DR Congo, formerly known as Zaire, begins its FIFA World Cup campaign on Wednesday with a match against Portugal, marking its return to the tournament after a long 52-year absence. DR Congo head into this historic tournament with mixed results from their recent friendlies. They managed a commendabl…
Portugal begins their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against DR Congo, previously known as Zaire, on Wednesday as DR Congo returns to the World Cup after a 52-year absence. Portugal vs DR Congo – Match preview and team news - Date: Wednesday, 17th June. - Kick-off: 6pm BST. - Venue: Houston Stadium, …
The first round of fixtures at the 2026 World Cup will finally be over on Wednesday. Groups K and L finally get their tournaments underway as favorites like England and Portugal play their first games nearly a week after the World Cup began. Here's what you need to know ahead of the day's four game…
Lionel Messi made more history Tuesday, becoming the second player to score in five World Cups when he joined Cristiano Ronaldo in stunning fashion against Algeria. Oh, we buried the lede in our lede — Messi is now tied with Miroslav Klose after scoring hsi 14th, 15th, and 16th World Cup goals with…
Ruben Dias to miss Portugal's World Cup opener 17.06.2026, 04:34 Uhr Defender Ruben Dias will miss Portugal's World Cup opener against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday. "I think the preparation was perfect for everyone. Only Ruben Dias is not 100% for tomorrow so no, he's not fit to pl…
Lionel Messi made more history Tuesday, becoming the second player to score in five World Cups when he joined Cristiano Ronaldo in stunning fashion against Algeria. Oh, we buried the lede in our lede — Messi is now tied with Miroslav Klose after scoring hsi 14th, 15th, and 16th World Cup goals with…
Lionel Messi struck a magnificent opener against Algeria in Argentina’s Group J debut at the 2026 World Cup to give his side a first-half lead—and in doing so, he claimed an incredible milestone by scoring against an 11th distinct opponent in tournament history. Heading into this edition of the Wor…
Nigerian boxers Elizabeth Oshoba, Ike Ibeabuchi and Taiwo “Esepo” Agbaje lead the list of nominees for the 2026 Fight Gist Media Boxing Awards, scheduled to take place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the National Institute for Sports Conference Hall, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The ceremony wil…
Lionel Messi is one of the greatest soccer players of all time. Despite a legendary club career in Europe, he had to wait until 2022 to capture the one major trophy that had eluded him: the FIFA World Cup with Argentina. After lifting the trophy in Qatar with a dramatic victory over France, Messi b…
HOUSTON, June 16 : Roberto Martinez did not deny reports that this is likely to be his last World Cup with Portugal as he prepares his side for their Group K opener against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston on Wednesday, but characterised it as 'old news'. Asked about his future following…
While many remember Zinedine Zidane as one of France's most notable players, his son, Luca, is the goalkeeper for Algeria at the 2026 World Cup. Many viewers were quick to pick up on the Zidane name on the back of the goalkeeper's kit, and the broadcast has brought up the former Real Madrid manager…
The story of Cristiano Ronaldo and a Belgian influencer at Portugal’s pre-tournament base in Palm Beach encapsulates the 41-year-old’s seemingly irresistible allure and his nation’s struggle to let him go. Celine Dept, who has 60million followers across her platforms, appeared so overcome with emot…
- Published Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener against Panama after wrongly telling officials in Canada he had never been arrested or charged with a crime. Partey, 33, was denied entry to Canada before Wednesday's match in Toronto because of ongoing criminal proceedings in the UK. The…
G7 leaders pledge to enhance efforts on global debt vulnerabilities at Evian Summit The declaration targets pre-emptive debt restructuring for middle-income countries left out of existing relief frameworks, with backing from five guest nations. The world’s wealthiest democracies just acknowledged w…
The Southern Solidarity Alliance has called on the Federal Government to lead coordinated efforts with state and local governments to tackle worsening insecurity across Southern Nigeria, warning that banditry, kidnapping and armed attacks have become an urgent national emergency. In a statement dat…
The United Arab Emirates has said that its long-term economic commitments to Nigeria remain intact, citing growing trade volumes, increased investment activity and emerging opportunities in technology and infrastructure. Speaking on the evolving economic relationship between both countries, UAE Min…
Foreign investors channelled $3.23bn into Nigerian bonds in the first quarter of 2026, highlighting a strong appetite for the country’s fixed-income securities amid elevated interest rates and improving confidence in the foreign exchange market. Data from the latest capital importation report relea…
The Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has disbursed a total of N50m in first-year funding to 100 Nigerian students under its Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship Programme, strengthening its push to expand digital skills and education access in the country. The initiative targets high-perf…
The incoming Chairman of the Nigerian Insurers Association, Ebelechukwu Nwachukwu, has unveiled a comprehensive strategic blueprint aimed at driving industry compliance, breaking public trust deficits, and deepening market penetration under the new regulatory framework. Speaking at a pre-investitur…
Nigeria’s telecommunications and digital services company, Globacom, has launched a new data initiative aimed at heavy internet users, introducing enhanced bundles under its “More Data More Value” offer. The company said the new packages are designed to deliver higher data volumes and improved valu…
