DR Congo seal historic World Cup return with extra-time win over Jamaica
DR Congo are back at the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1974 after Axel Tuanzebe’s extra-time goal secured a 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica in Guadalajara....
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Quadri Aruna crashes out of ITTF World Cup after loss to Sora Matsushima
Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna has exited the ITTF World Cup in Macao after a straight-sets defeat to Japan’s Sora Matsushima in his final Group 6 match....
Gattuso apologises after Italy miss World Cup again
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has apologised after the Azzurri failed to qualify for a third straight World Cup, describing the playoff defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina as a painful blow....
Tuchel asks for perspective after England lose to Japan at Wembley
Thomas Tuchel urged calm after England’s 1-0 home defeat to Japan, saying the loss should be treated as a lesson rather than a panic point before the World Cup....
Infantino says Iran will play World Cup matches in US as scheduled
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Iran will still play their 2026 World Cup group matches in the United States as scheduled, despite recent uncertainty around travel, safety, and calls for a venue shift....
Aweroro hails Shooting Stars mentality after 3-1 win over Rangers in Ibadan
Shooting Stars coach Nurudeen Aweroro praised his players’ mentality and resilience after their 3-1 NPFL win over Enugu Rangers in Ibadan, calling it one of the team’s best performances against a tough opponent....
Maduka Okoye out of Jordan friendly as Chelle faces goalkeeper call
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye will miss Nigeria’s friendly against Jordan after suffering a thigh knock in training, leaving head coach Éric Chelle to decide between Francis Uzoho and Adebayo Adeleye for the starting role. Nigeria are also without Semi Ajayi, while Bruno Onyemaechi has left camp for personal reasons....
Kenya pay $30m CAF fee as AFCON 2027 hosting preparations intensify
Kenya say they have paid the required $30 million hosting fee to CAF for AFCON 2027 and restructured their local organising setup, a move that eases immediate pressure and shifts attention back to infrastructure and delivery....
Moses Itauma knockout of Jermaine Franklin ignites world title talk
Moses Itauma’s fifth-round stoppage of Jermaine Franklin in Manchester has pushed the 21-year-old deeper into the world-title conversation after he became the first fighter to stop the durable American. Sky Sports reported that the win moved Itauma to 14-0 with 12 stoppages and strengthened calls for a shot at major honours....
Victor Wembanyama drops 41 as Spurs beat Bulls and fuel title push
Victor Wembanyama scored a season-high 41 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as the Spurs beat the Bulls 129-114 for their ninth straight win, keeping pressure on Oklahoma City in the race for the NBA’s best record....