Organisers of the Ballon d'Or have reportedly responded after the winners appeared online before the ceremony took place. The mix-up has drawn heavy reaction from football fans, and several Nigerian players are among those in the conversation.
Harry Kane has been named winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or at the ceremony in London, becoming the first Englishman to take the award in 25 years. He beat Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and PSG's Kylian Mbappe to the prize.
Victor Osimhen is reported to have scored two goals in Galatasaray's derby win over Fenerbahce, and the club's coach has since reacted to the result. Nigerian fans are celebrating the striker's performance online.
Manchester United's board is said to be considering at least four managers to replace Michael Carrick as it meets to discuss his future. No decision has been announced by the club.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has reportedly ordered that Sanusi Dankaka be remanded over an alleged threat to leak private images of Governor Abba Yusuf. The case is said to be at an early stage.