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Nigeria finished fourth at the 2026 Commonwealth Fencing Championships in Lagos after collecting one gold, five silver and 18 bronze medals, with 17-year-old Oghenegaren Osievwa-Thompson making history for the host nation.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are officially husband and wife after nearly a decade together. The football superstar and Spanish-Argentine model exchanged vows in an intimate civil ceremony in Portugal, turning their long relationship into a new chapter for one of the world's most famous couples.
Nigeria's Flying Eagles face Burkina Faso today in a high-stakes WAFU B U20 Championship final, with the regional title and a place at the 2027 Africa U20 Cup of Nations on the line. The encounter also gives Nigeria an opportunity to avenge their painful 2–0 group-stage defeat to the Young Stallions.
Nigeria's Super Falcons are preparing for a high-stakes WAFCON quarter-final against Cameroon on Sunday in Casablanca. The defending champions must overcome the Indomitable Lionesses to reach the semi-finals, with victory also securing a place at the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil.
Nigeria's Junior D'Tigers and Junior D'Tigress have arrived in Côte d'Ivoire ahead of the 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket Championship, where Africa's best young basketball talents will battle for continental honours and qualification for the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup.
Nigeria international Victor Osimhen has once again become one of the hottest names in the summer transfer window, with reports linking the Galatasaray striker to Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal. However, Galatasaray appear determined to keep hold of their star forward.
Nigeria's Super Falcons bounced back from their opening defeat at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia, reigniting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
Team Nigeria wrapped up an impressive campaign at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, finishing as Africa's highest-ranked nation and sixth overall on the medals table. Although the team fell short of the National Sports Commission's target, Nigerian athletes delivered several historic performances that underscored the country's growing strength in international sport.
Nigeria's Super Falcons are under immense pressure as they prepare to face Zambia's Copper Queens in a decisive Group C encounter at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). After a shock opening defeat, anything less than victory could leave the nine-time African champions on the brink of an early exit.
Defending champions Nigeria's Super Falcons suffered a shock 3-2 defeat to tournament debutants Malawi in their opening Group C match at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. The result is one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's history.
Nigeria's Super Falcons have declared their readiness to begin the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title, with head coach Justin Madugu and captain Rasheedat Ajibade expressing confidence ahead of the team's opening fixture. The nine-time African champions say they are fully focused on retaining their continental crown.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games have officially begun in Glasgow, Scotland, with 72 Nigerian athletes competing across 10 sports. The National Sports Commission says Team Nigeria is aiming for its best-ever performance, targeting 20 gold medals to surpass the country's previous record.
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has addressed fresh speculation surrounding his future after renewed reports linked him with several top European clubs. The Nigerian international insists there is no conflict over his club situation, even as transfer rumours continue to dominate headlines following another prolific season with Galatasaray.
Fresh off their 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph, Spain have climbed back to the top of the FIFA Men's World Rankings, replacing Argentina as the world's highest-ranked team. Nigeria's Super Eagles retained 26th place, remaining among Africa's leading football nations.
Spain are world champions once again after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Substitute Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute, denying Lionel Messi a dream farewell while securing Spain's second World Cup title.
The stage is set for the biggest match in world football. Spain and Argentina will collide in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with history, legacy and immortality on the line. As Lionel Messi prepares for what is expected to be his final World Cup appearance, Spain's new generation, led by Lamine Yamal, hopes to usher in a new era by lifting the sport's most coveted trophy.
England signed off from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in spectacular fashion, defeating France 6-4 in an unforgettable third-place playoff that produced ten goals, breathtaking attacking football and dramatic late twists. Bukayo Saka inspired the Three Lions with a brilliant hat-trick as Thomas Tuchel's men secured the bronze medal after surviving a spirited French comeback.
The countdown is almost over. After weeks of unforgettable football, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will culminate in a blockbuster final between Spain and Argentina. For Spain, it is a chance to crown a new golden generation with football's biggest prize. For Argentina, it is an opportunity to defend their world title and cement another glorious chapter in one of the sport's greatest legacies. With world-class talent on both sides, Sunday promises a final worthy of the occasion.
They dreamed of lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy. Instead, England and France must settle for one last battle in the tournament's third-place playoff. While the match may not carry the prestige of Sunday's final, it offers both football giants the opportunity to finish their World Cup campaign with pride, restore confidence after painful semi-final defeats and leave the United States with a bronze medal.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered one final dream showdown. Defending champions Argentina will face an exciting Spain side in a blockbuster final that pits experience against youth, legacy against ambition, and perhaps marks the final World Cup appearance of football icon Lionel Messi. With billions expected to watch around the globe, Sunday's final promises to be one of the most significant matches in modern football history.
England's quest to end a 60-year wait for another FIFA World Cup title came to a heartbreaking end after a 2-1 defeat to defending champions Argentina in a pulsating semi-final. While Argentina celebrated another famous victory and booked a place in the final against Spain, the match has ignited fierce debate over Gareth Southgate's tactics, Lionel Messi's legacy, England's missed opportunities and the controversial moments that shaped the contest.
The stage is set for one of the most anticipated matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as England and Argentina prepare to renew one of football's greatest rivalries. With Spain already waiting in the final after defeating France 2-0, the two football giants now battle for the final place in Sunday's showpiece in a match carrying decades of history, national pride and the dream of becoming world champions.
Spain have booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after producing a superb display to defeat France 2-0 in the semi-final in Arlington, Texas. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro ended France's hopes of another World Cup title and sent La Roja into their second World Cup final in history.
One of football's fiercest rivalries will be renewed when England face Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final. With a place in the final at stake, the match carries decades of history, unforgettable controversy and a new generation of stars determined to write the next chapter in one of the sport's most iconic rivalries.
Two of world football's biggest powerhouses will collide in one of the most anticipated matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as France face Spain for a place in the final. With Kylian Mbappé leading Les Bleus and teenage sensation Lamine Yamal inspiring Spain, the semi-final promises world-class football, tactical brilliance and unforgettable drama.
England's dramatic 2–1 extra-time victory over Norway has been overshadowed by fierce debate over several controversial moments, including Norway's disallowed goal and claims that England's equaliser should have been ruled out after the ball appeared to strike an overhead camera wire. FIFA insists its technology detected no contact, but the controversy has continued to divide fans, pundits and former players.
Forty years after Diego Maradona's unforgettable performance at the 1986 World Cup, England and Argentina are preparing to meet once again on football's biggest stage. England reached the semi-finals after a dramatic 2–1 extra-time victory over Norway, while Argentina overcame Switzerland 3–1 after extra time. The result is more than just another World Cup fixture—it is the latest chapter in one of international football's greatest rivalries.
England are through to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Norway 2-1 in a dramatic quarter-final decided in extra time. Jude Bellingham's decisive goal broke Norwegian hearts and ended a spirited challenge led by Erling Haaland, as the Three Lions moved one step closer to ending nearly six decades of World Cup heartbreak.
England’s dream of ending a 60-year wait for another World Cup title faces a terrifying test against Norway, the tournament’s giant-killers, in a quarter-final showdown in Miami. Erling Haaland has already scored seven goals and destroyed Brazil’s hopes with a decisive double. Now the Manchester City superstar faces the country where he was born and plays his club football—with England carrying the pressure and Norway carrying belief.
Morocco’s dream of carrying Africa into the 2026 World Cup semi-finals has ended after France defeated the Atlas Lions 2–0 in their quarter-final clash in Boston. Kylian Mbappé recovered from a missed penalty to break the deadlock before Ousmane Dembélé doubled France’s advantage, ending a Moroccan campaign that once again showed African football can compete with the world’s strongest nations.
Morocco has denied viral reports claiming that Sports Minister Mohamed Saad Berrada said the country’s national team represents only Morocco and not Africa at the 2026 World Cup. The controversy has nevertheless reopened a wider debate about national identity, African solidarity and what it means when one country becomes the continent’s last representative on football’s biggest stage.
Egypt came within minutes of producing one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup before Argentina scored three late goals to complete a dramatic 3–2 comeback and eliminate the Pharaohs from the tournament.
US President Donald Trump’s intervention in Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card case has triggered a major football controversy after FIFA suspended the striker’s automatic one-match ban, prompting criticism over political influence and the independence of football’s disciplinary system.
Spain are through to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after Mikel Merino's dramatic stoppage-time goal secured a 1-0 victory over Portugal in a fiercely contested Round of 16 clash, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey in heartbreaking fashion.
Norway stunned five-time world champions Brazil with a dramatic 2-1 victory as Erling Haaland scored twice to send his country into the World Cup quarter-finals.
Africa arrived at the expanded 2026 World Cup with unprecedented representation and enormous expectations. As the tournament reaches its decisive stages, Morocco remain the continent's last team standing.
England are preparing for one of their biggest tests of the 2026 World Cup as they face unbeaten co-hosts Mexico in a highly anticipated knockout match at the iconic Azteca Stadium.
Kylian Mbappé scored from the penalty spot as France defeated Paraguay 1-0 to book a highly anticipated World Cup quarter-final meeting with Morocco.
Morocco have continued their remarkable World Cup journey with a convincing 3-0 victory over co-hosts Canada, becoming the first African nation to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 tournament.