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Seven saves, a clean sheet against Spain, and tears at the final whistle. Cabo Verde’s Vozinha has become one of the stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here’s the inspiring journey of the veteran goalkeeper.

Cape Verde produced one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, holding European champions Spain to a historic 0-0 draw in their first-ever tournament match, with veteran goalkeeper Vozinha starring for the Blue Sharks.

Nigerian public health expert Dr Olakunle Ajayi has been selected for Harvard University’s prestigious Rose Service Learning Fellowship. The award will support a major research project in Ekiti State aimed at improving primary healthcare services through community-driven solutions.

Serena Williams is not slowing down. After her successful return to professional tennis at Queen’s Club, the 23-time Grand Slam champion will partner Karolina Muchova at the Berlin Open as her comeback journey gathers momentum.

Amad Diallo emerged as Ivory Coast’s hero with a dramatic 90th-minute winner against Ecuador, handing the Elephants a 1-0 victory and Africa’s first win of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The result ended a 12-year wait for a World Cup triumph and boosted the African champions’ hopes of reaching the knockout stage.

Folarin Balogun delivered a dream World Cup performance, scoring twice as the United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles. The Nigerian-born striker led a ruthless American attack and gave fans plenty to talk about as the hosts kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in style.

Nigeria’s young tech talents have once again shown that innovation knows no boundaries. At the 10th Huawei ICT Competition Global Finals held in Shenzhen, China, Nigerian students delivered an outstanding performance, bringing home multiple awards and setting new records in one of the world’s biggest technology competitions.

Football’s biggest party has officially begun. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off today in the Americas, and if you have not been paying attention to the build-up, this is your complete catch-up on what makes this edition genuinely historic, who Africa is sending, and what the full schedule looks like from group stage to final.

Serena Williams is back, and she’s winning. The 23-time Grand Slam champion made a successful return to professional tennis after nearly four years away, teaming up with Victoria Mboko to claim a straight-sets victory at Queen’s Club. At 44, the American legend says she’s playing for the joy of the game and for her daughters to see her compete.

Lagos is making a strong case for global investment. At the Invest Lagos 3.0 Summit, government leaders and the Commonwealth highlighted the city’s growing role in trade, technology and finance, with a shared vision of turning Lagos into Africa’s leading investment hub.