Thursday, October 8, 2026

Sport

May 15, 2026

Poland 2026: Falconets drawn against Spain, China, New Caledonia

Africa’s representatives at the tournament are Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, and Benin Republic.

Nigeria’s under-20 female football team (Falconets)
May 15, 2026

Shakira, Burna Boy release official FIFA World Cup song ‘Dai Dai’, hail Ronaldo, Messi, Salah

Burna Boy’s feature marks the second time a Nigerian artist will feature in a FIFA World Cup song.

Dai Dai’
May 15, 2026

Fans divided over FIFA’s announcement of first-ever World Cup final half-time show

FIFA noted that it is targeting $100 million from the half-time show.

2026 FIFA World Cup
May 15, 2026

After Olympic Games, BC Place set for 2026 FIFA World Cup

New Zealand will face Belgium at BC Place in Vancouver, as will Australia vs Turkey, and two knockout-phase matches.

BC Place Stadium
May 14, 2026

Shakira, Madonna, BTS to headline FIFA World Cup final half-time show

FIFA has announced that Shakira, Madonna and South Korean K-pop superstars BTS will headline the first-ever World Cup final halftime show at the 2026 tournament in North America.

Shakira, Madonna, BTS
May 14, 2026

Iheanacho’s stoppage-time goal sends Scottish Premiership title race to final day

Iheanacho scored a dramatic 99th-minute penalty as Celtic beat Motherwell 3-2 in a Scottish Premiership clash last night, forcing the title race to the final day of the season.

Nigerian International Kelechi Iheanacho
May 14, 2026

Inter Milan beat Lazio 2-0 to claim Coppa Italia title

The victory secured Inter’s 10th Coppa Italia title in the club’s history.

Inter Milan celebrating last night
May 13, 2026

Manchester City thrash Crystal Palace 3-0 to narrow title race gap

Oliver Glasner’s side now sits 15th in the Premier League table with a difficult schedule ahead. 

Man City players
May 13, 2026

Tobi Amusan wins Nigeria’s first gold at 2026 African Athletics Championships

It was Amusan’s third African Championship gold medal in the 100 metres hurdles event. 

Tobi Amusan
May 13, 2026

Canadian NBA player Brandon Clarke dies at 29; NBA, Memphis Grizzlies mourn

Neither Memphis Grizzlies nor the NBA stated Clarke’s cause of death but reports indicated his demise was being investigated as a case of possible overdose.

Brandon Clarke