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• I Don’t Start My Training With Breakfast –Serena

  07-09-2026 09:40 via completesports.com
  Veteran US tennis star Serena Williams has disclosed that she skips traditional morning breakfast on training days, opting instead for her first meal around lunchtime. Serena offered the glimpse into her routine while discussing her new meal collection with Factor, which includes options she selected to fit her lifestyle. Read Also:‘It’s Special’ –Sharapova Lauds Serena’s [...]
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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:
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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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• Football Fans Celebrate Big Wins As Champions League Returns With 46 Goals Across Two Nights

  10-09-2026 17:17 via completesports.com
  
  Clear wins by the competition’s heavyweights and the large number of goals also meant many fans benefited directly from staking on their favourites. The Champions League is back, and football fans are already recording major betting wins as the new season gets underway. Across the opening two nights, 46 goals were scored as Europe’s biggest [...]
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• China PR Vs Nigeria Live Blogging: U-20 WWC Group F Matchday 2

  10-09-2026 17:00 via completesports.com
  
  China PR vs Nigeria: Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (U-20 WWC) Group F matchday–2 clash between Little Steel Roses of Peoples Republic of China (China PR) and the Falconets of Nigeria at the Arena Sosnowiec, Sosnowiec, Pland.
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• Gordon Fits Barcelona Style Of Play Better Than Rashford —Deco

  10-09-2026 15:25 via completesports.com
  
  Barcelona sporting director Deco said the club signed Anthony Gordon over Marcus Rashford because he fits the team’s style of play better. Rashford scored 14 goals for Barça last season as they won LaLiga and the Spanish Supercopa, but the Spanish champions opted against taking up a €30 million ($34.8m) option to make the deal [...]
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• FG pays D’Tigress players $100,000 each, completes presidential reward

  10-09-2026 14:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeThe Federal Government has paid the naira equivalent of $100,000 to each D’Tigress player, completing President Bola Tinubu’s promised presidential rewards for the team’s historic 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket triumph.The National Sports Commission (NSC) confirmed that the accounts of the players and officials were credited on September 9, 2026, with each team official receiving the naira equivalent of $50,000. All recipients have confirmed receipt of
  
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• CAF Confederation Cup: Shooting Stars Defender Adelowo Optimistic Of Victory Against CS Sfaxien

  10-09-2026 14:40 via completesports.com
  Shooting Stars defender Damilola Adelowo is confident the Oluyole Warriors can secure a positive result against Tunisian side CS Sfaxien in the CAF Confederation Cup, reports Completesports.com. Salisu Yusuf’s men will face Sfaxien in the second leg of their first preliminary-round tie at the Stade Taieb Mhiri in Sfax on Sunday night. Shooting Stars head [...]
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• 2030 World Cup: Morocco says Casablanca will host final

  10-09-2026 14:25 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeMorocco has named Casablanca as the venue for the 2030 World Cup final, according to the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa.According to Reuters, Lekjaa announced the plan at a political party event in Bouznika, Morocco, on Thursday, despite FIFA yet to officially confirm the venue for the tournament’s showpiece match.“The province of Benslimane will have the honour of hosting the 2030 World Cup final,” Lekjaa said, according
  
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• France says ‘will not support’ Infantino in FIFA election

  10-09-2026 14:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  France will not support the candidacy of Gianni Infantino, who is running for a new term as FIFA president in March 2027, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced on Thursday.The FFF is aligning itself with the position of other European federations such as Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales, who have also publicly withdrawn support for Infantino.FIFA confirmed last weekend that Infantino will stand in the FIFA presidential election next March, despite the backlash over his now-ab
  
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• Fernandez Must Learn To Make Better Decisions –Ex-Rangers Goalkeeper

  10-09-2026 13:00 via completesports.com
  
  Former Rangers goalkeeper Cammy Bell has criticized Super Eagles defender Emmanuel Fernandez following a costly second-half mistake in Rangers’ 1-0 victory over St Mirren. During the match, Fernandez won the ball near the halfway line but attempted a risky, over-complicated flick to teammate Dujon Sterling. Read Also:Okonkwo Hails Charlton Teammates After QPR Draw The pass [...]
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