Sport from Saturday, May 16th, 2026

Nigeria’s Falconets will face Spain, China and New Caledonia in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.

Manchester United are close to securing Michael Carrick as their permanent manager, with reports saying the club has agreed contract details that would keep him in charge beyond his interim spell.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has dismissed reports linking him with a move away from the club at the end of the season, insisting he remains committed to the Premier League champions.

Team Nigeria has won its fourth consecutive gold medal in the women’s 4x100m relay at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, Ghana.