BURNA BOY CREDITS ED SHEERAN FOR SHAKIRA WORLD CUP ANTHEM FEATURE

 

Burna Boy feat. Ed Sheeran, "For My Hand"
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Nigerian singer Burna Boy has revealed that British music star Ed Sheeran played a key role in helping him secure a feature on Shakira’s FIFA World Cup song, ‘Dai Dai’.

The Grammy-winning artiste disclosed during a recent interview with Capital FM. He also spoke about Sheeran’s support ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.

Sheeran’s role in the collaboration

According to Burna Boy, Sheeran helped him navigate the opportunity and prepared him for the demands of performing on one of football’s biggest stages.

“He had to give me a heads-up like, ‘Yo, you’re going to have to perform at the finals.’ He knows me… he knows how I get down,” Burna Boy said.

The Afro-fusion star explained that Sheeran understood the pressure such a performance could bring.

“He knows the stress part is a bit crazy for me and stuff, so he gave me a heads-up. He was like, ‘Yo, it’s going to be real stressful.’”

Burna Boy praises Ed Sheeran

Speaking further, Burna Boy described Sheeran as a close friend whose advice he values.

“He’s just a very sensible and lovable guy. He is someone I have taken to personally from the beginning. Ed is very smart, man. He always knows what he is doing.”

Sheeran shares songwriting credits on ‘Dai Dai’ with producer Alexander Castillo.

Shakira’s reaction to Burna Boy’s verse

Shakira previously disclosed that she waited 20 days for Burna Boy to deliver his verse for the song.

Despite the delay, the Colombian singer praised his contribution. She described it as the “cherry on top” and said his vocals took the track “to another level”.

The official World Cup anthem explores themes of resilience and inner strength. It combines Shakira’s global pop appeal with Burna Boy’s Afro-fusion sound.

The collaboration marks another major international milestone for Burna Boy. The Nigerian star has continued to expand his global reach through partnerships with some of the biggest names in music.

- Alexandra Aiyudu

WHO IS BRIGHTON’S NIGERIAN £21.5 MILLION TEENAGER WONDER KID?

 

Zadok Yohanna at the Ikon Allah Football Academy. (Image: Ikon Allah football Academy)

Brighton snapped up Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from Swedish side AIK Stockholm this summer.

The 18-year-old put pen to paper on a five-year deal reportedly worth around £21.5 million. It's a significant fee for such a young prospect.

Speaking about the transfer, Fabian Hurzeler said: “I’m looking forward to working with Zadok. Having seen his games and his attributes, he is a player that can impact games in the final third. 

“He’s still young, and will need time to adapt to the club and Premier League, but he’s an exciting player to watch and he brings the kind of creativity we know our fans will enjoy. 

“He’s dynamic, has pace and likes to take players on. His attributes and ability will be a real addition to our attacking options.”

Before making the move to Sweden, Yohanna came through the ranks at Nigeria's Ikon Allah Football Academy, where he first caught the attention of European scouts.

Ayi Muhammed, the man who took him under his wing at the Ikon Allah Football Academy in Nigeria, believes he will be a great investment.

Muhammed is president of the academy and said he felt like a second father to the winger, who left home at the age of 11 to learn his trade.

He speaks like a dad at times and a coach at others as he talks about Yohanna from the academy in Kaduna.

“I picked Zadok from the age of 11 and his family is like three to four hours’ drive away,” he said.

“I saw his potential from the age of 11. He has special qualities and in the next two years he must get the African Balon d’Or, before the age of 20.

“This is what he can do in England. In the English league you will see another different side.

“He is special. He has all the qualities. Skills, marking ability, he uses his head. Everything, Yohanna has it."

He made 18 appearances for AIK this season in the league and cup, scoring five goals and providing four assists.

Albion will be setting their targets high in the UEFA Conference League, and Yohanna is likely to feature. It's a competition he could shine in.

On the right wing, he will face stiff competition from Yankuba Minteh, but only if the Gambian talent stays at Brighton.

Reports suggest Liverpool are pushing for a Minteh move. If that happens, pressure will really be on the teenager.

- Henry Bryant

HIP-HOP STAR CARDI B AND NIGERIAN FOOTBALL STAR WHO PLAYS FOR SERIE A SIDE UDINESE MADUKA OKOYE SEEM TO HAVE A LOVE CHEMISTRY

 

IT THIS THE NEXT 'WAKA WAKA'? SHAKIRA WITH BURNA BOY TEASES NEW FIFA WORLD CUP SONG | VIDEO

Colombian singer Shakira performs during a free concert at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 2, 2026. — AFP pic

LOS ANGELES, May 8 — Colombian pop idol Shakira on Thursday teased the new official song for the 2026 World Cup, releasing a brief video of the track filmed at Brazil’s iconic Maracana Stadium.

The singer – who also created the 2010 World Cup anthem “Waka Waka” – announced the song, titled “Dai Dai” in a post on her Instagram account.

In the 67-second video, Shakira appears on the pitch at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro, where she performed in a free concert at the city’s Copacabana Beach last Saturday before two million people.

Holding the “Trionda”, the official match ball of the 2026 World Cup, Shakira performed excerpts of the song in English, joined by dancers dressed in the colors of teams including the United States and Colombia.

The song was produced with Nigerian artist Burna Boy and is set for official release on May 14. The clip, also shared by the Fifa World Cup account, ends with the message: “We’re ready!”

Shakira has a long association with the World Cup, performing at the 2006 and 2014 World Cup finals in addition to producing “Waka Waka” for the 2010 tournament. — AFP

EX-SUPER EAGLES COAH HAS PASSED AWAY | CHIEF ONIGBINDE

Former first indigenous coach of the Nigerian national football side, Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, is dead.

A statement signed by Mrs Bolade Adesuyi, on behalf of the family, said that the Modakeke born high chief died Monday night at the age of 88 after a brief illness.

- The Sun Nigeria

EFE AJAGBA STOPS FORMER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION CHARLES MARTIN IN FOURTH-ROUND IN STATEMENT VICTORY IN LAS VEGAS

Efe Ajagba beats fomer IBF heavyweight title holder Charles Martin in a fourth-round knockout win; Ajagba continues to consolidate his top 15 world heavyweight ranking; Martin suffers a fourth defeat in eight fights

Efe Ajagba cemented his status as a top contender in the heavyweight division

Efe Ajagba overpowered former world champion Charles Martin in a ruthless fourth-round stoppage win in Las Vegas.

The Nigerian (21-1-1, 15 KOs), who put on 15 pounds of muscle in his training camp, followed two early knockdowns with three vicious right hands, prompting referee Thomas Taylor to wave off the fight as Martin sagged against the ropes.

After a fairly evenly contested first round edged by Ajagba's hard hitting rights, it was former IBF title holder Martin who looked sharper in the second, landing multiple lefts as he displayed more speed than his bulked up opponent.

Former heavyweight champion Charles Martin suffered his fifth professional defeat

The third round, though, saw Ajagba start to take control when a vicious right hook sent Martin to the ground, following the knockdown with a flurry of punches which left Martin on the ropes.

A second knockdown in the fourth teed up Ajagba to finish Martin off and secure a statement victory that cements his status as a real contender for the world title.

Martin meanwhile, is dropping further and further out of the picture as he suffers a fourth loss in his last eight fights.

"I'm ready to fight anyone in the division," Ajagba said after the fight. "I'm ranked in the top 10, but no one is saying my name.

"I'm putting the heavyweight division on notice."

-  Noah Langford

YUSUF ADENIJI CROWNED WBA AFRICA CHAMPION

Yusuf Adeniji Crowned WBA Africa Champion

Nigeria’s Yusuf Adeniji (17-1, 10 KOs) captured the WBA Africa super welterweight title (154 lbs) on October 1 in Nigeria, earning the crown by technical decision after Akimos Anaang Apiah (7-3, 6 KOs) was disqualified for an intentional low blow in the fifth round.

From the opening bell, Adeniji displayed greater tactical discipline, working behind a steady jab and moving smartly to avoid Apiah’s frontal assaults. The Ghanaian pressed the action, looking for exchanges, but it was Adeniji who landed the cleaner, sharper shots, especially at mid-range.

The tension escalated in the fourth round when the referee issued Apiah a warning for low blows. In the fifth, following a missed combination, Apiah drove a downward hook squarely into the prohibited zone, leaving Adeniji doubled over in obvious pain. After consulting the ringside physician and reviewing the sequence, the referee called a halt to the contest, ruling a disqualification and confirming the result via the scorecards at the time: 50-46, 50-45, 50-45, all in favor of Adeniji.

With the victory, Yusuf Adeniji becomes the continental champion under the World Boxing Association banner, notching his 17th professional win and cementing his status as one of Nigeria’s most promising prospects. Though the ending was controversial, Adeniji’s dominance in the earlier rounds and his composure in the ring.

- Rowerth Goncalves

NWANKWO KANU'S 1999 COLD HATT-TRICK

In 1999, Nwankwo Kanu delivered one of the coldest hat-tricks in PL history 🥶

NIGERIAN BOXER DIES IN THE RING AT GHANA'S POPULAR BUKOM BOXING VENUE

TRAGIC NEWS: A Nigerian boxer passed away during a bout last night.He was fighting a Ghanaian boxer at the Bukom Arena when he fell.

#bukom #tragic #ghana #nigeria # boxing 

NIGERIAN STAR TEMS PERFORMED AT ASTON MARTIN'S LIVERY UNVEIL

Aston Martin brought out Nigerian artist Tems to perform for their livery unveiling at F1's special launch event 🤩

ATALANTA CIVIL WAR: ADEMOLA LOOKMAN SLAMS 'DEEPLY DISRESPECTFUL' MANAGER IN LENGTHY STATEMENT AFTER HE CALLED HIM 'ONE OF THE WORST PENALTY TAKERS' EVER SEEN

Ademola Lookman has  labelled his manager Gian Piero Gasperini's comments 'deeply disrespectful' and 'hurtful'

• Atalanta suffered shock Champions league play-off round defeat by Club Brugge

• Lookman scored against the Belgian side before missing a spot kick in the loss

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Atalanta striker Ademola Lookman has slammed his own manager for describing him as 'one of the worst penalty takers' he had ever seen after the side's shock Champions League exit. 

The reigning African Footballer of the Year, who was the match winner for the Bergamo club in last season's Europa League final, labelled Gian Piero Gasperini's comments as 'deeply disrespectful' and 'hurtful'.

Belgian side Club Brugge stunned Atalanta 3-1 in the second leg of their play-off tie to dump the Italian side out with a 5-2 aggregate win and reach the last 16.

Lookman pulled back one goal for Atalanta when they were 3-0 down. But the Nigerian, who has scored 15 times this season, had a penalty saved as they crashed out, after which Gasperini said Lookman was not supposed to take the penalty.

In response to the shock comments, which have plunged the club into civil war, Lookman said Gasperini had been 'deeply disrespectful'. 

'Being singled out in the manner I have been not only hurts but feels deeply disrespectful, not least because of the immense hard work and commitment I have always put in each and every day to help bring success to this club and to the incredible fans of Bergamo,' Lookman wrote on Instagram.

'In truth, I have dealt with many difficult moments during my time here - the majority of which I have never spoken about because in my opinion the team must always be protected and must come first. 

'This makes what happened last night even more hurtful. Along with our incredible fans, we as a team are hurting too with last night's result.

'During the match the designated penalty taker instructed me to take the penalty; and to support the team I took responsibility in the moment to do so. 

'Life's about challenges and turning pain into power which I'll continue to do.'

Gasperini said Lookman has a 'terrible record even in training', adding that Mateo Retegui and Charles De Ketelaere were better options to take the spot kick.

'Lookman is one of the worst penalty takers I’ve ever seen,' said the veteran manager.

'He wanted to take the penalty after scoring a goal, he took the ball despite (Mateo) Retegui and (Charles) De Keteleare available to take it… I didn’t like what Lookman did.

'Lookman wasn't supposed to take the penalty. Even in training he doesn’t have a good rate of scoring from the spot.' 

Retegui is Atalanta's regular penalty taker, having converted two of his three spot-kicks in Serie A this campaign, but Lookman has also taken and scored one. 

Lookman was Atalanta's hero last season when they won the Europa League, netting a hat-trick in the final when they beat Bayer Leverkusen who had been undefeated all season.

Atalanta's next match is a trip to Empoli in Serie A on Sunday. It remains to be seen whether Lookman, a former Leicester and Fulham star, will be included in the squad following the public fallout with his manager.

- ROHITH NAIR, REUTERS and TUM BALOGUN

ARSENAL LEGEND | NWANKWO KANU | STATS

Arsenal Legend 🤝 Nwankwo KANU

Full name: Nwankwo Kanu

Date of birth: 1 August 1976

Height: 1.97 m

Place of birth: Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

🏆 UEFA Champions League (Ajax 1994/95)

🏆 UEFA Europa League (Inter Milan 1997/98)

🏆 UEFA Super Cup Winner (Ajax 1995)

🏆 Intercontinental Cup (Ajax 1995)

🏆 Premier League 2x (Arsenal 2001/02, 2003/04)

🏆 English "FA Cup" 3x (Arsenal 2001/02, 2002/03; Portsmouth 2007/08)

🏆 English "Community Shield" (Arsenal 1999)

🏆 Dutch "Eredivisie" 3x (Ajax 1993/94, 94/95, 95/96)

🏆 Nigerian Premier League (Iwuanyanwu Nationale 1992/93)

🏆 Olympic Medalist (Nigeria Olympic Team 1996)

CAREER STATS

1. Iwuanyanwu Nationale (1992 - 1993)

🎬 25 Appearances

⚽️ 15 Goals

2. Ajax Amsterdam (1993 - 1996)

🎬 75 Appearances

⚽️ 27 Goals

🎯 15 Assists

3. Inter Milan (1996 - 1999)

🎬 20 Appearances

⚽️ 1 Goals

🎯 - Assists

4. Arsenal (1999 - 2004)

🎬 197 Appearances

⚽️ 44 Goals

🎯 35 Assists

5. West Bromwich Albion (2004 - 2006)

🎬 57 Appearances

⚽️ 9 Goals

🎯 3 Assists

6. Portsmouth (2006 - 2012)

🎬 166 Appearances

⚽️ 28 Goals

🎯 14 Assists

7. Nigeria (1994 - jul, 2010)

🎬 84 Appearances

⚽️ 12 Goals

🎯 4 Assists

8. Nigeria Olympic Team (jul - Aug, 1996)

🎬 6 Appearances

⚽️ 3 Goals

🎯 2 Assists

NIGERIAN MUSIC STAR TEMS OWNS SAN DIEGO FC

MLS side San Diego FC have announced Nigerian music artist Tems as the latest addition to the club’s ownership group through her company The Leading Vibe.

COPA DEL RAY SEMI-FINAL DRAW: BARCELONA BECOMES FINAL SEMI-FINALIST; DATE AND TIME FOR DRAW REVEALED

Barcelona defeated Valencia to secure the final spot in the Copa del Rey semi-finals, joining Real Madrid in the last four stage. With the lineup now complete, all eyes turn to the upcoming semi-final draw. Here’s when and where the Copa del Rey semi-final draw will take place.

Ferran Torres, Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yama scored as Barcelona thumped Valencia. Image: AP

Barcelona crushed Valencia 5-0 with Ferran Torres scoring a hat-trick as the La Blaugrana on Thursday became the fourth and final team to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Besides Torres, Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal also scored a goal each at the Mestalla as the record 31-time Spanish Cup winners stayed on course for another trophy.

Real Sociedad also advanced to the Copa del Rey semi-finals on the same day with a 2-0 win over Osasuna, who had Alejandro Catena sent off. The other two teams in the last four round are Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid.

Copa del Rey semi-final draw

Before we bring you match reports from Barcelona and Real Sociedad games, let’s take a look at when the Copa del Rey semi-final draw will take place.

The Copa del Rey semi-final draw will take place on 12 February (Wednesday) at the office of the Spanish Football Federation. The draw will take place at 1 pm CET (5.30 pm IST; 7 am ET).

The semi-finals will be played over two legs. The first legs will take place on 25,26 or 27 February with the return legs happening on 1,2 or 3 April.

How Barcelona defeated Valencia 

Ferran Torres hit a hat-trick as Barcelona routed Valencia 5-0 on Thursday to cruise into the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Fermin Lopez and Lamine Yamal were also on target for the record 31-time Spanish Cup winners as they swaggered to victory at an upset Mestalla stadium.

Earlier Real Sociedad progressed with a comfortable 2-0 win over 10-man Osasuna, joining Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid in a strong final four.

Former Valencia forward Torres took the plaudits with his treble inside 30 minutes, taking full advantage of Barca coach Hansi Flick’s decision to rest striker Robert Lewandowski.

“We thought that it would be a very difficult game, because here at Mestalla is always a hard ground to play,” Torres told TVE.

“We had the luck that we scored goals early and in the end that sunk them.”

The Spaniard netted in the third minute, running onto a fine Alejandro Balde through ball and finishing clinically against his former side.

Torres netted the second after 17 minutes when teenage winger Yamal’s shot bounced off the post back into his path.

Lopez put Barcelona three up midway through the first half with a well-timed run expertly found by Pedri Gonzalez, rounding goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski and tucking home.

Torres completed his hat-trick after half-an-hour with an accurate low finish after Raphinha teed him up on the edge of the box.

The former Manchester City winger’s bright display offered food for thought, with Barcelona scoring at least five goals in the last four games where veteran Polish striker Lewandowski has not started.

Some Valencia fans started leaving the Mestalla stadium in anger, a constant theme around the club with owner Peter Lim criticised by supporters with chants and banners.

This was Valencia’s second thrashing at Barca’s hands in the space of two weeks, after the Catalans triumphed 7-1 at home in La Liga.

‘Suffer like this’ 

Valencia had a rare moment of cheer at the start of the second half when Umar Sadiq found the net but the goal was ruled out for offside.

The gangly Nigerian striker then won a penalty but that too was scrapped after he was shown to be offside again in the build-up.

At the other end Yamal struck the post again but this time the ball flew out and to safety for Valencia.

The 17-year-old Spain star got his goal eventually with a low effort which took a small deflection and beat Dimitrievski, who could still have kept it out.

“I’m really happy with the team, how they played, we created chances and scored them from the beginning and that helped us a lot,” Flick told TVE.

“(Attacking) is the style we want to play in, you know the hunger the team has to go for the next goal… it’s a young team and they focus on scoring goals.”

Valencia are 19th in La Liga, four points from safety and Torres said he hoped they could survive in the top flight.

“I hope Valencia save themselves because in the end I’m just another fan,” added the forward.

“It’s hard to see the club of your youth and your life suffer like this, they’re really going through it.”

Valencia coach Carlos Corberan said his team had been left hurt by the defeat.

“It’s a very tough loss, especially hard because we feel the same as we did after the league game, but in front of our fans at Mestalla,” he said.

“We have to give a better account of ourselves… the fans deserve a lot more than what we have been capable of.”

In San Sebastian Ander Barrenetxea and Brais Mendez struck for hosts Real Sociedad before Osasuna had Alejandro Catena sent off for a wild challenge after 35 minutes.

Osasuna beat the same opposition 2-1 in La Liga on Sunday but Catena’s dismissal effectively ended any hope of mounting a comeback.

La Real reached the Copa semi-finals for the third time in six seasons, last winning in the 2020 edition.

- FP Sports

"IVE BEEN WAITING SINCE 2019" - EX-ARSENAL STAR DECLARES READINESS TO PLAY FOR SUPER EAGLES

Chuba Akpom (Photo credit: Imago)

Nigerian forward Chuba Akpom has stated that he is still committed to playing for Nigeria despite failing to get a national team call-up since switching allegiances in 2019, Soccernet.ng reports.

Akpom was born in England to Nigerian parents. And just like most players with dual nationalities, he played for the country of his birth at youth level, featuring for them at Under-16, 17, 19, 20, and 21 levels.

Chuba Akpom for England (Photo credit: Imago)

However, he decided to switch nationalities in 2019. But unfortunately for him, he has failed to get a call-up since then. Two seasons ago, he was superb for Middlesbrough in the English Championship, producing 28 goals and two assists in 40 appearances. But he did not even get a look-in.

At Ajax, he has been decent, but the status quo has remained the same as he has not received a call-up.

Akpom provided the assist for Ajax’s first goal against Galatasaray in the Europa League on Thursday. And after the game, he was quizzed on his commitment to Nigeria. The Arsenal academy graduate revealed that he has been hungry for an invitation for the past six years

“I don’t have a clue why I have not been invited to the Super Eagles, maybe because there are a lot of top strikers of course,” Akpom told Oma Akatugba.

“But I think that for the nation to progress, it needs to be on merit. The players that are performing well need to be selected.

“I try to give a 100 percent, I’ve been waiting since 2019, I switched allegiances a long time ago. But if it happens, it happens. If it doesn’t, I’ll just keep working hard.

This season, Akpom has provided eight goals and one assist in 32 appearances for Ajax. And asides from Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface, no other striker is operating at a top level.

If Akpom improves and start scoring more goals, he could fancy his chances of breaking into the Super Eagles team soon.

- Kelvin Omachonu

SPRINT QUEENS TOBI AMUSAN AND SHERICKA JACKSON WILL FACE OFF FOR TBE FIRST TIME IN THE 60M EVENT AT RENOWNED MEET IN JAMAICA

Nigerian hurdling sensation Tobi Amusan is scheduled for her first race of the 2025 season against a formidable force in Shericka Jackson at the Queen’s / Grace Jackson Meet in Kingston, Jamaica on Saturday.

The reigning women's 100mH world record holder who made a coaching switch in September 2024 to join the tutelage of renowned coach Glen Mills in Jamaica, will compete in the 60m to officially kick off her season.

Amusan last competed in the 60m in 2019 during her college days, when she ran a personal best of 7.41s. In Jamaica, the talented speedster will aim to lower her time and perhaps upset homegirl Jackson to a win, which will be a confidence boost for the rest of the year after a heartbreaking end to the 2024 season.

Jackson also targets a comeback year to prove and reclaim her status as one of the world's best sprinters. An injury-plagued 2024 season stopped her Olympic ambitions, so hopefully the woes are behind, and making a statement in her season's debut against Amusan will set her goals for the year rolling ahead of the World Championships in Tokyo in the summer.

Also listed to run the women’s 60m are former world junior champion Anthonique Strachan, and Jonielle Smith. Other stars expected to compete are Zharnel Hughes, Tyquendo Tracy, and Brendon Rodney.

NOTE: The meet is non-World Athletics certified so will not count for qualification purposes.

 - Funmilayo Fameso 

WHO IS SAMSON DAUDA, THE WINNER OF MR. OLYMPIA 2024? SEE THE RESULTS OF ALL THE MR. OLYMPIA CATEGORIES

He claimed the top prize in Las Vegas

We have a new champion! The representative of the United Kingdom, the Nigerian Samson Dauda wins the Mr. Olympia 2024 with a record first prize of $600,000. While the Canadian Chris Bumstead (Cbum) conquered for the sixth consecutive time the title in Classic Physique Olympia.

Mr. Olympia returns to the world stage for its 2024 edition. The most muscular men and women ever seen took part in the competition.

The 60th edition of Mr. Olympia 2024, the world's most important bodybuilding competition, was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada in the United States, where several bodybuilders from around the world competed for the title of "World's Strongest Man" in the various categories of the competition.

Who is Samson Dauda?

Samson Dauda is no stranger to the world of bodybuilding, having started his career in this field back in 2014.

He came mightily close to achieving his dream last year in the Mr. Olympia competition, finishing third, and this year finally came his moment to clinch the top prize.

It is not his first piece of silverware in bodybuilding however, as he is also a former Arnold Classic champion.

They etched their names in Mr. Olympia history

As the world's largest bodybuilding competition, Mr. Olympia winners continue to have their names etched in history. With five winners in six years, the excitement around the Mr. Olympia 2024 competition was like no other we've seen.

This year was special for many reasons. Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know that it's actually the 60th anniversary of the competition. In addition to being an amazing achievement, this also means that the Sandow winner receives a special 24-karat gold plated trophy.

Did Derek Lunsford win a second Sandow? Maybe Angela Yeo dethroned Andrea Shaw? Before we give you the results, we can safely say that this year was one to remember.

Without further ado, here are the results of Mr. Olympia 2024!

Winners of the Mr. Olympia 2024

On Friday, seven of the winners of this edition of the Mr Olympia were announced, in which the crowning of Andrea Shaw stood out, who won her second championship in the Ms Olympia category, defeating Angela Yeo and Ashley Linette Jones. While in the 212 Olympia category, it was Keone Pearson who also won his second championship in a row, which allowed him to defeat Shaun Clarida and Spain's Angel Calderon Frias.

Complete list of Mr. Olympia 2024 winners:

Samson Dauda (Mr. Olympia)

Chris Bumstead (Classic Physique Olympia)

Ryan Terry (Men's Physique Olympia)

Harold Kelley (Wheelchair Olympia)

Andrea Shaw (Ms Olympia)

Keone Pearson (212 Olympia)

Missy Truscott (Fitness Olympia)

Cydney Gillon (Figure Olympia)

Sarah Villegas (Womens Physique Olympia)

Isabel Nunez (Wellness Olympia)

Lauralie Chapados (Bikini Olympia)

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CLEOPATRA MUKANGARA [HEAD OF IT STRATEGY AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AT VODACOM] & HER SON APALLO SHARING A LIGHT MOMENT WITH ARSENAL LEGEND NWANKWO KANU IN DAR ES SALAAM

 

HURDLES WORLD RECORD HOLDER AMUSEN CHARGED WITH 'WHEREABOUTS' VIOLATION

Reuters 

Tobi Amusan, the 100m hurdles world record holder, said on Wednesday she has been charged with missing three doping tests but has denied taking performance enhancing substances and expects to be cleared to compete at the world championships.

"I am a clean athlete, and I am regularly, (maybe more than the usual) tested by the AIU (Athletics Integrity Unit) - I was tested within days of my third *missed test*," the Nigerian wrote on Instagram.

ARGENTINA MEME | WORLD CUP QUALIFYING