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Latest issue — Week of 4 August 2026
This week in Nigerian sport
Athletics
Tobi Amusan eyes Diamond League title push as season enters final stretch

With the Diamond League final approaching, Tobi Amusan has been in consistent form across the European leg of the circuit. The 2022 world record holder in the 100m hurdles is targeting a Diamond League title to add to her growing collection of accolades. Her coaching team have kept her programme lean, prioritising the final Diamond League meetings over the African Championships.

Football
Super Falcons prepare for WAFCON qualification as squad depth questioned

The Super Falcons begin their WAFCON 2026 qualification campaign this month with a squad that shows both the depth of Nigerian women's football and the ongoing questions about player welfare and conditions in the domestic league. Several players have raised concerns about unpaid wages at their clubs ahead of the international window.

Boxing
Lagos boxing scene produces another prospect as Ekiti lightweight turns heads

A 21-year-old lightweight from Ekiti State has been attracting attention from promoters after a string of impressive performances at regional level. Without a verified profile or agent representation, his management situation remains unclear — exactly the kind of athlete Rosta was built to protect.

Rights & Protection
FIFA publishes updated FFAR enforcement guidance — what it means for Nigerian athletes

FIFA's latest Football Agent Regulations enforcement guidance clarifies how national associations — including the NFF — are expected to handle violations of the commission cap. The 3% per party cap remains in force, but the new guidance gives athletes clearer recourse when agents charge above the limit. Rosta breaks down the key points in our rights guide.