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June 10, 2026

2026 Commonwealth Fencing: CFF president says Nigeria earned hosting rights

Ms Dufour said the federation was confident in Nigeria’s ability to stage a successful championship.

Commonwealth Fencing Federation (CFF)
June 10, 2026

Benfica confirm departure of José Mourinho to Real Madrid

Once Mourinho is formally presented, it will mark the former Chelsea and Manchester United manager’s return to Real Madrid, where he left in 2013.

Jose Mourinho
June 9, 2026

AACT 2026: Dogara backs bid to showcase Nigeria through women’s golf

The board of the National Credit Guarantee Company has endorsed the All Africa Challenge Trophy 2026 as a platform for showcasing Nigeria through women’s golf.

Women golfers used to illustrate the story
June 9, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup: Six European stars to light up football’s biggest stage

Although all players will have important roles in their respective teams’ campaigns in North America, attention is on a group of footballers expected to make the difference.

June 8, 2026

U.S. blocks Somali referee Omar Artan from entering country for 2026 World Cup

He had travelled on a diplomatic passport issued by Somalia Embassy in Nairobi.

Omar Artan
June 8, 2026

UN climate agency warns of extreme heat during 2026 FIFA World Cup

It said around one in four matches was expected to be played in dangerous heat.

2026 FIFA World Cup
June 8, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup: Five Asian footballers to watch out for in North America

Many stars from Asia will hope to at least match this achievement in North America, or even make a run at winning the tournament.

Son Heung-min, Saud Abdulhamid, Mehdi Taremi, Daichi Kamada
June 8, 2026

Balogun, Pulisic, Davies lead CONCACAF charge at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Massive pressure will be on many players from North America, especially the three host nations, the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Folarin Balogun, Christian Pulisic and Alphonso Davies
June 7, 2026

Christian Eriksen stable after collapsing again during Denmark’s friendly match against Ukraine

Today’s incident happened five years after Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest during an European championship match against Finland in 2021.

Christian Eriksen
June 7, 2026

Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli in French Open final to win first Grand Slam title

The 29-year-old defeated Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1 in five sets to secure his long-awaited Grand Slam victory.

Alexander Zverez [Credit: New York Times]