England kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia, as captain Harry Kane scored twice to lead the Three Lions to all three points. The result marked England’s first 4-2 win at a…

Ghana won a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening World Cup Group L clash in Toronto on Wednesday. Caleb Yirenkyi bundled in the winning goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time, sending thousands of Ghanaians in Canada’s…

The Democratic Republic of Congo ended their half-century wait to return to the FIFA World Cup in some style on Wednesday, as Yoane Wissa scored a fine equaliser as the Leopards came from behind to deny Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo…

Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua has signed a commercial representation deal with CAA Sports, joining a star-studded roster that includes José Mourinho and Robert Lewandowski, in an arrangement struck in partnership with the boxer’s 258 Group. As part of…

Arsenal have confirmed that Max Dowman has won the 2025/26 Emirates Goal of the Season award, with fans voting his late strike against Everton as the standout moment of the campaign. “Max Dowman’s historic late strike against Everton has been…

Archers from Nigeria, Guinea, Zimbabwe, Côte d’Ivoire and Chad will converge on Lagos this week for the 2026 Zen Archery Lagos International Open Tournament, as the event continues its rapid rise as one of West Africa’s emerging sporting fixtures. The…

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva suggested Wednesday that Brazil should hire Argentina’s Lionel Messi, when asked about his country’s performance in the World Cup so far. The five-time world champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in…

The Democratic Republic of Congo announced their return to the FIFA World Cup stage with a spirited 1-1 draw against Portugal on Wednesday, denying Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates victory in their Group K opener. The Leopards are appearing at…

Cristiano Ronaldo’s record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start as the Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal in their Group K match on Wednesday. Yoane Wissa’s header…

Three-time champions El-Kanemi Warriors and surprise package Ikorodu City will contest the men’s final of the 2026 President’s Federation Cup after overcoming their respective semi-final hurdles on Wednesday. For Ikorodu City, it was another chapter in a remarkable giant-killing campaign…

A former Super Eagles manager, Sunday Oliseh, has described Lionel Messi’s display in Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup opener as superhuman, declaring that the 38-year-old has become a footballing “AI” version of himself. Messi delivered a masterclass as Argentina began…

Korede Oluwadare As Portugal prepares to kick off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign against DR Congo in Houston today, all eyes are on Cristiano Ronaldo, who is set to feature in the starting XI for what many see as…

England manager, Thomas Tuchel, has said the Three Lions have every right to dream of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while stressing, however, that ambition must be matched with hard work and responsibility. Speaking ahead of the tournament, Tuchel…

England begin their bid to end a 60-year wait for a trophy when they take on Croatia in their World Cup opener on Wednesday while Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record-equalling sixth tournament. Portuguese great Ronaldo, 41,…

The Nigeria Fencing Federation on Tuesday unveiled the official logo and mascot for the 2026 Senior Commonwealth Fencing Championships, billed for August 9 to 14 at Rugby School, Lagos, marking the beginning of preparations for the prestigious event. With the…