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Rivers United exit CAF Champions League on away goals, set for $100,000 CAF payment

Rivers United’s CAF Champions League campaign ended on away goals after a 3-3 aggregate draw with FC San Pedro, but the Nigerian club is set to receive CAF’s $100,000 preliminary-round solidarity payment.

Galatasaray Win Without Osimhen — But Okan Buruk Admits They Miss His Killer Edge

Noble Onyeagoro14 hours ago14 hours ago0

Galatasaray stayed top with a 1–0 win over Kocaelispor, but Okan Buruk admitted Victor Osimhen’s absence still leaves something missing in the champions’ attack.

Edouard Mendy Walks Away From Senegal — Another Pillar of the Golden Generation Is Gone

Noble Onyeagoro15 hours ago15 hours ago0

Edouard Mendy has ended his Senegal career after 59 caps and eight years, leaving the Lions of Teranga with another major succession question.

Continental Exit, $100,000 Cushion: Rivers United and Shooting Stars Count the Cost of Early CAF Knockouts

Noble Onyeagoro17 hours ago17 hours ago0

Rivers United and Shooting Stars are out of continental competition, but CAF’s $100,000 preliminary-round support means both Nigerian clubs are still due financial backing after early exits.

Pro Ref Admits VAR Error Over Haaland’s Derby Winner — City Keep the Points

Noble Onyeagoro17 hours ago17 hours ago0

Manchester City’s 1–0 derby win has been dragged back into controversy after Pro Ref acknowledged an error in the VAR process surrounding Erling Haaland’s decisive goal.

Chelle Reportedly Plans Two Super Eagles Squads

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Eric Chelle is reported to be preparing two Super Eagles squads, with one focused on AFCON qualification and another expected to widen Nigeria’s player options.

Rivers United Crash Out of CAF Champions League After 3-3 Aggregate Draw

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Rivers United rescued a 2-2 draw against San Pedro after falling two goals behind, but the comeback was not enough to prevent an early CAF Champions League exit.

Shooting Stars Crash Out of CAF Confederation Cup After 2-0 Loss to CS Sfaxien

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Shooting Stars surrendered a first-leg advantage and exited the CAF Confederation Cup after a 2-0 defeat to CS Sfaxien sealed a 2-1 aggregate loss.

VAR Cleared Haaland — But Fernandez Is at the Heart of Manchester Derby Controversy

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Manchester City won 1-0 at Old Trafford after VAR overturned an offside flag on Erling Haaland’s goal, but the real dispute centres on whether Enzo Fernandez interfered with Lisandro Martinez.

CAF Raises Stakes for African Clubs With $100,000 Support, $6m Champions League Prize

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CAF’s 2026/27 interclub competitions combine $100,000 support for preliminary-round exits with $6 million and $4 million prizes for the Champions League and Confederation Cup winners.