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2026 World Cup: Mexico beat 9-man South Africa in opening game

One of the co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, Mexico opened the tournament with a dramatic 2-0 win over South Africa on Wednesday night.

The match was a repeat of the opening game of the 2010 edition, which ended 1-1.

However, this time around, the Mexicans took control of the match from the blast of the referee’s whistle.

And they were rewarded with the first goal within 10 minutes of play.

Julián Quiñones opened the scoring in the 9th minute, and Raúl Jiménez doubled the lead in the 67th minute.

The goals secured the victory for the co-hosts against a South African side that finished with nine men after two red cards.

Mexico also saw Cesar Montes sent off in stoppage them, but took all three points.

2026 World Cup: Mexico beat 9-man South Africa in opening game

Over five phones were stolen at Alex Ekubo’s service of songs – Stan Nze

Popular Nollywood actor Stan Nze has revealed that more than five phones were stolen at the late Alex Ekubo’s service of songs on Wednesday.
He made the disclosure hours after actresses Bam Bam and Susan Peters raised the alarm over their stolen phones at the event.

Reacting to the incident in an Instagram post on Thursday, Stan Nze, who was the MC of the event and a close associate of Alex, disclosed that more than five phones were stolen.

Questioning the conscience of Nigerians, he said, “How can you come to a place where people are mourning and steal from them?”

He further claimed that the average Nigerian is wicked and heartless.

“Plenty of times, we complain about the government and how Nigeria is not working, the killings and the insurgency, which is very, very true.

“But I want to address us as a people today. What are our values? I hear people saying that if we get into government, we will do our best, we will change things and policies. To be honest, I doubt that a lot because of the mindset of the average Nigerian.

“I hosted my dear friend’s service of songs last night, and it was one of the hardest things to do. But at that service of songs, over five phones went missing. I’m saying five phones because I don’t want to exaggerate. At least, I know two people who lost their phones personally, and it got me thinking: how can you come to a place where people are mourning and steal from them?

“What has happened to our conscience as a people? At a point, they had to block the gate so that people would not leave until the phones were found. The government is not our problem. Even if we chase everyone in government out now, who will lead? Who will do the job? How is your own personal life? How kind are you to your neighbour? You’re saying that the government is bad, but you’re wicked.

“We’re not kind people. We’re not kind with people’s health, not with money, not with sympathy. We’re not kind people. This is a call to all Nigerians to start doing the right thing in our little circles. People were crying over their phones,” he said.

Watch him speak below:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZcWwtPMnk7/?igsh=Y2djZndydmgybjYz

Over five phones were stolen at Alex Ekubo’s service of songs – Stan Nze

Transfer: Bayern Munich hand Arsenal major blow

Bayern Munich have handed Arsenal a major summer transfer blow in the battle to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star Nathaniel Brown.

According to Bild’s Head of Football Christian Falk, Brown’s proposed switch to Bayern is nearing completion and the defender is expected to join Vincent Kompany’s side for a fee of just under £56m, including bonuses.

This comes after the Bundesliga champions saw off competition from Arsenal to win the race for the fullback.

Brown has established himself as one of the brightest young talents in Germany.

The 22-year-old made the squad list to represent Germany at the World Cup.

Transfer: Bayern Munich hand Arsenal major blow

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