Five-time winners Brazil needed a superb Vinicius Junior equaliser to draw 1-1 with Morocco in their opening game at the World Cup on Saturday as Scotland marked their return to the tournament after a 28-year absence with a nervy 1-0…

Qatar secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup point after a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their Group B encounter. The 2022 hosts, who endured a difficult debut tournament without a point, showed greater determination to avoid another defeat on…

Australia scored a stunning 2-0 upset over Turkey in their World Cup Group D opener on Saturday as coach Tony Popovic’s bold selection gamble paid off. Nestory Irankunda and Connor Metcalfe scored the goals and rookie goalkeeper Patrick Beach produced…

Africa secured its first point of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday as Morocco earned a deserved 1-1 draw against five-time champions Brazil in one of the standout matches of the tournament’s opening round. The result underlined the growing…

Edo Queens head coach Moses Aduku has demanded his players maintain focus as the Benin City side stand one victory away from winning the 2026 Nigeria Women Football League Premiership Super Six title following a hard-fought 2-1 win over Rivers…

Nigeria Premier Football League champions Rangers International have rewarded head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu with a one-year contract extension, keeping the title-winning manager at the Enugu club until 2027, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The new deal was confirmed following another championship-winning…

Zambian mixed martial arts fighter Shelda “Miracle” Chipito fought back tears on Saturday as she revealed that her family have never attended any of her bouts and that her pursuit of a career in combat sports has effectively led to…

Four members of Iran’s World Cup delegation have successfully overturned visa refusals and will now be allowed to enter the United States, while 11 others remain barred ahead of the tournament. The decisions follow a series of appeals submitted after…

Ruben Amorim has emerged as a leading contender for the vacant managerial position at AC Milan, with discussions already taking place between the club and his representatives, according to reports. The Portuguese coach has been out of work since leaving…

At least 20 people have been killed in a deadly attack by suspected bandits on the Fesken Rafi community in the Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Also, the Kebbi State Government has expressed deep sorrow over the incident,…

The wife of Anambra State governor, Dr Nonye Soludo, in collaboration with Fidelity Bank Plc, has empowered no fewer than 2,000 beneficiaries, mainly women and children, with equipment, working tools/materials, as well as entrepreneurial support, as part of efforts to…

Defending Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions Rangers International have moved swiftly to secure continuity ahead of the new season, announcing a contract extension for Technical Adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu until 2027. The Enugu-based club confirmed the development in a statement…

Harry Kane said England had enjoyed “great preparation” ahead of their World Cup campaign as the squad touched down in Kansas City — their base camp for the tournament. Thomas Tuchel’s men arrived in the Midwest on Saturday following a…

Fulham have held discussions with Álvaro Arbeloa as they begin the search for a new manager following the departure of Marco Silva, according to reports. Silva left Craven Cottage after five years in charge to take over at Benfica, ending…

Kansas City mayor Quinton Lucas said officials at “local, state and federal levels” were investigating after World Cup equipment belonging to England was stolen ahead of the squad’s arrival at their training base on Saturday. Balls and boots are reportedly…