Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Sport

August 7, 2026

Commonwealth Games: Team Nigeria hailed for outstanding performance at Glasgow

Mr Agu-Ejidike described the achievement as a remarkable demonstration of patriotism, discipline, resilience and the indomitable Nigerian spirit.

Team Nigeria at Glasgow
August 6, 2026

  Robbers beat 27-year-old Ugandan footballer to death

Owori’s funeral is scheduled to hold on Saturday, 8 August.

David Owori
August 6, 2026

Argentina declares July 15 national holiday after 2026 World Cup semi-final victory over England

The Argentina Football Association designated July 15 as the country’s ‘National Football Teams Day’ after the country’s 2-1 semi-final victory against England.

Argentina football team at the World Cup
August 6, 2026

UEFA insists on boycotting FIFA competitions, says demands haven’t been met

Poland is scheduled to host the FIFA Women’s Under-20 World Cup in September.

UEFA logo and FIFA president Infantino
August 6, 2026

Aba football fans confident Flying Eagles will defend title in Cote d’Ivoire

The Flying Eagles defeated the hosts, Cote d’Ivoire, in the semifinals to face Burkina Faso in the final of the competition.

Flying Eagles
August 6, 2026

WAFCON: Madugu warns Falcons against mistakes in quarter-finals

Falcons coach has warned his players against repeating the mistakes they made during the group stage as they head to the quarter-finals of WAFCON in Morocco.

Falcons at WAFCON in Morocco
August 6, 2026

Trabzonspor unveil Salah at Papara Park

Salah’s unveiling followed his successful medical at Acibadem Maslak hospital, the club’s medical partner, ahead of the official completion of his transfer.

Mohamed Salah in Turkey
August 6, 2026

Infantino remains FIFA president after executive meeting

FIFA backed Gianni Infantino to remain president, while apologising to its members after admitting mistakes over the proposal to sell commercial rights for the World Cup.

Gianni Infantino
August 6, 2026

Nigeria thrash Egypt 6-2, face Cameroon in WAFCON quarter-finals

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have secured their second win of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, beating Egypt 6-2 in Rabat on Wednesday.

Falcons
August 5, 2026

African athletes disappear, fail to return home after Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Police Scotland stated that it received reports of several athletes unaccounted for after the tournament.

Ugandan boxers at Glasgow