Senegal were knocked out of the World Cup in the round of 32 and Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye announced on Instagram that he will boycott the national team.Senegal star Pape Gueye has withdrawn from international duty, triggering a dispute with head
The final 32 teams of the 2026 World Cup enter the knockout stages; who will continue on in these win-or-go-home matches?A replica of official Trionda match ball for FIFA World Cup 2026 is displayed ahead of the press conferenceIt’s been a hect
African football is enjoying its best Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) World Cup ever in 2026, with 9 of 10 African teams having made it to the knockout stages a remarkable continental record.Out of the 9 that had qualified to the
© Hossein Zohrevand / Wikimedia CommonsThe FIFA World Cup is unlike any other sporting event. Every four years, the best players in the world compete under extraordinary pressure while representing the hopes of entire nations. Goals scored in domestic le
Erling Haaland has already given Manchester City the best and worst versions of a summer tournament problem.The best version is obvious. Norway have reached the World Cup knockout phase with their centre-forward scoring at a rate that mak
Lionel Messi (centre) stole the show with an opening hat-trick but that is not enough to secure top spot for holders Argentina - Jay Biggerstaff/ReutersHow much can you read into one round of
I join President Yoweri Museveni in paying tribute to the First Lady, Janet Museveni, on her 78th birthday (New Vision, June 24, 2026).She has reached a significant milestone in what William Shakespeare might call the stages of life.Why?“A
Mason Greenwood has reportedly agreed on personal terms for a move away from Marseille but the French club are unlikely to have their demands metMason Greenwood has delivered Manchester United a setback by reportedly reaching an agreement on personal te
FT: Curaçao 0-2 Côte d’IvoireNicolas Pépé scored twice as Côte d’Ivoire defeated Curaçao 2-0 on Thursday to qualify for the FIFA World Cup knockout stage for the first time in the nation’s history.The victory secured se
Uganda has set a target of increasing annual coffee production to 20 million 60-kilogram bags, while simultaneously promoting value addition, specialty coffee production and brand positioning in premium global markets.Brussels, Belgium: Ug
