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• SASEYC announces October date for aviation summit

  06-09-2026 01:47 via punchng.com
  
  SASEYC has announced October 3, 2026, as the new date for its Aviation Summit. Learn about career opportunities and training in aviation.Read More: https://punchng.com/saseyc-announces-october-date-for-aviation-summit/
  
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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  The Royal Belgian Football Association has announced on Monday, that it has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid as FIFA president.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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• Nasarawa United Will Improve With More Games — Mangut

  07-09-2026 10:31 via completesports.com
  
  Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, is confident his side will continue to improve as the EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season progresses. The Solid Miners secured their first victory of the campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bendel Insurance in a Matchday Two encounter at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. Sam [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Nasarawa United Will Improve With More Games — Mangut

  07-09-2026 10:31 via completesports.com
  
  Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut, is confident his side will continue to improve as the EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season progresses. The Solid Miners secured their first victory of the campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bendel Insurance in a Matchday Two encounter at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. Sam [...]
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• PSG go for three in a row as Champions League returns

  07-09-2026 10:11 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Another UEFA Champions League season gets going this week with the beginning of the league phase as Paris Saint-Germain bid to join the tiny band of clubs to have won the competition three years running.PSG successfully defended their title last season when they beat Arsenal on penalties in Budapest, retaining the trophy they won for the first time in their history 12 months earlier.Luis Enrique’s side have already secured their status as one of the competition’s greatest teams by wi
  
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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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• AC Milan Celebrate Chukwueze’s Second League Assist This Season

  07-09-2026 09:38 via completesports.com
  
  AC Milan have praised Samuel Chukwueze after he recorded his second assist in the Serie A this season in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Juventus. Chukwueze, who came on in the second half, set up his teammate Alphadjo Cissé to put Milan ahead against Juventus. The Old Lady, however, grabbed a stoppage time equaliser through Federico [...]
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• U-20 WWC: Aznar Targets Victory In Spain’s Opener Against Falconets

  07-09-2026 09:20 via completesports.com
  
  Spain head coach David Aznar is determined to guide his side to a winning start at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The 2018 champions will begin their campaign against Nigeria’s Falconets at Stadion Sosnowiec on Monday (today). La Rojita boast a talented squad featuring several players who represented Spain at the 2024 and [...]
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