Caleb Yirenkyi became Ghana’s latest World Cup hero after scoring a dramatic stoppage-time winner against Panama. The 1-0 victory gives the Black Stars a dream start to their 2026 World Cup journey and sets up a blockbuster clash with England.

Raheema Auwal-Panti founded PantiPads in 2025 after realising that conventional pads contain up to 90% plastic and take hundreds of years to decompose, while her region’s cassava processing industry generates exactly the kind of biomass waste that could replace them. Her project has now been shortlisted among 35 global teams for the 2026 Earth Prize.

Nigeria’s creative industry has scored another international win as four talented filmmakers and film professionals secure spots at Talents Durban 2026. From project development to film criticism and mentorship, their selection underscores the rising global impact of Nigerian storytelling and the bright future of African cinema.

Flutterwave has attracted fresh backing from Ripple in a deal that values the fintech giant at $3.2 billion. The partnership aims to make cross-border payments across Africa faster, cheaper and more efficient by combining traditional payment systems with blockchain technology.

Serena and Venus Williams are heading back to Wimbledon together after receiving a women’s doubles wildcard. The legendary sisters, who have won six Wimbledon doubles titles, are ready to add another memorable chapter to one of sport’s greatest partnerships.

Michelle Agyemang’s fairytale rise continues as the England and Arsenal forward receives an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List, becoming the youngest recipient in 2026 after her unforgettable Euro 2025 performances.

Nigerian artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby has added another global milestone to her remarkable career after creating the first official portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, continuing her family’s legacy of excellence and impact.

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.

A delayed NYSC programme led Yinka Atunde down an unexpected path, from studying Computer Science to reviving Nigeria’s forgotten footwear industry. By restoring abandoned factory machines and betting on local manufacturing, he built Yikodeen into one of West Africa’s leading safety footwear companies, proving that old industries can create new opportunities.