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• EPL: Tough Challenge –Bassey Speaks Ahead Liverpool Vs Fulham

  11-09-2026 08:00 via completesports.com
  
  Fulham defender Calvin Bassey says his side are ready for a tough challenge as they prepare to face Premier League leaders Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday. The Cottagers head to Merseyside looking to bounce back after a 1-0 loss to Sunderland last weekend, while Liverpool are unbeaten in the league this season. Read Also:FG Pays [...]
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• Mino Casino Im Überblick: Bonus, Spiele Und Auszahlungen Für Österreich

  11-09-2026 11:01 via completesports.com
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• Donnarumma, Wife Hit, Bound, And Threatened With Knife During Paris Robbery

  11-09-2026 10:53 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma has revealed in Paris court documents that he was punched, bound, and threatened with a knife during a 2023 home invasion. According to Daily Mail, on July 21, 2023, four men smashed windows into Donnarumma’s luxury flat on Avenue Montaigne in Paris while he and his then-pregnant partner, Alessia Elefante, [...]
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• EPL: Manchester derby poses Maresca’s first big test, Chelsea aim to end Hull Honeymoon

  11-09-2026 10:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Enzo Maresca faces his first major test since stepping into Pep Guardiola’s shoes as City visit United in the Manchester derby on Sunday, while Arsenal aim to extend their flawless start at Sunderland.Alongside last season’s top two, only newly-promoted Hull remain unbeaten but their brilliant start faces an acid test against Xabi Alonso’s free-scoring Chelsea.At the other end of the table, Fulham have yet to register a point under Alvaro Arbeloa ahead of their tough trip to L
  
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• Flamingos To Open WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup Campaign Against Ghana

  11-09-2026 09:05 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Flamingos will begin their 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Championship campaign against arch-rivals Ghana’s Black Maidens on Wednesday, September 16. The Group B clash is scheduled to take place at the CKB Stadium in Côte d’Ivoire. The encounter will be a repeat of the 2024 final, when Ghana defeated Nigeria on penalties after the [...]
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• Femi Azeez Set For Brighton Debut

  11-09-2026 07:45 via completesports.com
  Nigerian winger Femi Azeez is in line to make his Brighton & Hove Albion debut against Coventry City on Sunday. Azeez joined the Seagulls from Sky Bet Championship side Millwall on transfer deadline day, but his debut was delayed by a minor hamstring injury. Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler has confirmed that the 25-year-old is [...]
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• FG Pays $100,000 Each To D’Tigress Players Following 2025 Afrobasket Success

  11-09-2026 07:44 via completesports.com
  
  The Federal Government of Nigeria has paid each player of the D’Tigres the naira equivalent of $100,000. The cash reward was confirmed by the Presidency on its X handle. This was the cash portion of a presidential reward package announced by President Bola Tinubu (represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima) in early August 2025 after the [...]
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• Todd Boehly On Verge Of Chelsea Exit

  11-09-2026 07:19 via completesports.com
  Todd Boehly and fellow minority investors are close to selling their stake in Chelsea, leaving the club under the full control of Behdad Eghbali and his Clearlake Capital fund. As reported by Telegraph Sport, last month that talks were under way for the sale of the 38.5 per cent share that is owned equally by [...]
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• Completely False –Alvarez Responds To Kidnapping Allegations

  11-09-2026 07:15 via completesports.com
  West Ham midfielder Edson Álvarez has categorically rejected claims linking him to a 2024 kidnapping plot in Mexico and threatened legal action against publishers of false statements. Álvarez posted a social media statement stating he has nothing to do with the events being reported and slammed sensationalist media coverage. Recall that media reports in Mexico [...]
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• UCL: Olise Scores Twice In Bayern Munich Heavy Win Against Bodo/Glimt; Man United Thrash Sabah FK

  10-09-2026 23:34 via completesports.com
  Michael Olise scored twice as Bayern Munich kicked off their Champions League campaign on a bright note after hammering Bodo/Glimt 5-0 at the Allianz Arena on Thursday. Following a scoreless first half and a crucial injury to Bodø/Glimt goalkeeper Nikita Haikin, Bayern Munich broke the deadlock immediately after the restart. Read Also:Fernandez Must Learn To [...]
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• Man United, Bayern cruise as Como make dream Champions League start

  10-09-2026 23:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Manchester United celebrated their return to the Champions League with a 4-0 thrashing of Sabah on Thursday, as Cesc Fabregas’s Como impressed on their debut in Europe’s premier club competition.Harry Kane and Michael Olise, with a brace, both scored in the week that they were nominated for the Ballon d’Or as Bayern Munich were made to work before Bodo/Glimt’s second-half collapse in a 5-0 rout.Matheus Cunha scored his first goal of the season while captain Bruno Fernand
  
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• I No Longer Want To Play For Switzerland Under The Current Coach —Okafor

  10-09-2026 22:29 via completesports.com
  
  Noah Okafor has announced he will not play again for Switzerland under the leadership of Murat Yakin, citing a breakdown in trust with the head coach. The 26-year-old has earned 26 caps for the Swiss national team since making his debut in 2019 but only featured for 19 minutes at the World Cup, coming off [...]
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• Elumelu shares old business card from days as photocopier salesman

  10-09-2026 22:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeBusinessman and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has shared a picture of his old business card from his early days as a photocopier salesman, recalling the lessons that shaped his approach to business and made him resilient.Elumelu shared the photograph on his X handle on Thursday, saying he stumbled upon the card and was reminded of his days as a “young, hungry sales rep.”The old card identifies Elumelu as a Sales Executive with Precissa Sales Limited, with the comp
  
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• Court adjourns Anthony Joshua crash trial to November 17

  10-09-2026 21:44 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeA Magistrate’s Court in Ogun State has adjourned until November 17 the trial of Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver involved in the crash that injured former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and killed two members of his team.According to Sky Sports, proceedings scheduled for Thursday were adjourned as the case continued over charges arising from the fatal accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.Kayode, 46, is facing a four-count charge bordering on dangerous
  
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: ‘I Am Very Satisfied With Result Against Nigeria’ — China PR Coach

  10-09-2026 21:39 via completesports.com
  
  China PR U-20 coach Wang Jun has said he is very satisfied with his team’s result against Nigeria’s Falconets, hailing his players’ discipline and game plan after their group stage clash at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. China PR held the Falconets to a hard-fought draw in their second Group F match on [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Aduku Reflects On Falconets’ Draw Against China

  10-09-2026 21:37 via completesports.com
  
  Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has expressed satisfaction with his side’s improved performance despite their goalless draw against China, Completesports.com reports. The West Africans bounced back strongly from their 2-0 defeat to Spain in their opening game, putting in a more disciplined display against China. China came close to breaking the deadlock on two occasions, [...]
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• Peter Obi is fat on ambition, drunk on political arrogance — Presidency

  10-09-2026 21:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Johnbosco AgbakwuruThe Presidency has accused the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, of hallucinating and wallowing in a political fantasy land over his claims that he won the 2023 presidential election.Reacting to the victory claims by the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, the Presidency, through the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Mr. Sunday Dare, said: “Mr. Peter Obi is fat on ambition
  
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• West Ham’s Alvarez denies kidnapping allegations, threatens legal action

  10-09-2026 21:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeWest Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez has categorically denied allegations linking him to a kidnapping plot in Mexico, saying he has instructed his legal team to pursue action against those making or spreading false claims.According to a report by talkSPORT, the Mexico international broke his silence in a statement posted on social media after reports in his native country attempted to associate him with the alleged incident.Alvarez said he had previously chosen not to respond
  
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• I Can Have Strong Partnership With Mac Allister At Liverpool –Szoboszlai

  10-09-2026 21:10 via completesports.com
  
  Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai has endorsed his partnership with Alexis Mac Allister, stating they have an instinctive understanding following a 2–1 Champions League win over Atlético Madrid Both players scored in Liverpool’s comeback win against Atlético Madrid at Anfield on Wednesday. Read Also:Fernandez Must Learn To Make Better Decisions –Ex-Rangers Goalkeeper Reacting after the game, [...]
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• Premier League releases bumper Boxing Day fixtures

  10-09-2026 21:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeThe Premier League has released a bumper Boxing Day schedule, with seven matches set to be played on Saturday, December 26, 2026.According to the BBC, four of the seven fixtures will kick off at 3pm GMT, with the remaining matches scheduled for 12:30pm, 5:30pm and 8pm.The programme marks a major return to the traditional Boxing Day football schedule after only one Premier League match was played on the day last year.The seven Boxing Day fixtures are:
  Tottenham Hotspur vs Bo
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: Super Eagles Goalkeeper Obasogie Named Bendel Insurance Captain

  10-09-2026 20:49 via completesports.com
  
  Bendel Insurance have appointed Super Eagles goalkeeper Amas Obasogie as the club’s new captain, Completesports.com reports. The 26-year-old shot-stopper will lead the Benin Arsenals, with experienced striker Kayode Oke named as his deputy. Obasogie recently returned to Bendel Insurance for a second spell after spending time away from the club. He previously featured for Tanzanian [...]
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• U20WWC: Nigeria pick first point after goalless draw with China

  10-09-2026 20:23 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets kept their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign alive after playing out a 0-0 draw with China PR at Arena Sosnowiec in Poland.The goalless draw gave Nigeria their first point in Group F after they suffered a 2-0 defeat to Spain in their opening game.The Falconets created opportunities to break the deadlock but were unable to find the decisive goal against a China side that began the tournament with a convincing 5-0 victory over New Caledonia.The result moved
  
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• 2026 FIFA U-20 WWC: Impressive Falconets Hold China To 0-0 Draw

  10-09-2026 20:13 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets held a strong Chinese side to a goalless draw, in their second group match, at the 2026 FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup on Thursday in Poland. More to follow…
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• Why Barcelona preferred Gordon to Rashford — Deco

  10-09-2026 18:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeBarcelona sporting director Deco has explained why the Spanish champions preferred Anthony Gordon over Marcus Rashford as they strengthened their attack this summer.According to the BBC, Barcelona were grateful for Rashford’s contribution during his loan spell last season but decided against activating their £30.3 million (€35m) option to sign the Manchester United forward permanently.Rashford scored 14 goals in all competitions as Barcelona won La Liga and
  
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• ‘Trust was broken’ — Okafor quits Switzerland under Yakin

  10-09-2026 18:42 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeLeeds United forward Noah Okafor has made himself unavailable for Switzerland while Murat Yakin remains manager, saying his trust in the coach has been broken.According to Reuters, the 26-year-old announced the decision on Thursday, insisting that his limited playing time was not responsible for his decision to step away from the national team.Okafor featured for only 19 minutes as a substitute in Switzerland’s last-32 World Cup victory over Algeria, taking his intern
  
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• ‘Bring It Home’ — Barry Hearn Pleads With London Mayor For Joshua vs Fury Fight

  10-09-2026 18:21 via completesports.com
  
  Veteran boxing promoter Barry Hearn has urged London Mayor Sadiq Khan to help secure Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury for the capital, calling it “the fight Britain deserves.” Hearn in a chat with Coral, said London must do everything to prevent the all-British heavyweight showdown from being sold abroad again. Both Joshua and Fury have [...]
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• La Liga: Rodri apologises after describing Valencia as ‘very weak’

  10-09-2026 17:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeBarcelona midfielder Rodri has apologised to Valencia after television footage appeared to show him describing the La Liga side as “very weak”.According to the BBC, Rodri allegedly made the comments to Barcelona teammates Pau Cubarsí and Raphinha while sitting on the bench after being substituted during Sunday’s 5-0 win at Mestalla.The footage has no audio, but Spanish broadcaster Movistar said it had lip-read Rodri as saying, “They’re r
  
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• Yamal Is Only Player Who Deserves Ballon d’Or —Ex-Man City Star

  10-09-2026 17:30 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona defender Joao Cancelo has insisted that club teammate Lamine Yamal is the only player who deserves to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or award. The race for this year’s Ballon d’Or is unusually open, with no outright favourite emerging before the final 30 nominees are considered. Yamal is among them, though his candidacy has steadily [...]
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• Arsenal close to finalising Arteta’s new contract — reports

  10-09-2026 17:30 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeArsenal are close to finalising a new long-term contract for manager Mikel Arteta, with talks between the club and the Spaniard progressing positively.According to the BBC, discussions have advanced in recent weeks, with all parties confident that Arteta will sign a new deal and remain in charge at the Emirates Stadium.Arteta, whose current contract has nine months remaining, is expected to become one of the highest-paid managers in world football under the improved terms.H
  
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• France Join European Revolt, Withdraw Support For Infantino’s FIFA Re-Election Bid

  10-09-2026 17:26 via completesports.com
  
  France have become the latest major football nation to turn on FIFA President Gianni Infantino, withdrawing their support for his re-election bid and joining a growing European revolt against his leadership. The French Football Federation [FFF] confirmed on Thursday that it would no longer back Infantino ahead of the FIFA Congress next year, citing concerns [...]
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