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Benin Defender Mohamed Tijani Out for Nigeria Clash

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Benin Republic’s Cheetahs will be missing key defender Mohamed Tijani for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria due to an ankle sprain sustained during training. Reports from the Cheetahs camp confirm that Tijani will not participate in the match, but the medical team is working to have him fit for their next game against Libya on Tuesday.

Tijani, who played a crucial role in Benin Republic’s 2-1 win over Nigeria in June, will be a significant loss for head coach Gernot Rohr. The Cheetahs are set to face the Super Eagles at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Saturday.


 

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Enyimba Aims for Win Against Etoile Filante

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Enyimba’s head coach, Olanrewaju Yemi, is focused on securing a win against Etoile Filante of Burkina Faso in their CAF Confederation Cup clash. The second leg of the preliminary round will take place on Sunday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

After a goalless draw in the first leg, Yemi emphasized the importance of the upcoming match, stating, “The job is far from over. We must stay focused and prepare rigorously for the return leg.” He praised his team’s tactical discipline, which effectively neutralized Etoile Filante’s attacking threats, and expressed confidence in their ability to build on their solid performance.


 

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Lineker: Arsenal, City Set for Title Battle

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BBC Sports host Gary Lineker believes the Premier League title race will once again be between Arsenal and Manchester City this season. Over the past two campaigns, City narrowly edged Arsenal to secure the trophy.

Currently, Pep Guardiola’s side leads the league, winning all four of their opening fixtures, while Arsenal trails by two points. Ahead of their showdown at the Etihad this Sunday, Lineker remarked, “It’s already looking like Arsenal v Manchester City for the title again.”

Although Liverpool showed early promise, a recent 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest has left them fourth in the table, three points behind City.


 

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Onyeka Trains with Augsburg

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Frank Onyeka trained with his new Augsburg teammates for the first time on Friday.

The Nigerian international joined the Bundesliga club on a season-long loan from Brentford. After signing, he briefly left to join Nigeria for the 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Onyeka returned after the international break and joined his first training session, as announced by Augsburg on their X account.

The club shared: “Hello, Frank! ✌️ Our new addition was on the pitch for team training today!” The 26-year-old midfielder is expected to debut against St. Pauli this weekend.


 

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