Nigeria boost World Cup chances with slim win over Rwanda
Tolu Arokodare’s overhead kick earned Nigeria a 1-0 win over Rwanda on Saturday, keeping their World Cup hopes alive.
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Super Eagles beat Rwanda 1-0 to boost World Cup qualification hopes
Tolu Arokodare’s 51st-minute goal gave Nigeria a narrow 1-0 win over Rwanda in Uyo, keeping their World Cup hopes alive.
Messi hints at retirement: ‘I don’t think I’ll play another’
Lionel Messi, after scoring twice in Argentina’s 3–0 win over Venezuela in Buenos Aires, hinted that due to his age he “doesn’t think” he’ll play another World Cup, saying he’ll evaluate his future “day by day” and decide after the MLS season and 2026 preseason.
Sabalenka rallies past Pegula to reach third straight US Open final
Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka fought back from a set down to defeat Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, advancing to her third consecutive US Open final.
Olympic champion Imane Khelif appeals world boxing gender test ruling
Olympic champion Imane Khelif has appealed World Boxing’s mandatory gender testing requirement at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, seeking clearance to compete in the 2025 World Championships.
Unidentified Brazilian billionaire names Neymar sole Heir in shocking £846m will
An unnamed 31-year-old Brazilian businessman from Porto Alegre has reportedly left his entire estimated £846 million (≈ $1 billion) fortune to Neymar—despite never having met him—citing emotional identification and admiration.
Grimsby punished for fielding ineligible player in Man United cup upset
£20,000 but spared expulsion from the Carabao Cup after fielding ineligible player Clarke Oduor in their upset win over Manchester United.
Favour Ofili dumps Nigeria, switches allegiance to Turkey
Favour Ofili has switched allegiance from Nigeria to Turkey, blaming repeated administrative negligence by Nigerian sports authorities.
Ex-Man United boss faces sack just two games into Bundesliga season
Erik ten Hag is facing possible dismissal at Bayer Leverkusen after a poor start that has fueled internal criticism just two games into the Bundesliga season
UEFA confirms Champions League blockbuster fixtures for 2025/26 season
UEFA has unveiled the 2025/26 Champions League league-phase fixtures, setting up blockbuster clashes including Chelsea vs Barcelona and Arsenal vs Bayern Munich.