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Tolu Arokodare opened his Eredivisie account for Ajax, while Iheanacho, Akpom, Sadiq and Okonkwo also made their mark in another eventful weekend for Nigerian footballers in Europe.

Serena Williams returned to Arthur Ashe Stadium alongside Carlos Alcaraz as the star duo won their opening US Open mixed doubles match before falling in the quarter-finals.

Michaely Bihina has been named WAFCON 2026’s Best Goalkeeper after a standout campaign helped Cameroon secure their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title.

Temwa Chawinga finishes WAFCON 2026 as the tournament’s top scorer, claiming the Golden Boot with five goals and two assists.

Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji has added another international title to her impressive record, winning the Women’s SL3 category at the 2026 Peru Para Badminton International in Lima. The Paralympic bronze medallist completed a dominant campaign without dropping a single game.

As the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations continues to captivate football fans across Africa, it’s the perfect time to look back at every nation that has lifted the prestigious trophy. From Nigeria’s remarkable dominance to the rise of Equatorial Guinea and South Africa, here’s a complete history of WAFCON champions and the milestones that have shaped the continent’s biggest women’s football competition.

Kayinsola Ajayi added another medal to Team Nigeria’s impressive Commonwealth Games campaign, winning bronze in the men’s 100m final. Although he entered the race as one of the favourites, the Nigerian sprinter settled for third as Cameroon’s Emmanuel Eseme stormed to a Games record in Glasgow.

Kanyinsola Ajayi continues his sensational season with another major statement. The Nigerian sprint star equalled the national record of 9.84 seconds to beat reigning world champion Oblique Seville and claim victory at the London Diamond League, strengthening his medal credentials ahead of the Commonwealth Games.

Nigerian-American racing star Ugo Ugochukwu dominated the Formula 3 Sprint Race at Silverstone, setting a new winning-margin record and extending his championship lead.

Benjamin Asare once worked as a bus conductor and took on several odd jobs to survive. Today, the Ghanaian goalkeeper is making headlines at the FIFA World Cup after an inspiring rise built on resilience and determination.