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Japan fought back twice to secure a dramatic 2–2 draw with the Netherlands in Texas, with Daichi Kamada’s 88th‑minute equaliser thrilling more than 69,000 fans. The match opened both teams’ World Cup campaigns and delivered fast attacks, sharp goals, and late drama.

PSG retained their Champions League title after a dramatic 4-3 penalty win over Arsenal following a 1-1 draw in Budapest. Dembélé’s equaliser forced extra time before a tense shootout decided the 2026 final.

Super Eagles striker Terem Moffi says Nigeria will defeat Zimbabwe in Tuesday’s Unity Cup semi-final in London as Eric Chelle warns players against complacency ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers.

Lionel Messi has been diagnosed with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring after limping off in Inter Miami’s win over Philadelphia Union. The issue comes just weeks before Argentina begin their World Cup defence.

Oleksandr Usyk retained the WBA, WBC and IBF heavyweight titles after a dramatic stoppage of Rico Verhoeven at the Pyramids of Giza on May 23, 2026. Verhoeven had troubled Usyk early and appeared competitive on scorecards before an uppercut dropped him in round 11 and the referee halted the fight.

Nigeria’s U17 Flamingos thumped Guinea 5-0 at Stade Félix Houphouët‑Boigny in Abidjan on May 24, 2026. Captain Harmony Chidi scored a first‑half hat‑trick, with Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Mary Dunstan adding goals.

Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray were hosted by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan after their league title win, as the Nigerian striker continued his strong run in Turkey.

Francis Ngannou made a stunning return to mixed martial arts by knocking out Philipe Lins. The former UFC champion ended the bout in California at 4 minutes and 31 seconds.

President Tinubu has approved Nigeria to host the 2026 CAF Awards and the 48th Ordinary General Assembly later this year. This follows a high-level meeting in Nairobi with CAF President Patrice Motsepe and NFF President Ibrahim Musa Gusau.

Barcelona secured their 29th La Liga title on May 10, 2026, after a 2-0 win over Real Madrid. Marcus Rashford’s 18th-minute free-kick helped Hansi Flick’s side move 14 points clear at the top.

Arsenal have qualified for the UEFA Champions League final for the first time since 2006. Bukayo Saka scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid to seal a 2-1 aggregate win.

Controversial singer Portable has challenged world heavyweight star Anthony Joshua to a boxing bout for a ₦1 billion purse. Joshua recently returned from a 15-month hiatus after a fatal crash.