D’Tigers of Nigeria secured their advancement to the second round of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers with a narrow 80-79 victory over Guinea. This win marks a significant achievement for the team in the competitive tournament.

Nigeria's D'Tigers achieved a perfect record in the World Cup qualifying window by defeating Rwanda, following earlier victories against Tunisia and Guinea. This emphatic win marked the completion of their three-game qualifying series without any losses, according to Premium Times.

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.

After two rounds of matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tournament has showcased a mix of expected performances from strong teams, unexpected successes from underdogs, and a competitive struggle for the best third-placed qualification spots. With most teams having one group match left, the competition for advancement to the Round of 32 is heating up.

Nigeria's female national cricket team, the YellowGreens, finished their campaign at the 2026 Kwibuka Women's T20i Tournament by defeating Brazil Women by two wickets. This victory secured them a third-place finish and a spot on the podium at the tournament held in Kigali, Rwanda, according to Vanguard Sports.

The Flamingos achieved a 3-2 victory against Benin in the U17 Women's World Cup qualifier, with Ifeanyi scoring the decisive goal. This win gives Nigeria a significant advantage heading into the second leg of the qualifier.