January 26, 2026

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Saudi Arabia Frees Three Nigerian Pilgrims Wrongly Detained

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Saudi Arabia has released three Nigerian pilgrims detained for alleged drug trafficking after NDLEA investigations proved they were framed. NDLEA chief Buba Marwa confirmed the syndicate planted drugs in their luggage at Kano Airport. President Tinubu’s intervention and diplomatic pressure secured their release after four weeks in Jeddah custody....

Super Eagles Face Must-Win Clash Against South Africa in Bloemfontein

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles face a do-or-die World Cup qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein today. Sitting third in Group C, the Eagles must win to revive hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup, with players Samuel Chukwueze and Stanley Nwabali expressing confidence in victory despite daunting odds....

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Jannik Sinner to reclaim US Open title and world No.1 ranking

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Carlos Alcaraz reasserted his edge over rival Jannik Sinner with a 6–2, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4 win in the US Open final, capturing his second Flushing Meadows crown and sixth major overall. The 22-year-old Spaniard now leads their head-to-head 10–5, regains the world No.1 ranking, and ties Sinner 2–2 in Grand Slam titles for 2025....

Mbappé equals Thierry Henry with 51 France goals in win over Ukraine

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Kylian Mbappé scored his 51st goal for France in a 2–0 World Cup qualifying victory over Ukraine, equalling Thierry Henry’s international tally at just 26. The Real Madrid forward is now six shy of Olivier Giroud’s record 57 goals. Mbappé’s late solo strike sealed the win after Michael Olise’s early opener in Paris...

Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 140 international goals as Portugal thrash Armenia.

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Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Armenia 5–0 in Yerevan to start their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign in style. The 39-year-old extended his international tally to 140 goals, while João Félix netted a brace and João Cancelo also struck. The win moves Portugal top of Group F, reinforcing their Nations League-winning momentum....

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....

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