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Israel Adesanya and Joe Pyfer ahead of their UFC Fight Night main event in Seattle, United States

Adesanya set for comeback bout against Pyfer in Seattle

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya returns to action on 28 March 2026 to face rising contender Joe Pyfer in…

March 26, 2026

FIFA sanctions Nigeria and DR Congo after 2026 World Cup qualifying play-off

FIFA fines Nigeria, DR Congo over World Cup play-off breaches

Sanctions relate to spectator misconduct during the November 2025 qualifier, while Nigeria’s separate protest remains unresolved publicly.

March 16, 2026

Nigeria’s D’Tigress players train in France ahead of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers

D’Tigress Begin France Camp for World Cup Qualifiers

D’Tigress have begun training in France ahead of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria’s women’s basketball team will…

March 10, 2026

FIFA Confirms DR Congo Play Off Spot as Nigeria Misses World Cup Chance

FIFA Confirms DR Congo for World Cup Play Off, Nigeria’s Qualification Hope Ends

March 4, 2026

Arsenal Hold Nerve to Defeat Chelsea in Tense London Derby

Arsenal Hold Nerve to Defeat Chelsea in Tense London Derby

March 2, 2026