Sports News of Thursday, 29 January 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comManchester City manager, Pep Guardiola publicly thanked his old rival José Mourinho after City secured a place in the Champions League last 16, thanks to Benfica’s dramatic late victory over Real Madrid on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. However, qualification also depended on results elsewhere, and late goals from Sporting Lisbon and Chelsea had left City nervously occupying eighth place in the group. As the final whistle blew at the Etihad, only Real Madrid could still threaten City’s top-eight finish. Stay in the goal because Madrid can equalise!’ After that, we are out. Asked if he would send Mourinho a message of gratitude, Guardiola replied simply: “Of course.”FKA/JEMeanwhile, watch the 2025 GhanaWeb Excellence Awards Nominees Unveiling below:

Source: GhanaWeb January 29, 2026 14:22 UTC