Month: January 2026
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Off the Pitch
Nigerian Fans Slam Referee Daniel Laryea After AFCON Semi-Final Defeat to Morocco
Nigerian football fans have criticised Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea over his performance during the Super Eagles’ semi-final defeat to hosts…
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Super Eagles
Morocco Edge Nigeria on Penalties to Reach AFCON Final in Rabat
Tournament hosts Morocco reached the Africa Cup of Nations final after beating Nigeria 4–2 on penalties following a tense, goalless…
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AFCON
Mané Explains Key to Senegal’s Semi-Final Win Over Egypt
Sadio Mané has explained the tactical and mental reasons behind Senegal’s 1–0 victory over Egypt in the AFCON 2025 semi-final.…
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Basketball
LeBron and Luka make Lakers History
LeBron James and Luka Dončić turned a regular season win into a night that will be remembered in Lakers history.…
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Tennis
Jordan Smith Wins 1 Point Slam
Jordan Smith wins the 1 Point Slam. The 1 Point Slam is an Australian Open exhibition where every match is…
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Super Eagles
Iwobi: Unity Driving Super Eagles’ Perfect AFCON Run
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has said strong unity and togetherness are the main reasons behind Nigeria’s perfect run at…
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Off the Pitch
Erling Haaland welcomes Semenyo With Banter
Manchester City’s dressing room got its first taste of Antoine Semenyo this week, and it came with plenty of laughter…
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Super Eagles
Eric Chelle Confident Super Eagles Can Cope Without Ndidi
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has expressed confidence that his team can manage without captain Wilfred Ndidi ahead of…
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AFCON
Morocco Coach Walid Regragui Not Afraid of Sack Ahead of Nigeria Clash
Morocco coach Walid Regragui has said he is not worried about losing his job if his team are beaten by…
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Nigerian Footballers Abroad
Sani Suleiman Joins RB Leipzig, Unveiled by Bundesliga Club
Nigerian winger Sani Suleiman has completed his move to German Bundesliga side RB Leipzig and has been officially unveiled by…
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Super Eagles
AFCON 2025: Gusau Dismisses Officiating Fears as Super Eagles Remain Confident Ahead of Morocco Clash
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau, has played down fears of biased officiating ahead of…
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Nigeria Professional Football League
Edidiong Ezekiel Urges Enyimba Fans to Be Patient Ahead of NPFL Second Stanza
Enyimba forward Edidiong Ezekiel has appealed to the club’s supporters to remain patient as the team prepares for the second…
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AFCON
Nigeria vs Morocco: AFCON 2025 Semi-final Match Preview
Nigeria will continue their chase for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title when they take on tournament hosts Morocco…
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Real Madrid
Xabi Alonso Leaves Real Madrid by Mutual Agreement
Xabi Alonso has stepped down as Real Madrid manager by mutual agreement, less than 24 hours after his team’s 3–2…
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9ja Flavour
Akwa United Release 2025/2026 Season Team Photo
Akwa United have released their official 2025/2026 season team photo, days after finishing the first round of the Nigeria National…
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Super Eagles
NFF Hails Chelle as Super Eagles Prepare for AFCON Semi-Final Against Morocco
The Nigeria Football Federation has praised Super Eagles head coach Éric Sékou Chelle as the team prepares to face hosts…
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Flamingoes
Flamingos Set Sights on 2026 U17 Women’s World Cup with Second Round Entry
Nigeria’s U17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, will start their campaign for the 2026 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup at…
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Off the Pitch
DR Congo Fan Who Honoured Patrice Lumumba Gifted Jeep After AFCON Fame
A Congolese football supporter who went viral during the Africa Cup of Nations has been rewarded with a remarkable gift…
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AFCON
Former Djibouti Coach Tips Nigeria Over Morocco Ahead of AFCON 2025 Semi-final
Nigeria’s growing status as the most feared team at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has received a major boost…
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Off the Pitch
Anichebe Blasts Charles Anazodo Over Criticism of Super Eagles
Former Super Eagles striker Victor Anichebe has strongly criticised media personality Charles Anazodo following comments about Nigeria’s players over unpaid…
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Tennis
Belinda Bencic back in the WTA Top 10
Belinda Bencic is back inside the world’s Top 10, completing one of the most impressive comeback stories in recent women’s…
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Tennis
Milos Raonic announces Retirement From Tennis
Former world No. 3 Milos Raonic has announced his retirement from professional tennis, bringing an end to a career that…
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Football
Barcelona Win 16th Spanish Super Cup After El Clásico Triumph
FC Barcelona have won the Spanish Super Cup for the 16th time after a dramatic 3–2 victory over Real Madrid…
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Tennis
Poland claims first ever United Cup Title
Poland finally broke through for their first United Cup championship today, Sunday 11th January 2026, in Sydney, beating Switzerland 2–1…
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AFCON
Riyad Mahrez Backs Super Eagles to Win AFCON 2025
Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has tipped Nigeria’s Super Eagles to lift the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Mahrez played 60…
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AFCON
Iwobi Leads AFCON 2025 Line-Breaking Passes as Super Eagles March On
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has completed more line-breaking passes than any other player at the 2025 Africa Cup of…
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Tennis
Bublik wins Hong Kong Title, enters ATP Top 10
It was a breakthrough day for Alexander Bublik in Hong Kong, as he captured the title and, in the process,…
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Basketball
Durant moves to 7th on NBA All-Time scoring list
Kevin Durant has moved into seventh place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, passing Wilt Chamberlain in career points. Durant…
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Tennis
Medvedev wins Brisbane Title to Open 2026
Daniil Medvedev opened his 2026 season with a title, defeating Brandon Nakashima 6–2, 7–6(1) to win the Brisbane International. Medvedev…
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Super Eagles
Osimhen Downplays Heroics, Praises Team Effort in Nigeria’s Win Over Algeria
Victor Osimhen has credited Nigeria’s 2–0 Africa Cup of Nations 2025 quarterfinals victory over Algeria to team effort rather than…
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