Father helps blind son 'watch' Portugal match with tactile board
A father used a tactile football board to help his visually impaired son follow Portugal vs. Uzbekistan and celebrate Ronaldo's goal in a touching video.
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2026 World Cup Round of 32 Fixtures Confirmed
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage begins with confirmed Round of 32 matches, including Cape Verde vs Argentina and South Africa vs Canada.
Davidhall, Ado Grammar win MILO Western Conference
Davidhall International College and Ado Grammar School won the Western Conference of the 26th MILO Basketball Championship, securing final spots for the national finals on July 2.
Amusan, Ashe, Brume Lead Nigeria's 29 Athletes for Commonwealth Games
Tobi Amusan, Favour Ashe, and Ese Brume headline Nigeria's 29-athlete squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with athletics dominating the team.
2026 World Cup: Japan-Sweden draw, Netherlands beat Tunisia
Japan and Sweden drew 1-1, while the Netherlands defeated Tunisia 3-1 in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing Round of 32 spots for Japan, Sweden, and the Netherlands.
New states debut at Nestlé MILO basketball finals in Lagos
Katsina, Ekiti and Taraba make first appearances at the 26th Nestlé MILO Secondary School Basketball Championship finals in Lagos, showcasing grassroots growth.
Senegal Set Unique FIFA World Cup Record in 5-0 Win Over Iraq
Senegal became the first African nation to score five goals in a single FIFA World Cup match, thrashing Iraq 5-0 in their final Group I game on June 26, 2026.
Ecuador Declares Holiday After World Cup Win Over Germany
Ecuador President Daniel Noboa declared Friday a public holiday after the national team's 2-1 comeback win over Germany secured a spot in the World Cup knockout stages for the first time in 20 years.
Six Nigerian-Origin Players Make 2026 NBA Draft
Six players of Nigerian descent were selected in the 2026 NBA Draft, highlighting Nigeria's growing influence in global basketball. The picks include Ebuka Okorie, Zuby Ejiofor, and others.
Ghana, 3 Others Set Unique Defensive Record at 2026 World Cup
Ghana, Argentina, Mexico, and Spain have completed the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup without conceding a single goal, setting a unique defensive record.
Ecuador President Declares National Holiday After Historic Win
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared a national holiday after La Tri's 2-1 victory over Germany secured their spot in the 2026 World Cup knockout stage.
Drogba Reacts as Ivory Coast Reach First World Cup Knockout
Didier Drogba celebrated as Ivory Coast reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time, defeating Curaçao 2-0 to finish second in Group E.
CAF Celebrates Morocco and South Africa for World Cup Knockouts
CAF has congratulated Morocco and South Africa for becoming the first African teams to reach the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 after their group-stage victories.
Scotland boss Clarke storms out of interview after Brazil loss
Scotland manager Steve Clarke abruptly ended a BBC interview after a 3-0 World Cup loss to Brazil, leaving their knockout hopes uncertain as they await other group results.
Ronwen Williams Fires Back at Doubters as South Africa Reach Knockouts
South Africa captain Ronwen Williams aimed a dig at doubters after Bafana Bafana beat South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup Round of 32 for the first time.
Qatar Midfielder Madibo Banned 5 Games for Leg Break
Qatar's Assim Madibo has been banned for five matches after breaking Canadian player Ismael Kona's leg during a World Cup match, FIFA announced.
FIFA Congratulates South Africa on Historic World Cup Feat
South Africa reached the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after a 1-0 win over South Korea. FIFA congratulated Bafana Bafana on social media. They face Canada in the Round of 32 on June 28.
Bosnia Teen Alajbegovic Breaks Mbappe's World Cup Record
Bosnia and Herzegovina's Kerim Alajbegovic, aged 18 years and 276 days, became the youngest player to score from outside the box at a World Cup since 1966, surpassing Kylian Mbappe.
Teboho Mokoena, 5 Others Suspended for 2026 World Cup Matches
Six players, including South Africa's Teboho Mokoena and Themba Zwane, are suspended for decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage matches due to yellow card accumulation or red cards.
Mbappe Equals Ronaldo's World Cup Record with Brace vs Iraq
Kylian Mbappe scored twice against Iraq to match Ronaldo Nazario's 15 World Cup goals, doing so in 16 matches to Ronaldo's 18, as France secured a 3-0 win and advanced to the last 32.
Balogun: I can rival Messi, Mbappe, Haaland for Golden Boot
US striker Folarin Balogun says he can compete with Messi, Mbappe, and Haaland for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot, drawing inspiration from their inevitability in front of goal.
Messi Breaks World Cup Scoring Record
Lionel Messi broke Miroslav Klose’s all-time World Cup scoring record with two goals against Austria, reaching 18 goals. He humbly focused on team joy.
Zen Archery Lagos Open shows Nigeria can host world-class archery
The 2026 Zen Archery Lagos International Open attracted athletes from five countries, demonstrating Nigeria's capacity to host world-class archery competitions, says founder Emmanuel Oyeleke.
Messi Becomes All-Time Top World Cup Scorer With Brace vs Austria
Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria to become the FIFA World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals, surpassing Miroslav Klose's record of 16.
Troost-Ekong Backs South Africa Before South Korea Match
William Troost-Ekong sends a message of support to South Africa's Bafana Bafana ahead of their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup group stage match against South Korea.
Mbappe's Messi Praise Resurfaces in Golden Boot Race
Lionel Messi equals Miroslav Klose's record of 16 World Cup goals; Kylian Mbappe hails Messi as 'best in the world' as both chase history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Supercomputer Predicts England vs Ghana World Cup Match
Opta's supercomputer predicts England will beat Ghana 78.8% in their 2026 World Cup group match, with Ghana having only a 7.9% chance of victory.
Finidi George Rates African Teams at 2026 World Cup
Finidi George says African teams are performing well at the 2026 World Cup despite Tunisia's early exit. Morocco, Cape Verde, Ghana, DR Congo show promise.
Lamine Yamal Sets Unique World Cup Record vs Saudi Arabia
Spain's Lamine Yamal, 18, became the second-youngest player to score a World Cup opening goal, surpassing Kylian Mbappe's age record in a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia.
AFN National Trials 2026 Begin with Thrilling Performances
The 2026 Commonwealth Games national trials kicked off at Yabatech Sports Complex, Lagos, with top athletes competing after AFN relaxed qualifying standards.
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