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 8, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup: Five Asian footballers to watch out for in North America

Many stars from Asia will hope to at least match this achievement in North America, or even make a run at winning the tournament.

Son Heung-min, Saud Abdulhamid, Mehdi Taremi, Daichi Kamada
June 8, 2026

Balogun, Pulisic, Davies lead CONCACAF charge at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Massive pressure will be on many players from North America, especially the three host nations, the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Folarin Balogun, Christian Pulisic and Alphonso Davies
June 7, 2026

Christian Eriksen stable after collapsing again during Denmark’s friendly match against Ukraine

Today’s incident happened five years after Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during an European championship match against Finland in 2021.

Christian Eriksen
June 7, 2026

Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli in French Open final to win first Grand Slam title

The 29-year-old defeated Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 in five sets to secure his long-awaited Grand Slam victory.

Alexander Zverez [Credit: New York Times]
June 7, 2026
Zadok Yohanna
June 6, 2026

Iran alleges U.S. denied visas to key football officials ahead of FIFA 2026 World Cup

“This represents the worst possible form of politically biased interference in sport,” the Iranian embassy said.

Iranian football team
June 6, 2026

Mirra Andreeva beats Maja Chwalinska in French Open final to win first career Grand Slam title 

Mirra Andreeva has become the youngest woman to win the Roland Garros since Monica Seles in 1992.

Mirra Andreeva
June 6, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi leads South American stars expected to shine in North America

Maradona dominated the headlines during the 1986 World Cup when he scored the infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal. Who will shine in 2026?

Messi, Vini Jr, Raphinha, Julian Alvarez, Luis Díaz
June 6, 2026

Police launch international manhunt for fugitive who allegedly stabbed Nigerian-Irish Qayyum Balogun to death in Dublin

Police reportedly recovered the knife used to commit the crime from the scene off Clarendon Street.

Joshua Brodericks; credit: The Irish Times
June 6, 2026

Shakira, Burna Boy to perform official song ‘Dai Dai’ at 2026 World Cup opening ceremony Thursday

@shakira and @burnaboy will join an impressive all-star cast during the opening ceremony of the #CopaMundialFIFA in Mexico City!” FIFA tweeted on Friday.

Shakira, Burna Boy to perform ‘Dai Dai’ at 2026 World Cup