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Ten goals against New Caledonia rescued Nigeria’s World Cup. Three against England made the recovery credible. Colombia will now determine whether it can become a medal run.

Nigeria’s Falconets open their U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign against Spain, facing an immediate test of structure, transition quality and late-game control.

Ghana have chosen continuity, handing Carlos Queiroz a fresh Black Stars mandate after his previous World Cup assignment ended.

David Fizdale believes D’Tigers have dragged themselves back into the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification race after Nigeria defeated Cape Verde 100-84 and moved to 5-4 with three games remaining.

Nigeria’s Junior Female YellowGreens have made it two wins from two at the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier after overpowering Malawi by 94 runs in Tanzania.

Lionel Messi has called time on his Argentina career at 39, ending a 21-year international journey that delivered 207 appearances, 125 goals and the 2022 World Cup.

The Falconets have two final warm-up matches against Poland and South Korea before opening their U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign against Spain.

The NFF has named a 21-player Falconets squad for Poland 2026, but fresh reports say visa issues disrupted travel arrangements for some players, including captain Joy Igbokwe.

Ghana will face Ecuador while South Africa meet Chinese Taipei as the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 intercontinental play-off preliminary phase begins to take shape.

Patrick Vieira has been appointed Senegal head coach, succeeding Pape Thiaw as the Lions of Teranga begin a new cycle after their 2026 World Cup exit.