Friday, October 23, 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 16, 2026

Mbappe scores brace as France beat Senegal in group opener 

The brace took Mbappe’s World Cup goal tally to 14 goals, placing him third on the all-time top-scorer list.

Mbappe with the French national team
June 16, 2026

Meet World Cup sensation, 40-year-old Cape Verde’s goalkeeper Vozinha

Vozinha became emotional on the pitch after the full-time whistle.

Vozinha
June 16, 2026

Man gathers beer brands in each of 48 countries playing at 2026 World Cup

It is not the first time Mr Gus, who describes himself as the ‘World Cup beers guy,’ has collected beer brands from countries featuring in major football tournaments.

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June 16, 2026

UK unveils new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet

The announcement came 24 hours after the United States military boarded and seized one of the suspected Russian shadow ships in English waters on Monday.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer
June 16, 2026

FBI arrests football fan for flying drone in FIFA World Cup restricted airspace

The government had earlier warned tourists against flying drones without proper authorisation from the Federal Aviation Administration.

June 15, 2026

Cape Verde stun Spain with historic draw in World Cup debut

The draw gave Cape Verde their first-ever FIFA World Cup point.

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