Vinicius Junior rescued Brazil from a major World Cup scare as the five-time champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in their Group C opener at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Saturday. Morocco stunned Brazil in the 21st minute when Ismael Saibari capitalised on a defensive mix-up involving goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Gabriel and Marquinhos before…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that Sierra Leone’s government must tighten control over its foreign exchange (FX) spending to safeguard economic stability, even as the country records progress under its ongoing reform program. Following a mission to Freetown led by Christian Saborowski from April 20 to May 1, the IMF announced a staff-level agreement with Sierra Leone…
South Korea came from behind to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup on Friday, scoring twice in the second half to secure a dramatic victory. The Koreans dominated large spells of the contest but found themselves trailing just before the hour mark when Czech defender Ladislav Krejci headed home from close…
Real Madrid have officially announced the return of José Mourinho as the club’s head coach, ending weeks of speculation and ushering in a new era at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Spanish giants confirmed on Thursday that their Board of Directors, chaired by club president Florentino Pérez, approved Mourinho’s appointment on a three-year contract that will run until June 30,…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off in grand style at the Estadio Azteca on Thursday, with amazing performances, fireworks, and a spectacle befitting the world’s most-watched sporting event. But beyond the stadium lights, the city of Mexico witnessed a different reality: protests, frustration over high ticket prices, and calls for social justice. Inside the stadium, fans cheered as…
Income tax was the single largest contributor to Sierra Leone’s domestic revenue during the first three months of 2026, generating NLe 1.86 billion and accounting for 41 percent of total collections, according to official government figures. The Domestic Revenue Analysis for the first quarter indicates that the government mobilized a total of NLe 4.52 billion in domestic revenue between…
