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Sports · Daily Post ·2026 Ballon d’Or: All 30 nominees for men’s, women’s award unveiled [FULL LIST]
The 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or have been unveiled, covering both the men’s and women’s awards. The announcement identifies the players shortlisted for recognition in the two categories, with the full lists provided for readers following the annual football honours.
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Sports · Daily Post ·CAF Confederation Cup: 3SC must be ready for tough Sfaxien return leg – Osho
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) have been warned to prepare for a difficult return-leg fixture against Sfaxien in the CAF Confederation Cup. Osho stressed the need for readiness ahead of the encounter, highlighting the challenge facing the Nigerian side in the continental competition.
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Sports · Complete Sports ·Ronaldo Snubbed Again As Messi, Yamal, Rice, Mbappe, Haaland Make 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or Award Shortlist
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been left off the shortlist for the 2026 Men’s Ballon d’Or award again. Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal, Declan Rice, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are among the players named on the shortlist, according to Complete Sports.
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Sports · Complete Sports ·
Goalkeeper Of Ninth-Tier English Club Set To Become Uganda King
A goalkeeper playing for a ninth-tier English football club is reportedly set to become Uganda’s king. The headline indicates an unusual development linking the player’s football career with a forthcoming or expected traditional leadership role in Uganda, although it provides no further details about his identity, the succession process or the timing.
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Sports · Daily Post ·2026 Ballon d’Or: Ronaldo, Raphinha – 8 top players missing from nominees’ shortlist
The 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees’ shortlist reportedly excludes eight prominent players, including Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphinha. The headline highlights the notable absences from the group under consideration for the prestigious individual football award, without detailing the complete list of players left out.
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Sports · Daily Trust ·
Yamal: I don’t need to campaign for Ballon d’Or
Yamal says he does not need to campaign or lobby for the Ballon d’Or, suggesting that his performances should speak for themselves in determining whether he receives the prestigious individual football award.
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Sports · The Punch ·FULL LIST: Messi, Yamal among 2026 Ballon d’Or nominees
The Punch reports that Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal are among the nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, an award recognising leading football performances. The report presents the full list of nominees, placing the two prominent players among those considered for the prestigious individual honour.
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Sports · Notjustok ·
Ballon d’Or 2026: Who are the nominees for coach of the year?
The report focuses on the nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or Coach of the Year award. It is expected to identify the coaches included in the shortlist, providing readers with an overview of the contenders being considered for the annual football honour.
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Sports · The Punch ·
Okpebholo rewards Edo Queens with N50m for WAFU-B title
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has rewarded Edo Queens with N50 million after the team won the WAFU-B title. The gesture recognises the club’s achievement in the regional women’s football competition, although the headline provides no further details about the presentation or the team’s campaign.
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Sports · Daily Trust ·
Messi, Yamal Make Ballon d’Or List as Ronaldo Misses Out
Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal have been included on the shortlist for the Ballon d’Or, while Cristiano Ronaldo was not nominated. The headline highlights the contrasting fortunes of the three prominent footballers in the latest selection for the prestigious individual award.
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Sports · Daily Post ·2026 Ballon d’Or: Nigerian players, coaches snubbed as nominees are revealed
The 2026 Ballon d’Or nominee list has been released, with no Nigerian players or coaches included among the selections. The development means Nigerian football representatives were absent from consideration for the prestigious individual awards, according to Daily Post.
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Sports · Complete Sports ·
Mendieta Backs Barcelona To Win Champions League
Former Spain and Valencia midfielder Gaizka Mendieta has backed Barcelona to win the UEFA Champions League. His prediction indicates confidence in the Catalan club’s prospects in Europe’s leading club competition, although the headline provides no further details about his reasoning, Barcelona’s opponents or the stage of the tournament.
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Sports · Complete Sports ·
Edo Queens Rewarded With N50m For WAFU B Women’s Champions League Triumph
Edo Queens have received a N50 million reward following their victory in the WAFU B Women’s Champions League. The financial recognition comes after the Nigerian club secured triumph in the regional women’s football competition, according to Complete Sports.
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Sports · Complete Sports ·
Liverpool Vs Atletico: Reds Seek Momentum Against Unpredictable Rojiblancos In Champions League Opening Round
Liverpool will face Atletico Madrid in the opening round of the UEFA Champions League, with the Reds aiming to build momentum against an opponent known for its unpredictability. The fixture is expected to test Liverpool’s form and adaptability as both teams begin their European campaign.
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Sports · Vanguard ·Meet the 30 players nominated for Ballon d’Or 2026
Vanguard reports that 30 football players have been nominated for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, an annual individual award recognising outstanding performance. The headline introduces the nominees but does not provide their names, clubs, countries, selection criteria or details about the eventual winner.
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Sports · Daily Post ·
Ballon d’Or 2026: Only two African players make women’s top 30 nominees [FULL LIST]
The Ballon d’Or 2026 women’s top 30 nominees include only two African players. Daily Post presents the complete list of nominees, highlighting Africa’s limited representation among the contenders for the prestigious individual football award.
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Sports · Channels TV ·
Mac Allister ‘Very Sad’ At Lack Of New Liverpool Deal
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is reportedly very sad about the lack of progress on a new contract with the club. The development concerns his future terms at Liverpool, although the headline does not provide details about negotiations, the current agreement, or any potential next steps.
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Sports · Channels TV ·
FULL LIST: Kane, Yamal, Mbappe, Messi, Others Battle For 2026 Ballon d’Or Top Prize
Harry Kane, Lamine Yamal, Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and other leading footballers are reportedly competing for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, the prestigious individual award recognising the world’s top player. The headline indicates that a full list of contenders has been released, though it does not specify the complete nominees or selection criteria.
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Sports · Daily Trust ·
Nigeria to face FIFA-banned Russia in October friendly
Nigeria is set to play Russia in an international friendly scheduled for October. The fixture will see the Nigerian side face a Russian team that is currently barred from FIFA competitions, although the headline does not provide further details about the venue, date or significance of the match.
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Sports · Vanguard ·FIFA faces legal action over ‘abusive conduct’ towards women’s football
FIFA is facing potential legal action over allegations of abusive conduct towards women’s football. The matter concerns claims about the governing body’s treatment or handling of the women’s game, although the headline does not provide details on the parties involved, the alleged conduct or the legal proceedings.
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