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• A player who scores won’t be a problem — Mbappe replies critics

  11-09-2026 18:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeReal Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has hit back at criticism of his defensive work, insisting that a goalscorer will never be a problem for his team.According to ESPN, Mbappe was responding to criticism over his commitment to tracking back and defending during games for Real Madrid.“Everyone has their own point of view, but I think the goal of football is to score goals — to score one more than the opposition,” Mbappe told France Football.“A player wh
  
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• Tottenham remain goalless, booed by fans after Everton stalemate

  12-09-2026 21:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Tottenham were booed off after their goalless start to the Premier League season stretched to a fourth match following Saturday’s dismal 0-0 draw against Everton.Roberto De Zerbi’s expensively assembled side have made a wretched opening to the new campaign and they were easily held by Everton in north London.Tottenham have taken two points from their first four matches, with their only goals this season coming against second tier Charlton in the League Cup.Their search for a goal ta
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: Doma United Maintain Perfect Start With Win Over Enyimba

  12-09-2026 20:24 via completesports.com
  
  Doma United maintained their unbeaten start to the new season with a convincing 2-0 victory over Enyimba at the Pantami Stadium. Sadiq Rilwan opened the scoring two minutes after the hour mark to give the hosts the lead. Doma United held on to their advantage and continued to control proceedings as they protected their lead. [...]
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• ‘Tired’ Liverpool must adapt to schedule, says Iraola

  12-09-2026 20:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Andoni Iraola said it was obvious Liverpool suffered from fatigue in a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham on Saturday, but insisted his players have to adapt to a gruelling schedule.Less than three days on from beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their Champions League opener, the Reds were comfortably held at bay by a Fulham side that had lost each of their first three Premier League games under Alvaro Arbeloa.“Our players were tired,” said Iraola. “We cannot hide it. I think it’s t
  
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• Alonso Laments Chelsea’s Defensive Struggles After Disappointing Draw With Hull

  12-09-2026 19:59 via completesports.com
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has expressed his frustration following the Blues’ defensive struggles this season. The London giants dropped points for the second straight game on Saturday, as they drew 2-2 with Hull City in Saturday’s league tie at Stamford Bridge. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring in the 7th minute off an assisted by João [...]
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• Haaland Is Unstoppable –Shearer

  12-09-2026 19:34 via completesports.com
  Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer has described Erling Haaland as unstoppable, backing the Manchester City striker to potentially break his all-time Premier League scoring record if he remains in England. Shearer called Haaland the perfect centre-forward due to his speed, physical strength, agility, and exceptional movement inside the six-yard box. Read Also:La Liga: Ejuke Helps [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets Ready For New Caledonia Challenge — Aduku

  12-09-2026 19:12 via completesports.com
  Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has assured that her team will give everything when they face New Caledonia at the Stadion Miejski ŁKS Łódź on Sunday. New Caledonia, making their debut in the competition, sit at the bottom of Group F after suffering heavy defeats in their opening two matches — a 5-0 loss to [...]
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• EXCLUSIVE: 2026 U-20 WWC — How Falconets Can Unlock New Caledonia, Advance (Data Analysis)

  12-09-2026 18:58 via completesports.com
  
  For the Falconets of Nigeria, the task on Sunday is simple enough. They need to beat New Caledonia to keep their tournament alive. The circumstances surrounding that task, however, are what’s more complicated. Nigeria have collected just one point from their opening two matches after losing 2–0 to Spain and playing out a goalless draw [...]
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• France sink Germany to reach first women’s basketball World Cup final

  12-09-2026 18:52 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France are through to the final of the women’s basketball World Cup for the first time after a 86-64 victory over host nation Germany on Saturday.Gabby Williams top scored with 22 points for the Olympic silver medalists, who kept their unbeaten record at the tournament alive before Sunday’s decider in Berlin.The US-born Williams, who also topped the assist charts with five and with four had the most steals, was the constant threat on both ends of the floor for the French.France are
  
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• Hull hold Chelsea, Liverpool fail to beat Fulham in Premier League

  12-09-2026 18:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Hull held free-scoring Chelsea 2-2 at Stamford Bridge to go third in the Premier League as Liverpool failed to find a way past struggling Fulham in a 0-0 draw on Saturday.It was a familiar tale for Chelsea as the front three of Morgan Rogers, Joao Pedro and Cole Palmer dazzled, but the Blues were undone by an inability to defend.In five games against top-flight opposition since Xabi Alonso took charge, Chelsea have scored 16 times and conceded 12.Hull were the last side in the Premier League to
  
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• Ajayi Helps Hull Maintain Unbeaten Run In Premier League After 2-2 Draw At Chelsea

  12-09-2026 18:21 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria international Semi Ajayi was in action as newly promoted Hull City held Chelsea to a 2-2 draw in Saturday’s Premier League match at Stamford Bridge. Ajayi continues to be ever present in the Hull City backline as he was in action for 90 minutes against Chelsea. Hull are now unbeaten in their four Premier [...]
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• U-20 Women’s World Cup: Countries eliminated, qualified for Round of 16

  12-09-2026 15:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland has entered the knockout-stage race, with several teams already securing their places in the Round of 16.Seven teams have so far qualified for the next round, while three teams have been eliminated from the tournament.Teams qualified for the Round of 16Poland
  Argentina
  Brazil
  England
  Italy
  DPR Korea
  SpainPoland and Brazil finished top of their respective groups after winning all three matches, while Argentina and England advanced in second pl
  
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• Chelsea face stern Hull test as Blues seek return to winning ways

  12-09-2026 15:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Chelsea will look to return to winning ways when they host Hull City at Stamford Bridge today with both sides making strong starts to the Premier League season.Fourth-placed Chelsea against a Hull City side sitting third after three matches. While the Blues have collected six points, Hull have seven and are yet to concede a league goal this season.Chelsea will, however, take confidence from their remarkable record against Hull. The London side have won their last nine meetings in all competitio
  
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• Petit: Arsenal Dodged A Bullet By Failing To Sign Vinícius

  12-09-2026 14:49 via completesports.com
  Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has disclosed that the Gunners dodged a bullet by failing to sign Real Madrid forward star Vinícius Júnior, warning that the player’s temperament could have unsettled the dressing room. While acknowledging Vinicius’ immense technical talent, Petit in a chat with Boyle Sports, questioned whether a high-profile personality would fit into Mikel [...]
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• Man United Vs Man City: Red Devils, Cityzens Set For Manchester Derby Fireworks

  12-09-2026 14:22 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City are set to take a short trip to Old Trafford for a blockbuster Manchester derby clash against rivals Manchester United in Premier League 2026/2027 matchday 4 clash on Sunday, 13 September, 2026. The Red Devils are seeking for consecutive derby league victories over their in-form ‘noisy neighbours’ for the first time in 16 [...]
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• CAF Confederation Cup: Shooting Stars Motivated For CS Sfaxien Clash — Salami

  12-09-2026 13:20 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars chairman, Taiwo Lekan Salami, says the players are highly motivated ahead of their away clash against CS Sfaxien in the CAF Confederation Cup, reports Completesports.com reports. Salisu Yusuf’s side will face the Tunisian side in the second leg of their first preliminary-round tie at the Taieb Mhiri Stadium in Sfax on Sunday night. [...]
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• Barcelona have to win Champions League this season – Flick

  12-09-2026 13:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Barcelona coach Hansi Flick warned his players Saturday that any drop in focus could bring them crashing back down to earth after a spectacular start to the season.The Spanish champions have won all five matches they have played across all competitions, scoring 22 goals and conceding just three, ahead of Sunday’s visit to face Levante in La Liga.“We know in football things can change very fast. I like that we are enjoying the situation (right now),” Flick told reporters.&ldquo
  
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• 10 Top Nigerian Footballers Who Switched Clubs In The Summer Transfer Window

  12-09-2026 12:44 via completesports.com
  
  The 2026/27 summer transfer window has come and gone, bringing with it the usual frenzy, excitement, drama and suspense. While a host of players seized the opportunity to embark on new challenges at different clubs, teams across Europe also moved swiftly to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. Nigerian players were not left [...]
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• EXCLUSIVE: Recounting The Super Falcons’ Centurion Journey In Africa

  12-09-2026 11:29 via completesports.com
  
  For much of 2026, it might be difficult to see anything beneath the disappointment surrounding the Super Falcons and the administrative woes in the Glass House. Nigeria arrived at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations as defending champions, but a quarter-final defeat to Cameroon ended their title defence and forced the team into a play-off [...]
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• Chelsea Unveil New Third Away Jersey For 2026/27 Season

  12-09-2026 11:09 via completesports.com
  Premier League heavyweights Chelsea have unveiled their new third away kit for the 2026/27 football season. Chelsea made the announcement in a statement on their official website on Saturday. “On sale today and completing the trio of lion-themed launches for our Nike kits for this season, the third kit belongs to those who dare to [...]
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• AC Milan Set To Offer Chukwueze New Contract

  12-09-2026 10:41 via completesports.com
  AC Milan are reportedly ready to offer Samuel Chukwueze a new contract following the winger’s impressive start to the new season. Chukwueze, who spent last season on loan at Fulham,has enjoyed a new lease of life under manager Ruben Amorim. The 27-year-old Nigeria international has registered two assists in three league appearances for the Rossoneri [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: 3SC Sign Long-Term Partnership Deal With Global Sportswear Brand KELME

  12-09-2026 09:34 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan have announced a long-term partnership with sportswear brand KELME. 3SC disclosed this in a statement on their official X handle on Friday. “Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) and global sportswear brand KELME are proud to announce a landmark long-term partnership, with KELME [...]
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• Two jailed for violent burglary of Man City goalkeeper Donnarumma

  12-09-2026 09:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Two men involved in a violent burglary of Manchester City’s Italy international goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and his pregnant girlfriend at their home in Paris were on Friday given prison sentences.Donnarumma was savagely beaten in the robbery while his then fiancee, now wife, Alessia Elefante, was choked with a cable and later suffered a miscarriage blamed on the trauma of the incident.Ilyas Kherbouch, 21, the mastermind of the burglary, was sentenced to nine years in prison and fined
  
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• Neville Predicts Man United vs Man City

  12-09-2026 08:49 via completesports.com
  Gary Neville has revealed his prediction for the first big derby of the Premier League season as Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford. Michael Carrick’s side have had a topsy-turvy start to the season after falling to a surprise 2-0 defeat to Hull City on the opening day of the season. The Red [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba Boss Deutsch Confident of Positive Result Against Doma United

  12-09-2026 07:52 via completesports.com
  
  Enyimba technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch is confident his side can secure a positive result when they face Doma United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday three fixture at the Pantami Stadium on Saturday (today), reports Completesports.com. The People’s Elephant are seeking their first victory of the campaign after suffering a defeat to Niger [...]
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• ‘I’m Not A Robot’ –Amusan Reacts After Winning Silver In World Athletics Ultimate Championship

  12-09-2026 07:51 via completesports.com
  
  Nigerian athlete Tobi Amusan has disclosed that she is not a robot following her silver-medal performance at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. Recall that the Nigerian clocked 12.34 seconds to claim the silver medal, finishing behind American hurdler Masai Russell, who won the race in 12.22 seconds. Read Also:Amusan Leads Nigeria’s Quest [...]
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• Carrick Merely An Interim Solution For Manchester United –Carragher

  12-09-2026 06:57 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes Manchester United coach Michael Carrick is merely an interim solution for the club and lacks the elite stardust needed to win major trophies. Carragher argues that while Carrick has done a good job stabilizing the club, he serves as a bridge to guide United back to a competitive level rather [...]
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• Alonso Gives Injury Update On Palestra

  12-09-2026 06:23 via completesports.com
  Chelsea manager Xavi Alonso has disclosed that Marco Palestra can return before the September 2026 international break, eyeing either the match against Brentford or Bournemouth for his competitive Chelsea debut. Palestra made an excellent impression during the pre-season tour of Australia and Asia, playing both left and right wing-back. Read Also:Arokodare Makes Ajax Goal of [...]
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• Demystifying And Humanising FIFA! — Odegbami

  12-09-2026 06:00 via completesports.com
  
  On behalf of all Nigerians I welcome the delegation from FIFA to Nigeria. I wish them an enjoyable and fruitful stay. I pray that this will be the last time Nigerian football officials shall invite FIFA to the country for the purpose of resolving our self-inflicted domestic problems. Each time we did so (invite them) [...]
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• Messi defies passage of time, makes Ballon d’Or history again   

  12-09-2026 01:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lionel Messi is used to appearing in the history books, but this time the fact could be related to something that no trophy can show on its own: the duration of his longevity. Exactly 20 years passed between his first nomination, in 2006, and the current one.The most striking detail is not only his name on the list, but the time that has passed since that first appearance in 2006; with the nomination being completely official and concrete, exactly one generation has passed between the two momen
  
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