation faces allegations of widespread corruption and misappropriation of FIFA development funds meant for grassroots football.

Aug 18, 2022

859 2 min read

Corruption • africa

Nigerian FIFA Official Amos Adamu Banned for Life in Vote-Selling Scandal

Former Nigerian FIFA Executive Committee member Amos Adamu was banned from football after being caught in a vote-selling sting operation.

Mar 10, 2022

7,580 2 min read