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June 27, 2026

NVBF confident of victory at African Beach Volleyball Nations Cup

The federation said both the men’s and women’s teams were in excellent condition and fully prepared for the continental championship.

Nigeria Volleyball Federation logo
June 27, 2026

U.S. govt charged four with criminal offences for flying drones over World Cup venues 

The United States government has designated every World Cup stadium in the United States a no flying zone on matchdays.

U.S. flag
June 26, 2026

Own Goal: 2026 FIFA World Cup players on scoresheet against their own teams

The increased number of matches means more World Cup records.

Mohamed Hany
June 26, 2026

Premier League: Ranchers Bees appoint Abdallah as head coach

Newly promoted NPFL side Ranchers Bees have appointed former Enyimba title-winning coach Usman Abdallah on a two-year contract ahead of the 2026/27 season.

Ranchers Bees FC
June 26, 2026

IAEA completes critical repairs at Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant

The nuclear plant is still staffed by Ukrainian personnel despite Russian control.

IAEA inspectors
June 26, 2026

2026 World Cup: U.S., Australia qualify for round of 32

In the group’s other final fixture at Levi’s Stadium, played simultaneously in California, Paraguay and Australia drew blanks to secure a point apiece.

2026 World Cup
June 26, 2026

2026 World Cup: Netherlands beat Tunisia, Japan draw Sweden to advance to round of 32

Tunisia have crashed out of the 2026 World Cup following a 3-1 loss to the Netherlands on Friday in their final Group F match at GEHA Field in Kansas City, Missouri.

2026 World Cup
June 26, 2026

Gov Yusuf reconstitutes sports commission, names new Kano Pillars board

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the appointment of members of the Kano State Sports Commission and the management board of Kano Pillars Football Club.

Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf (Credit: Facebook)
June 25, 2026

World Cup: Côte d’Ivoire, Ecuador reach round of 32; Curacao eliminated

They join Morocco and South Africa as the three African countries to have qualified for the knockout stage so far.

Côte d’Ivoire players
June 25, 2026

The good, the bad, and the ugly of 2026 World Cup first round

Over 100 players in the 2026 World Cup have been booked for yellow cards, with Paraguay recording at least five yellow cards in the first round.

Messi, Mbappe