From career goals and club appearances to international caps and cricket centuries, Nigerian sportsmen have reached significant landmarks across different competitions in 2026, PETER AKINBO writes Tolu Arokodare (Ajax) Arokodare scored his 100th career goal in Ajax’s 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the UEFA Conference League on October 22. The Nigerian striker came off the
Darcy Vescio celebrates her 100th game with two goals as Carlton defeats Hawthorn by five points in an AFLW semifinal blockbuster after Sydney gets past Geelong.
Rafael Márquez — 22 red cards The Mexican defender played for Barcelona, Monaco and New York Red Bulls, among other clubs, and represented Mexico at five World Cups. His total includes 26 red cards at Real Madrid and four across spells with Sevilla, Paris Saint-Germain and Monterrey.
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England captain Harry Kane has become the country’s most-capped men’s footballer of all time after making his 126th international appearance in the Three Lions’ UEFA Nations League clash against Croatia on Thursday. 1. Harry Kane – 126 appearances Kane sits at the top of England’s all-time appearance chart after overtaking Shilton with his 126th cap against Croatia.
Arokodare scores brace as Super Eagles defeat Tanzania 3-1. The Super Eagles of Nigeria bounced back to winning ways in their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifying campaign with a 3-1 victory over Tanzania at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Friday.
Nigeria’s Super Eagles eased the pressure following their disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau with a convincing 3-1 victory over Tanzania in their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Nigeria returned for the second half with renewed attacking intent, and coach Éric Chelle introduced Moses Usor and Tolu Arokodare for Alhassan Yusuf and Tochukwu Nnadi.
Black Stars face Somalia with qualification hopes hanging in the balance. Bjorkegren will be looking to keep Ghana’s record in games against Somalia intact.