Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after Ferran Torres scored in extra time to seal a hard-fought 1-0 victory over 10-man Argentina in the final on Sunday. The match remained goalless after 90 minutes despite…

While Lionel Messi himself remains as beloved as any athlete on the planet, the team he captains has become the most distrusted side at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Argentina are one match away from defending their World Cup title,…

After 103 matches across three nations, countless unforgettable moments, and the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup, only two teams remain. On Sunday at the iconic New York-New Jersey Stadium, Spain and Argentina will contest the biggest match in world football,…

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has promised an unforgettable FIFA World Cup 2026 final, describing Sunday’s showdown with Argentina as a meeting of two exceptional teams capable of producing football at its very best. Speaking alongside captain Rodri…

Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface made an impressive start to Bayer Leverkusen’s pre-season campaign, scoring twice in a commanding 7-0 victory over fifth-tier side SF Baumberg on Saturday. The friendly, played to mark the inauguration of Baumberg’s new MEGA Stadion,…

Bukayo Saka scored a historic hat-trick as England defeated France 6-4 in a breathtaking FIFA World Cup encounter, sealing victory in one of the highest-scoring matches of the tournament. The Arsenal winger became only the fourth England player to score…

Organisers of the 1xCup grassroots football tournament have unveiled an expanded talent development programme for the 2026 edition, saying the competition is increasingly serving as a pathway to professional football after several former participants secured careers in Nigeria and abroad.…

Team Nigeria has departed for the 15th African Archery Championships in Oran, Algeria, where the country’s largest-ever contingent will compete for continental honours from 21 to 26 July. The 18-athlete delegation, assembled by the Nigeria Archery Federation (NAFED), will compete…

Nigeria’s sprint star Kayinsola Ajayi continued his remarkable 2026 campaign on Saturday, equalling the national men’s 100 metres record for the third time this season to win the Novuna London Athletics Meet, the 11th stop of the Wanda Diamond League.…

The World Cup has a cruel way of separating reputation from reality. It is a stage where a brilliant club season, a glowing pre-tournament profile and a shelf full of medals can suddenly count for very little. At the 2026…

SportyTV says it is on course to surpass one billion views across its YouTube channel and social media platforms before the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the growing role of digital platforms in sports broadcasting across Africa.…

Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has completed a surprise move to Turkish side Bursaspor, ending speculation over his future after opting against returning to Celtic following an impressive loan spell in Scotland. The ambitious Turkish club confirmed the signing on…

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have suffered an unexpected setback in their preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after their highly anticipated pre-tournament friendly against Ghana’s Black Queens was cancelled. The international friendly, popularly dubbed the…

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its conclusion, StarTimes Nigeria will on Sunday host a public watch party in Lagos to coincide with the final between defending champions Argentina and Spain. The event, scheduled for King Jaja Hall at…

United States President Donald Trump will attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday, with the White House confirming that he will make his first appearance at the tournament for its showpiece finale at the…