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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Sport

January 19, 2026

CAF slams Senegalese, Moroccan players, officials over squabble, threatens sanctions 

Majority of Senegalese players staged a walkout from the pitch following a directive by their coach.

Moroccan and Senegalese players
January 19, 2026

FIFA to establish regional development office in South Africa

South Africa will facilitate FIFA’s administrative and operational activities in the country, while the global football governing body will fund and staff the office.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
January 19, 2026

Morocco’s Brahim Díaz wins AFCON 2025 Golden Boot

Morocco’s attacking star Brahim Díaz has won the Puma Golden Boot at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations held in Morocco.

Brahim Díaz
January 19, 2026

Golden Glove: Morocco’s Bounou wins AFCON 2025 best goalkeeper award

Reigning CAF goalkeeper of the year, Yassine Bounou, has been awarded the Golden Glove as the best goalkeeper of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025.

Yassine Bounou
January 19, 2026

AFCON 2025: Senegal beat Morocco in chaotic, dramatic final to become African champions

The match descended into chaos four minutes later after Morocco was awarded a late penalty after Hadji Malick Diouf was deemed to have pulled Brahim Díaz during a corner kick.

Sadio Mane with trophy being hoisted by teammates
January 18, 2026

Barau FC hold resilient goalless draw against Enyimba in Aba

The coach said that the technical team made tactical changes after the visitors were reduced to 10 men.

Enyimba FC
January 18, 2026

AFCON 2025: Akpabio congratulates Super Eagles on bronze victory

Mr Akpabio stated that the match against the Pharaoh’s of Egypt was a testament to the team’s skills and determination.

Super Eagles Squad
January 18, 2026

Para Badminton: Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji wins gold at Egypt International Championship 

Mr Orbih also commended the team’s sponsors and the National Sports Commission for their continued support in the development of para badminton.

Eniola Bolaji
January 18, 2026

Deploy sports to tackle youth unemployment, APC chieftain urges FG

Mr Babarinde said sports could rapidly generate mass employment if treated as an industry supported by good governance.

Footballs
January 18, 2026

Obi hails Super Eagles on AFCON bronze medal win

Obi thanked the team for representing the Nigerian people.

Peter Obi