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  1. A white football with black panels on grass, with a goal net in the background

  2. A close-up of a medical staff holding a thermometer

  3. An elevated view gives a full picture of players competing in an outdoor Abula match on a mint green oblong court surrounded by a terracotta border, using the sport’s distinctive rectangular bats across a central net. A referee stands elevated at the centre to oversee proceedings across the net, while other officials and linesmen holding flags take their positions around the court. Spectators, both seated and standing on the far side of the court, watch intently from the sidelines, creating a lively atmosphere against the backdrop of trees, vehicles, and open space, while a man in a blue cap stands on a raised podium and films the game from the near side

  4. A white football with black panels on grass, with a goal net in the background

  5. A distressed woman in an orange top and black jacket looks to the side holding a handkerchief to her face.

  6. Two women, one in a white headscarf and the other in a beanie hat embracing

  7. A boy in a blue top and a girl in a pink top, both with dark hair, smile at the camera - the boy is holding up a toy figurine

  8. A health worker in blue scrubs and protective gear carries out temperature screening for travellers at the Kanyaruchinya checkpoint near Goma - 25 May 2026

  9. A crowd of DR Congo fans are seen in the stands cheering for their team during a 2026 Fifa World Cup play-off match against Jamaica. A fan in a white cap and blue shirt is in the foreground holding up a DR Congo flag, with many behind him holding up phones to take pictures

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  11. Azeez makes scoring debut for Nigeria

    Femi Azeez in a green and white Nigeria kit jumps to celebrate a goal against ZimbabweGetty Images

    Femi Azeez (number 7) joined Millwall from Reading in 2024

    Millwall forward Femi Azeez marked his senior international debut for Nigeria with two goals on Tuesday night.

    The 24-year-old scored in each half as the Super Eagles beat Zimbabwe 2-0 in their Unity Cup tie at The Valley.

    Azeez netted 11 goals for Millwall this season as they finished third in the Championship before being beaten by Hull City in the play-off semi-finals.

    Nigeria will meet either India or Jamaica in the final of the Unity Cup on Saturday with those two sides playing their semi-final, also at The Valley on Wednesday evening.

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  14. Plymouth striker Oseni makes Nigeria debut

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    Owen Oseni is in his first season in the English Football League

    Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni made his international debut for Nigeria in their 2-0 win over Zimbabwe on Tuesday night.

    The 23-year-old was sent on as a 77th-minute substitute by the Super Eagles in their Unity Cup semi-final, played at Charlton Athletic.

    Millwall's Femi Azeez scored a goal in each half to secure victory.

    Nigeria will face either Jamaica or India in the final on Saturday before they go on to play friendlies against Poland and Portugal next month ahead of the World Cup in the United States.

    Republic of Ireland-born Oseni, who scored 10 goals in his first season with League One side Argyle, qualifies for Nigeria through his father.

  15. A man stands in an airport departures lounge draped in the Ghana flag

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  17. A head and shoulders image of Cyril Ramaphosa wearing a white shirt and red tie, with a pin-striped jacket. Behind him can be seen South African flags

  18. Ousmane Sonko applauds his supporters in parliament on Tuesday.

  19. Thomas Partey in action for Ghana