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• Obasanjo to chair book presentation on unexplained wealth

  04-09-2026 09:01 via punchng.com
  
  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo will chair the presentation of ‘Unexplained Wealth in Nigeria,’ a three-volume book by Dr. Wahab Kunle Shittu. Learn morRead More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-to-chair-book-presentation-on-unexplained-wealth/
  
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• Rybakina books US Open semi against Gauff, secures No.1 ranking

  10-09-2026 09:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Elena Rybakina ended Zheng Qinwen’s spirited US Open run on Wednesday, guaranteeing her rise to world No. 1 as she booked a semi-final showdown with Coco Gauff.Rybakina beat Zheng 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 and is assured of ending Aryna Sabalenka’s reign atop the standings — even if the Belarusian wins a third straight title.“It’s just a number right now,” Rybakina said. “It’s a different achievement … but mostly you think about the titles at the
  
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• Chelsea’s 2016-17 Premier League Title Should Be Given To Tottenham —Pochettino

  10-09-2026 09:05 via completesports.com
  
  Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title for financial rule breaches and the honour retrospectively awarded to Tottenham, who he led to second place that season. Chelsea were fined £10m by the Football Association in July and given a suspended two-window transfer ban for multiple violations of the rules [...]
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• Nigeria Qualify For 2027 IHF Men’s U-21 World Championship

  10-09-2026 08:48 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s junior men’s handball team has secured qualification for the 2027 International Handball Federation (IHF) Men’s U-21 World Championship in North Macedonia. The National Sports Commission (NSC) confirmed the qualification in a statement on their X handle. The qualification was secured after the Nigerian team defeated Guinea 28-23 in their quarter-final at the 33rd Africa [...]
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• UCL: It’s Just Cramps’ –Iraola Gives Injury Update On Barcola

  10-09-2026 08:07 via completesports.com
  Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has disclosed that Bradley Barcola only suffered from cramps rather than a serious calf injury during Liverpool’s 2-1 Champions League victory over Atlético Madrid. Recall that Barcola pulled up holding his left calf in the 60th minute of his full debut, sparking injury fears. Read Also:Carabao Cup: Hold Me Responsible For [...]
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• UCL: They’re A Great Team —Napoli Coach Allegri Hails Arsenal

  10-09-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  Massimiliano Allegri has labelled Arsenal a “great team” after his Napoli side were beaten on Wednesday night. Martin Odegaard’s 75th minute strike settled the Champions League showdown in Arsenal’s favour, though the result only tells half the story. The Gunners were dominant throughout at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, but a succession of missed chances [...]
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• Akintola Joins Omonia FC After Hull City Exit

  10-09-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  
  Hull City have announced the departure of Nigerian winger David Akintola, who has left the club to join Cypriot side Omonia FC, reports Completesports.com. The Tigers confirmed that Akintola’s contract was mutually terminated to enable him to complete his move to Omonia. The 30-year-old will return to the Cypriot club for a second spell, having [...]
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• Carabao Cup: Hold Me Responsible For Chelsea’s Poor First Half Performance Against Leeds United — Alonso

  10-09-2026 07:10 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has taken full responsibility for his team’s poor first-half performance in the Blues’ 6-3 win against Leeds United in the Carabao Cup. The Blues came out flat at Stamford Bridge and found themselves chasing the game after a dominant opening 45 minutes from Leeds. Read Also:‘I Want To Keep Playing And [...]
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• Chelsea fight back from 2-0 down to beat Leeds 6-3

  10-09-2026 00:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Chelsea fought back from two goals down to beat Leeds 6-3 as Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck rescued the Blues in a League Cup third-round classic on Wednesday.Xabi Alonso’s side were in danger of crashing out following Tarik Muharemovic’s first-half opener and a Brenden Aaronson goal soon after the interval at Stamford Bridge.But Alonso sent on England forward Palmer, along with Morgan Rogers, Pedro Neto and Reece James, at half-time and the decision inspired Chelsea’s stirring
  
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• UCL: Arsenal Edge Napoli, Liverpool Overcome Atletico Madrid

  10-09-2026 00:00 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal began their UEFA Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Napoli at the Diego Maradona Stadium on Wednesday night. The Gunners could have won by a more comfortable margin after creating several clear-cut chances in an entertaining encounter, but Martin Ødegaard’s goal 15 minutes from time proved decisive. Ødegaard is now enjoying [...]
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• Carabao Cup: Chelsea Stage Dramatic Comeback To Edge Out Leeds In Nine-Goal Thriller

  09-09-2026 23:26 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea produced a dramatic second-half comeback to overturn a 0-2 deficit to overcome Leeds United 6-3 victory over Leeds United in the third round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night. Leeds started strongly and led at the break after Tarik Muharemovic headed them in front in the 23rd minute and Brenden Aaronson making it [...]
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• Mac Allister scores winner as Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid 2-1

  09-09-2026 23:10 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Alexis Mac Allister did his case for an improved Liverpool contract no harm with the winner as Andoni Iraola got off to a winning Champions League start by beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Wednesday.Mac Allister expressed his frustration at not being offered a new deal on the eve of the match, but responded by blasting home from the edge of the box to cap Liverpool’s comeback.Marcos Llorente had given Atletico an early lead before Dominik Szoboszlai levelled before half-time.Victory came at
  
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• PSG begin UCL title defence with 6-1 win over Slovan Bratislava

  09-09-2026 23:04 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick as two-time defending champions Paris Saint-Germain began their bid to win a third consecutive Champions League title by thrashing Slovan Bratislava 6-1 on Wednesday.Ousmane Dembele got the first two goals for PSG at the Parc des Princes, before Spain’s World Cup final hero Torres struck three times on his Champions League debut for his new club.Fabian Ruiz sealed the win late on as the big victory sets PSG up nicely for the rest of the league phase.Vangua
  
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• UCL: Man United Can Compete With Europe’s Best –Carrick

  09-09-2026 21:34 via completesports.com
  
  Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has backed his squad to go as far as possible and compete with Europe’s elite on their return to the UEFA Champions League. Manchester United host Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford, ending a 1,003-day absence from the competition. Read Also:Stationery Stores Chairman Petitions FIFA, Demands Recognition For Father, [...]
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• Raphinha bags brace as Barcelona demolish Feyenoord 5-1

  09-09-2026 20:59 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Raphinha continued his superb goalscoring form with a brace as Barcelona demolished Feyenoord 5-1 to begin their Champions League campaign in perfect fashion on Wednesday.Karim Adeyemi curled home brilliantly from long range in between Raphinha’s strikes and Lamine Yamal bent in a free-kick as Hansi Flick’s team made light work of their Dutch visitors.After Sem Steijn pulled one back, Barca substitute Gabriel Jesus netted a fifth, the forward’s first goal since joining from Ar
  
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• Winning Champions League Trophy Our Main Goal This Season —Barcelona President Laporta

  09-09-2026 20:35 via completesports.com
  Barcelona president Joan Laporta, ​​has outlined the club’s main sporting objective for the season, stating that winning the UEFA Champions League title is the club’s main goal. “Our goal is to win the Spanish league title for the third consecutive time. We also aim to defend the domestic cup title. Furthermore, we want to win [...]
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• Carabao Cup: Chelsea hand 16-year-old Watson debut against Leeds

  09-09-2026 20:27 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeChelsea have handed 16-year-old Reggie Watson his senior debut against Leeds United in Wednesday’s Carabao Cup third-round clash at Stamford Bridge.Manager Xabi Alonso has made nine changes from the side that lost 2-1 to Arsenal on Sunday, with Watson named in the starting XI for the 8pm kick-off.Watson, the son of former Wigan captain Ben Watson, impressed during Chelsea’s pre-season and now makes his first competitive appearance for the Blues.Mike Penders repl
  
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• Stationery Stores Chairman Petitions FIFA, Demands Recognition For Father, Harmonisation Of NFF And NFA

  09-09-2026 18:54 via completesports.com
  
  Chairman of Stationery Stores Football Club of Lagos, Dr.  Adetilewa Adebajo, has petitioned world football governing body FIFA, calling for the historical recognition of his late father, Israel Adebajo, for his role in Nigeria’s affiliation with the organisation and urging an urgent review of the country’s football governance structure Completesports.com reports. In a memorandum dated [...]
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• U-20 WWC: Benfica Forward Akekoromowei Joins Falconets Teammates In Poland

  09-09-2026 18:39 via completesports.com
  
  Benfica new signing Janet Akekoromowei has joined up with her Falconets teammates at the ongoing FIFA women’s U-20 World Cup in Poland. Akekoromowei was included in the final squad for the World Cup but missed the team’s opening game against Spain which ended in a 2-0 defeat. It is gathered that the 18-year-old stayed back [...]
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• Henry: Rodri Is A Replica Of Busquets

  09-09-2026 18:32 via completesports.com
  
  Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has disclosed that Barcelona have signed a new Sergio Busquets by acquiring Rodri from Manchester City. In a chat with CBS Sports, Henry remarked that he never thought he would see another player like Sergio Busquets, but watching Rodhri made him realize Barcelona found a true successor. Read Also:‘I Want To [...]
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• U-20 WWC: Falconets Focused On China After Spain Setback – Aduku

  09-09-2026 18:14 via completesports.com
  Falconets head coach Moses Aduku says his team has put their opening-day defeat to Spain behind them and is fully focused on the crucial encounter with China. Nigeria will return to the Stadion Sosnowiec on Thursday evening for their second Group F fixture, hoping to bounce back from a disappointing 2-0 loss to 2022 champions [...]
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• Alonso backs Estêvão for key Chelsea role despite limited minutes

  09-09-2026 18:02 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeChelsea manager Xabi Alonso has backed young Brazilian forward Estêvão to play an important role despite his limited minutes so far this season.According to ESPN, the 19-year-old has made brief substitute appearances in two of Chelsea’s three Premier League matches, including Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Arsenal, when his late effort was saved by David Raya.Estêvão came close to rescuing a point at the Emirates after replacing Jamie Gittens,
  
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• I want Champions League trophy more than anything — Mbappe

  09-09-2026 17:22 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeReal Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has said winning the Champions League is more important to him than anything.Mbappe spoke after Real Madrid opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.The France international scored in the first half before Federico Valverde added a second, while Carlos Augusto pulled one back for Inter after the break.Asked about his priority this season, Mbappe told CBS: “The Champ
  
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• ‘I Want To Keep Playing And Enjoying My Football’ –Aina

  09-09-2026 17:18 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles defender Ola Aina has disclosed that being on the pitch and staying grateful for his career matters more than specific positions or pressure. Playing for both Nottingham Forest and the Super Eagles, he approaches his career with positivity, hard work, and a desire to keep things light and fun. Read Also:Fernandez: I’m Still [...]
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• Messi agrees to buy second Spanish club after Argentina retirement

  09-09-2026 16:56 via vanguardngr.com
  
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeLionel Messi has reached a preliminary agreement to become majority shareholder of Spanish second-tier club Eldense, days after ending his Argentina international career.According to the BBC, Eldense confirmed the agreement with Messi for the acquisition of shares currently owned by Grupo TH Soluciones, which would make the 39-year-old majority shareholder.The transaction remains subject to legal and contractual procedures, including due diligence and approval from Spain&rs
  
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• Fernandez: I’m Still Growing As A Player At Rangers

  09-09-2026 16:55 via completesports.com
  Rangers defender Emmanuel Fernandez has disclosed that he is tuning out external criticism and focusing on daily self-improvement following a difficult start to the 2026–27 season. In a chat with The Scottish Sun, the Super Eagles star noted that discussions with manager Derek McInnes have centered on maintaining full 90-minute concentration to eliminate minor errors. [...]
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• Carrick confident Man Utd can go far in ‘magical’ Champions League

  09-09-2026 16:50 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Michael Carrick believes Manchester United are strong enough to compete with Europe’s best on their return to the Champions League for the first time in three years.Carrick earned his position as permanent United boss after leading the Red Devils to third place in the Premier League in his interim spell last season.Having secured a place in Europe’s elite club competition, United kick off their league phase campaign on Thursday when they face Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Traff
  
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• CAF Confederation Cup: Shooting Stars Depart for Crucial Sfaxien Return Leg

  09-09-2026 16:48 via completesports.com
  
  Shooting Stars have departed Nigeria for Tunisia ahead of the crucial second leg of their CAF Confederation Cup first preliminary round tie against CS Sfaxien. The Oluyole Warriors left the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, travelling via Casablanca, Morocco, as they continue their preparations for Sunday’s decisive encounter. The trip marks Shooting Stars’ [...]
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 137: Femi Opabunmi On The State Of Nigerian Football

  09-09-2026 15:34 via completesports.com
  
  Born on March 3rd, 1985, in Lagos, Femi Opabunmi started his football career in Ibadan, Oyo State, where he became a household name until the late coach Musa Abdullahi picked him, along with 22 others, to fly Nigeria’s flag at the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Trinidad and Tobago. He became a national hero [...]
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• Brighton Boss Offers Fresh Update On Azeez’s Injury

  09-09-2026 15:34 via completesports.com
  
  Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler is hopeful that Femi Azeez will be fit to make his debut for the Seagulls when they travel to Coventry City on Sunday. Azeez joined Brighton from Sky Bet Championship side Millwall on transfer deadline day, but his debut has been delayed due to a minor injury. [...]
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