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• FRSC blames speeding as Osun crash kills three

  06-09-2026 02:00 via punchng.com
  
  A road crash on the Ife-Ilesa Expressway in Osun State killed three and injured 20. The FRSC blames speeding and dangerous driving for the accident.Read More: https://punchng.com/frsc-blames-speeding-as-osun-crash-kills-three/
  
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• U-20 WWC: China Coach Jun Anticipates Tough Test Against Falconets

  08-09-2026 09:12 via completesports.com
  China head coach Wang Jun says his team is fully focused on their upcoming clash with Nigeria’s Falconets at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The Asians got their campaign off to a flying start with a convincing 5-0 victory over tournament debutants New Caledonia. Huang Jiaxin stole the show with a hat-trick, while [...]
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• Real Madrid Vs Inter: Mourinho Faces Emotional Reunion As Champions League Giants Clash At Bernabeu

  08-09-2026 08:51 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid face Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League opener at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Los Blancos manager, Jose Mourinho is set for a reunion with the Nerazzurri, who he led to the Champions League triumph in the 2009/10 season. Teams’ Form And Recent Performances Real Madrid Madrid have [...]
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• Real Madrid Vs Inter Milan: Mourinho Faces Emotional Reunion As Champions League Giants Clash At Bernabeu

  08-09-2026 08:51 via completesports.com
  
  Real Madrid face Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League opener at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Los Blancos manager, Jose Mourinho is set for a reunion with the Nerazzurri, who he led to the Champions League triumph in the 2009/10 season. Teams’ Form And Recent Performances Real Madrid Madrid have [...]
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• France Legend Labels Mbappe ‘Childish’ Over Ballon d’Or Claim

  08-09-2026 08:50 via completesports.com
  
  France 1998 World Cup winner Christophe Dugarry has laid into Kylian Mbappe over remarks he made about the Ballon d’Or. Real Madrid star Mbappe thinks this ‘might be a good year’ for him to win the award for the first time. Talking up his chances ahead of Madrid’s Champions League opener against Inter Milan, the [...]
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• Arsenal Closing In On New Contract For Arteta

  08-09-2026 08:07 via completesports.com
  
  Defending Premier League champions Arsenal are closing in on a new contract for manager Mikel Arteta. Arteta’s current deal – which was signed in September 2024 – expires at the end of the season. The Gunners are eager to tie him down to fresh terms as they look to build on their Premier League title [...]
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• Trabzonspor Coach Plays Down Onuachu Injury Concerns

  08-09-2026 07:29 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor interim coach Hüseyin Çimşir has allayed fears that Paul Onuachu could be set for a spell on the sidelines after the striker picked up an injury during Sunday’s 5-0 thrashing of Gençlerbirliği. Onuachu, who scored twice in the Turkish Süper Lig encounter, was substituted shortly before half-time after sustaining the injury. The Nigeria international [...]
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• FIFA U-20 WWC: Nigeria Vs China PR Will Be Tough –Jiaxin

  08-09-2026 07:28 via completesports.com
  
  China PR U-20 striker Jiaxin Huang has disclosed that facing Nigeria’s Falconet will be a highly competitive challenge in the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Her comments come directly after her standout performance, where she scored a clinical 12-minute hat-trick to lead China PR to a 5-0 group-stage victory against New Caledonia. [...]
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• FIFA, CAF send delegation to Abuja, say no decision yet on Nigeria football reforms

  08-09-2026 06:00 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Contrary to reports that world football governing body, FIFA and the National Sports Commission (NSC) delegation led by its chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and the Director General, Bukola Olopade, had agreed on the proposed football reform in the country, another dimension has emerged.FIFA, in an email dated 7 September addressed to Barrister Emmanuel Ikpeme and signed by Elkhan Mammadov, Chief Member Associations Officer, said, “FIFA and CAF are currently assessing the legal, governance,
  
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• Ooni names NBA star Jaylen Brown ‘Babatunde’

  08-09-2026 00:46 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Monday hosted American basketball star Jaylen Brown and bestowed on him the traditional Yoruba name, “Babatunde”.Brown, a player for the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA), arrived at the palace and was received by the Ooni.The royal father was accompanied by other traditional rulers and palace officials during the basketball star’s visit to the historic city.In a statement by his Senior Media Officer, Sodiq La
  
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• FIFA, CAF delegation to arrive Abuja Monday

  08-09-2026 00:33 via vanguardngr.com
  
  …Insist no decision on Nigeria situation for nowContrary to reports that world football governing body, FIFA and the National Sports Commission (NSC) delegation led by its chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, and the Director General, Bukola Olopade, had agreed on the proposed football reform in the country, another dimension has emerged.FIFA, in an email dated 7 September addressed to Barrister Emmanuel Ikpeme and signed by Elkhan Mammadov, Chief Member Associations Officer, said, “FIFA
  
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• ‘It’s not easy’ – Maresca agrees with Haaland that players started season tired

  07-09-2026 23:47 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca said on Monday finding form early in the season “was not easy” for his World Cup players ahead of the club’s Champions League opener at Porto.“I think it’s correct that you see these kind of players that they start to be tired,” Maresca said at the Dragao Stadium before Tuesday’s match.Maresca was responding to remarks by  Erling Haaland posted on the striker’s his YouTube channel earlier in the day.The Norw
  
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• U-20 WWC: Spain Coach Aznar Hails Win Over Falconets

  07-09-2026 23:03 via completesports.com
  Spain U-20 women’s head coach David Aznar is pleased with his team’s performance after La Rojita opened their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Nigeria’s Falconets. Spain took control of the encounter early, with Marisa Garcia breaking the deadlock in the 13th minute. Alba Cerrato then sealed the win [...]
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• D’Tigress end World Cup campaign winless after France defeat

  07-09-2026 22:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeNigeria’s D’Tigress ended their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign without a win after suffering a 111-56 defeat to France in their final Group B game in Berlin on Monday.The defeat was D’Tigress’ third in the group stage, following earlier losses to South Korea and Hungary, leaving Nigeria at the bottom of the group and out of the competition.France dominated from the opening quarter, taking a 31-13 lead before extending their adv
  
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• US Open: Zheng stuns Swiatek after another 5-0 comeback

  07-09-2026 22:06 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeChina’s Qinwen Zheng produced another remarkable fightback at the US Open, recovering from 5-0 down to stun former champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-3 and reach the quarter-finals.Zheng, who had also overturned a 5-0 deficit against Madison Keys in the deciding set of her previous match, extended her winning run in New York to seven matches after coming through three qualifying rounds.The 23-year-old was again facing elimination after Swiatek raced into a 5-0 lead on Arthur
  
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• NPFL: Ranchers Bees Crush Abia Warriors 4-0 at Home

  07-09-2026 21:38 via completesports.com
  
  Ranchers Bees recorded their first victory of the season in emphatic fashion, thrashing Abia Warriors 4-0 in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Two encounter on Sunday. Mohammed Zulkifilu was the star of the show at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, scoring a hat-trick to inspire the home side to a comprehensive victory. Zulkifilu opened [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Ranchers Bees Crush Abia Warriors 4-0 at Home

  07-09-2026 21:38 via completesports.com
  
  Ranchers Bees recorded their first victory of the season in emphatic fashion, thrashing Abia Warriors 4-0 in their Nigeria Premier Football League,NPFL, matchday two encounter on Sunday. Mohammed Zulkifilu was the star of the show at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, scoring a hat-trick to inspire the home side to a comprehensive victory. Zulkifilu opened the [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets lose 2-0 to Spain in Group F opener

  07-09-2026 21:28 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets began their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign on a disappointing note after losing 2-0 to Spain in their Group F opener on Monday.The Nigerian side, who arrived in Poland after an extensive period of preparation, struggled to break down the former champions at the Stadion Sosnowiec.Spain made a fast start and took the lead in the 13th minute through Marisa García, putting the Falconets under early pressure.Nigeria attempted to respond but found it
  
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• Luck Was Not On Our Side Against Arsenal —Chelsea Defender Lacroix

  07-09-2026 21:22 via completesports.com
  Chelsea defender Maxence Lacroix has said the Blues deserved a draw against Arsenal on Sunday as luck was against them in the 2-1 defeat at the Emirates. Xabi Alonso’s side made the ideal start to the afternoon in north London as Morgan Rogers scored the opener within two minutes. That sparked a brilliantly entertaining first [...]
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• FIFA U-20 WWC: ‘We Didn’t Come To The Party’ –Aduku Reacts To Nigeria’s Loss To Spain

  07-09-2026 21:09 via completesports.com
  Nigeria U-20 head coach Moses Aduku has expressed disappointment with the team’s 2-0 loss to Spain in the opening group F game of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The reigning European champions swept aside the Nigerian ladies with a goal in each half, scored by Marisa Garcia and Alba Cerrato. Read Also:FIFA U-20 WWC: [...]
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• Babel: Champions League Can Unlock Different Level Of Motivation For Liverpool Players

  07-09-2026 20:45 via completesports.com
  Former Liverpool forward Ryan Babel believes that beating Atlético Madrid in the Champions League will give the Reds a major boost. Recall that Liverpool have won four of their nine previous meetings against Atlético, who have three victories. Read Also:2026 FIBA WWC: D’Tigress Suffer Humiliating 111-56 Loss To France In Final Group Game In a [...]
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• FIFA U-20 WWC: Falconets Lose 2-0 To Spain In Group Opener

  07-09-2026 19:58 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s Falconets began their campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-20 women’s World Cup on a losing note, after falling to a 2-0 defeat to Spain in Monday’s Group F opener. More to follow
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• Belgium Withdraw Support For Infantino, Cite Balogun’s Red Card Scandal

  07-09-2026 19:46 via completesports.com
  The Royal Belgian Football Association has announced on Monday, that it has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid as FIFA president. Belgium cited FIFA’s unorthodox decision to defer a mandatory one-game suspension for U.S. forward Folarin Balogun during the 2026 World Cup after a direct call from U.S. President Donald Trump. Read Also:AFCON [...]
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• This could be my year to win Ballon d’Or – Mbappe

  07-09-2026 18:18 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeReal Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe believes this could finally be his year to win the Ballon d’Or, while dismissing Paris Saint-Germain’s success since his departure, according to the BBC.The 27-year-old scored 42 goals in 44 games for Real Madrid last season but ended the campaign without a major trophy, while PSG won the Champions League for the second successive season since his exit.Mbappe also won the World Cup Golden Boot with 10 goals, taking his tournamen
  
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• 2 Super Eagles players likely to miss AFCON qualifiers clash

  07-09-2026 17:45 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Super Eagles preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON qualifiers have suffered another setback following an injury to striker Paul Onuachu, with Victor Osimhen already sidelined.The development is a concern for Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, who is preparing his squad for the start of Nigeria’s qualifying campaign later this month.Onuachu picked up the injury in Trabzonspor’s 5-0 win over Gençlerbirliği in the Turkish Süper Lig on Sunday, despite
  
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• 2026 FIBA WWC: D’Tigress Suffer Humiliating 111-56 Loss To France In Final Group Game

  07-09-2026 17:39 via completesports.com
  Nigeria’s D’Tigress ended their disappointing campaign at the 2026 FIBA women’s basketball World Cup with a humiliating 111-56 defeat to France in Group B on Monday. It was D’Tigresses third consecutive group stage defeat following loses to South Korea and Hungary. It was a one-sided affair as D’Tigress scored just 13 points in each of [...]
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• I Only Focus On Doing My Best –Mbappe Speaks On Winning Ballon d’Or

  07-09-2026 17:28 via completesports.com
  Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé has openly backed his own credentials for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, stating that it is natural for him to be in the conversation following his historic performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking during a press conference on Monday, ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League match against Inter Milan, [...]
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• CCL: Rangers Can Get Positive Result Against AS Sobemap In Second Leg –Amoo

  07-09-2026 17:13 via completesports.com
  Former Shooting Stars coach Fatai Amoo says he’s optimistic Rangers International can get a positive result against AS Sobemap in the second leg of their CAF Champions League first-round tie. Recall that the Nigerian champions Rangers International were held to a 1-1 draw by Benin Republic side AS Sobemap FC in the first leg of [...]
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• Spain Vs Nigeria Live Blogging: U-20 WWC Group F Matchday 1

  07-09-2026 17:00 via completesports.com
  
  Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (U-20 WWC) Group F matchday–1 clash between La Rojita of Spain and the Falconets of Nigeria at the Arena Sosnowiec, Sosnowiec, Pland.
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• Euromatch NPFL: My Team Is Still Work In Progress —Plateau United Coach Ogunbote

  07-09-2026 16:59 via completesports.com
  Plateau United head coach Gbenga Ogunbote has said his team is still work in progress, despite their win against Kwara United. Ogunbote side bounced back from their opening-day 2-0 loss to Rivers United by securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Kwara United in their Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 2 fixture at the [...]
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