January 26, 2026

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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...

South Africa Coach Hugo Broos: Beating Lesotho Secures World Cup Spot, Piles Pressure on Super Eagles

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South Africa’s head coach Hugo Broos has declared that a win against Lesotho on Friday will virtually guarantee Bafana Bafana a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He said victory would heap pressure on Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of their clash with Rwanda in Uyo....

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....

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....

Nigerian Sprinter Favour Ofili Dumps Nigeria, Switches Allegiance to Turkey

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Star sprinter Favour Ofili has confirmed she is switching allegiance to Turkey after years of disputes with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria. Ofili cited neglect, unpaid support, and broken promises as reasons for the move, ending her glittering career in Nigerian colours....

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....

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