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According to the Chairman, National Sports Commission (NSC), Malam Shehu Dikko, who confirmed the plans in an interview when he received a delegation from four Federal Government-owned media organisations during a visit to his office on Tuesday.

UEFA’s statistics, updated on June 11, 2026, identify Osimhen as Nigeria’s leading Champions League scorer with 16 goals, while former Super Eagles captain Nwankwo Kanu remains the country’s appearance leader with 60 matches, excluding qualifying rounds.

The payment was disclosed in US tax filings submitted by FWC2026 US Inc, the entity set up to manage the tournament in the United States, according to an investigation by The Times. The newspaper reported that the company paid Infantino the sum in 2024, in addition to the remuneration recorded in FIFA’s annual report.

Rwanda has secured a 10-year agreement to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, opening a pathway for the championship’s return to Africa after more than three decades without a race on the continent.

Nigeria has stepped up preparations to host the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Ordinary General Assembly and CAF Awards, with National Sports Commission Chairman Shehu Dikko engaging the continental body’s leadership on arrangements for the two events.

In a statement issued on Monday, October 12, 2026, the club's National President, Charles Ojug bana, said the initiative was designed to strengthen the relationship among Arsenal supporters in Nigeria while creating opportunities for charitable engagement.

Nigeria’s 3-3 draw with Russia offered relief after the Super Eagles’ damaging defeat to Guinea-Bissau, but whether it marked a genuine recovery remains an open question for head coach Eric Chelle.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has questioned the decision to send off Ryan Gravenberch as his side suffered a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League at Anfield on Sunday.

Manchester City delivered a statement victory in the Premier League title race on Sunday, beating Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield in a match shaped by Ryan Gravenberch’s dismissal and the visitors’ clinical finishing.

The Matchday Eight encounter marked the return of scheduled NPFL football under floodlights for the first time in two seasons, according to The Guardian. Katsina United started aggressively, scoring twice in the opening 12 minutes before extending their advantage after the break.