As she prepares for the Miss Universe pageant, Chidimma remains focused on her goal of bringing the crown to Nigeria. "For now, Nigeria is home, and I need to prepare so I can be focused and ready".

Athletes of Nigerian descent winning medals for other nations showcases how much the West African country can achieve with the right preparations.

Henry was full of praise for winger Michael Olise, who has been one of France's standout players at the tournament.

He will turn 31 before he plays again and admitted on the eve of the game that with every passing year, he is more acutely aware of the need to break his trophy drought.