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Nigeria’s relay team loses silver medal after Canada successfully overturns disqualification through lane infringement appeal at Glasgow.
Emma Finucane wins historic fourth track cycling gold, becoming first sprint rider to achieve feat at Commonwealth Games.
Team Nigeria finished as Africa’s best at Glasgow 2026, winning 24 medals despite missing its gold medal target.
Team Nigeria ends Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games seventh, winning 24 medals and emerging Africa’s highest-ranked nation overall.
Vinicius Jr’s representatives dismissed transfer rumours, describing recent reports about the Real Madrid star as false and damaging.
Real Madrid praised FIFA’s withdrawal of its World Cup investor proposal, calling it a victory for football and supporters.
Demehin and Echegini will miss Nigeria’s decisive WAFCON Group C clash against Egypt after CAF suspensions.
Flying Eagles lost 2-0 to Burkina Faso but advanced as Group B runners-up into the WAFU B semi-finals.
Nigerian WWE star Oba Femi made history by defeating Brock Lesnar in a Hell in a Cell match at SummerSlam 2026, becoming the first wrestler to beat Lesnar inside the steel structure. The victory completed Femi's trilogy success over Lesnar and further established him as one of WWE's brightest new stars.
Eintracht Frankfurt have signed Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika from Club Brugge on a contract running until 2031. The Nigerian joins after winning two Belgian league titles and making 26 appearances for the Super Eagles, with Frankfurt expecting him to play a key role in their midfield this season.
Vinicius reportedly rejected Real Madrid’s latest contract offer as Arsenal prepare to strengthen their transfer pursuit.
Galatasaray reportedly rejected Arsenal’s swap-plus-cash offer, insisting Victor Osimhen remains central to their future plans.
