Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Qatar

January 18, 2026

Israel objects as U.S. names members of Gaza executive committee

Turkey and Qatar have both sharply criticised Israel’s war in Gaza.

Benjamin Netanyahu
January 13, 2026

AFCON 2025: I am not afraid of sacking if we lose to Nigeria on Wednesday, says Morocco coach

Mr Regragui stated that the risk of getting sacked by federations is the reality of coaches on the job.

Morroco head coach, Walid Regragui
January 8, 2026

African stars suffer early elimination at WTT champions in Doha

Egypt’s Omar Assar was the first African casualty, losing 3-1 to Japan’s Shunsuke Togami.

WTT Champions Doha
December 18, 2025

Morocco 2025: Davido to perform at AFCON kick-off concert

This would be Davido’s latest appearance at an international sporting event after he performed the official 2022 World Cup ‘Hayya Hayya’ anthem.

Davido performing
December 17, 2025

2026 World Cup: FIFA announces $50 million prize for winner, $10.5 million for each qualified nation

The monetary incentives approved by the FIFA Council are 50 per cent more than the amount shared by the 32 teams that participated in the last World Cup.

2026 FIFA World Cup
December 16, 2025

FIFA Best Awards: Dembélé, Bonmatí, Donnarumma, Hampton win big

The latest recognition comes after the former Barcelona player won the 2025 Ballon d’Or in September, an accolade earned after a dominant season.

Gianluigi Donnarumma, Aitana Bonmati and Ousmane Dembele
December 14, 2025

AYG 2025: Nimrod lauds Nigeria for winning beach volleyball gold

The fourth African Youth Games, which began on December 10, will end on December 20.

Beach volleyball
November 29, 2025

Tinubu nominates Mahmud Yakubu, Ikpeazu, Fani-Kayode, Omokri, 28 others as ambassadors

Mr Onanuga noted that the new nominees are expected to be posted to countries with which Nigeria maintains excellent and strategic bilateral relations.

Mahmud Yakubu, Victor Ikpeazu, Fani-Kayode and Reno Omokri
November 17, 2025

NFF apologises to Tinubu, Nigerians over 2026 FIFA World Cup failure

‎The Eagles were edged out of the qualifiers after a 1-1 draw in extra time, followed by a 4-3 penalty loss to DR Congo on Sunday.

NFF
October 24, 2025

Foreign minister hails Nigeria’s role in global gas exports, sustaining energy

Foreign affairs minister Yusuf Tuggar has affirmed Nigeria’s important role in global gas exports and energy stability.

Maitama Tuggar