Saturday, November 14, 2026

Sport

June 12, 2026

U.S. DEA intensifies operations to combat substance abuse at 2026 World Cup

“The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) remains committed to helping keep host cities safe and preventing accidental drug poisoning,” said the anti-narcotics agency.

DEA AGENTS (AP Photo/Mike Balsamo)
June 11, 2026
Mexican players celebrating
June 11, 2026

Real Madrid appoint José Mourinho as new manager 

The club confirmed the deal in a statement on Thursday.

Jose Mourinho
June 11, 2026

LGAN decorates Mese as AACT ambassador

The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria has decorated Shola Mese as an All Africa Challenge Trophy ambassador.

Shola Mese
June 11, 2026

World Cup: UN rights chief urges rethink of U.S. immigration policies

According to the UN, racial profiling, surveillance and aggressive enforcement are already affecting teams, officials and supporters.

Trump holding World Cup trophy with Infantino
June 11, 2026

Portugal edge Nigeria 2-1 in football friendly

Portugal’s national football team defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-1 in Leiria, Portugal, on Wednesday night, ending Coach Eric Chelle’s 12-game unbeaten run.

Portugal V Nigeria
June 11, 2026

June 12 Democracy Day: Why MKO Abiola remains Nigeria’s towering figure in sports

Nigeria would have won the World Cup when the Super Eagles debuted in 1994 if MKO had become the president in 1993, according to a sports analyst.

M.K.O ABIOLA SPORTS ARENA
June 11, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup Fans: The good, the bad and the ugly (Part 5)

Profile of fans of the 16 national teams from the Union of European Football Associations that qualified for the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA WORLD CUP
June 10, 2026

Somali referee Omar Artan returns home to hero’s welcome after U.S. entry denial for World Cup

Mr Artan’s case sparked condemnation from individuals within and outside the football community

Omar Artan