Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a 3-2 victory against Benin Republic in the first leg of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final qualifying round at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne. Benin initially took the lead with a goal from Yenido Romaine Gandonou in the 14th minute, but the Flamingos managed to come back and win the match.

In a recent match at the FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup, the Flamingos faced off against the Benin Republic in Ikenne. The Amazons managed to equalize 11 minutes after the Flamingos scored, with Nazifatou Dangui successfully shooting past goalkeeper Ijirigho, following a strong play by Gandonou that exploited the Flamingos' defense.

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.

The Junior Starlets have moved closer to qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup following their victory over South Africa. This win marks a significant step in their campaign for the tournament.

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.

France secured a place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by defeating Paraguay 1-0. The match showcased a disciplined performance from the French team, allowing them to advance in the tournament.