Nigeria Football

Nigeria's women's football team seeks to bounce back from a late defeat to Cameroon in the second of two international friendlies in Yaounde, while domestic football sees Barau FC claim comeback victory.

Mexico grapples with organized crime infiltration concerns ahead of hosting duties, while Nigeria awaits FIFA's decision on a protest that could reshape African qualification for the 2026 tournament.

As Zimbabwe celebrates a historic T20 World Cup victory over Sri Lanka to top Group B, Nigeria's football ambitions hang in FIFA's balance following a disputed World Cup qualifier against DR Congo.