Friday, July 10, 2026

Victor Olorunfemi

Victor Olorunfemi is a sports reporter with Peoples Gazette. Prior to working with The Gazette, he was with Sports247 Nigeria, a grassroots football news platform. He is on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram @herovicofficial
July 10, 2026

Mbappe, Dembele score as France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach World Cup semi-finals

Speaking after the match, Mbappe said, “There’s still a long way to go. We know that what’s coming is tougher than what we went through. We are ready for what’s next.”

France vs Morocco
July 9, 2026

Mbappé effigy burning in Paraguay fuels fans’ racism accusations

The decision to burn an effigy of Mbappe did not sit well with many on social media, and they are claiming racism as the motive behind it.

Mbappé effigy
July 9, 2026

Paraguayan senator defends racial slur against Mbappe as parliament condemns outburst

The case was debated on the floor of the Paraguayan parliament on Wednesday, and Ms Amarilla justified her statement, claiming that the Real Madrid player is not a true Frenchman.

Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla
July 9, 2026

Deschamps, Diaz confident of victory ahead of France, Morocco World Cup quarter-final clash

Morocco’s Brahim Diaz stated that the 2022 semifinalists were ready for the pressure against France.

Morroco and France teams
July 9, 2026

Kenyan police nab 18 Chinese nationals in sting operations against cyber fraud syndicates

Police also found 39 Chinese passports and seven Malaysian passports in the ransacked apartments.

cyber fraud
July 9, 2026

Mark Carney joking tells Norwegian PM Gahr Støre to loan Canada Man City star Haaland for 2030 World Cup

“Interoperability also means sharing crews.
And in the next World Cup, if you could share Erling Haaland with us, that would be greatly, greatly appreciated,” Mr Carney.

July 9, 2026

U.S. govt launches probe into Argentine FA’s alleged $300 million transfers

Tomas Regalado, an ambassador for the AFA in North America, said, “Investigative measures alone do not determine responsibility or guilt.”

July 9, 2026

Outrage as Zimbabwean husband flees UK after alleged murder of wife, daughters

The case has caused outrage on social media, with many calling for discussion about violence against black women.

Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma
July 8, 2026

Egypt accuse FIFA of fixing World Cup after controversial Argentina defeat; demands referee’s expulsion 

“The referee was really not fair. Not fair. The referee was not fair,” Zico stated.

Egypt accuse FIFA of fixing World Cup after controversial Argentina defeat
July 8, 2026

FIFA probes racist abuse against IShowSpeed during Argentina vs Cape Verde match 

FIFA probes racist abuse against IShowSpeed during Argentina vs Cape Verde match

FIFA logo and IShowSpeed