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June 20, 2026

Morocco’s Saibari scores fastest 2026 World Cup goal to defeat Scotland

Saibari’s goal made it Morocco’s fastest ever goal at a World Cup, and the second-fastest by an African nation in the tournament’s history.

Ismael Saibari
June 18, 2026

Yakubu assumes duty as Nigeria’s ambassador to Qatar

Also on hand to welcome him was a delegation of 13 African ambassadors resident in Doha.

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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 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 6, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup Fans: The good, the bad and the ugly (Part 2)

The largest international football showpiece will run from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Algeria
June 1, 2026

Amusan wins Rabat Diamond League 100m hurdles final, breaks own record

Next up for Amusan is the Wanda Diamond League meet at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea in Rome, Italy, on Thursday.

Tobi Amusan
June 1, 2026

Morocco, Senegal, others headline Africa’s ambitions for World Cup success

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup starting on June 11 in North America, the eyes of the football community may be on Africa to match or surpass Morocco’s feat.

Morocco, Senegal
May 30, 2026

Canada vows stringent measures after several travellers falsely detained in drug bag-tag switching scam at airports

The decision followed a recent investigation by CTV News, which found that at least 17 individuals with flights leaving Canada were accused of drug smuggling and detained over the past year.

Ms Nicole and a bag-tag
May 26, 2026

Morocco now Africa’s leading industrial economy: AfDB

The African Development Bank says Morocco has overtaken South Africa as Africa’s leading industrial economy.

AfDB