Nicolas Pepe scored twice as Ivory Coast made history with a 2-0 win over Curacao. Ivory Coast have qualified for the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after defeating Curacao 2-0 in their final Group E match. Nicolas Pepe scored in each half to seal the victory, helping the Elephants finish second in…
Heavy security presence and roadblocks have disrupted movement across Nairobi ahead of nationwide Gen Z protests. Kenyan police have sealed off major roads leading into Nairobi’s central business district as the country prepares for protests marking two years since the 2024 anti-government demonstrations. Protesters say they are demanding justice for more than 80 people killed…
At least 32 people have died and hundreds more have been injured after two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela within seconds. Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after twin earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck near the capital, Caracas, on Wednesday evening. Interim President Delcy Rodríguez confirmed that at least 32 people were killed…
Mexico secured maximum points in Group A after a dominant second-half display against the Czech Republic. Mexico defeated the Czech Republic 3-0 in their final Group A match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, completing the group stage with three wins from three games and ending the Czechs’ tournament campaign. The co-hosts had already secured…
Thapelo Maseko’s second-half goal sends South Africa into the World Cup last 32 for the first time in history. South Africa secured a historic place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage after a 1-0 victory over South Korea in Monterrey. Thapelo Maseko scored the decisive goal in the second half, helping Bafana Bafana finish…
Scotland’s hopes of reaching the World Cup knockout stage now depend on results elsewhere after a costly defeat to Brazil. Brazil secured a comfortable 3-0 victory over Scotland in Miami to finish top of Group C, leaving Steve Clarke’s side facing an anxious wait to discover whether they can still qualify as one of the…
Late goals from Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine helped Morocco beat Haiti 4-2 and secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage. Morocco came from behind twice to defeat Haiti 4-2 in their final Group C match in Atlanta, ending the Caribbean nation’s hopes of earning a historic first World Cup point. Haiti shocked…
Switzerland secured top spot in Group B with a 2-1 victory over Canada, while the hosts still advanced to the knockout stage for the first time. Switzerland booked their place in the World Cup last 32 as Group B winners after defeating co-hosts Canada 2-1 in Vancouver. Goals from Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi early…
Eight students are set to face murder charges after a school fire killed 16 girls in central Kenya. Kenyan prosecutors have approved murder charges against several students accused of involvement in a deadly fire at Utumishi Girls’ School in Gilgil. The blaze, which broke out on May 28, killed 16 students and left dozens injured….
A Nigerian court has handed down death sentences to three men convicted of terrorism-related offences and illegal arms trafficking. A High Court in Sokoto State has sentenced three men, including a Nigerien national, to death by hanging after finding them guilty of terrorism and arms proliferation charges. The convicts — Yusuf Muhammad, also known as…
