The sports week has been a busy one. The last seven days have been thrilling, from Chelsea’s victory at the Club World Cup to the Super Falcons’ triumph in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).  ,
The most intriguing sports gists are briefly summarized in First 11; this and other important details about how sports were shaped during the winning week.  ,
Super Falcons Win The WAFCON Semis In Style.
The Super Falcons of Nigeria made a statement of intent with their 5-0 win over Zambia in a quarter-final match on Friday following their debut at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
With their victory, Nigeria will continue to finish in the top four in every WAFCON, confirming their pre-tournament status as favorites for the title. In Nigeria’s final group game, Algeria held Algeria to a goalless draw, which gave them the lead on Friday. However, Justin Madugu’s team scored twice in the opening period of the one-sided affair before adding two more in the second half. They also showed class and title credentials in Casablanca.
The Super Falcons will take on Senegal’s and South Africa’s winner.  ,
WAFCON: Madugu Is Not Able to Win in the Zambian Football Championship
Madugu praised the team’s performance against the Copper Queens after the game, but said the victory does not mean the Super Falcons. The gaffer praised the women for showing class in that victory in his post-match briefing.  ,
However, he thinks there is room for improvement and that the 2018 WAFCON champions are determined to realize their goal, which is to win the 10th continental crown, which has been nicknamed “Mission X.”
World Women’s Euro Championship: Spain vs. Switzerland
Spain reach the first Women’s EURO semi-final since 1997 with the #WEURO2025 photo. twitter.com/o6WGeGey7h
This summer, the women’s continental competition WAFCON will take place. The Women’s Euro is also raging in Europe as teams compete to get into the semi-finals. Spain, the defending champion of the World Cup, defeated a determined Swiss side on Friday to reach the last four.  ,
The La Roja won thanks to Athenea del Castillo and Claudia Pina scoring once more. Before the tournament’s semi-final, Norway fell to Italy in the first quarter-final while England needed penalties to defeat Sweden on penalties. On Saturday, Germany and France will battle it out for the title of the semi-final quartet.  ,
Chelsea defeat PSG to win the club world cup
Chelsea were on cloud nine on Sunday when they defied the bookmakers to defeat Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the FIFA Club World Cup. The omnipresent Blues became the first team to win the expanded quadrennial event after defeating the European champions 3-3 in the US.  ,
As Enzo Maresca won his second trophy as Chelsea manager, English forward Cole Palmer won the game, scoring twice and establishing one more. Donald Trump, the US president, was a guest at the final, who presented the converted trophy to the London side.
Jannik Sinner wins the Wimbledon title with a victory.
Jannik Sinner won his first Wimbledon title on Sunday, beating Carlos Alcaraz, in a match of his own.
The Italian won the All England Club matchup 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, and 6-4, before ultimately defeating Alcaraz, who he lost to in the French Open just 35 days prior.  ,
Snoop Dogg’s transition to Swansea co-owners brings music and football together.
When Snoop Dogg co-owned Swansea in the Championship League, it was an unlikely pairing between rap and football.  ,
Luka Modric, a former Real Madrid stalwart and World Cup winner, is the new owner of the club, joining the 53-year-old American.
Man City and Kitmaker Puma sign a mega deal.
In addition to that, Manchester City and Puma have signed a reportedly $1.3 billion ($1.3 billion) new kit deal worth a reported $1.2 billion ($1.34) over the upcoming ten years.
The largest kit manufacturing partnership in Premier League history is City’s extension of their contract with Puma. City’s new arrangement, which was agreed to be worth a £65 million per year deal with the German company in 2019, is thought to be worth a £100 million per year until 2035.
Longstaff Joins Leeds as Arsenal Bolster Attack With Madueke’s Arrival
The most recent hire in North London is… twitter.com/1b2weX9vf7
Arsenal, Manchester City’s Premier League rival, has signed England international Noni Madueke for about £48 million ($65 million). The deal is believed to be in the region of $65 million.  ,
Despite complaints from Arsenal supporters, Madueke agreed to a five-year contract with the Gunners when he relocated to the Emirates Stadium. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli will square off on Mikel Arteta’s side in the flanks.  ,
Sean Longstaff has also been signed by Leeds from Premier League rivals Newcastle. The four-year agreement, which cost no money, was reported to be worth an initial $ 13 million ($13 million), with an additional $ 12 million ($16 million) according to British media reports.
First Phase of Handball Premier Tourney Wins Safety Shooters and Safety Babes
The first phase of the 2025 Ardova Handball Premier League has already been won by Safety Shooters, Safety Babes, and  .  ,
At the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State, the clubs, owned by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), have risen to prominence in the men’s and women’s categories leagues, respectively.
Yamal wears the iconic Barcelona shirt and follows Messi’s footsteps.
Lamine Yamal, a former Young Barcelona star, took over the team’s number 10 shirt earlier this week. The 18-year-old winger helped the Catalan giants win a domestic treble last year, frequently compared to the Argentine superstar who also graduated from the club’s La Masia youth academy.  ,
In May, he became one of the highest-paid players at Barcelona and accepted a new contract until 2031.
Yamal made his club debut in 2023 wearing the number 41 shirt at the age of 15 and has scored 25 goals in over 100 appearances for the club.
NSC Promises Rewards To Nigerian Athletes At CAA
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The #CAAU18U20 Championships in Abeokuta are currently running, and the National Sports Commission has announced cash prizes for medal winners:
₦1, 000, 000 for Gold
₦750, 000 for Silver
₦500, 000 for Bronze@ShehuDikko and DG Hon, NSC Chairman. … pic. twitter.com/vS6MjxIFLZ
The announcement of cash prizes for Team Nigeria at the upcoming CAA U18/U20 Athletics Championship in Abeokuta, Ogun State, may give Nigerian athletes something to cheer about.  ,
According to the National Sports Commission (NSC), athletes would get ₦1, 000, 000 for each gold medal, ₦750, 000 for silver, and ₦500, 000 for bronze medals.
