Nigeria has established a complete training camp in Aberdeen, Scotland, where 74 athletes are preparing for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The athletes are focusing on 10 different sports as they intensify their preparations for the upcoming event.

The FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers are currently taking place, with Nigeria's D'Tigers achieving a strong start by winning their first three matches. This success enhances their chances of qualifying for the 2027 tournament in Doha, Qatar. The Iroegbu brothers have been instrumental in the team's performance during this qualifying window, according to Vanguard.

Team Nigeria's performance at the Tour D’Afrique has enhanced the nation's reputation in the global cycling arena and has contributed to promoting climate action, according to Punch.

Nigeria's national football team faces setbacks ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with striker Paul Onuachu suffering an injury and Victor Osimhen already sidelined, according to Vanguard News. The absences mean two key Super Eagles players are likely to miss the upcoming qualifiers clash, complicating the team's preparations for the continental tournament.

Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi and Tobi Amusan led a strong showing by African athletes at the 2026 Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, with competitors from Nigeria, Botswana, Kenya, and Ghana delivering impressive performances. Ajayi notably secured victory in the men’s event, highlighting the talent present among the African contingent during the competition.

Tanzania's national men's football team, Taifa Stars, achieved a historic milestone by qualifying from the group stage of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, which took place in Morocco during the festive period. This marks the first time the team has progressed beyond the group stage in the tournament's history.