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Ex-Reform UK Candidate Buckley Targets British-Nigerian Anthony Joshua Over ‘Third World Flag’, Calls Him ‘Ungrateful Hypocrite’
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Nick Buckley, a British charity worker who previously represented Reform UK, has stirred controversy after criticising Nigerian-British former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua in a social media post.
In remarks posted on Saturday, December 20, via X, Buckley wrote: “Anthony Joshua is a good example of what is wrong with mass immigration.”
He further stated: “First of all, he is an anti white racist as per his speech during BLM protests where he called for blacks not to use white businesses.
“Secondly, he waves around a third world flag as if it is worthy of respect and represents him.
“My prediction – he will only ever live in white countries and never live in Nigeria. Ungrateful hypocrite.”
“To understand why AJ is the way he is, you must understand Anglophobia and how it attacks our culture,” he said in another post.
The comments attributed to Buckley generated strong reactions online due to their language and criticism of Joshua’s background, identity and past public statements.
X users from across the world condemned Buckley’s comments, accusing him of racism and hate.
As of the time of this report, Anthony Joshua has not publicly responded to the remarks.
For instance, an X user, Matthew Stadlen (@MatthewStadlen) posted, “Your posts are good examples of racism, Nick.”
Also, Big Wiz (@WisdomMatic) stated, “Bro, he’s literally a British boxer and has represented Britain throughout his career.
“Let the man acknowledge his heritage. That doesn’t make him any less British.
“He’s British and will keep representing Britain until he retires.”
@Bryan_OG2, wrote: “I don’t even understand your pain… AJ is doing well for himself and representing his country and you’re just looking for ways to discredit him which makes you look bad in every way.You can do better.”
Another X user, @baresaremean, wrote: “People like you are why people become anti-white racists. the problem is you. Someone like AJ can only be one anti-white racist but you can create and inspire and organize thousands of them, a process that never begins without your bullshit. What we need to remove from society is you not them.”
Many other X users also condemned the statement attributed to Buckley MBE.
Joshua, who is Nigerian by heritage and a citizen of the United Kingdom, bears the Nigerian name Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua. He is also known for displaying the Nigerian flag during many of his professional fights.
Joshua recently defeated YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a high-profile bout that reportedly ended with Paul driving himself to hospital with a broken jaw.
The fight ended in the sixth round of Friday night’s heavyweight contest at the Kaseya Center, with Joshua dropping Paul four times in a one-sided encounter that had been built as a Netflix-backed global event.
Buckley MBE, who criticised Joshua, is not new to controversy, particularly for comments directed at Africans.
He is a British social entrepreneur and political activist, best known as the founder of The Mancunian Way, a Manchester-based charity focused on preventing youth crime, tackling rough sleeping and exposing child exploitation.
He spent about 15 years working with homeless people and was awarded an MBE in 2019 for services to vulnerable communities, particularly the homeless.
In 2020, Buckley was dismissed from The Mancunian Way after publishing an article critical of the Black Lives Matter movement, which sparked an online petition accusing him of upholding inequality. Following a pre-lawsuit agreement, the charity’s trustees resigned en masse and Buckley was reinstated under a new board.
Politically, Buckley was the Reform UK candidate for Mayor of Greater Manchester in 2021, finishing fifth with 2.69 per cent of the vote.
He later contested the 2024 mayoral election as an independent, placing third with 7.6 per cent. He is currently a member of the far-right party Advance UK, where he advises on social policy.
Katsina State was thrown into mourning on Tuesday after the tragic death of Katsina United Football Club player, Chinedu Ozor, who collapsed during a pre-season friendly match against Niger Tornadoes FC at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium.
The promising footballer, who recently joined Katsina United from Kano Pillars FC, reportedly suffered a medical emergency during the encounter and was rushed to K-Dara Specialist Hospital, Katsina, where he was confirmed dead in the early hours of Tuesday, August 11, 2026.
Reacting to the heartbreaking incident, Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, expressed profound shock and sadness over the untimely passing of the young player, describing the loss as a devastating blow to the football community and the state.
In a statement issued on Tuesday night by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed, Governor Radda said the tragedy was especially painful as Ozor had been preparing to begin a new chapter of his career with Katsina United.
“The sudden death of Ozoh Chinedu is deeply shocking and heartbreaking. It is particularly painful that a young footballer with a promising career has lost his life at such a time,” the Governor said.
Governor Radda extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, Katsina United Football Club, the player’s teammates, coaches, management, supporters, his former club Kano Pillars FC, and the wider Nigerian football community.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Katsina State, I extend our condolences to the family of Ozoh Chinedu, Katsina United FC, his teammates, coaches, management, supporters, Kano Pillars FC and the entire football community,” he added.
The tragic incident has sent shockwaves across the country’s football fraternity, with tributes expected to pour in for the late midfielder, whose career was widely regarded as one of great promise.
Ozoh’s sudden passing has once again highlighted concerns over player health and emergency medical preparedness in competitive football, as the football community mourns the loss of a talented athlete whose life and career were cut short.
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Countries That Qualified For 2027 Women’s World Cup As Cameroon Beat Nigeria In Quarter- Final
Cameroon on Sunday secured their place at the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup after edging Nigeria’s Super Falcons 1-0 in their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final encounter.
The victory also sent the Indomitable Lionesses into the WAFCON semi-finals, securing their qualification for next year’s global tournament in Brazil.
The 2026 WAFCON doubles as Africa’s qualifying competition for the 2027 Women’s World Cup, with the four semi-finalists earning the continent’s automatic tickets to the tournament.
Cameroon join Algeria and Morocco, who had already sealed their places after reaching the semi-finals on Saturday.
Brazil will host the 2027 tournament, while the remaining qualifying places are being determined through continental competitions across the various confederations.
See full list of countries that qualified:
Host:
Brazil
AFC:
Australia
China PR
Japan
Korea DPR
Korea Republic
Philippines
CAF:
Algeria
Cameroon
Morocco
Concacaf:
None yet
CONMEBOL:
Argentina
Colombia
OFC:
New Zealand
UEFA:
Denmark
France
Germany
Spain
More teams are expected to secure qualification as the various continental qualification campaigns conclude.
The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will feature 32 teams.
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Just in: Unlucky Sunday for Nigeria as Super Falcons, Flying Eagles crumble, World Cup hopes dimmed
It is an unlucky Sunday for two National teams of Nigeria, the Super Falcons fell to Cameroon just as Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been knocked out of the race for the 2027 FIFA U-20 World Cup after suffering a heavy 4-1 defeat to Burkina Faso in the final of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship.
The defeat at the Stade Charles Konan Banny in Yamoussoukro, Côte d’Ivoire, also ended Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2027 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
The WAFU Zone B final carried added importance, as the winner was guaranteed a place at the 2027 U-20 AFCON, which will serve as the qualifying tournament for the FIFA U-20 World Cup.
With Burkina Faso emerging victorious, the Young Stallions secured the region’s ticket, while Nigeria’s hopes of returning to the global youth tournament came to an end.
Burkina Faso took control of the final from the opening whistle, scoring three goals within the first 15 minutes and leaving the Flying Eagles with a huge deficit.
Nigeria struggled to contain the Young Stallings’ attacking pressure and could not recover from the early setback before the break.
Coach Abdu Maikaba’s side attempted to fight back after the interval but failed to produce the response required to turn the game around.
Burkina Faso eventually added another goal to complete a convincing 4-1 victory, while Nigeria’s consolation effort was not enough to change the outcome.
The result was particularly painful for the Flying Eagles after Burkina Faso had already defeated them 2-0 during the group stage.
Nigeria had hoped to avenge that earlier loss in the final but instead suffered another defeat to the Young Stallions when the stakes were highest.
The Flying Eagles had reached the final after overcoming Côte d’Ivoire in a dramatic semi-final.
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