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Ruben Amorim is expected to take over as the new head coach of Benfica during the upcoming summer transfer window, reports indicate. The 41-year-old Portuguese tactician has been without a club since his dismissal from Manchester United in January, following a disappointing stint in the Premier League.

Amorim’s return to Portuguese football is seen as an opportunity to revive his career. Despite his challenges at Old Trafford, his reputation in his homeland remains strong, largely due to his impressive achievements with Sporting CP earlier in his career.

With Jose Mourinho reportedly set to leave Benfica for Real Madrid, Amorim has emerged as the top contender to fill the vacancy. Mourinho’s tenure at Benfica ended with a third-place finish in the Primeira Liga, securing Europa League qualification, and the team went the entire league season without a single defeat.

The Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, now know their opponents for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. According to DAILY POST, they have been placed in a group featuring the national teams of Madagascar, Tanzania, and Guinea-Bissau. This announcement came during the official draw ceremony held on Tuesday at the Cairo headquarters of the Egyptian Football Association (EFA).

Under the guidance of head coach Éric Chelle, Nigeria entered the draw as one of the seeded teams, a status shared with other top-tier African football nations. As a result, they are widely considered the overwhelming favorites to top the group standings. The qualification structure allows the top two teams from each group to secure their place at the AFCON 2027 finals.

The qualifying matches are scheduled to take place across three FIFA international windows. The opening two matchdays are set for September 21 and October 6, 2026. Following that, the third and fourth rounds will be contested from November 9 to 17, 2026. Finally, the concluding qualification fixtures are slated for the period of March 22 to 30, 2027.

The Nationwide League One (NLO) has taken disciplinary action against Ibadan United following a chaotic incident during their fixture with Ilaji FC. According to an official statement released on Monday, the club has been ordered to forfeit the match and pay a fine of ₦500,000.

The trouble erupted when players stormed the field and physically confronted match officials. The game, which was being broadcast live from Durbar Stadium in Oyo, was watched by league representatives who later condemned the actions as a blatant disregard for sportsmanship. The NLO labeled the behavior a major breach of conduct that brought the game into disrepute.

In addition to the club sanctions, three players have been handed indefinite suspensions from all football-related activities. The suspended individuals are Ojedokun Basit, Lawal Hassan, and Aderibigbe Hammed. The league emphasized that the penalties are intended to serve as a deterrent against future misconduct.

Ibadan United must settle the fine before their next league match. As of now, the club has not indicated whether they will accept or challenge the sanctions. This incident adds to a growing list of disciplinary cases in the NLO this season, highlighting ongoing concerns about player and fan behavior in Nigerian lower-league football.

Nigerian music star Davido has publicly criticized Gboyega Oyetola, the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, calling his alleged scheme “very embarrassing.” Taking to X early Tuesday morning, the singer did not hold back his feelings, labeling the former Osun State governor as “the most desperate politician” and bluntly stating that his plan has no chance of succeeding.

Davido’s exact words were: “The most desperate politician in the world is @GboyegaOyetola very embarrassing. Oyetola your plan no go work.” While he did not elaborate on what the plan entailed, the comment comes at a time of heightened political activity in Osun State, with the governorship election scheduled for August 15, 2026.

This public rebuke aligns with Davido’s recent decision to temporarily step away from music. Two weeks ago, he announced a two-month hiatus from his career to focus on campaigning for his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking re-election in Osun. The singer’s involvement underscores the high stakes of the upcoming election, which has already seen tensions rise among political camps.

As the election draws near, Davido’s vocal support for his uncle and his sharp criticism of Oyetola signal a fierce battle ahead in Osun State politics.

Sandra Edoho, the estranged wife of renowned television host Frank Edoho, has come forward with allegations of physical abuse against her husband. This development follows a wave of online criticism after she was linked romantically to singer Chike.

In a series of Instagram stories, Sandra Edoho addressed the public backlash, firmly rejecting the labels of “unfaithful wife,” “prostitute,” or “ashewo” that have been directed at her in recent days. She insisted that Frank Edoho must approach the situation with clean hands and take responsibility for the constant humiliation, physical abuse, and trauma she endured during their marriage.

While acknowledging the alleged affair with Chike, Sandra Edoho did not deny it but instead turned the spotlight on her husband’s alleged infidelities. She claimed that Frank Edoho had extramarital relationships with multiple women, including well-known celebrities. This counter-allegation comes after she previously accused him of cheating with Mbong Amata, BBNaija star Tega Dominic, and others.

To substantiate her claims of domestic abuse, Sandra Edoho shared video evidence on her Instagram story. She wrote, “Frank, you must come to equity with clean hands. You must acknowledge and take responsibility for how I was constantly humiliated, physically abused, and traumatised. Please find picture evidence attached. Videos dey, but let’s keep that one aside.”

The video, which has since gone viral, shows what appears to be physical altercations, though the full context remains unclear. This latest accusation adds another layer to the ongoing public feud between the couple, which has been playing out on social media for weeks.

Sandra Edoho’s statements have intensified the debate around their marriage, with many online users calling for a thorough investigation into the allegations. Frank Edoho has yet to respond publicly to these specific claims of physical abuse.

Nigerian TikTok personality Olumide Ogunsanwo, better known as Sea King, has publicly criticized Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, alias Sunday Igboho, for his silence following recent violent incidents in Oyo State.

In a video posted to his Instagram account on Tuesday, Sea King reacted to the mass kidnapping of students and staff from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, in Oriire Local Government Area, which occurred on May 15, 2026.

DAILY POST previously reported that on May 17, 2026, the kidnappers executed one of the teachers, Michael Oyedokun, and released a video of the beheading along with footage of the school principal pleading with authorities to negotiate for the captives’ release.

Commenting on this tragic event, Sea King questioned Igboho’s lack of response, pointing out that the activist had earlier vowed to eliminate bandits from Yoruba land. He accused Igboho of playing politics rather than acting on his promises.

Sea King stated, “Staying quiet after receiving a presidential pardon does not equal bravery; it is pure politics.” He further challenged Igboho, asking why he has not addressed the escalating violence despite his return to Yorubaland and his earlier pledge to lead a force of 50,000 men against the bandits.

This criticism comes three months after President Bola Tinubu removed Igboho from the federal government’s wanted list. Igboho had recently returned to Nigeria following nearly five years abroad, after the Department of State Services raided his Ibadan home in July 2021, during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, due to his advocacy for a separate Yoruba Nation.