Rivers United’s campaign in the CAF Champions League suffered a major setback on Sunday after the Nigerian champions fell 1–0 at home to Zambia’s Power Dynamos.

The defeat, recorded in Uyo, leaves Rivers United anchored at the bottom of Group A with just one point from four matches, severely denting their hopes of progressing to the knockout stage.

With only two matches left in the group, the Port Harcourt-based side now faces an uphill task, as both remaining fixtures are against the group’s leading teams;  Morocco’s RS Berkane and defending champions Pyramids FC of Egypt.

Sunday’s result boosted Power Dynamos’ chances, as the Zambian side moved up to third place in the group with four points, three adrift of second-placed RS Berkane. Berkane’s position was weakened earlier in the day after they were thrashed 3–0 by Pyramids in Egypt.

Pyramids FC continued their impressive run in the group, tightening their grip on the standings with 10 points from four matches to remain firmly on course for qualification.

For Rivers United, the loss marked another frustrating night in their continental campaign, with hopes of a late revival now resting on unlikely results against Africa’s in-form clubs in the remaining group fixtures.

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Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has completed a stunning new super-luxury mansion in Portugal, further expanding his already vast global property portfolio.

According to a report by UK tabloid The Sun, the mansion—built in Cascais, an upscale resort town near Lisbon—was completed after construction began in 2020, at an estimated cost of £21.6 million. Ronaldo is expected to live in the property with his partner, Georgina Rodríguez, and their five children.

Set on a sprawling 12,000-square-metre plot, the residence boasts a total floor area of about 5,000 square metres. The report revealed that the interior features high-end Italian marble finishes, gold-plated faucets, and bespoke murals designed by luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton.

The mansion is equipped with both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a private cinema, a fully fitted gym, landscaped gardens, and an expansive garage capable of housing up to 20 vehicles. The Sun noted that Ronaldo’s car collection—estimated to be worth around £22 million—is ironically valued higher than the newly completed home itself. Among the collection is a Bugatti Veyron, reportedly worth about £3.2 million.

With the addition of the Cascais mansion, the total value of real estate owned by Ronaldo and Rodríguez is now estimated at approximately £65 million. Their property portfolio reportedly includes homes in Riyadh and Dubai, Madrid and Marbella, Tuscany, the United Kingdom, as well as Lisbon and Madeira.

Off the pitch, the couple are also said to be considering a wedding later this year. Reports indicate that Ronaldo proposed in August with an engagement ring valued at around £3.7 million.

In an interview with Elle magazine last year, Rodríguez described the proposal as completely unexpected. “The ring is truly beautiful. It was the least he could do after making me wait for 10 years,” she said, adding that she was so overwhelmed by the moment that she left the ring unopened until the following morning.

The Cascais mansion now stands as one of the most luxurious private residences owned by a footballer, underlining Ronaldo’s status not just as a global sporting icon but also as one of the world’s wealthiest athletes.

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved a request by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for a change of venue for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup third-round qualifying match between Nigeria and Senegal.

The first-leg encounter, scheduled for Saturday, February 7, 2026, will now be played at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta, Ogun State, instead of the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan.

NFF Director of Competitions, Ruth David, confirmed the development, explaining that the request was necessitated by the deteriorating condition of the pitch at the Lekan Salami Stadium, which had earlier been approved to host the fixture.

“The playing surface has deteriorated,” David said, noting that the Ibadan venue had also staged the Falconets’ second-round, second-leg qualifier against Rwanda in September last year.

Following the venue change, Nigeria’s U20 women’s team, the Falconets, who have been camping and training in Ibadan, are expected to relocate to Abeokuta in the coming days to acclimatise to the turf at the MKO Abiola Sports Complex ahead of the crucial qualifier.

The Falconets, two-time FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup silver medallists, booked their place in the third round after overpowering Rwanda 5-0 on aggregate in the previous round of the African qualifying series.

The Nigeria–Senegal tie is a key step in the race for a place at the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup. The winner over two legs will advance to the final round of African qualifiers, where they will face the winner of the tie between Guinea-Bissau and Malawi for a ticket to the global tournament scheduled to hold in Poland from September 5 to 27, 2026.

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