Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won the women’s 400m in a historic time of 47.78 seconds, the fastest in 40 years. �
Reuters
In the men’s 200m semi-finals, Noah Lyles ran 19.51s and advanced. �
Reuters +1
UEFA Champions League
The 2025-26 group stage has kicked off. Key match: Newcastle vs Barcelona. Barcelona will be without several key players, which could make it interesting. �
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Another big match: Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid. Liverpool hosting Atlético at Anfield. �
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🇳🇬 Nigerian / Africa-Related News
Super Eagles (Nigeria National Football Team) and World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria drew 1-1 with South Africa recently. That result, plus an earlier close win versus Rwanda, has left Nigeria’s World Cup qualification somewhat uncertain — they’ve only won 2 of their last 5 in Group C. �
Nigeria Info, Let's Talk!
Also, star striker Victor Osimhen will miss a crucial qualifier vs South Africa due to a foot injury sustained earlier vs Rwanda. His absence is expected to be a setback. �
Reuters
Because of the draw and other results, Nigeria has dropped in FIFA rankings. �
Nigeria Info, Let's Talk!
Nigeria at World Athletics Championships
Nigeria sent a 15-athlete team. As of the current stage, they’ve secured 1 silver medal (no gold yet). �
Wikipedia +1
Results include: Onwuzurike finished 7th in a race with a world-leading time by the winner. �
makingofchamps.com
Nigeria Bid to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games
Nigeria is one of the leading contenders (alongside India) to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. �
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42 days agoGlobal Highlights
World Athletics Championships (Tokyo)
Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone won the women’s 400m in a historic time of 47.78 seconds, the fastest in 40 years. �
Reuters
In the men’s 200m semi-finals, Noah Lyles ran 19.51s and advanced. �
Reuters +1
UEFA Champions League
The 2025-26 group stage has kicked off. Key match: Newcastle vs Barcelona. Barcelona will be without several key players, which could make it interesting. �
Barca Blaugranes +1
Another big match: Liverpool vs Atlético Madrid. Liverpool hosting Atlético at Anfield. �
The Liverpool Offside
🇳🇬 Nigerian / Africa-Related News
Super Eagles (Nigeria National Football Team) and World Cup Qualifiers
Nigeria drew 1-1 with South Africa recently. That result, plus an earlier close win versus Rwanda, has left Nigeria’s World Cup qualification somewhat uncertain — they’ve only won 2 of their last 5 in Group C. �
Nigeria Info, Let's Talk!
Also, star striker Victor Osimhen will miss a crucial qualifier vs South Africa due to a foot injury sustained earlier vs Rwanda. His absence is expected to be a setback. �
Reuters
Because of the draw and other results, Nigeria has dropped in FIFA rankings. �
Nigeria Info, Let's Talk!
Nigeria at World Athletics Championships
Nigeria sent a 15-athlete team. As of the current stage, they’ve secured 1 silver medal (no gold yet). �
Wikipedia +1
Results include: Onwuzurike finished 7th in a race with a world-leading time by the winner. �
makingofchamps.com
Nigeria Bid to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games
Nigeria is one of the leading contenders (alongside India) to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. �