The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the invitation of 62 players to the camp of the Golden Eaglets ahead of this year’s WAFU B U17 Championship.

Head Coach Uwejamomere Eboboritse has called up five goalkeepers, 24 defenders, 20 midfielders and 13 forwards for the screening and training programme in Abuja.

The invited players have been asked to report to camp as Eboboritse, alongside his assistants Kalli Mohammed Kachalla and Abdullahi Isa, begin preparations for the regional competition.

Nigeria will be hoping to build another strong Golden Eaglets side, having won the FIFA U17 World Cup a record five times.

The 2026 WAFU B U17 Championship is scheduled to take place in October.

Goalkeepers: Emmanuel Dada (Beyond Limits FA), Enabodje Jackson Akpobome (Dosu Joseph FA), Mutiu Adenle Adedayo (Seamoriow FA), Usama Salisu (Ranchers Bees FC), Johnny Kelvin (KMK Football Academy).

Defenders: Daniel Agunzi (Imperial FA), Michael Ogwuche (Triple 44 Academy), Chinedu Destiny (Supreme Kings FC), Isa Jamiu (Inspire FA), Ifechukwu Nweke (Benin City Sports Academy), Nabil Shehu (Sports Supply FA), Augustine David (Right2Win FA), Abdullahi Muhammad (Ahzuba FC), Auwal Fahad (Derby FA), Ahuchaogu Chinenye Goodluck (Supreme Kings FC), Chinedu Nchoje (Gbagada FC), Ekwueme Chidubem (Giant Brillars FC), Tochukwu Muoneme (Rangers International FC), Eke Kingsley (Supreme Kings FC), Mubarak Dayyatu (Mahanaim FC), Abdulrazak Ibrahim (Breakthrough FA), Davidson Chukwuemeka (Golden Generation FA), Isah Kasim Ladan (Mavlon FC 24), Hussaini Saeed (AS Roma Academy).

Midfielders: Paul Emmanuel Akpan (Solo Wanderers FC), Goodness Ukwubile (Turf Arena FA), Japhet Vincent (Mees Palace FA), Chinedu Divine Mbachu (Sporting Lagos), Sochima Joshua Emeka (Multilife Saver FC), Anifowose Faruq Olayanju (Jaguar Sports FA), Mansur Sanusi (Beyond Limits FA), Adegbola Alameen Oladimeji (Stormers FC), Abdullahi Jamiu Afolabi (Smart City FC), Salisu Abdulsamad (B Angel FA), Oluwole Akinyele (Breeding Professionals FA), Abubakar Fuhaad (Stormers FC), Abdulrazak Abubakar (Simoiben Academy), Michael Ekundayo (Vinod Academy), Otugo Akachukwu (P. Sports FA), Abdulmalik Babatunde (Adoration Football Academy), Nwobodo Chinoso (Mavlon FC), Abdulsalam Fuhad (Cart FC Academy), Benedict Samuel (Ikon Allah Football Academy), Benjamin Benedict Boloni (Dreamline Football Academy).

Forwards: Barnabas Chichi (Transformers FA), Ayinde Basit (Ikorodu City FA), Igboenobe Columbus (Forster FA), Yusuf Isa Alo (Footwork FA), Raheem Lateef (Inspire FA), Abuchi Lawrence (Sporting Lagos), Abas Sani (Kubarachi FC), Israel Asuquo Ayo (Kon Academy), Usoro Godswill (Sporting Supreme FC), Usman Kachalla (Desert Fox FC), Muhammad Auwal (Kano Pillars FC), Mahmud Ahmed (Beyond Limits FA), Anreki Peter Samuel (Strikers Hub FA), Fasiu Mubarak (Sporting Supreme FC), Abdullahi Suleiman Ibrahim (Ikon Allah Football Academy), Shaibu Umar Faruk (Palmville College Lagos), Bello Ibrahim (Palmville College Lagos), Aliyu Abah Muhammed (Lobi Stars Feeders).

San Miguel Beer center June Mar Fajardo in action against Converge in the PBA Governors’ Cup.–PBA IMAGES

MANILA, Philippines—After improving to a 5-2 record in Group A, San Miguel Beer is tipped to handle its next two assignments in the PBA Governors’ Cup.

Following a 126-114 win over Converge on Wednesday night, the Beermen will face Macau on Friday, then Titan Ultra on Wednesday. Both teams are at the bottom part of the standings with identical 2-5 slates.

But make no mistake, June Mar Fajardo and the rest of San Miguel aren’t letting their guards down.

“We still need to go hard against them because our coaching staff always reminds us that we can’t take them lightly,” the nine-time PBA MVP told the Inquirer.

“Even if they’re at the bottom of the standings, they’re capable of winning the big games. For us, we don’t want to lose.”

Fajardo had a big game against the FiberXers despite his scoring woes after collecting 21 rebounds, 10 assists and four blocks with zero turnovers. Import George King dominated with 46 points and 14 rebounds for the Beermen, who continued to miss the services of key cog CJ Perez.

Perez suffered a groin injury early in San Miguel’s 110-96 loss to undefeated NLEX last July 26.

The Beermen dominated both the Giant Pandas and Giant Risers in their first-round encounters last month.

San Miguel routed Macau, 123-109, in its conference opener on July 14 before crushing Titan Ultra, 143-105 on July 29.

Coach Leo Austria, who had his official return as the Beermen’s head coach after undergoing a heart procedure last month, approaches SMB’s next two games with the same mentality as Fajardo.

“Games against those two teams are equally as important as when we play NLEX, TNT or Converge,” he said. Every win is for us to get to the next round,” he said.

Terence Crawford retired as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters at the end of last year, and now, ‘Bud’ has named the three men whom he believe will lead the next generation of boxing and take over the sport.

Crawford hung up the gloves with an unbeaten 42-fight record, having proven himself to many to be the best fighter on the planet by claiming the undisputed title in three separate weight divisions – being the only post-war boxer to achieve that feat.

As a result, Crawford is now being hailed as one of the best fighters of all time, with fans sorry to have seen the last of the 38-year-old southpaw, who continues to be linked to a rematch with Canelo Alvarez, as well as meetings against Ryan Garcia and Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis.

In an interview with Ring Champs, Crawford named Ennis among the three Americans he anticipates will take over the sport, despite their recent rivalry.

“Bam [Jesse Rodriguez], Shakur [Stevenson], Boots [Ennis].”

Ennis became a two-division unified world champion by knocking out Xander Zayas in June, and the newly-crowned WBA and WBO super-welterweight ruler is now looking to add the IBF strap to his waist, seeking a unification with Sunderland’s Josh Kelly.

Meanwhile, Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez conquered a third weight-class when he recently dispatched of WBA bantamweight world champion Antonio Vargas, and the Texan is next seeking a unification with WBC champion Christian Medina ahead of a fascinating showdown with Naoya Inoue next year.

Lastly, Shakur Stevenson made history by becoming boxing’s third-youngest four-division world champion when he dominated Teofimo Lopez to capture the WBO super-lightweight world title in January, athough it is unclear whether he will keep hold of the belt, after recently announcing his move to Zuffa Boxing.

The Commonwealth Games flag was formally presented to Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday as Ahmedabad prepares to host the global sporting event in 2030.

After returning from Glasgow, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi presented the flag to Patel during the cabinet meeting in Gandhinagar, symbolising the commencement of preparations for the upcoming event.

Sanghavi, along with Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president P. T. Usha, participated in the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Sunday, where the Commonwealth Games Flag was formally handed over to India as Ahmedabad prepares to host the global sporting event in 2030.

“Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi formally presented the Commonwealth Games Flag, with full honour and dignity, to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during the state cabinet meeting in Gandhinagar,” according to an official release.

Para-athletes Rakesh Bhatt and Rohit Majgul, who represented Gujarat at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, were present on the occasion. Para table tennis player Sonal Patel also joined the occasion.

“The Commonwealth Games Flag will now remain in Gujarat until the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Along with advancing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Fit India’ vision, it will serve as an inspiration for athletes and symbolise the commencement of preparations for the upcoming event,” the release said. 

Speaking to the media upon his arrival at Ahmedabad Airport earlier on Wednesday, Sanghavi said Ahmedabad will set a new benchmark in hosting the Commonwealth Games.

“These Games will be organised with grandeur and with the best possible arrangements for the athletes. They will be conducted in such a way that every athlete can deliver his best performance,” the Deputy CM said.

Sanghavi, who also holds the sports portfolio, said the state government is committed to realising PM Modi’s ‘Fit India’ vision and anti-drug campaign.

“We will advance the anti-drug campaign and the Fit India Movement so that the youth of the country receive maximum opportunities in the sports sector. The Gujarat Government is working towards this goal. Under the guidance of the Government of India, we will continue to move this work forward,” he said.

Sanghavi also highlighted the rapid growth of sports infrastructure in Gujarat.

“Under the guidance of the Prime Minister, sports infrastructure is progressing across the country in every state. Especially in Ahmedabad, over the past several years, under the supervision of CM Patel, one new sports infrastructure after another has been developed at a rapid pace,” he noted.

Pakistan avoided a series defeat by beating the West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test in Port of Spain on Wednesday. The win ended Pakistan’s eight-match losing streak in away Tests and gave them their first Test victory outside home in three years.The two-match series finished 1-1 after the West Indies had won the first Test by 90 runs.It was Pakistan’s first away Test win since July 2023, when they defeated Sri Lanka under Babar Azam‘s captaincy. Since then, Pakistan went through several changes in coaches, selectors and captains, with Babar stepping down from the role twice. This time, the combination of captain Babar Azam and head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed helped Pakistan return to winning ways overseas.Pakistan chased down the target of 75 runs on the fourth morning, reaching 77/2 shortly after the first session. Abdullah Shafique, who scored a century in the first innings, remained unbeaten on 24, while captain Babar Azam also finished unbeaten on 24.Earlier, Pakistan bowled out the West Indies for 117 in their second innings inside the first half-hour of play on a wearing Queen’s Park Oval pitch. Off-spinner Sajid Khan took 4/32 and left-arm spinner Ali Usman claimed 4/39 as the pair shared eight wickets.The West Indies began the day on 106/3 with a lead of 60 runs, but their lower order could not add much. Ali Usman dismissed Kemar Roach and Shamar Joseph, while Justin Greaves, the last recognised batter, added only two runs before playing Mohammad Ali’s delivery back onto his stumps while attempting a cross-batted shot.The West Indies were also without opener Brandon King in the second innings. He could not bat because of a back injury suffered on Day 3 when he ran out Babar Azam with a direct hit from short cover.Pakistan’s previous away Test win had also come under Babar Azam against Sri Lanka in 2023. During Shan Masood’s time as captain, Pakistan lost 3-0 in Australia, 2-0 in South Africa and 2-0 in Bangladesh.Masood was removed as captain after Pakistan’s poor run in Test cricket. Babar returned to the role but Pakistan lost the first Test against the West Indies in Tarouba, which became their eighth consecutive away Test defeat before bouncing back in Port of Spain.The victory also changed the standings in the World Test Championship. Pakistan moved up to eighth place with 22.22% of points after two wins and four defeats in six matches. The West Indies dropped to ninth with 20.83% of points after two wins in 12 matches.

Race favourite Demi Vollering won a three-way sprint for stage five on the Tour de France Femmes on Wednesday as Marlen Reusser held a slender 12-second overall lead on the day’s winner.

Former champion Kasia Niewiadoma sprinted first as Reusser refused to attack, but a determined Vollering overtook the fading Pole at the line, Niewiadoma however is now third at 1min 17sec despite missing out on a first stage win.

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“I somehow made it. I think it was a relief after the finish line,” Vollering said of the cat-and-mouse finale.

The Dutchwoman was already looking to the days ahead.

“Marlen has not won a Tour yet, and she will have to work for it. I’m sure it will be a hard battle, because she is not the rider who you can beat easily, because she is very strong,” she said of the Swiss overall leader.

Pauline Ferrand-Prevot’s title defence took another battering over eight hills through the Beaujolais region.

The slightly-built French climber dropped over two minutes on the time-trial Tuesday and another 2min 35sec on Wednesday’s stage five, seriously damaging her hopes.

“There’s no hiding from it, it’s too much to get back by the look of it,” said Ferrand-Prevot, who has one last roll of the dice in the high mountains.

“But I’m above all glad I got the time-trial behind me and my Tour starts now, I’ll give it everything,” she said.

A less punishing rolling hill roster awaits the peloton Thursday while Friday’s monster climb of Mont Ventoux should clarify who takes the 2026 title when the Tour concludes on the Promenade des Anglais in Riviera city Nice on Sunday.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP)

Puka Nacua is taking notes.

The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver is beginning his fourth NFL season next month, making him due for quite a payday.

Nacua’s 95.3 receiving yards per game are the most all-time, and since joining the league in 2023, no one else within six yards of him.

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Puka Nacua (12) of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after a catch during the third quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Dec. 18, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Once an afterthought as a fifth-round selection, Nacua is now in the conversation as the best wide receiver in the league, and he wants to be paid like it.

Well, after Zay Flowers inked a $140 million extension that gives him $108 million guaranteed, both figures are the fourth-highest ever at the position, Nacua has reportedly brought in Flowers’ agent to negotiate his next contract.

Like Flowers, Nacua is now represented by WIN Sports Group after previously being a part of the Athletes First team. WIN also represents stars like Dexter Lawrence, Jordan Davis, Nnamdi Madubuike, and Dion Dawkins.

Because Nacua wasn’t drafted in the first round, unlike Flowers, he is not eligible for a fifth-year option, making him set to hit free agency upon the 2026 season’s end.

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, left, runs against Seattle Seahawks safety Julian Love (20) during the first half of an NFL football game in Seattle, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

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Flowers and Nacua entered the league the same year, and given that Nacua’s numbers are better than Flowers’ across the board, the Rams star figures to have a good argument to not only beat Flowers’ deal but maybe even surpass Jaxon Smith-Njigba as the highest-paid receiver of all time ($168.6 million).

Despite Flowers playing in 50 games compared with Nacua’s 44, Flowers has more than 1,000 fewer receiving yards and 76 fewer receptions.

Flowers has undoubtedly been a stalwart for the Baltimore Ravens, as he’s coming off a season in which he caught 86 passes for 1,211 yards and five touchdowns. He’s now posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. Yet had Nacua not missed six games because of injury in 2024, he may very well already have more than 4,500 yards (he had more than 90 receiving yards per game that season).

Flowers has missed only one regular-season game in three seasons (his rookie campaign), although he was unavailable for the 2024 playoffs.

Zay Flowers of the Baltimore Ravens scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on Jan. 4, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

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He became the fastest player in Ravens history (21 games) to reach 100 receptions and the first Raven with multiple 1,000-yard seasons in the first three years of his career. He ranked 11th in the NFL in receptions in 2025 and seventh in receiving yards. That was despite an underwhelming, injury-plagued season from Jackson — and Baltimore’s willingness to run the ball with Derrick Henry.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Manchester United have been heavily linked with a transfer for the French international who currently plays for AS Roma

Manu Kone has been tipped to shone in midfield for Arsenal – not Manchester United. United have been heavily linked with the French international in their search for midfield reinforcements.

Kone impressed with his performances on the World stage for France in the World Cup this summer. He helped his side to a fourth-place finish in the tournament, losing to England in third-place play-off.

Reports in France last month claimed that United had opened talks with Roma over a deal, but faced competition from Arsenal. Former United full-back Patrice Evra has now appeared to suggest that a move to the Emirates Stadium may be the right one for the 25-year-old, instead of a place in Michael Carrick’s squad.

“I like Manu Kone’s profile for the Premier League,” Evra told Stake. “He has energy, he carries the ball, he likes duels and he works for the team.

“All of those things matter in England. The Premier League is faster. You don’t get time to breathe.

“So the important thing is adaptation. Don’t judge him after five games.

“If he goes to Arsenal with a manager who knows how to use him, I think he can do well. He definitely has the tools. Then it is about consistency.”

It comes after claims that the United hierarchy are split over a potential move for Kone this summer. The Telegraph reports that the midfielder does not have ‘universal backing internally’ at United.

Reports in Italy suggest that the club have agreed personal terms with Kone, but are yet to agree a fee with Roma over a transfer. The Italian side are said to want a fee of around €60 million (£51m) if they are to cash in this summer.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are closing in on the signing of Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. The Gunners have agreed a £75 million fee with the Magpies, a move which makes it less likely that they will target Kone before the end of the window.

United are on the lookout for a third midfield signing in the current window, having completed transfers for Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans for a combined £85 million last month. As well as Kone, United have been linked with an interest in the likes of Aurelien Tchouameni, Alex Scott and Tyler Adams.

There were, however, some reports this week that United may look to concentrate resources elsewhere, with the club on the lookout for a new left-back. Newcastle United’s Lewis Hall has emerged as a priority target for the position but the Reds may be forced to look elsewhere with the Magpies seemingly unwilling to sell.