T20 Qualifier: Six Coaches Declare World Cup Ambitions in Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Coaches of Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, The Gambia, Mozambique and Lesotho have declared their ambitions to qualify for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as the Africa Sub-Regional Qualifier C begins in Abuja. At a pre-tournament press conference, the six teams expressed confidence in their chances, with only two places available at next […]
Abuja Hosts Six Nations for T20 World Cup Qualifier
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria will host six African nations for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa Qualifier C in Abuja by October, 2026, with two qualification slots for the next stage at stake. The tournament will feature hosts Nigeria, Uganda, Zambia, Lesotho, Mozambique and The Gambia, competing in a round-robin […]
Nigeria Reach U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier Final
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens have reached the final of the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier Division One in Tanzania after a nine-wicket win over Rwanda. The victory at the TCA Cricket Arena was Nigeria’s fourth consecutive win in four matches, keeping the team unbeaten in the competition. Rwanda were […]
FIFAWC: England, Belgium, USA Through To Last 16
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso England, Belgium and the United States booked their places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (FIFAWC) after three gripping Round of 32 encounters delivered late drama, remarkable comebacks and standout individual performances. England needed a captain’s intervention to avoid a stunning upset against DR Congo, recovering from […]
Morocco Stun Netherlands to Reach World Cup Last 16
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Morocco delivered the biggest upset of the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage on Monday night, stunning the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties after a dramatic 1-1 draw to seal a place in the Round of 16. The Dutch looked set for victory when Cody Gakpo broke the deadlock in the 72nd minute, […]
Portugal Run Riot, Ghana Stun England in World Cup Thriller
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Portugal produced the standout performance of the latest round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, dismantling Uzbekistan 5-0 in a dominant Group K display that underlined their title ambitions. Cristiano Ronaldo stole the headlines with a brace to become the first player to score in six different FIFA World Cups. Nuno Mendes […]
Yamal, Salah Headline World Cup Drama
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Lamine Yamal announced himself on the FIFA World Cup stage with his first tournament goal as Spain cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, while Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to a historic 3-1 comeback win over New Zealand to strengthen the Pharaohs’ hopes of reaching the knockout rounds. Spain responded […]
South Korea Rally Past Czech Republic 2-1 in Opener
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso South Korea recovered from a second-half setback to secure a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic in their opening Group A match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, delivering a strong statement of intent at the Estadio Guadalajara. The Koreans dominated large stretches of the contest but struggled to convert […]
Three Red Cards as Mexico Defeat South Africa 2-0
By: Arinzechi Chukwunonso Co-hosts Mexico began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a winning note, defeating South Africa 2-0 in a Group A opener overshadowed by disciplinary issues that saw three players sent off. Backed by a capacity crowd at the Mexico City Stadium, the hosts took control early as Julián Quiñones capitalised […]
US Waives Visa Bond For Five African World Cup Nations
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Football fans from five African countries heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States will no longer be required to pay visa bonds of up to $15,000, following a temporary waiver announced by the US government. The waiver applies to supporters from Algeria, Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and […]