The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reaffirmed that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations will be staged as planned across East Africa, dismissing speculation that the tournament could be delayed. Global Mirror News reports that CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, on Friday February 13, refuted claims that the competition might be shifted to 2028 over…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has mourned the passing of Alhaji Akeem Akintunde, Director of Programmes at Ogun State Television (OGTV), describing his death as a profound loss to Ogun State and Nigeria’s media industry. In a statement issued in Abeokuta on Thursday, February 12, the Governor paid glowing tribute to the veteran broadcaster…
Global Mirror News has gathered that Mexican Security Agencies are preparing to deploy Robot Dogs as part of enhanced policing and crowd-control measures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The four-legged robotic units are designed to enter high-risk or hard-to-access areas and transmit live video footage to security forces, allowing Officers to assess threats remotely…
As part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of Ogun State, Governor Dapo Abiodun has thrown open the gates of the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Kuto, Abeokuta, for football fans to watch the Nigeria Falconets take on Senegal in a crucial FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying match on Saturday 7 February, 2026. The State…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has handed down a raft of disciplinary sanctions against the Senegalese and Moroccan Football Federations, as well as several players and officials, following disorderly scenes during and after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. In a statement released on Wednesday January 28 night, CAF said the decisions…
Nigeria’s National Football captain and Beşiktaş midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is mourning the death of his father, Sunday Ndidi, who died in a fatal road traffic accident in southern Nigeria—an incident that has drawn International sympathy and renewed attention to road safety challenges in the Country. The accident occurred on Tuesday January 27 in Umunede, Delta…
Senegal were crowned champions of Africa for the second time on Sunday night after edging host nation Morocco 1–0 in a dramatic and controversy-laden Africa Cup of Nations final decided after extra time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Global Mirror News reports. In a pulsating encounter that will be remembered as much for…
The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has showered encomiums on the Super Eagles of Nigeria following their spirited performance and Bronze Medal finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), describing the campaign as a victory of resilience, courage, and National pride. In a statement…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles secured Third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after edging Egypt 4–2 on penalties in a tense playoff decided at the Stade Mohammed V, Casablanca, Global Mirror News reports. The encounter ended goalless after regulation time, with both sides cancelling each other out in a tightly contested affair. The decisive…
Former unified heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua, has reportedly returned to training weeks after a tragic accident that claimed the lives of two of his close friends, an incident that plunged the boxer and his camp into deep mourning. Global Mirror News gathered that the accident, which occurred earlier this month, involved two…
