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• Ogunsakin advances to US Open Junior Champs main draws

  05-09-2026 02:54 via punchng.com
  
  Nigeria’s Oluwaseun Ogunsakin, 14, defeats top seed to qualify for the US Open Junior Championships main draw. Read about his historic Grand Slam run.Read More: https://punchng.com/ogunsakin-advances-to-us-open-junior-champs-main-draws/
  
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• Valencia sack coach, CEO after poor La Liga start

  13-09-2026 16:55 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Valencia sacked coach Carlos Corberan and CEO Ron Gourlay on Sunday after a poor start to the Spanish season.Los Che sit at the bottom of La Liga with no victories and four defeats from five matches.“The decision marks the will of the club to start a new era in the sporting structure and area of football management,” said the club in a statement.Valencia said Corberan would be replaced by reserve team coach Oscar Sanchez temporarily, before a new manager is appointed.The Spanish clu
  
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• Meet Nigerian-American Ugo Ugochukwu crowned 2026 FIA Formula 3 Champion

  13-09-2026 15:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Nigerian-American racing driver Ugo Ugochukwu has been crowned the 2026 FIA Formula 3 Champion after finishing second in the final race of the season in Madrid, Spain.The 19-year-old secured the championship on Sunday at the newly built Madring circuit, driving for Campos Racing, and became the first American to win the FIA Formula 3 title.Ugochukwu entered the final race level on points with British driver Freddie Slater after a dramatic championship battle throughout the season.While Finland&
  
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• Scottish League Cup: Fernandez In Action As Rangers Thrash Celtic To Reach Semifinal

  13-09-2026 15:23 via completesports.com
  Nigeria international Emmanuel Fernandez was in action as Rangers hammered rivals Celtic 3-0 in the Scottish League Cup quarterfinal at Ibrox Stadium on Sunday. Midfielder Dan Neil gave Rangers the lead midway through the first half and Venezuela striker Kevin Kelsy doubled their advantage in 59 minutes. Neil, signed from Sunderland in the summer, sealed [...]
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• Timur Turlov Presents His Plan For FIDE At First Presidential Debate

  13-09-2026 15:21 via completesports.com
  
  The first presidential debate of the FIDE election campaign took place on Chess.com on September 9, 17 days before the election scheduled for September 26 in Samarkand. Three candidates were due to take part: Timur Turlov , Chairman of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation, and German entrepreneurs Jan Henric Buettner and Wadim Rosenstein. However, most of [...]
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• Nigeria Vs New Caledonia Live Blogging: 2026 U-20 WWC Group F Matchday 3

  13-09-2026 14:00 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Vs New Caledonia: Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (U-20 WWC) Group F matchday–3 clash between the Falconets of Nigeria and Les Cagous (The Kagus) of New Caledonia at the Stadion Miejski LKS Lodz, Pland.
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• Ruben Neves slams fans over Diogo Jota chants during Saudi League clash

  13-09-2026 12:53 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ruben Neves has condemned Al Taawoun supporters for chanting the name of his late friend and former Portugal teammate, Diogo Jota, during their Saudi Pro League clash with Al Hilal.The incident occurred during Saturday’s seventh round league encounter, with Al Taawoun fans directing chants about Jota at Neves during a stoppage in play.Neves, who was visibly angered by the chants, responded with a sarcastic applause before pointing towards the sky, apparently reminding the supporters of Jo
  
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• Serena Reflects On First Pregnancy

  13-09-2026 11:32 via completesports.com
  Veteran US tennis star Serena Williams has disclosed that being heard by medical professionals after experiencing life-threatening childbirth complications literally saved her life. She emphasizes the importance of patient advocacy and medical listening, pointing out profound healthcare disparities affecting Black women. Read Also:‘Everything Aligned –Rybakina Reacts After Winning First US Open Title In a chat [...]
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• Messi strikes again but Nashville snatch late draw against Inter Miami

  13-09-2026 10:57 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Lionel Messi extended his incredible scoring streak against MLS-leaders Nashville on Saturday as Inter Miami battled to a 2-2 draw in their top-of-the-table Eastern Conference clash.Messi curled in a superb strike on 62 minutes at Miami’s Nu Stadium to fire Inter into a 2-1 lead but Nashville grabbed a share of the points after striker Sam Surridge bundled in an injury-time equaliser.The 39-year-old Messi has now scored a remarkable 17 goals in 14 games against Nashville in all competitio
  
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• Chukwueze Gets Good Rating In Lazio vs AC Milan

  13-09-2026 08:23 via completesports.com
  Samuel Chukwueze got good rating as AC Milan came from 2-0 down to force Lazio to a 2-2 draw in Saturday’s Serie A clash. Chukwueze was named in Ruben Amorim’s starting lineup and saw action for 90 minutes as Milan continued their impressive start to the campaign. As compiled by Sempre Milan, Chukwueze was rated [...]
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• ‘Everything Aligned –Rybakina Reacts After Winning First US Open Title

  13-09-2026 08:14 via completesports.com
  Kazakhstani professional tennis player Elena Rybakina has expressed delight after defeating Aryna Sabalenka to win her first US Open title. Recall that Rybakina defeated defending champion Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday. Read Also:2026 US Open Final: Rybakina, Sabalenka Target Grand Slam Title The victory denied Sabalenka a [...]
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Ikpeme Charges Falconets To Beat New Caledonia, Qualify For Round Of 16

  13-09-2026 07:46 via completesports.com
  
  Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Emmanuel Ikpeme, has urged the Falconets to rise to the occasion and secure a convincing victory over New Caledonia in their final Group Stage match at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland on Sunday. The Falconets were held to a goalless draw [...]
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• Arteta Faults Referee’s Decision To Award Sunderland Penalty

  13-09-2026 07:43 via completesports.com
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has labelled the decision to award Sunderland a penalty “unacceptable” on Saturday after watching his side grind out a 2-0 win to maintain their 100 per cent start to the season and move clear at the top of the Premier League. The outburst occurred following Arsenal’s 2-0 victory against Sunderland at [...]
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• Chelsea Set Unwanted 65-Year Record After 2-2 Draw With Hull City

  13-09-2026 07:31 via completesports.com
  Hull City became the latest club to breach Chelsea’s fragile defence and condemn the west London club to an unwanted record. Mohamed Belloumi’s 28th-minute leveller ensured the Blues have now gone 20 league games without a clean sheet for the first time in 65 years. The Blues reached the unwanted feat in Saturday’s 2-2 draw [...]
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• Aina Earns Glasner’s Praise After Forest’s Win Against Villa

  13-09-2026 07:25 via completesports.com
  
  Nottingham Forest head coach Oliver Glasner has praised Ola Aina for his impressive performance in the club’s 2-1 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday. The Nigeria international was handed an unfamiliar role at the heart of Forest’s defence after injuries ruled out two of the club’s regular centre-backs. Despite the positional change, Aina delivered a [...]
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• The truth FIFA must be told, by Patrick Omorodion

  13-09-2026 05:26 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The Holy Bible tells us in the book of Matthew 2:1–12 how the wise men came from the East following a star to find Jesus when he was born.It says they brought three gifts namely gold, frankincense, and myrrh which they presented to baby Jesus who they found in Bethlehem.We are not told from which particular country they took off from but the East is believed to be in one of today’s Middle East countries.Those biblical wise men, we are told, heard that a Messiah was born and were gui
  
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• Mbappe scores brace as Real Madrid sink Rayo 4-1

  13-09-2026 00:19 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe struck twice to help Real Madrid smash Rayo Vallecano 4-1 on Saturday to pull level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.Jose Mourinho’s side got back to winning ways after a defeat by Real Betis in their previous top-flight outing, with a convincing victory against neighbours Rayo.Jude Bellingham and Alvaro Carreras were also on target for Real Madrid, while Sergio Camello pulled one back for the visitors early in the second half.Champions Barcelona visit Levante on Sunday
  
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• Ligue 1: Simon Features As Paris FC Maintain Unbeaten Streak After Draw With Lyon

  12-09-2026 23:34 via completesports.com
  Moses Simon was in action as Paris FC extended their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1 season with a hard-fought 0-0 home draw against Lyon. Simon came on with 11 minutes left and helped Paris FC record their second draw (two wins, no defeat) in the French topflight so far this season. Liam Rosenior’s Paris [...]
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• EPL: Saka, Bruno On Target As Arsenal Edge Sunderland

  12-09-2026 23:31 via completesports.com
  
  Bruno Guimarães and Bukayo Saka were on target as Arsenal defeated Sunderland 2-0 in Saturday’s Premier League game to maintain the gunners’ 100% winning record this ongoing season. In 55 minutes, Gunners defender Ezri Konsa was penalised for pulling down Dan Ballard in the box, but goalkeeper Raya read Enzo le Fee’s penalty with a [...]
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• Mbappe scores two, as Real Madrid sink Rayo

  12-09-2026 23:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Kylian Mbappe struck twice to help Real Madrid smash Rayo Vallecano 4-1 on Saturday to pull level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.Jose Mourinho’s side got back to winning ways after a defeat by Real Betis in their previous top-flight outing, with a convincing victory against neighbours Rayo.Jude Bellingham and Alvaro Carreras were also on target for Real Madrid, while Sergio Camello pulled one back for the visitors early in the second half.Champions Barcelona visit Levante on Sunday
  
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• US survive Spain scare to book World Cup final clash with France

  12-09-2026 23:17 via vanguardngr.com
  
  The United States will take on France in the final of the women’s basketball World Cup after a 76-66 win over Spain in the semi-finals in Berlin on Saturday.Underdogs Spain, whose best-ever result was reaching the 2014 final against the Americans, levelled the scores at 58-all at the end of the third quarter.The experience of the 11-time champions told in the final period, however, as the US outscored their opponents by 10 to seal victory.Led by 16 points from Breanna Stewart and 13
  
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• Arsenal extend perfect Premier League start as Chelsea, Liverpool draw

  12-09-2026 23:13 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Arsenal extended a flawless start to their Premier League title defence thanks to Bruno Guimaraes’s stunning strike in a 2-0 win over Sunderland, while Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham were all held at home on Saturday.Newly-promoted Hull remain unbeaten and third in the table after a 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge as Liverpool failed to find a way past struggling Fulham in a goalless encounter.Tottenham’s wait for a league goal goes on despite a £300 million ($405 million) splur
  
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• U-20 Women’s World Cup: Falconets target victory against New Caledonia

  12-09-2026 22:41 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Moses Aduku, Head Coach of Nigeria’s U-20 women’s national team, Falconets, says his players are determined to secure victory against New Caledonia in their final Group F match at the ongoing tournament.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Falconets will face New Caledonia at 2 p.m. at Stadion Miejski LKS in their final Group F match Sunday in Lodz, Poland.The ​‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠‌‌⁠‌⁠‌‌&#
  
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• Coutinho set to join Neymar at Santos

  12-09-2026 22:21 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho has joined Santos, team-mate Neymar announced on Saturday, although his new club has yet to officially confirm the move.Coutinho, 34, has been without a club since leaving Vasco da Gama in February, citing mental burnout.“We’re very happy that you’re here,” Neymar said on social media, with a video showing Coutinho alongside Santos players and coaches.“Our squad and our fans will welcome you with arms wide open.”Ac
  
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• CAF Champions League: Manyo Vows Rivers United Will Fight For Victory Against San Pedro

  12-09-2026 22:21 via completesports.com
  Rivers United captain Stephen Manyo has declared the team ready for their CAF Champions League first preliminary round second-leg clash against San Pedro of Côte d’Ivoire. Finidi George’s side will host the Ivorian outfit at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday, with the tie finely poised after the two teams played out [...]
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• Serie A: Chukwueze Features As AC Milan Hold Lazio

  12-09-2026 21:53 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze played all 90 minutes as AC Milan played out an entertaining 2-2 draw against Lazio in Saturday’s Serie A game. The Nigerian international, who was making his fourth appearance, has bagged two assists this ongoing season. Read Also:2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets Ready For New Caledonia Challenge — Aduku Chukwueze has [...]
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• Tottenham remain goalless, booed by fans after Everton stalemate

  12-09-2026 21:03 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Tottenham were booed off after their goalless start to the Premier League season stretched to a fourth match following Saturday’s dismal 0-0 draw against Everton.Roberto De Zerbi’s expensively assembled side have made a wretched opening to the new campaign and they were easily held by Everton in north London.Tottenham have taken two points from their first four matches, with their only goals this season coming against second tier Charlton in the League Cup.Their search for a goal ta
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: Doma United Maintain Perfect Start With Win Over Enyimba

  12-09-2026 20:24 via completesports.com
  
  Doma United maintained their unbeaten start to the new season with a convincing 2-0 victory over Enyimba at the Pantami Stadium. Sadiq Rilwan opened the scoring two minutes after the hour mark to give the hosts the lead. Doma United held on to their advantage and continued to control proceedings as they protected their lead. [...]
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• ‘Tired’ Liverpool must adapt to schedule, says Iraola

  12-09-2026 20:12 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Andoni Iraola said it was obvious Liverpool suffered from fatigue in a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham on Saturday, but insisted his players have to adapt to a gruelling schedule.Less than three days on from beating Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their Champions League opener, the Reds were comfortably held at bay by a Fulham side that had lost each of their first three Premier League games under Alvaro Arbeloa.“Our players were tired,” said Iraola. “We cannot hide it. I think it’s t
  
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• Alonso Laments Chelsea’s Defensive Struggles After Disappointing Draw With Hull

  12-09-2026 19:59 via completesports.com
  Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has expressed his frustration following the Blues’ defensive struggles this season. The London giants dropped points for the second straight game on Saturday, as they drew 2-2 with Hull City in Saturday’s league tie at Stamford Bridge. Morgan Rogers opened the scoring in the 7th minute off an assisted by João [...]
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