Nigeria's Flamingos made history in Rabat, beating Brazil 3-1 to reach their first FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final. Awawu Bashiru scored twice as the girls set up a title clash with Japan.
Lamine Yamal has surpassed Kylian Mbappé to become the highest-scoring teenager in Champions League history, scoring his 14th goal in Barcelona's 3-0 win over Aston Villa.
Nigeria's Flamingos are set to face Brazil in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup semi-final, with coach Akeem Busari and his players confident of securing a historic final spot.
Liverpool edged Chelsea in a penalty shoot-out at Anfield after a 1-1 draw, while holders Manchester City survived a scare against Brighton, also winning on penalties to reach the League Cup quarter-finals.
Sergio Di Vanni, 45, has been jailed for seven and a half years for ordering threats against Ángel Di María's family in 2024, including gunshots and a pig's head, to stop him joining Rosario Central.
Harry Kane beat Kylian Mbappé to the 2026 Ballon d'Or by fewer points than the 41 that split Rodri and Vinícius Júnior in 2024. Alexia Putellas won the women's award.
Manchester United lost 3-0 at home to Bournemouth, their eighth game without a win. Michael Carrick left captain Bruno Fernandes on the bench, and fans chanted that he would be sacked in the morning.
Nigeria’s Ajishola Khadijat claimed the country’s first gold medal at the African Elite Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championships in Nairobi on 22 October 2026, defeating Algeria’s Malak Noir E 5–0 in the women’s 51–54kg final.
Declan Rice struck eight minutes from time to earn Arsenal a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich. Harry Kane scored a penalty for the hosts, but the Gunners fought back to stay top of the league phase.
Rangers scored twice late to beat MC Alger 2-0 in Abeokuta, playing with ten men from the 13th minute. The club has petitioned CAF over alleged fan violence before the return leg.
Victor Osimhen’s market value has dropped £10 million to £55 million on Transfermarkt. The revision comes after Arsenal held talks over a possible move from Galatasaray, though a proposed player-swap involving Martinelli and Nwaneri is no longer viable.
Former African Footballer of the Year Victor Ikpeba has challenged Eric Chelle to make bold selection decisions for the Super Eagles. He insists some regulars must be dropped ahead of the November internationals to restore competition and reward form.
