The Ivory Coast forward has become the latest player blocked from entering Canada during the tournament. Striker Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada ahead of Ivory Coast’s next fixture, dealing a setback to his country’s campaign. Canadian authorities reportedly refused Wahi entry on grounds that his presence could compromise the country’s immigration and…
Security forces have reportedly regained control after an early morning attack near Niger’s main international airport. Gunfire and explosions were heard on Thursday morning at Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, the capital of Niger. Residents said the shooting began around 6:00 a.m. local time and lasted for about two hours. Witnesses told local media…
Hundreds of drones targeted Moscow and other Russian regions in Ukraine’s biggest attack on the Russian capital since the war began. Russian authorities said nearly 200 drones struck targets around Moscow, injuring at least 17 people and triggering major fires. Thick smoke was seen rising from several locations, including the Kapotnya oil refinery, which was…
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at paving the way for a long-term agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme. US President Donald Trump signed the interim agreement on Wednesday while attending the G7 summit in France. The 14-point memorandum commits Iran not to procure or develop a nuclear weapon and…
Colombia marked their return to the FIFA World Cup with a convincing 3-1 victory over debutants Uzbekistan. The South Americans claimed all three points at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City to move top of Group K. Daniel Munoz opened the scoring with a brilliant volley after connecting with a precise pass from Luis Diaz….
Caleb Yirenkyi scored deep into stoppage time to hand Ghana a dramatic victory over Panama at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in Toronto after Yirenkyi tapped home in the 95th minute following a brilliant run and assist from Brandon Thomas-Asante. The late goal secured all three points for the Black Stars…
England made a winning start to their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Croatia. Thomas Tuchel’s side delivered an exciting attacking display in Dallas, scoring four goals to secure all three points in their opening Group L match. While England showed some defensive vulnerabilities, their aggressive approach and attacking intent…
DR Congo earned a memorable point after holding Portugal to a 1-1 draw in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match. Portugal made a fast start when midfielder Joao Neves headed home in the sixth minute to give the European side an early lead. Despite dominating possession for long periods, Portugal struggled to create clear…
A prosecution witness has told the court that former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello was not involved in the property deals under investigation. An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness on Tuesday testified that Yahaya Bello had no role in the property transactions linked to the ongoing alleged money laundering case against the former…
Thousands of migrants are seeking refuge or returning home as a controversial deadline for undocumented foreigners approaches in South Africa. Growing anti-migrant protests in South Africa have forced thousands of foreign nationals to flee their homes, seek shelter, or arrange voluntary repatriation ahead of a 30 June deadline set by protest groups demanding undocumented migrants…
