January 26, 2026

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Haaland ‘Inconsolable’ as Foden Saves Man City in Chaotic Win Over Leeds

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Erling Haaland appeared visibly frustrated after Manchester City’s dramatic 3–2 win over Leeds United, despite Phil Foden’s stoppage-time winner saving the champions from another setback. Leeds had launched a spirited second-half comeback that exposed City’s defensive issues, forcing Pep Guardiola into urgent tactical adjustments as the Etihad crowd watched a tense and error-filled contest....

CAF Club Rankings Expose Nigeria’s Decline as Only Rivers United Make Top 75

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The latest CAF club rankings reveal another worrying sign for Nigerian football, as only Rivers United appear in the top 75 teams on the continent. The list, dominated by North African and Southern African giants, underscores Nigeria’s shrinking influence in CAF competitions and raises fresh questions about the long-term strength of the Nigeria Premier Football League....

Finidi George ‘Devastated’ as Rivers United Collapse Late Against RS Berkane

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Rivers United head coach Finidi George says his players are devastated after a dramatic late collapse handed RS Berkane a 2–1 victory in the CAF Champions League. The Nigerian side had controlled large stretches of the match in Uyo, but two late goals from the Moroccan giants ended their campaign and left Finidi frustrated by a result he felt his team did not deserve....

Osimhen’s Early Return Splits Galatasaray Fans Ahead of Fenerbahçe Derby

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Galatasaray supporters are sharply divided after Victor Osimhen made an unexpectedly early return to full training ahead of Monday’s crucial derby against Fenerbahçe. The Nigerian striker, recovering from a moderate hamstring strain, was all smiles in new club photos, but many fans fear a rushed comeback could trigger a recurrence at the worst possible moment....

Man City Accused of Tactical ‘Fake Injury’ Break as Farke Confronts Donnarumma

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Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has accused Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma of faking an injury to force a tactical stoppage during their explosive Premier League clash at the Etihad. The incident triggered a two-minute sideline conference that helped Pep Guardiola reorganise his rattled side before City escaped with a chaotic 3–2 win....

SAMUEL CHUKWUEZE EXPLOSIVE REINVENTION AT FULHAM

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Samuel Chukwueze delivered his most commanding Premier League performance yet as Fulham stunned Tottenham 2–1 in London, earning the Nigerian winger a deserved Man of the Match award. The AC Milan loanee produced a brilliant assist, terrorised Spurs’ backline, and embodied Fulham’s renewed energy ahead of a critical test against Manchester City....

253 Children Still Missing as 50 Escape Niger–Kebbi Mass Abductions in Escalating School Safety Crisis

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Fifty abducted pupils from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Niger State, escaped their captors between Friday and Saturday, but 253 children and staff remain missing. The breakout comes amid sweeping school shutdowns across northern states and mounting fears of coordinated attacks targeting educational institutions....

Tinubu Cancels G20 Trip, Confirms Rescue of 38 Kwara Worshippers Amid Nationwide Security Surge

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President Bola Tinubu on Sunday confirmed the rescue of 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State, cancelling his trip to the G20 Summit to coordinate intensified national security operations. The President said he has been receiving continuous briefings on rescue missions across troubled regions, pledging that Nigerians “will be protected—without compromise.”...

Ekweremadu Transfer Splits Igbo Leaders as Nigeria–UK Prisoner Swap Deal Roars Back to Life

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Nigeria’s attempt to secure the transfer of former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu from a UK prison has sharply divided Igbo leaders, with debates over fairness, politics and precedent. The move coincides with renewed efforts to revive Nigeria’s long-stalled prisoner swap agreement with the UK, raising legal, diplomatic and humanitarian questions across both nations....

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