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Team Nigeria Athletes Commend NSC Support Ahead of Glasgow 2026 Games
Team Nigeria athletes preparing for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games have praised the National Sports Commission (NSC) for what they describe as exceptional support, improved welfare, and comprehensive preparations ahead of the competition scheduled to begin on July 23 in Scotland.
Leading the commendation, Team Nigeria Captain and Paralympic champion, Folashade Oluwafemiayo, said that the Commission has created an athlete-friendly environment that has enabled competitors to concentrate fully on training and performance.
She noted that the provision of quality facilities, sports kits, accommodation, medical services, and logistics has significantly boosted morale within the camp.
According to Oluwafemiayo, athletes are impressed by the level of organisation and commitment demonstrated by the Commission, describing the preparations as one of the most structured and supportive experiences for Team Nigeria ahead of a major international event.
Other members of the contingent also expressed satisfaction with the atmosphere in camp, highlighting a strong sense of unity, confidence, and determination as they intensify preparations for the Games.
They credited the Commission’s early planning for eliminating many of the challenges that have affected previous international outings, and pledged to justify the confidence reposed in them by delivering strong performances and competing for medals across various events.
Team Nigeria is expected to challenge strongly in athletics, weightlifting, boxing, wrestling, and para-sports, building on the country’s successful outing at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will run from July 23 to August 2, featuring ten sports and an integrated para-sport programme. Team Nigeria will be led by captains Folashade Oluwafemiayo and Chukwuebuka Enekwechi, with the National Sports Commission maintaining that athlete welfare, technical support, and meticulous planning remain central to the country’s quest for podium success.
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Ronaldo To End Career In Football This Year Without World Cup Title
The 41-year-old Portugal captain is one of football’s most decorated players, having won major trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and current club Al-Nassr.
Cristiano Ronaldo says this could be his final year in football as the Portugal captain prepares to leave a lasting legacy.
“This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy,” Ronaldo told lifestyle magazine Vogue in an interview published on Sunday.
The 41-year-old Portugal captain is one of football’s most decorated players, having won major trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and current club Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo made his senior debut for Sporting in 2002 and has enjoyed a career spanning more than two decades.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has scored 976 goals for club and country and is now closing in on the 1,000-goal milestone.
However, Ronaldo was unable to add a World Cup title to his list of honours after Portugal fell short at this year’s tournament.
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NFF Sacks Madugu over WAFCON crashed out
The decision was reached by its Executive Committee following the poor performance at the recently concluded 2026 women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has sacked the Super Falcons of Nigeria head coach, Justin Madugu, and his crew.
The decision was reached by its Executive Committee following the poor performance at the recently concluded 2026 women’s Africa Cup of Nations tournament.
The nation’s football governing body announced that the sack of Madugu and his technical crew following their return from WAFCON where the Falcons crashed out at the quarter-final stage.
They also failed to achieve automatic qualification to the 2027 women’s World Cup, and lost to South Africa for a chance to reach the World Cup via the playoffs.
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Cameroon Win First WAFCON Cup Title
In a dominant first-half display, they scored three times before the break to end Malawi’s remarkable run at the tournament.
The Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon have won their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title after defeating Malawi 3-0 in Rabat on Sunday.
In a dominant first-half display, they scored three times before the break to end Malawi’s remarkable run at the tournament.
Marie Ngah Manga scored twice, while Naomi Eto added a spectacular scissors kick as Cameroon took a commanding lead before half-time.
Cameroon had reached the final after eliminating Nigeria and hosts Morocco, having previously lost three WAFCON finals.
Malawi, competing in their first WAFCON campaign, struggled to match Cameroon despite their impressive run to the final.
They had entered the tournament ranked 153rd in the world.
Goalkeeper Michaely Bihina made an early save at the feet of Temwa Chawinga as Malawi looked to threaten in the opening minutes.
Bihina also denied Chikondi Gondwe in the 14th minute before Cameroon began to take control.
Cameroon opened the scoring in the 20th minute after Malawi goalkeeper Mercy Sikelo failed to deal with Grace Mendoua’s cross.
Sikelo pushed the cross onto her own crossbar, allowing Ngah Manga to react quickly and head the ball into the net from close range.
Malawi tried to respond, but Cameroon remained in control.
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