Chiamaka Nnadozie, the team’s goalkeeper, won the CAF Goalkeeeper of the Year award for the third time in a row, writing her name in African football folklore.  ,
Nnadozie won the CAF Awards in Morocco on Wednesday, taking home the award in 2023 and 2024, adding to her previous victories.
The Super Falcons won their 10th Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title earlier in the year by playing the Brighton goalkeeper in all of their games.
At the ceremony in Rabat, She edged Morocco’s Khadija Er-Rmichi and South African goalkeeper Andile Dlamini to win the award.
Nnadozie thanked the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), her teammates, and the support of both the national and club levels after winning the prize.
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In the competition, she scored three goals in six games, including the semi-final victory over South Africa and the final defeat over Morocco. The 24-year-old was the tournament’s tournament goalkeeper, according to the .
At Paris FC during the time being reviewed, Nnadozie won the Coupe de France Feminine.  ,
Yassine Bounou of Morocco won the prize in the men’s category, according to  .
Nnadozie’s accolade is her most recent addition to the list of individual awards from the year. At the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony, the former Paris FC player placed fourth in the women’s category of the Yachine Trophy.
The Super Falcons’ impressive year, including winning the WAFCON, earned them the title of the Women’s National Team of the Year.
The 10-time African champions triumphed over the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco and the Black Queens of Ghana in a fierce match.
Ghizlane Chebbak of Morocco defeated fellow countrywoman Sanaa Mssoudy and Rasheedat Ajibade to win the title of best female player on the continent.
Although her team lost to Nigeria in the final match, the Al Hilal attacker was the tournament’s top scorer this year.
Russian missile and drone attacks targeting energy and civilian infrastructure across western Ukraine on Wednesday left at least 25 people dead and dozens injured.
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) reported a better financial position for the 2024-2025 season, with a 12.36 million euro reduction in their operating deficit.
For the year ending 31 July 2025, its deficit was 4.2m euros (£3.7m), down from 18.4m euros (£16.25m) 12 months earlier.
The union received income of 98m euros (£86.55m), an annual rise of 18.8m euros (£16.5m).
Matchday revenues, commercial partnerships, and broadcast revenues were the main drivers of that increase.
Factors that contribute to the overall better financial position, particularly include anticipated revenues from the return of the autumn nations series, which included the 150th anniversary game against Australia at Aviva Stadium.
The IRFU claims to be in a “robust” financial position and anticipates a breakeven for the 2025-26 season in large part as a result of the British and Irish Lions’ tour and this month’s lucrative Test against New Zealand in Chicago.
Over the next ten years, the newly launched Nations Championship is anticipated to improve financial stability.
The governing body revealed cash and cash investments of 62.6m euros (£55.28m), no debt and net assets of 81.6m euros (£72.06m).
The union has stated that they are continuing to invest in rugby across Ireland’s various levels, with an increase of 1.1 million (£971, 000) from the previous year and more than quadrupling the amount for 2020-21.
The domestic and community game received a total of 16.4 million euros (£14.48 million), which includes 2 million euros (1.77 million) in special grants and province-specific matched-funding initiatives.
Our finances are stable thanks to a strong balance sheet, and we do not anticipate incurring debt in the next ten years, according to IRFU’s chief financial officer Thelma O’Driscoll. “We must continue to be focused on long-term sustainability, cost efficiency, and investing in the areas that will deliver the goals set out in our strategic plan.”
“We must achieve breakeven every four-year cycle, and despite improved performance this year, we are still far from where we need to be.”
We cannot rely on them to sustain our finances every year, despite the union’s benefit from significant fixtures and international touring events. The IRFU’s current projections indicate a break-even result, though this is still influenced by future financial performance. We are actively challenging our cost base and finding new revenue sources.
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) reported a better financial position for the 2024-2025 season, with a 12.36 million euro reduction in their operating deficit.
For the year ending 31 July 2025, its deficit was 4.2m euros (£3.7m), down from 18.4m euros (£16.25m) 12 months earlier.
The union received income of 98m euros (£86.55m), an annual rise of 18.8m euros (£16.5m).
Matchday revenues, commercial partnerships, and broadcast revenues were the main drivers of that increase.
Factors that contribute to the overall better financial position, particularly include anticipated revenues from the return of the autumn nations series, which included the 150th anniversary game against Australia at Aviva Stadium.
The IRFU claims to be in a “robust” financial position and anticipates a breakeven for the 2025-26 season in large part as a result of the British and Irish Lions’ tour and this month’s lucrative Test against New Zealand in Chicago.
Over the next ten years, the newly launched Nations Championship is anticipated to improve financial stability.
The governing body revealed cash and cash investments of 62.6m euros (£55.28m), no debt and net assets of 81.6m euros (£72.06m).
The union has stated that they are continuing to invest in rugby across Ireland’s various levels, with an increase of 1.1 million (£971, 000) from the previous year and more than quadrupling the amount for 2020-21.
The domestic and community game received a total of 16.4 million euros (£14.48 million), which includes 2 million euros (1.77 million) in special grants and province-specific matched-funding initiatives.
Our finances are stable thanks to a strong balance sheet, and we do not anticipate incurring debt in the next ten years, according to IRFU’s chief financial officer Thelma O’Driscoll. “We must continue to be focused on long-term sustainability, cost efficiency, and investing in the areas that will deliver the goals set out in our strategic plan.”
“We must achieve breakeven every four-year cycle, and despite improved performance this year, we are still far from where we need to be.”
We cannot rely on them to sustain our finances every year, despite the union’s benefit from significant fixtures and international touring events. The IRFU’s current projections indicate a break-even result, though this is still influenced by future financial performance. We are actively challenging our cost base and finding new revenue sources.
For the first time since receiving a shock diagnosis of cancer, The Princess of Wales has performed at Royal Variety. She dazzling in a velvet green gown while posing for the red carpet with Prince William.
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The Princess of Wales paid a special tribute to the late Queen as she dazzled on the red carpet for tonight’s Royal Variety Performance. Tonight’s star-studded affair at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London marks the first time Prince William and Kate have attended the event in two years, following the princess’ shock cancer diagnosis.
Showing exactly how ‘black tie’ events are done, Kate looked breathtaking in an emerald green, figure-hugging velvet gown. The floor-length dress had a fishtail-style bottom and off-the shoulder sleeves. The beaming princess wore her hair down in her signature loose curls, simply paired with the late Queen’s Cartier diamond drop earrings.
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Tonight is no exception to Kate’s tradition of adding sentimental and symbolic details to her outfits. The late monarch once wore the Greville chandelier earrings, which Cartier made from 1918 to 1929. A matching jewel-encrusted clutch, dazzling cuff bracelet, and green court heels completed the future queen’s outfit.
William also looked the part in a black velvet suit jacket and a white dress shirt, completed with a smart bow tie for the fancy outing. As they arrived, the royal couple were greeted by ITV board members and representatives from the Royal Variety Charity. Kate was presented with posies by nine-year-old twins Emelia and Olivia Edwards, also representing the charity.
Fans turned out in full force to watch Kate and William attend the unique evening, which took place at Kensington Palace, Kensington Palace, and was located just a few blocks away from their London pad. Kate, who was battling the cold and sleet, said, “It’s so nice to be back for the performance.” She had goose bumps on her bare arms as she chatted to guests.
The royal couple will see performances from Paddington The Musical’s cast, Jessie J, and Laufey, a Grammy-winning singer. William and Kate have seen the show for the sixth time.
William and Kate both shared a sweet and tender moment on the red carpet, and William gently led her into the hall. Kate gave her first speech since returning to work on Tuesday following her cancer diagnosis, which also included a week-long celebration. Without his wife by his side, Williamsiam did not show up for the Diplomatic Corps reception at Windsor Castle last night, but the pair were wowed by the crowd at the evening’s event.
The show will be hosted by comedian Jason Manford, and Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure will give a unique performance from the Live Aid musical Just For One Day. Before the grand finale, 400 performers, including Michael Ball, Matt Lucas, and Katy Secombe, will perform an excerpt from the musical Kinky Boots in honor of the 40th anniversary of the award-winning musical Les Miserables.
King George V and Queen Mary were present at the Royal Variety Performance in 1912, and the performance is now in its 113th year. Royal guests are present each year. King Charles had planned to attend the Royal Variety Performance with Queen Camilla, but she was forced to miss due to a chest infection, which turned out to be viral pneumonia, with him.
In a passionate speech on Tuesday, Kate called on firms to invest in the development of children in the early years, in order to create a healthier and happier society. Championing a cause very close to her heart, the princess hosted the Future Workforce Summit, convened by her Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. It was her first speech in two years – her first since completing her cancer treatment.
In March 2023, Kate established her Early Childhood Business Task Force. She addressed the audience by stating, “My passion and the work of The Centre for Early Childhood are largely influenced by the love we feel in our earliest years,” and how we develop as adults.
Lisa Riley, the star of I’m a celebrity… Get Me Out of Here, lost 12th grade in 18 months, suffered a painful complication that made exercise impossible, and was forced to take drastic action.
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Lisa Riley was left in agony after dropping from a size 28 to a size 12(Image: ITV)
I’m A Celebrity star Lisa Riley lost 12st in a life-changing journey to transform her body from a size 28 to a size 12, but it came at a cost.
The soap star swapped out takeaways and unhealthy snacks for regular exercise and healthy meals over the course of an 18-month period. The outcomes were dramatic, but 49-year-old Lisa’s joy was tempered by agonizing folds of extra skin, which weighed more than 1.5 stone.
In her 2017 documentary, Lisa Riley’s Baggy Body Club, the television personality told how she felt like a ‘saggy mess’, heartbreakingly admitting she felt ‘revolted’ by what she saw in the mirror.
She continued, “I never for a second imagined that I would end up looking that way when I made the decision to lose weight.” Never did it occur to me that the skin would be so painful.
I wondered, “Why on earth have I lost this much weight?” When I was obese, I looked worse. Additionally, there was the suffering. The skin was dragging and flapping around.
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The issue, in Lisa’s opinion, was more about physical issues than just appearance. She had to work out to keep her weight off, but the discomfort brought on by her excess skin prevented this.
She said, “When you are on this weight loss journey, food becomes the enemy, and you have to move, go to the gym, and do it,” she continued. However, the situation was getting worse. It was difficult to clean between the folds, and it rubbed and turned red.
She bravely allowed cameras to record her experience, shedding light on the difficulties that many people who lose weight face as a result of her decision to have surgery.
The Emmerdale star said: “I wanted to show the brutality of it. In life you can’t sympathise or have empathy with anybody unless you can see it. If I can help one person, and I know I have helped thousands, then for me it has been worthwhile.”
Despite having a close-knit family and a group of long-term girlfriends, Lisa felt as though none of them could fully comprehend what she was going through. She was shocked by what she discovered when she looked through the results of her search on the internet to find other people who might be going through the same ordeal.
After that, Lisa set up her Baggy Body Club and set up a private meeting with some of her new online friends to talk about their experiences. These conversations spurred her on to go through the procedure, even though she was terrified of the procedure.
She admitted, “Everyone thought I wasn’t going to go through with it the night before the surgery because I was so terrified.” I had the idea that I might be dead in 11 hours. I’m a little late for bed.
“Could I have lived my entire life without the loose skin?” Yes, but I wouldn’t have been content. I have corrected what I had done to myself, not having had cosmetic surgery.
Nobody ever managed to eat a whole packet of sausages or 50 Twix bars at once. That affected me. No one prevented me from working out at the gym. I reportedly had seven takeaways per week during some weeks. That affected me. I must assume that responsibility.
Lisa had four operations, including a fleur de lis tummy tuck that left her with vertical and horizontal scars, surgery to remove her thighs’ loose skin, a breast lift, and the removal of her ” bingo wings.”
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Lisa’s recovery from the surgery, which she claimed is not an easy path to a slim physique, took several long, agonizing months. She was, however, beyond pleased with how she had looked.
Before it was all just cute bras and big knickers, she continued, “I had never been able to wear sexy underwear.” I can now wear tiny seductive sets. The elderly person would have had a coffee, baguette, red wine, crisps, and a cake on the train from Manchester to London.
