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18-year-old Victoria Mboko delivered a career-defining performance in Montreal, defeating top-seeded Coco Gauff in straight sets. The Canadian teen thrilled home fans with her fearless play and now heads into the quarter-finals full of confidence.

From September, female athletes must undergo gene testing to prove their eligibility for elite competitions. World Athletics says only those without the SRY gene can compete in female world-ranking events. This move aims to ensure fairness and uphold biological standards in sports.

Peter Obi has expressed happiness over Nigeria’s D’Tigress dramatic semi-final win over Senegal at the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket. His message of pride and encouragement adds to the national support as the team prepares for a historic fifth consecutive title.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress defeated Senegal 75–68 in a thrilling AfroBasket semi-final clash in Abidjan. The win extends their unbeaten run to 28 games and secures a fifth consecutive final appearance. They will now face Mali for the championship.

Rangers were held to a 1–1 draw by Motherwell in their Scottish Premiership opener. Manager Russell Martin slammed his players’ attitude, calling for less ego and more intensity. Motherwell nearly snatched a win in stoppage time.

CAF has dismissed its Head of Refereeing, Désiré Noumandiez Doué, after Morocco protested officiating in the WAFCON final. Nigeria’s 3–2 win was marred by controversial VAR decisions. The fallout has reignited calls for transparency and reform in African football.

Lucas Paquetá has been cleared of betting-related charges after a two-year FA investigation. The West Ham midfielder can now focus on football, with renewed transfer interest from top clubs and a fresh start ahead of the new season.

Nigeria’s D’Tigresses crushed Cameroon 83–47 to reach the semifinals of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. Led by Amy Okonkwo and backed by a deep bench, the team extended its unbeaten run to 27 games and moved closer to a fifth straight title.

Manchester United’s Bryan Mbeumo has named Ademola Lookman among Africa’s top three footballers, snubbing Victor Osimhen. Lookman’s CAF award and Europa League heroics earned him the nod, while Osimhen’s Galatasaray success was overlooked. Fans are divided.

Chioma Ajunwa, Nigeria’s first Olympic gold medalist, has finally received the house promised to her by Lagos State 25 years ago. The emotional handover marks the end of a long wait and reopens national conversations about how Nigeria honours its sports heroes.

Nigeria’s D’Tigress overcame Mozambique 60–55 in a tense AfroBasket 2025 clash, booking a quarterfinal spot and extending their unbeaten run to 26 games. Led by Ezinne Kalu and Murjanatu Musa, the team showed grit and resilience in a thrilling comeback.

The Super Falcons returned from Morocco after their dramatic WAFCON victory to a hero’s welcome in Abuja. With a 3–2 win over Morocco, they sealed their 10th title. President Tinubu awarded each player $100,000 in naira, national honours, and new homes.