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Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress stand one victory from the African title, but defending champions Mali — the team that beat them in the 2024 final — are waiting again.

Nigeria will miss the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time after South Africa defeated the Super Falcons 2-1 in a decisive qualification playoff in Casablanca.

Nigeria’s WAFCON title defence is over, but the World Cup fight is not. The Super Falcons face South Africa in Casablanca with only the winner preserving a route towards Brazil 2027.

Cristiano Ronaldo has married long-term partner Georgina Rodríguez in Portugal, bringing their decade-long relationship into a new chapter.

Katsina United have confirmed the death of newly signed player Ozoh Chinedu after a medical emergency during a pre-season friendly against Niger Tornadoes in Katsina.

Nigeria’s football election enters a decisive phase as nomination submissions reach their deadline, while calls for reform and resistance to suspending the process sharpen the battle over who reaches the ballot.

Abdulmuiz Adeleke finished the WAFU B U-20 Championship as its recognised top scorer, providing an individual bright spot after Nigeria lost 4-1 to Burkina Faso in the final.

Nigeria’s Junior Yellow Greens bounced back from defeat to Uganda with a five-wicket win over Ghana, restoring momentum to their World Cup qualifying push.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has claimed his second European Golden Shoe after scoring 36 Bundesliga goals and finishing top of Europe’s 2025/26 scoring rankings.

Kelechi Iheanacho made an immediate impact on his Bursaspor debut, scoring the opener in a 2-0 away victory over Bodrum FK.