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Gueye’s Brace Keeps Senegal’s World Cup Hopes Alive
Senegal came out for the second-half bristling with intent. Senegal’s midfielder Pape Gueye scores his team’s third goal during the 2026 World Cup Group I football match between Senegal and Iraq at the Toronto Stadium in Toronto on June 26, 2026. (Photo by Cole Burston / AFP) Senegal became the first African side to score…
Usyk To Vacate World Title Belts, Says ‘Not Leaving The Sport’
Usyk has been an undisputed world champion at both cruiserweight and heavyweight and boasts an unblemished record of 25 victories Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk and his team celebrate defeating Britain’s Daniel Dubois in their undisputed world heavyweight boxing title bout at Wembley Stadium in London on July 19, 2025. (Photo by Adrian Dennis / AFP) Heavyweight…
Serena Williams To Face Joint In Wimbledon Return After Four-Year Absence
Williams retired in 2022 but the 23-time Grand Slam singles champion made a sensational comeback by playing in the Queen’s Club and Berlin Open doubles earlier in June. US player Serena Williams trains at the practice courts at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 24, 2026, ahead…
Six Players Of Nigerian Origin Make 2026 NBA Draft
They may have been picked by different teams, but all six share a common heritage, tying them to Africa’s most populous nation. A cross-section of the 2026 NBA draft. Photo: NBA.com When the 2026 NBA draft ended on Thursday, there were six players of Nigerian descent whose names were called out on the big stage.…
Historic World Cup Goal Brings Rare Joy To DR Congo Ebola Epicentre
The bars were bursting at the seams — despite the authorities’ decision at the end of May to restrict gatherings to 50 people to try to stop the spread of Ebola. Congolese supporters celebrate the Democratic Republic of Congo’s equalizing goal shortly before halftime during a FIFA World Cup match between DR Congo and Portugal…
Pepe Steers Côte d’Ivoire Into World Cup Last 32
Côte d’Ivoire finished with six points in Group E with this victory, following their opening 1-0 win over Ecuador and a 2-1 loss to Germany. Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Côte d’Ivoire beat Curacao 2-0 on Thursday to reach the World Cup knockout rounds for the first time and bring the tiny Caribbean country’s run…
Pepe Steers Ivory Coast Into World Cup Last 32 As Curacao Go Home
Ivory Coast finish with six points in Group E with this victory following their opening 1-0 win over Ecuador and a 2-1 loss to Germany. Ivory Coast’s forward Amad Diallo runs with the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group E football match between Ivory Coast and Ecuador at the Philadelphia Stadium in Philadelphia on…
FIFA Opens Way For Russia To Enter International Youth Competition
Even though Russian national teams and clubs have been barred from international competitions since 2022, FIFA never suspended the membership of the Russian football federation. An image of the FIFA football More than four years after the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, FIFA on Thursday indicated that it was opening the way for Russia…
Hong Takes Blame As South Korea’s World Cup Hopes Fade
After a bright start for South Korea, South Africa were the better team, showing greater invention and a sharper cutting edge. South Africa’s forward #17 Evidence Makgopa and South Korea’s defender #23 Jens Castrop run behind the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Africa and South Korea at the…
‘We Shut Up Big Mouths,’ Says South Africa’s Coach Broos After Knockouts Qualification
South Africa will face Canada, one of the tournament co-hosts, in Los Angeles on Sunday, with a place in the last 16 up for grabs. South African players celebrate the 1-0 victory in the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Africa and South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on…
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