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June 2, 2026

Osimhen, Lookman out as Super Eagles open camp for Poland, Portugal friendlies

The Super Eagles have opened camp in Warsaw, Poland, ahead of their international friendlies against Poland and Portugal.

Osimhen with Lookman
June 2, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup: Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Colombia to spearhead South America’s charge

With 10 World Cup titles distributed among Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay, and as the defending continent, South American countries are among the favourites to win the World Cup.

Argentina wins 2022 FIFA World Cup at Qatar
June 1, 2026

I have stage four cancer, ex-England captain, manager Kevin Keegan reveals

During his career, Mr Keegan played for several clubs across Europe.

Kevin Keegan
June 1, 2026

Six stabbed, 24 arrested at Arsenal title parade  

The police noted that most of the six stabbing victims did not suffer serious injuries.

Arsenal parade
June 1, 2026

Tennis great Serena Williams makes competitive return after four-year absence

Williams announced her return on Monday in a video posted on social media.

Serena Williams
June 1, 2026

Gov Yusuf urged to immortalise 22 Kano athletes killed in Ogun road crash

Twenty-two Kano athletes lost their lives a few kilometres away from Kano City while returning from the Ogun Gateway Games on May 31, 2025.

Athletes’ road crash
June 1, 2026

2026 FIFA World Cup: Ramaphosa rallies support for South Africa’s Bafana Bafana 

“For 90 minutes, as they play for our country, we will not be divided by language, race, province, club or circumstance,” Mr Ramaphosa stated.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa
June 1, 2026

Amusan wins Rabat Diamond League 100m hurdles final, breaks own record

Next up for Amusan is the Wanda Diamond League meet at the Golden Gala Pietro Mennea in Rome, Italy, on Thursday.

Tobi Amusan
June 1, 2026

Ex-referee blames poor officiating for football decline in Nigeria

A former FIFA-graded referee says poor officiating conditions, inadequate preparation, stakeholder pressure and weak administration are hindering football development in Nigeria.

Annual luncheon of Fabulous Sparkling Sparks Football Club
June 1, 2026

Morocco, Senegal, others headline Africa’s ambitions for World Cup success

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup starting on June 11 in North America, the eyes of the football community may be on Africa to match or surpass Morocco’s feat.

Morocco, Senegal