January 26, 2026

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Super Eagles Camp Grows to 13 Players as Nigeria Intensifies 2026 World Cup Qualifier Preparations

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Fit-again goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has arrived in Uyo, raising the Super Eagles’ camp to 16 players as training begins ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. Captain William Troost-Ekong led the first session at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium....

Besiktas Sack Ole Gunnar Solskjær After Europa League Exit

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Besiktas have dismissed manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær after a shock defeat to Swiss side Lausanne in the Europa Conference League play-offs. The loss ended the Turkish club’s hopes of European football this season. Solskjær, appointed in January, lasted only eight months as pressure mounted over poor results and fan unrest....

NPFL Woos NTA After StarTimes ₦6bn Broadcast Deal Collapse

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The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is seeking a broadcast partnership with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) after its five-year, ₦6bn deal with StarTimes collapsed. NPFL Chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye confirmed talks with NTA to beam 10 weekly matches nationwide, following StarTimes’ withdrawal over poor returns and rising production costs....

Alan Shearer Slams Alexander Isak Over Liverpool Transfer Push

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Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has criticised striker Alexander Isak for forcing a move to Liverpool by skipping pre-season duties. Isak, who remains out of Eddie Howe’s squad, has been branded disloyal by Shearer, who compared the saga to Gianluigi Donnarumma’s PSG exit. The standoff leaves Newcastle fans furious as negotiations between the clubs continue....

Champions League Draw: Liverpool and Man City to Face Real Madrid in New League Format

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The Champions League draw has paired Liverpool and Manchester City with 15-time winners Real Madrid in the new league-phase format. Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Newcastle also face tough groups, with Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Inter, and PSG among their opponents. The expanded 36-team competition begins September 16 and runs until January 2026...

Guardiola Defends Trafford Selection After Error in Manchester City’s Defeat by Spurs

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Pep Guardiola defended his decision to start James Trafford despite a costly mistake in Manchester City’s 2-0 loss to Tottenham. The manager insisted the young goalkeeper deserved his chance and blamed the defeat on “missing the simple things.”...

Bayern Munich Beat Stuttgart 2–1 to Lift Beckenbauer German Super Cup

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Bayern Munich claimed the renamed Franz Beckenbauer German Super Cup with a 2–1 victory over Stuttgart. Harry Kane opened the scoring, while Luis Díaz doubled the lead before Jamie Leweling’s late strike gave Stuttgart hope. The triumph marks Bayern’s 10th Super Cup title and their first under the tournament’s new name, honouring the late football legend....

Arsenal Silence Old Trafford: Calafiori’s Header Sinks Manchester United in Premier League Opener

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Arsenal kicked off the 2025/26 Premier League with a defiant 1–0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford. Riccardo Calafiori punished a costly goalkeeping blunder, and the Gunners’ defensive discipline shut down United’s new-look attack. Despite defeat, Ruben Amorim’s side showed flickers of revival, leaving a bitter taste but cautious optimism for United fans....

Shooting Stars Assistant Coach Akin Olowokere Slumps and Dies During Training

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Shooting Stars’ newly appointed assistant coach Akin Olowokere collapsed and died during a Monday morning training session in Ibadan. The former Sunshine Stars player and coach was rushed to hospital but confirmed dead. Olowokere, recently unveiled as part of 3SC’s new technical crew, was known for his dedication and humility in Nigerian football....

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