Friday, October 2, 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
June 15, 2026

2026 World Cup: Tunisia sack coach Sabri Lamouchi after 5-1 loss to Sweden

Tunisia will face Japan in their second group game at the Monterrey Stadium on Sunday.

June 15, 2026

UK to ban children under 16 from using social media

“A full ban is the right choice… I am not prepared to compromise on the safety and happiness of our children,” Mr Starmer stated.

British kids using mobile device
June 15, 2026

WHO chief blasts South Africa as xenophobic mob kills Ethiopians, Mozambicans

“These include at least five Ethiopians killed earlier in the attacks, and five Mozambicans who died in Mossel Bay,” said Mr Ghebreyesus.

Ghebreyesus
June 15, 2026

Sweden thrash Tunisia 5-1

Sweden thrashed Tunisia 5-1 in the 2026 World Cup opener. They now sit two points clear of Japan and the Netherlands in their group.

Sweden vs Tunisia
June 15, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup: Cote d’Ivoire beat Ecuador 1-0

At 19 years and 212 days, Diomande became the first teenager to make an appearance in a FIFA World Cup match for Côte d’Ivoire.

Ahmad Diallo
June 15, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup: Netherlands 2-2 Japan

Hajime Moriyasu, Japan’s coach, said he was “disappointed that we failed to win.”

Netherlands vs Japan
June 14, 2026

Germany thrash debutant Curacao 7-1 to kick off 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign

Germany is ranked ninth in the world while Curacao sits 82nd.

Germany vs Curacao
June 14, 2026

9,000 European sex workers going to U.S., Canada, Mexico for 2026 World Cup: Report

The survey covered the UK and Germany only, which Erobella said are high-end countries whose workers can readily afford the trip.

World Cup
June 14, 2026

Morocco, Brazil FIFA World Cup opener ends 1-1

Vinicius Jr and Ismael Saibari scored for Brazil and Morocco in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener in New York, New Jersey.

Morocco vs Brazil
June 14, 2026

U.S. Army recruiter convicted of bank fraud, identity theft

The bank fraud charge carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offence.

U.S Army recruits