January 26, 2026

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Nigeria, Brazil Seal Direct Flight Agreement (BASA)

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Nigeria and Brazil have signed a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) to enable direct flights between both countries. The deal, concluded during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Brasília, is expected to boost trade, tourism, and investment while strengthening diplomatic ties between Africa’s largest economy and South America’s powerhouse....

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....

AfroBasket 2025: D’Tigers Beat Cameroon 99–90 to Seal Quarter-Final Spot

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Nigeria’s D’Tigers overpowered Cameroon 99–90 in a thrilling AfroBasket 2025 Group B decider in Luanda, Angola. Houston Rockets guard Josh Okogie and Caleb Agada led Nigeria’s charge as the team closed group play unbeaten (3-0). The win sends D’Tigers straight into the quarter-finals, underlining their quest for a second AfroBasket crown....

Al Jazeera Journalist Anas Al-Sharif Final Words: ‘Do Not Forget Gaza’

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Al Jazeera’s Anas Al-Sharif, famed for frontline Gaza coverage, was killed with four colleagues in an Israeli airstrike on a marked press tent. Hours later, his posthumous will was released — a plea for the world to remember Gaza and protect his family. Rights groups call it part of a deadly pattern targeting journalists....

Israeli Strike Kills Al Jazeera Journalist Anas Al-Sharif in Gaza, Sparking Global Outrage

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Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif, a leading voice documenting Gaza’s war, was killed alongside four colleagues in an Israeli airstrike on a marked press tent at Al-Shifa Hospital. Israel accuses him of Hamas ties; rights groups call it part of a deadly pattern targeting Palestinian journalists....

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....

Rivers United Ranked Highest Among Nigerian Clubs in Latest CAF Rankings

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Rivers United have emerged as Nigeria’s top-ranked team in the latest CAF club standings, placed 24th in Africa with 14 points. The Port Harcourt club’s consistent performances in recent continental campaigns outpace Enyimba, who sit 35th. The rankings, based on results over the last five seasons, will influence seedings for the 2025/26 CAF competitions....

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