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Sports News Today Headlines Monday 26th October 2026

Sports News Today Headlines Monday 26th October 2026

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target=_blank>African players in Europe: Jackson brace ends City’s perfect record

Senegal star Nicolas Jackson took his goal tally since joining Aston Villa from Chelsea to seven in 11 matches by bagging a brace in a 2-1 Premier League win over Manchester City at the weekend.
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target=_blank>Kane primed to pip Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d’Or glory

“I can see why they don’t tell people. They want everyone to go, all the big names, and there will be more people watching it if they don’t know.”
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target=_blank>Kane primed to beat Yamal, Mbappe to Ballon d’Or glory

Harry Kane is favourite to win the Ballon d’Or in London. Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe also in the running to be named the best footballer.
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target=_blank>Oba of Benin Golf Tourney tees off tomorrow, offers N15m prize

The ninth edition of the Oba of Benin Golf Tournament will tee off tomorrow at the Benin Club Golf Section (BCGS), Benin City, with a N15 million prize purse for professional golfers.
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target=_blank>Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in La Liga Clasico

Kylian Mbappe struck twice to earn Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid a 2-1 Clasico victory over La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday at Camp Nou, cutting the gap to three points.
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target=_blank>U-17 Women’s World Cup: 3 African countries qualify for Round of 16 Full list

Three African countries, Nigeria, Ghana and Morocco, have qualified for the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco.
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target=_blank>Bayern beat Freiburg to reclaim top spot as Kompany remains hospitalised

Bayern Munich reclaimed top spot in the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win at Freiburg on Sunday, days after coach Vincent Kompany was hospitalised when he collapsed at training.
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target=_blank>Carrick unsure over Man Utd future after Bournemouth loss

Michael Carrick said he will do what is best for Manchester United after a 3-0 demolition by Bournemouth plunged his future as manager into doubt on Sunday.
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target=_blank>Isak extends hot streak as Liverpool sink Brighton

Alexander Isak extended his hot streak in Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Brighton on Sunday as Reds boss Andoni Iraola savoured his first Premier League victory at Anfield.
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target=_blank>Man United’s misery continues, suffer 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth

Manchester United slumped further into crisis with a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday that plunged Michael Carrick’s future as manager into doubt.
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target=_blank>NPFL: Delta offers reward for information after attack on match officials

The chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission has offered a N200,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who attacked match officials after the Warri Wolves home draw against Kano Pillars on Sunday The commission announced the reward in a statement signed by the Commission’s secretary, Henry Ukah. The incident occurred
NPFL: Delta offers reward for information after attack on match officials

target=_blank>EPL: Four managers being considered as Man Utd board meets over Carrick’s future

Manchester United’s hierarchy are considering at least four managerial options to replace Michael Carrick. Senior officials are scheduled to hold crisis talks on Monday to decide Carrick’s future. This follows the Red Devils’ humiliating 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday. According to the UK Telegraph, Carrick is on the verge of
EPL: Four managers being considered as Man Utd board meets over Carrick’s future

target=_blank>Turkey: ‘Our defenders will neutralise him’ – Fenerbahçe’s Muriqi warns Osimhen ahead of Galatasaray clash

Fenerbahçe forward Vedat Muriqi has sent out a warning to Victor Osimhen ahead of their clash with Galatasaray in the Turkish top flight. He said the Nigerian international should not expect to find the game easy as his team’s defence is capable of silencing him in Monday’s derby at Rams Park. Osimhen has maintained an
Turkey: ‘Our defenders will neutralise him’ – Fenerbahçe’s Muriqi warns Osimhen ahead of Galatasaray clash

target=_blank>EPL: Real reason why Man Utd haven’t sacked Carrick yet

Michael Carrick could be sacked as Manchester United manager today (Monday). However, there could be a slight delay before it becomes official. According to The Guardian, United cannot announce a sacking until they inform the New York Stock Exchange. The New York Stock Exchange is closed on weekends. Ruben Amorim was sacked in the wake
EPL: Real reason why Man Utd haven’t sacked Carrick yet

target=_blank>2026 Ballon d’Or: Rohr snubs Mbappé, Kane, names top two favourites

The head coach of Benin Republic, Gernot Rohr on Monday tipped either Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal or Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Rohr hailed the two players as the best in the world, while ignoring Olise’s teammate Harry Kane, believed to be the bookmakers’ favourite. “For the best player in
2026 Ballon d’Or: Rohr snubs Mbappé, Kane, names top two favourites

target=_blank>LaLiga: Why Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 – Mourinho

Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho has praised the bravery of his team following a 2-1 victory over Barcelona on Sunday. Kylian Mbappe scored twice either side of a Raphinha goal, to ensure that Madrid closed the gap between them and the LaLiga champions to three points. After the match, Mourinho hailed his players for how
LaLiga: Why Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 – Mourinho

target=_blank>NPFL: Enyimba’s Deutsch concedes defeat to Nasarawa United

Enyimba technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch has conceded defeat to Nasarawa United, DAILY POST reports. The People’s Elephant lost 1-0 to their hosts in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 10 encounter at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. Jofrank Istifanus’ 23rd minute strike separated both teams on the night. Deutsch claimed Nasarawa United took
NPFL: Enyimba’s Deutsch concedes defeat to Nasarawa United

target=_blank>‘Shameful, he won nothing’ – French journalist blasts Mbappé’s 2026 Ballon d’Or award prospect

French journalist, Bertrand Latour, has criticised the prospect of Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Latour described such an outcome as shameful because the France captain didn’t win any trophies during the year. He stated this while speaking on Canal Football Club on Canal+ on Sunday ahead of the Ballon d’Or
‘Shameful, he won nothing’ – French journalist blasts Mbappé’s 2026 Ballon d’Or award prospect

target=_blank>Euromatch NPFL: Mangut lauds Nasarawa United’s display in win over Enyimba

Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut has praised his players for their impressive performance in the win over Enyimba. The Solid Miners extended their winning streak to four games with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the nine-time champions at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. Jofrank Joshua scored the winning goal for the hosts in
Euromatch NPFL: Mangut lauds Nasarawa United’s display in win over Enyimba

target=_blank>Ballon d’Or 2026: Former Brazil striker, Sonny Anderson names award winner, top three

Former Brazil striker, Sonny Anderson has named Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé as the likely winner of the Ballon d’Or on Monday. According to Anderson, Mbappé will finish in first position in the Ballon d’Or ranking, while Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal will be in second position and Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane will be in third position. “For
Ballon d’Or 2026: Former Brazil striker, Sonny Anderson names award winner, top three

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