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Nigeria’s Junior D’Tigress ended their FIBA U19 Women’s World Cup journey with a 77–51 loss to Hungary. Despite the exit, they made history as the first African team to reach the round of 16 at the global tournament.

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has reportedly agreed to join Inter Milan in a €40m deal from Atalanta. Talks are ongoing, with Inter pushing hard to land the Nigerian star after a stellar 2024–25 season that saw him net 15 goals and win the UEFA Europa League.

Taiwo Awoniyi is back on the pitch after surviving a near-fatal abdominal injury. Meanwhile, 22-year-old midfielder Christantus Uche is pushing for a Premier League move, with Leeds, Wolves, and Brighton monitoring his situation.

Nigeria’s U-19 women’s basketball team wrapped up the group stage of the 2025 World Cup with an 18-point defeat to Portugal. Despite setbacks, including a blowout loss to Canada, the Junior D’Tigresses made history with a debut win and reached the knockout stage.

Lamine Yamal’s 18th birthday party has triggered outrage in Spain over claims of exploitation. Rights groups and the Spanish government say the Barcelona star used people with dwarfism and hired women based on breast size. A formal investigation and fine may follow.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons topped Group B at WAFCON 2025 with a 0–0 draw against Algeria in Casablanca. Despite resting key players and dominating the game, the Falcons couldn’t find a goal but showed strong squad depth ahead of their clash with Zambia in the quarterfinals.

Chelsea are Club World Cup champions for the second time after a 3–0 win over PSG. Cole Palmer scored twice and assisted João Pedro in a dominant first half. New boss Enzo Maresca secured his first title in his debut season.

Iga Swiatek defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in one of the most dominant Wimbledon women’s finals ever. The Polish star took just 57 minutes to win her sixth Grand Slam title, becoming the second player in the Open Era to win a major final without dropping a game.

Chinwendu Ihezuo’s 88th-minute goal helped Nigeria's Super Falcons edge Botswana 1-0 in their second WAFCON 2025 group match. The win secured Nigeria a spot in the quarterfinals and continued their unbeaten run as they chase their 11th WAFCON title.

Portuguese football star Diogo Jota tragically died in a crash, leaving behind his wife and three children. The Liverpool forward’s estimated £35 million legacy includes football wages, endorsements, real estate, and a thriving Esports business—securing his family’s financial future.

Nigeria’s Super Falcons began their 2025 WAFCON campaign with a 3–0 win over Tunisia. Rinsola Babajide starred with a goal and assist, while Oshoala and Ihezuo also found the net. The Falcons now top their group ahead of their next match against Botswana.

Real Madrid defeated Borussia Dortmund 3–2 in a thrilling FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal, with Kylian Mbappé’s sensational overhead kick sealing the win. The match had it all—early Madrid dominance, a late Dortmund fightback, a red card, and Courtois' heroics.