Mexico began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2–0 win over South Africa in a dramatic and ill-tempered opening match that saw three red cards and the African side finish with nine men at the iconic Estadio Azteca…

The Lagos State Squash Association says all is set for the fourth edition of the Prime Atlantic Squash Tournament scheduled to hold from June 22 to June 27 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Chairman of the association, Tomi…

Julián Quiñones made history on Thursday by scoring the first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as co-hosts Mexico took an early lead against South Africa in the tournament’s opening match. The striker found the net in the 9th…

The World Cup kicked off on Thursday as co-hosts Mexico took an early lead against South Africa in front of 80,000 fans in the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. Julian Quinones scored in the ninth minute of the opening game,…

One hundred and fifty physical and health education teachers, alongside games masters from public primary schools across Lagos State, are participating in a two-day capacity-building programme organised by the Nigeria School Sport Federation and the Nigeria Olympic Committee, with support…

Incoming Celtic manager Martin O’Neill faces one of his first decisions at Parkhead regarding Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho, whose contract is due to expire at the end of this month, with a verdict expected shortly after the veteran boss…

Somalian referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been appointed to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup, days after he was denied the opportunity to participate in the FIFA World Cup in the United States. UEFA announced on Thursday that Artan will…

The United States has denied visas to Ivory Coast-based supporters planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to the president of the country’s national supporters’ committee. Julien Kouadio Adonis, president of the National Committee of Elephants Supporters, said…

Portugal manager Roberto Martínez has revealed that superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo’s early withdrawal against the Super Eagles of Nigeria was part of a carefully planned strategy rather than a reaction to the veteran forward’s wasteful finishing in Tuesday night’s 2-1 victory.…

The United States government has warned foreign content creators and social media influencers that they risk deportation if they generate income from content creation while in the country on a tourist visa, a caution issued on the eve of the…

Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, was on Thursday named to officiate UEFA’s Super Cup, European football’s governing body announced. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin poured praise on the Somali referee…

World champions Argentina have maintained their position as the number one team in the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday, strengthening their status ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Albiceleste remain at the summit of world football after…

Serena Williams’ bid to win the Queen’s Club doubles title on her return to tennis came to a premature end on Thursday after the American legend’s partner Victoria Mboko was forced to withdraw from the tournament. Williams sensationally returned to…

Nigeria’s Female Yellow Greens recorded their first victory of the 2026 Kwibuka T20 Tournament with an emphatic 52-run win over Malawi at the Gahanga 2 Cricket Oval in Kigali on Wednesday. After being put in to bat by Malawi, Nigeria…

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi made his 100th appearance for Nigeria on Wednesday during the friendly match against Portugal in Leiria, receiving a commemorative plaque bearing the number 100 to mark the milestone, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Chairman of the…