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D’Tigress arrived in Berlin as African champions, world No. 8 and Olympic quarter-finalists. Two games later, Nigeria are already eliminated from World Cup progression. Korea scored 99 against them. Hungary then controlled the paint and won 71–67. Before France even arrives, Berlin has produced a harder question: what happened to Nigeria’s global momentum?
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.
Moses Itauma’s first world-title challenge ended in a ninth-round stoppage as Filip Hrgovic survived early trouble, turned the fight late and claimed the vacant IBF heavyweight crown.
Finidi George believes Rivers United are already showing improvement at both ends of the pitch after beginning the 2026/27 NPFL season with a 2-0 win over Plateau United.
Edo Queens suffered their first defeat of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifiers as Ampem Darkoa came from behind to win 2-1, but the Nigerian champions remain alive in the race for continental qualification.
Novak Djokovic’s pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title ended immediately at the 2026 US Open as Mariano Navone stunned the four-time champion in five sets.
Lionel Messi has paid tribute to his late father Jorge Messi, remembering the man who shared almost every major stage of his extraordinary football career.
Nigeria’s Para badminton programme is already looking toward Los Angeles 2028, with BFN president Francis Orbih targeting more qualification places after the country’s strong international run.
Cristiano Ronaldo has married long-term partner Georgina Rodríguez in Portugal, bringing their decade-long relationship into a new chapter.
Gianni Infantino has received internal FIFA backing after criticism of the withdrawn FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, but UEFA’s opposition keeps the World Cup money fight alive.