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• Navy arrests 12 in Akwa Ibom over illegal recruitment training

  02-09-2026 16:51 via punchng.com
  
  The Nigerian Navy arrested 12 individuals in Akwa Ibom for operating an illegal recruitment and training scheme, disrupting a fraudulent operation.Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-arrests-12-in-akwa-ibom-over-illegal-recruitment-training/
  
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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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• Mourinho dismisses Champions League pressure in second Real Madrid spell

  07-09-2026 16:38 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeJose Mourinho has dismissed the idea that he carries a Champions League debt from his first spell at Real Madrid as he prepares for his second stint’s European opener against Inter Milan on Tuesday.According to Reuters, Mourinho was asked whether he felt indebted to Real Madrid over failing to win the Champions League during his first tenure, with the Portuguese insisting his two spells should be treated separately.“No, it is two different spells,” Mourinh
  
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• ‘I score more goals than them’ – Mbappe takes dig at Raphinha, Dembele

  07-09-2026 15:54 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Enitan AbdultawabReal Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has defended his performances while rejecting comparisons between himself and Barcelona’s Raphinha and Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé.Mbappe spoke ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Inter, where he addressed criticism of his defensive contribution and suggestions that he should press more like Dembélé and Raphinha.Responding to the comparison, the France international said
  
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 136: Arsenal vs Chelsea Review

  07-09-2026 15:38 via completesports.com
  
  Martin Ødegaard scored the winner as Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-1 to maintain their perfect start to the 2026-27 Premier League season and end that of their London rivals. Xabi Alonso’s visitors made a flying start as Morgan Rogers put them in front after 77 seconds, though ex-Blues forward Kai Havertz got the Gunners level in [...]
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• FIFA U-20 Women World Cup: Nigeria vs Spain – time and where to watch

  07-09-2026 15:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets begin their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup campaign on Monday when they take on Spain in a highly anticipated Group F opener at the Arena Sosnowiec in Poland.The match, scheduled for 5pm Nigerian time, presents a stern early test for Moses Aduku’s side, with Spain regarded as one of the leading teams in the competition.Nigeria come into the encounter with plenty of World Cup experience. The Falconets have featured at every edition of the tournament and ha
  
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• AFCON 2027Q: Charlton Confirm Okonkwo’s Super Eagles Call-Up for Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau

  07-09-2026 15:15 via completesports.com
  Sky Bet Championship club Charlton Athletic have confirmed goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo’s call-up to the Nigeria squad for the Super Eagles’ upcoming 2026 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau, Completesports.com reports. Okonkwo, who joined Charlton on loan from Wrexham this summer, will be hoping to make his competitive debut for the Super [...]
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• Gabriel Lucky Not To Be Sent Off Against Chelsea —Rooney

  07-09-2026 14:46 via completesports.com
  Manchester United and England legend, Wayne Rooney, believes that Arsenal star Gabriel was ‘extremely lucky’ to avoid being shown a red card after kicking Emi Martinez in the face. The incident occurred in the first half as Arsenal came from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates on Sunday. While on the ground, the [...]
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• Belgium FA says won’t support Infantino re-election

  07-09-2026 14:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Belgian football association will not support Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president, it said on Monday, citing concerns over transparency and governance within world football’s governing body.Belgium joins a growing list of national associations, including England and Italy, that have withdrawn their backing for Infantino ahead of the FIFA presidential election in March 2027.FIFA confirmed on Sunday that Infantino would seek another term as president. He is c
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance Unlucky in Defeat to Nasarawa United — Ali

  07-09-2026 13:43 via completesports.com
  Bendel Insurance head coach Jolomi Ali believes his side were unlucky to suffer a 1-0 defeat to Nasarawa United in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Two encounter. The Benin Arsenals were beaten by the hosts at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday, with Sam Pam’s 55th-minute strike proving decisive. Despite creating several scoring [...]
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• How To Keep Your Team Consistent From Start To Finish In Ahmedabad’s Box Cricket Matches

  07-09-2026 13:19 via completesports.com
  
  Teams playing box cricket in Ahmedabad often start strong, then fade badly somewhere around the sixth over. It’s a familiar pattern, and honestly, it’s rarely about raw talent going missing. Good sides hold their intensity steady rather than peaking early and coasting through the back half. This guide looks at practical, no-nonsense ways to keep [...]
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• Fury claims Joshua bout is off, calls for Usyk trilogy

  07-09-2026 12:09 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Tyson Fury claims Anthony Joshua is backing out of their much-anticipated all-British heavyweight showdown and has challenged Oleksandr Usyk to a trilogy fight.Fury and Joshua have been locked in talks over a long-awaited meeting but the “Gypsy King” is impatient at a lack of confirmation, calling his rival a “coward” last week.The two former heavyweight world champions are expected to meet in November but the location of the fight has yet to be agreed.In an exp
  
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• Sports Prediction Markets Give Fans A New Number To Watch

  07-09-2026 11:10 via completesports.com
  Fans are used to watching scores, form and team news. Prediction markets add another number to the mix: a live price built by traders reacting to the same game. Once you understand what drives that price, the market becomes easier to read without turning sport into a finance lesson. Sports betting usually starts with a [...]
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• African players in Europe: Mbeumo fires solo goal as United draw

  07-09-2026 10:43 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Cameroon striker Bryan Mbeumo scored a superb solo goal for Manchester United, who surrendered the lead twice in a 2-2 Premier League draw against Everton at the weekend.AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in the major European leagues:ENGLANDBRYAN MBEUMO (Manchester United)Mbeumo struck in the 46th minute, racing through to drill a fierce finish past Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. It was the 27-year-old’s second goal in three games this term after scoring in the 5-2 win aga
  
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