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Jonathan David

Canadian striker who scored a hat-trick in Canada's 6-0 World Cup win over Qatar and leads the Canada national team at the 2026 tournament.

2026-05-252026-10-07

In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Pochettino says tried to sign world-class David ahead of US-Canada clash By AFP October 06, 2026 10:02 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino prepares to play Turkey be …

    Pochettino says tried to sign world-class David ahead of US-Canada clash
  3. The Standard

    … Nathan confronted David. Elijah confronted Ahab. …

    It's time for Kenya to stagger out of moral intoxication
  4. September 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    … Dean Huijsen was sent off early in the second half for Los Blancos before Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David's goals earned Diego Simeone's Atletico victory, with Antonio Rudiger pulling one back late on. …

    Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in tense derby clash
  6. Citizen Digital

    … The uncertainty over star forward Julian Alvarez's future has blighted Simeone's preparations for the new season, but the Argentine is still an Atletico player and Los Rojiblancos further bolstered their attack with the loan arrival of Canadian international Jonathan David. …

    Atletico have work to do to reach home Champions League final, warns Simeone
  7. August 2026
  8. Capital News

    … He urged Gachagua to “come slowly”, drawing a biblical parallel to emphasise the need for patience in the pursuit of political power. “Even after Samuel anointed David from the House of Jesse to be King, David patiently waited for 22 years before being sworn in as the King,” Kuri …

    Moses Kuria tells Gachagua to ‘calm his horses’ in Mt Kenya kingpin tussle
  9. July 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    … Big moves from Rodney, from David... absolutely great."Addressing the pressure of competing before a roaring crowd at the SEC Centre, Coach Kamau acknowledged the trial by fire that comes with international 3x3 basketball, where experience and constant match play are critical."Th …

    Kenya’s 3x3 Basketball men's team bounce back with win over Jamaica
  11. June 2026
  12. The Standard

    … Subscribe to our newsletterSubstitute Niko Sigur slid a through ball to Tani Oluwaseyi whose shot was well-saved by the goalkeeper and looped up toward Jonathan David -- but defender Mbekezeli Mbokazi just got there first and cleared brilliantly.In the 75th minute Davies finally …

    Canada reach World Cup last 16 as late strike sinks South Africa
  13. Citizen Digital

    … It's just how it is." Germany's Deniz Undav and Canada's Jonathan David have three goals each, and Kane and Ronaldo are among a clutch of players with two. …

    Golden Boot battle steals the show at World Cup
  14. The Standard

    … A Jonathan David hat-trick, one apiece form Cyle Larin and Nathan Saliba as well as a Qatar own goal sealed a momentous victory for the Canadians, who now need only a draw against Switzerland in their final match to finish top of the group. …

    Horror injury overshadows Canada's first World Cup win
  15. May 2026
  16. Citizen Digital

    … a.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Canada's American coach Jesse Marsch insists his team, which includes the likes of Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies and Juventus's Jonathan David …

    Canada targeting World Cup first in Group B campaign

Yesterday

  1. Pochettino prepared US to face Canada as Atletico's David shines

    US coach Mauricio Pochettino said he tried to sign striker Jonathan David multiple times with his previous clubs. David has scored three goals in as many games for Atletico Madrid after joining on loan from Juventus and is expected to lead Canada's line in a Tuesday friendly at Allianz Field in Minnesota.

    6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya must recover moral clarity, not just political governance

    An opinion piece argues that Kenya risks moral intoxication—a loss of ability to distinguish good from evil where wrongdoing becomes acceptable when committed by political allies. A sober society condemns wrongdoing regardless of the offender's political usefulness, whereas an intoxicated one changes its standards based on who is accused.

    6 October 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 20 September

  1. Atletico Madrid beats Real Madrid 2-1 in La Liga derby

    Atletico Madrid defeated 10-man Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga derby on Sunday, with goals from Alejandro Grimaldo and Jonathan David giving Diego Simeone's side second place, five points behind Barcelona. Dean Huijsen's early second-half red card proved decisive in the match.

    20 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Simeone sees Atletico as work-in-progress heading towards Champions League

    Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone believes his team will improve after a slow start to the season, despite a 3-0 loss to Athletic Bilbao and falling five points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona after four games. Simeone remains confident as Atletico aim to reach the Champions League final at their Metropolitano Stadium.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Moses Kuria urges Gachagua patience in Mt Kenya political succession

    Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has urged former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to slow his bid for Mt Kenya political leadership, warning against prematurely dislodging retired President Uhuru Kenyatta and saying Gachagua should be patient while Uhuru retains the region's political influence.

    11 August 2026 · Capital News →

Monday 27 July

  1. Kenya's 3x3 basketball men's team defeats Jamaica 22–12

    Kenya's 3x3 basketball men's team secured their first win at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, defeating Jamaica 22–12 after opening-day defeats. Head coach Sylvia Kamau attributed the victory to improved defensive intensity and offensive strategy, with contributions across the roster.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 29 June

  1. Canada beats South Africa 1-0 in World Cup knockout debut

    Stephen Eustaquio's stoppage-time goal gave Canada a 1-0 victory over South Africa in the first match of the World Cup knockout rounds, advancing Canada to the last 16 for the first time in their history. Canada will face the Netherlands or Morocco in Houston on July 4.

    29 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Golden Boot race dominates 2026 World Cup narrative

    The race for the World Cup Golden Boot has become a major talking point at the 2026 tournament, with Lionel Messi breaking the overall career record of 18 goals across six World Cups. Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are chasing with four goals each, while the single-tournament record of 13 goals set by Just Fontaine in 1958 appears vulnerable.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 19 June

  1. Canada wins first World Cup match 6-0 over nine-man Qatar

    Canada defeated Qatar 6-0 in a Group B World Cup match, with Jonathan David scoring a hat-trick and other goals from Cyle Larin, Nathan Saliba, and an own goal securing the victory. The match was overshadowed by a serious injury to Canada's midfielder Ismael Kone in the 51st minute after a challenge by Qatar's Assim Madibo, who was sent off following a VAR review.

    19 June 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 25 May

  1. Canada aims for first World Cup win as Group B co-hosts

    Canada, co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, hope to claim their first-ever victory at the tournament after losing all six matches in their two previous appearances in 1986 and 2022. Coach Jesse Marsch's squad, featuring players like Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David, will face Bosnia-Herzegovina, Qatar, and Switzerland in Group B.

    25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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