Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time on Sunday, reaching the FIFA World Cup semifinals following a gripping quarter-final at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, USA. The South Americans dominated early exchanges before Switzerland rallied impressively, forcing extra time despite playing the closing stages with 10 men after Breel Embolo’s dismissal. Argentina struck first in the 10th minute when Alexis…
The Rwandan government said it has spent nearly Rwf48 billion (about $32 million) on fuel subsidies between March and June. Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva said the subsidies were to shield consumers and businesses from surging oil prices triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. Addressing the parliament in the capital, Kigali, Mr Nsengiyumva said the subsidies helped contain…
European champions Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 to set up a heavyweight World Cup semi-final showdown with France on Friday. The stunning finish at SoFi Stadium sets up a tantalising showdown between European champions Spain and the tournament favourites, France and the red-hot Kylian Mbappe in Dallas on Tuesday. But it was heartbreak for Belgium’s substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens, sent…
Uganda has completed the first phase of the voluntary repatriation of 1,102 nationals from South Africa following xenophobic violence and anti-migrant protests. The final evacuation flight arrived in Kampala on Thursday safely. The last chartered flight, carrying 219 evacuees from O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, landed at Entebbe International Airport, marking the conclusion of the first phase of…
France booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 2-0 victory over Morocco in Thursday’s quarter-final, ending the North Africans’ impressive tournament run. After a goalless first half in which Morocco goalkeeper Bono denied Kylian Mbappé from the penalty spot, France stepped up their intensity after the break to secure victory. Mbappé…
AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has ruled out the possibility of Samuel Chukwueze leaving the club this summer. The Nigerian winger spent last season on loan at Premier League side Fulham, where he scored three goals and provided four assists in 26 appearances across all competitions.Nigeria Investment Guide Fulham were interested in signing Chukwueze permanently, but the deal failed…
