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January 31, 2026

Chelsea move into top four after dramatic 3-2 comeback win over West Ham

In the 70th minute, Cucurella equalised for Chelsea when he lunged to nod home a loose ball inside the West Ham 18-yard box.

Chelsea vs West Ham
January 31, 2026

Premier League: Arsenal return to winning ways in 4-0 win over Leeds United

The result meant that Arsenal will provisionally stay seven points clear of Manchester City in the title race.

January 30, 2026

CAF approves new venue for Falconets U20 World Cup qualifier against Senegal

The 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup will be held in Poland from September 5 to September 27. 

Nigeria’s under-20 female football team (Falconets)
January 30, 2026

NPFL directs 3SC to play home games outside Ibadan over poor pitch 

The league body noted that the present condition of the pitch makes it unsuitable for television broadcast.

Shooting Stars Sports Club
January 30, 2026

Champions League Playoffs (Full List): Real Madrid vs Benfica, Qarabag vs Newcastle

The first leg of the playoff ties will be played on February 17 and 18 while the return legs will take place on February 25 and 26.

Benfica vs Real Madrid
January 30, 2026

NGF president redefining African golf with Abuja’s digital flagship facility

Golf enthusiasts described the Abuja-based facility as a game-changer, blending technology, health, training, and youth development under one roof.

Nigeria Golf Federation
January 29, 2026

Super Eagles player Chukwueze loses mother days after death of teammate Ndidi’s father

Super Eagles’ media officer, Promise Efoghe, confirmed the development to Peoples Gazette on Thursday.

Chukwueze and his mother.
January 29, 2026

CAF fines Senegal, Morocco $1 million over AFCON 2025 final chaos

CAF rejected Morocco’s protest to strip Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title, citing the Lions of Teranga’s decision to unilaterally leave the pitch before the game concluded.

Fans throwing chairs during Senegal-Morocco march
January 29, 2026

Champions League: Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester City in automatic last 16 spots

Anatoliy Trubin sealed the victory for Benfica as the goalkeeper headed home a free kick.

Top 8 Champions League table