Nigeria’s Super Falcons booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt on Wednesday night, keeping their title hopes alive after a mixed start to the tournament. Heading into the Group B encounter at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, the nine-time AfricanContinueContinue reading “WAFCON 2026: Falcons thrash Egypt 6-2, soars to quarter-finals”
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Why I walked out of celebrity rematch ring – Portable
Street-pop singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has explained why he walked out of the ring during his celebrity boxing rematch against Nollywood actor Charles Okocha, insisting he was unfairly attacked during the contest. Hours after he was disqualified from the bout, the singer, via a video on his Instagram page, alleged that OkochaContinueContinue reading “Why I walked out of celebrity rematch ring – Portable”
Okocha announced winner in celebrity boxing rematch after Portable’s walkout
Actor Charles Okocha has defeated street-pop singer Portable in their celebrity boxing rematch after the singer was disqualified for leaving the ring before the end of the opening round at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos. The bout, tagged “Unfinished Business,” attracted a large crowd of fans eager to witness the much-anticipated showdownContinueContinue reading “Okocha announced winner in celebrity boxing rematch after Portable’s walkout”
Anthony Joshua knocks out Kristian Prenga
Anthony Joshua has secured a dramatic victory over Kristian Prenga, stopping the heavyweight challenger by knockout after a thrilling contest. As reported by BBC Sport on Saturday, Joshua faced an early scare as Prenga came out aggressively and caught the former world champion with powerful punches in the opening round. The Briton was knocked downContinueContinue reading “Anthony Joshua knocks out Kristian Prenga”
Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 to emerge FIFA World Cup champion
Spain are the world champions for a second time after deservedly defeating an Argentina team who mustered two shots, both in the closing minutes. Ferran Torres scored the only goal early in the second half of extra time after it appeared Argentina might force penalties despite having Enzo Fernández sent off shortly before the endContinueContinue reading “Spain defeat Argentina 1-0 to emerge FIFA World Cup champion”
World Cup: England beat France 6-4 to secure 3rd place
England claimed the bronze medal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after surviving a spirited second-half fightback from France to seal a pulsating 6-4 victory in Saturday’s third-place playoff at Miami Gardens, Florida. The Three Lions appeared to be cruising towards an emphatic victory after racing into a 4-0 first-half lead, only for France toContinueContinue reading “World Cup: England beat France 6-4 to secure 3rd place”
Burna Boy, Shakira meet over World Cup historic final show
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Burna Boy and Colombian music superstar, Shakira have thrilled fans after sharing a warm backstage moment ahead of their performance at the historic 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Burna Boy, whose real name is Damini Ogulu, posted a video on his X account on Friday showing the pair embracing andContinueContinue reading “Burna Boy, Shakira meet over World Cup historic final show”
Spain defeat France 2-0 to clinch World Cup final
European champions Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday, to book a place in Sunday’s final. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 22nd minute after Lucas Digne fouled Lamine Yamal in the box. Spain took command through their positional play after an even start, limiting France’sContinue reading “Spain defeat France 2-0 to clinch World Cup final”
Customs launches football tournament to combat smuggling, empower youth in Ogun
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko,has launched a new inter-secondary school football competition to combat youth away from the dangers of border smuggling. The Command’s spokesman, Mr Chado Zakari, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday in Idiroko. Zakari said that the initiative, in conjunction with Jonnyyeko CollegeContinueContinue reading “Customs launches football tournament to combat smuggling, empower youth in Ogun”
Just In: CAF stripes Senegal, awards Morrocco 2025 AFCON champion
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board has decided that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal National Team is declared to have forfeited the Final Match of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 (“the Match”), with the resultContinueContinue reading “Just In: CAF stripes Senegal, awards Morrocco 2025 AFCON champion”