With the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada just over a year away, Brazil’s gamble is clear: forget tradition, embrace evolution.

Awoniyi, who had only been on the pitch for five minutes after coming on as a late substitute for Ibrahim Sangaré, received immediate treatment on the field following the incident.

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will face South Africa in the semi-finals of the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, and the…

The Nigerian international, who had been a slight injury doubt ahead of the fixture, shook off any concerns and started the match with purpose.

Fulham sit four points behind eighth-placed Brentford, who they face next in a crucial London derby on Sunday.

Bay FC (2-2-4) now sits 11th in the 14-team NWSL table—a far cry from the lofty hopes tied to their attacking talents, including Oshoala and Zambia’s Racheal Kundananji.

Nigeria were flawless from 12 yards, converting all their penalties through Emmanuel Chukwu, Israel Ayuma, and substitute Precious Benjamin.

Commenting on the broader impact of the experience, she said: “There’s a lot of pressure to do well, and
that extends to the family too.

Real Madrid are now preparing for a new era under a manager regarded as one of the most promising tacticians in Europe — and a club legend to boot.

The goal took Dessers’ tally to 26 for the season, alongside seven assists in 53 appearances across all competitions.