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Nigeria’s strong run under head coach Eric Chelle continued on Wednesday, but the Super Eagles were held to a frustrating 2-2 draw against Poland after conceding a late equaliser in an international friendly.
Tennis fans are preparing for a major moment in the sport as Serena Williams is set to return to competitive action at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club in London next week, marking her first professional appearance in nearly four years.
Afrobeats star Davido is set to headline a FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown concert, with organisers announcing plans to celebrate global football culture through music, entertainment, and fan engagement ahead of the tournament.
All 48 competing nations have locked in their final 26-man rosters for the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup, showcasing a mix of seasoned veterans and elite teenage wonderkids.
Striking Mexican teachers have toppled giant football statues in the capital, threatening to disrupt the upcoming FIFA World Cup unless their demands for a 100% pay rise are met.
After winning the Unity Cup, a depleted Super Eagles side heads to Warsaw to face Poland in an international friendly as both nations look to rebuild.
Team Nigeria defied the odds to secure an impressive haul of eight medals, including three golds, at the grueling 2026 African Taekwondo Championships in Mali.
A projected starting line-up for the Super Eagles under Eric Chelle is generating debate as analysts assess how Nigeria could line up in a high-stakes international tournament.
Ghana have named a 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Thomas Partey and Antoine Semenyo included, while Mohammed Kudus and Mohammed Salisu miss out due to injury.
Femi Azeez has credited Nigeria’s Unity Cup success to a relaxed team environment and coaching freedom, saying the positive camp atmosphere helped him perform confidently on his debut.
Owen Oseni says Eric Chelle’s system for the Super Eagles demands intense pressing, disciplined positioning, and intelligent movement off the ball, describing his Unity Cup experience as a key tactical learning curve.
Nigeria’s Flamingos have reached the final qualifying round for the 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup after an 11–0 aggregate win over Guinea, setting up a decisive tie against Benin Republic for a place at the tournament in Morocco.
