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
Victor Osimhen, Cyriel Dessers, Wilfred Ndidi and Tolu Arokodare scored for their respective clubs, while Ademola Lookman provided an assist as Nigerian players made notable contributions across Europe’s major club competitions.
Both Nigerian sides had given themselves promising opportunities to advance after their first-leg results, but their continental campaigns ended in frustration as their North African opponents produced decisive performances when it mattered most.
By Adegboyega Adeleye Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 982nd official career goal as Al Nassr defeated Al Faisaly 3-1 in the Saudi Pro League on Friday, moving the Portugal captain 18 goals away from reaching the historic 1,000-goal milestone. The victory was Al Nassr’s third consecutive win, following victories over Al-Diriyah and Neom, and kept them firmly in the Saudi Pro League title race.
For the first time in its history, the brainchild of French journalists Gabriel Hanot and Jacques Ferran at France Football magazine, the event moves from Paris to the London Palladium in England. The 30-man shortlist is drawn up by France Football, L’Equipe, one previous juror and UEFA ambassadors Luis Figo, Fabio Capello for the men and Nadine Kessler for the women.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has been taken to hospital by an emergency medical team after collapsing during training, the club said. “Vincent Kompany had to seek medical attention on Friday after collapsing during a training session with FC Bayern’s reserve team,” Bayern said on their website.
Fabian Hürzeler is younger than his star player, a fellow Premier League German. But, contrary to his reputation in his homeland, Hürzeler has become a popular figure both on and off the pitch in England.