January 29, 2026

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Sabalenka retains US Open title as record $90m purse delivers $5m champion’s cheque

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World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Amanda Anisimova 6–3, 7–6(3) to become the first woman since Serena Williams to defend the US Open crown, taking home $5m from a record $90m purse. Anisimova improved from her Wimbledon final loss but blinked in key moments as Sabalenka’s tie-break dominance told. Men’s final: Alcaraz vs Sinner up next....

Super Eagles edge Rwanda as Osimhen injury clouds build-up to Bafana showdown

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Nigeria beat Rwanda 1–0 in Uyo to keep their 2026 qualifying pulse steady, but Victor Osimhen’s first-half injury turns the spotlight to Tuesday’s crunch trip to South Africa. Tolu Arokodare struck on 51 minutes as Rwanda’s Fiacre Ntwari frustrated the hosts with a string of saves. Nigeria now sit on 10 points with a game in hand...

APC, Opposition Clash Over Tinubu’s Claim on Revenue Growth and Borrowing

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) and opposition parties clashed over President Bola Tinubu’s claim that Nigeria has already met its 2025 revenue target and stopped local borrowing. While the APC hailed reforms as a success, the ADC, Labour Party, NNPP, and CUPP accused the President of celebrating figures that have no impact on citizens suffering under inflation, food crises, and a weak naira....

NFF Blames Super Eagles B’s CHAN Exit on Player Exodus, Defends NPFL’s Strength

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has defended the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after the home-based Super Eagles B crashed out of CHAN 2025, blaming the early exit on the mass exodus of players abroad rather than the weakness of the domestic league....

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