Kylian Mbappe has made a fresh case for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, expressing confidence that his outstanding individual performances across the World Cup, La Liga and UEFA Champions League could earn him the prestigious individual award. The France and Real Madrid forward spoke about his chances on Tuesday as the race for this year’s Ballon … Read more
ENTERTAINMENT September 19, 2026 / 2 min read. By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team. Stanley Paul: The Voice of Experience NIGERIA — MEDIA / BROADCASTING Stanley Paul is bringing experience, authority and old-school broadcasting excellence to Afrivox, delivering sports journalism with a voice that commands attention. Some voices simply report the game. Others make … Read more
Nigeria’s Falconets have advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after defeating England’s Young Lionesses 3-0 in a commanding Round of 16 encounter in Bielsko-Biała, Poland, on Thursday. The Nigerian U-20 women’s national team produced a disciplined and clinical performance to eliminate England from the competition, with goals from Tosin … Read more
DStv is introducing a major overhaul of its channel and package structure from Thursday, September 17, 2026, with new movie, entertainment and sports options being rolled out as MultiChoice seeks to give subscribers more flexibility over the content they pay for. The changes represent one of the most significant adjustments to the DStv product structure … Read more
Nigerian Afrobeats star, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has been selected to headline the halftime show at the 2026 NFL Paris Game, adding another major international sporting platform to his growing list of global performances. The Grammy Award-winning singer will take the stage at the Stade de France on Sunday, October 25, when … Read more
Healthcare services in Katsina State could be disrupted from next week as the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals (AHAPN) has announced a seven-day warning strike over unresolved welfare and professional demands. The industrial action is scheduled to commence at 12:00 midnight on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, following the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum issued to the … Read more
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an extraordinary 21-year career with the national team to an emotional end. The 39-year-old football superstar confirmed his decision on Monday, August 31, 2026, through an emotional message shared on Instagram, ending speculation over his future with the Albiceleste. Messi leaves the Argentina … Read more
Paul Pogba’s difficult attempt to revive his career at AS Monaco has come to an early end, with the French midfielder and the Ligue 1 club agreeing to terminate his contract, bringing his brief spell at the Principality to a close. Monaco confirmed the decision on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, revealing that the club and … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation has directed the entire technical crew of the Super Falcons to vacate their positions with immediate effect, following a disappointing 2026 campaign that saw Nigeria miss out on automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The NFF Executive Committee announced the decision on Monday, August 17, 2026, in a … Read more
Cameroon have been crowned champions of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating debutants Malawi 3-0 in a commanding final in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday night. The Indomitable Lionesses produced a dominant performance at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, combining early attacking pressure with clinical finishing to secure their first-ever WAFCON championship. … Read more