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• Uzoho bids farewell after Omonia switch

  30-08-2026 01:56 via punchng.com
  
  Super Eagles goalkeeper, Francis Uzoho, has left Omonia Nicosia to join fellow Cypriot First Division side, Omonia 29is Maiou, bringing an end to a five-year spell with his former club. Uzoho, who confirmed his departure on Saturday, shared an emotional farewell message thanking everyone connected to Omonia, particularly the supporters, for their love and supportRead More: https://punchng.com/uzoho-bids-farewell-after-omonia-switch/
  
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• ‘Despised every moment’ – Frustrated Djokovic crashes out of US Open first round

  31-08-2026 15:32 via vanguardngr.com
  By Enitan AbdultawabNovak Djokovic has suffered a shock first-round exit at the 2026 US Open after losing to Argentina’s Mariano Navone in a gruelling five-set encounter at Flushing Meadows.The 39-year-old Serbian, who was targeting a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title, was defeated 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 by the world No. 49 in a match that lasted four hours and 36 minutes.The defeat marked Djokovic’s earliest exit from a Grand Slam since the 2006 Australian Open and the
  
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• SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 133: Who Should Replace Justin Madugu As Super Falcons Coach

  31-08-2026 15:25 via completesports.com
  Following the dismissal of Justin Madugu as the Super Falcons manager, the Nigeria Football Federation will need to make a decision that goes beyond simply finding a replacement. The next coach must understand Nigerian football, manage a talented squad, compete at the highest level and, most importantly, build on the Super Falcons’ ambitions on the [...]
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• Liverpool complete £123m Barcola transfer from PSG

  31-08-2026 15:25 via vanguardngr.com
  By Adegboyega AdeleyeLiverpool have completed the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth up to £123 million, strengthening their squad ahead of the new Premier League season.The transfer was confirmed by BBC Sport, with Liverpool paying an initial £106 million plus £17 million in potential add-ons for the 23-year-old.Barcola has signed a five-year contract and becomes Liverpool’s fifth new arrival of the summer, following Victo
  
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• EuroMatch NPFL: Ogunbote Reveals Why Plateau United Lost To Rivers United

  31-08-2026 15:15 via completesports.com
  
  Plateau United technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote has reflected on his side’s 2-0 away defeat to Rivers United in their opening game of the 2026/27 EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. The Peace Boys suffered the defeat at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Port Harcourt, on Sunday, with Abdulrasheed Dabai and Wasiu Falolu scoring for the [...]
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• Ex-Super Eagles Star Backs Seyi Tinubu To Become NFF President

  31-08-2026 15:06 via completesports.com
  
  Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has backed Seyi Tinubu, son of Nigeria President Bola Tinubu, to head the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Martins stated this amid a leadership crisis in Nigerian football, which led to the resignation of Ibrahim Musa Gusau resigned along with the general secretary and other executive committee members. The resignations [...]
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• NFF crisis: Seyi Tinubu can change Nigerian football – Obafemi Martins

  31-08-2026 14:44 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins, has expressed confidence that Seyi Tinubu could help address some of the challenges confronting Nigerian football if he chooses to get involved.
  Martins spoke during an appearance on the Obi One Podcast while discussing the crisis in the Nigeria Football Federation and growing calls for reforms in the administration of the sport.
  The former Inter Milan and Newcastle United forward said Nigerian football needed younger people who understand the game a
  
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• It’s Time For Fernandez To Go —Chelsea Legend

  31-08-2026 14:29 via completesports.com
  Frank Leboeuf claims that ‘nobody’ wants Enzo Fernandez at Chelsea and has urged Xabi Alonso to sell the Argentina international before transfer deadline day. Fernandez’s future at Stamford Bridge has been uncertain for many months after the midfielder publicly shared his ambition to play for Real Madrid one day. The sacking of Enzo Maresca and [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL 2026/27: Kun Khalifat Coach Uzoho Targets Better Season Finish

  31-08-2026 14:20 via completesports.com
  
  Kun Khalifat Technical Adviser, Obinna Uzoho, has revealed that there was nothing particularly special about his team’s goalless draw against Abia Warriors in Sunday’s 2026/2027 Euromatch NPFL Matchday One fixture at the Enyimba Stadium, Aba, Completesports.com reports. The match was stopped in the 73rd minute after a heavy downpour rendered the pitch unsuitable for the [...]
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• How Does Yono Games Fit Into The Changing Mobile Gaming Experience?

  31-08-2026 14:16 via completesports.com
  
  There is a familiar moment for sports fans that rarely gets mentioned when people talk about gaming. A match has just finished, the next fixture is still hours away, and there is not really enough time—or energy—for another long activity. You check the score, read a few updates, watch a highlight and, at some point, [...]
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• How Does 3patti Match The Fast-Paced Rhythm Of Modern Mobile Play?

  31-08-2026 14:11 via completesports.com
  
  A dedicated sports fan can happily spend two hours watching a close, gripping match and still wonder where the evening went. Yet that same person might have only eight minutes before work, ten minutes while waiting in a parked car, or a short gap between two fixtures. What happens during those awkward little windows? The [...]
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• Video: Seyi Tinubu can change things at NFF — Obafemi Martins

  31-08-2026 14:06 via vanguardngr.com
  Former Super Eagles striker, Obafemi Martins, has expressed optimism that Seyi Tinubu could play a role in addressing some of the challenges confronting Nigerian football.Martins made the remarks while discussing the ongoing crisis surrounding the Nigeria Football Federation and recent calls for changes within the football administration during an appearance on the Obi One Podcast.The former Inter Milan and Newcastle United forward said Nigerian football needs young people who understand the sy
  
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• South Korea women’s football body probes ‘period’ insult

  31-08-2026 12:47 via vanguardngr.com
  South Korea’s women’s football federation announced an investigation Monday over allegations a female referee insulted former Chelsea midfielder Ji So-yun during a domestic game by saying she was menstruating.The incident happened on Friday in a WK League match between Ji’s Suwon FC Women and Seoul City Hall and saw the international booked after she confronted the official over the alleged comment.“The federation’s position is that once the facts have been establi
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: Finidi Delighted After Rivers United Show Improved Scoring, Defending

  31-08-2026 12:14 via completesports.com
  
  Rivers United Technical Manager, Finidi George, has expressed delight over his side’s 2-0 thumping of Plateau United in Sunday’s 2026/2027 Euromatch NPFL Matchday One clash at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium, Omagwa, near Port Harcourt, Completesports.com reports. Finidi On Rivers United’s Improved Performance Finidi, a former Nigeria and Ajax Amsterdam winger, told reporters at a post-match [...]
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• EuroMatch NPFL: Mangut Bemoans Nasarawa United’s Unlucky Defeat To Barau FC

  31-08-2026 12:12 via completesports.com
  
  Nasarawa United head coach Mbwas Mangut has expressed disappointment following his side’s 3-1 defeat to Barau FC, reports Completesports.com. The Solid Miners endured a difficult start to their 2026/27 EuroMatch Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, campaign after going down at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano, on Sunday evening. Barau FC made a bright start to [...]
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• Iran FM accuses ‘serpent’ Netanyahu of tricking US into war

  31-08-2026 11:56 via vanguardngr.com
  Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a “serpent”, accusing him of tricking Washington into going to war with the Islamic republic.“In Hebrew, Netanyahu openly crows that he suckered the U.S. Administration into a war on Iran on behalf of Israel. Netanyahu explicitly laughs about how he ‘influenced’ America through 1,000 hours of airtime on U.S. networks,” Araghchi said in a post on X.“In
  
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• Euromatch NPFL: Abdallah Explains Warri Wolves’ Defeat To Bendel Insurance, Defends Youthful Line-Up

  31-08-2026 11:34 via completesports.com
  Warri Wolves Head Coach, Hassan Abdallah, has explained why the Seasiders fell 2-1 to Bendel Insurance in Sunday’s 2026/27 Euromatch NPFL Matchday 1 fixture at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, Completesports.com reports. Abdallah Identifies Defensive Lapses Abdallah said after the gritty clash that his defenders did not quite perform as expected. He pointed to [...]
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• EPL: Gary Neville names two positions Man Utd must fix

  31-08-2026 10:28 via thesun.ng
  
  Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has urged the club to strengthen its defence by signing one or two players before the transfer window closes on Tuesday.
  Neville believes United should prioritise a left-back and a centre-back, saying the additions could make a significant difference to the team.
  Speaking on The Gary Neville Podcast after Sunday’s Premier League fixtures, the former defender stressed the importance of reinforcing the squad before the deadline.
  According to Nevi
  
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• Djokovic: Why I Crashed Out Of US Open

  31-08-2026 09:45 via completesports.com
  Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has disclosed that severe physical collapse, recurrent vomiting, and back and shoulder pain caused his shocking first-round exit at the US Open against Mariano Navone. Djokovic stated he suffered from violent vomiting and nausea on the court, a serious issue that has impacted him during matches throughout the season. He [...]
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• Djokovic Explains Dismal US Open Performance

  31-08-2026 09:45 via completesports.com
  
  Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic has disclosed that severe physical collapse, recurrent vomiting, and back and shoulder pain caused his shocking first-round exit at the US Open against Mariano Navone. Djokovic stated he suffered from violent vomiting and nausea on the court, a serious issue that has impacted him during matches throughout the season. He [...]
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• Chelsea In Advanced Talks To Sign Monaco Midfielder As Fernandez Replacement

  31-08-2026 09:31 via completesports.com
  Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, talkSPORT reports. Camara will serve as a replacement for the Manchester City-bound Enzo Fernandez should the Blues get a deal done. The 22-year-old is available for between £50million and £60m this summer, with Chelsea expecting to receive at least double that for Fernandez. He [...]
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• Transmission faults cut power allocations to Lagos, Abuja, others

  31-08-2026 09:30 via punchng.com
  
  Multiple transmission line outages have led to reduced power allocations for Lagos, Abuja, and other regions. NISO clarifies the cause of these power allocRead More: https://punchng.com/transmission-faults-cut-power-allocations-to-lagos-abuja-others/
  
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• Gunmen kill popular comedian, one other in Anambra

  31-08-2026 09:30 via punchng.com
  
  Tragedy struck Awka, the Anambra State capital, late on Sunday when unidentified assailants allegedly shot dead a popular comedian and media personality, Isaac Nwosu, popularly known as ‘Aiza Nwosu’, as well as an unidentified middle-aged man. It was gathered that the two victims were shot at separate locations by the same assailants. While the comedianRead More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-popular-comedian-one-other-in-anambra/
  
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• From Enzo Fernandez to Alvarez: EPL transfers to watch before deadline

  31-08-2026 09:30 via punchng.com
  
  Premier League clubs are racing against time to complete key transfers before the summer window closes on Tuesday at 23:00 BST, with several high-profile deals still hanging in the balance. According to BBC Sport on Monday, among the biggest names who could move before the deadline are Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez, Chelsea midfielder EnzoRead More: https://punchng.com/from-enzo-fernandez-to-alvarez-epl-transfers-to-watch-before-deadline/
  
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• Ejuke Is Important In My Plans –Sevilla Coach

  31-08-2026 09:25 via completesports.com
  
  Sevilla head coach Luis García Plaza has clarified that Super Eagles midfielder Chidera Ejuke remains part of his plans as an impactful option who brings unpredictability and dribbling to the team’s attack. Ejuke was close to leaving and left off parts of pre-season amid transfer interest but stayed after moves fell through. García Plaza integrated [...]
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• Morning recap: Dangote defends petrol price hikes, APC-ADC subsidy row, other top stories

  31-08-2026 09:13 via punchng.com
  
  Dangote Refinery defends its third petrol price hike as fuel nears N1,400. The APC and Atiku clash over subsidy removal plans. Read more top stories.Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-dangote-defends-petrol-price-hikes-apc-adc-subsidy-row-other-top-stories/
  
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• INEC denies replacing NDC candidates for 2027 elections

  31-08-2026 09:13 via punchng.com
  
  INEC denies allegations by the NDC that it replaced candidates for the 2027 elections, stating it has no legal authority to nominate or substitute INEC canRead More: https://punchng.com/inec-denies-replacing-ndc-candidates-for-2027-elections/
  
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• EPL: Sons of fallen police officer lead Man United team as mascots

  31-08-2026 09:13 via punchng.com
  
  Two sons of PC Matthew Blades, a police officer killed in a crash, led the Manchester United team as mascots at Old Trafford in a touching tribute.Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-sons-of-fallen-police-officer-lead-man-united-team-as-mascots/
  
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• NPFL: Deutcsh Takes Positives From Enyimba Defeat To Niger Tornadoes

  31-08-2026 09:12 via completesports.com
  Enyimba head coach Emmanuel Deutcsh has praised his players for their fighting spirit despite Sunday’s 2-1 defeat to Niger Tornadoes. The nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions endured a disappointing start to the new season at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna. Aliyu Goyi gave Niger Tornadoes the lead from the penalty spot five minutes [...]
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• From Immigrant Dream to African Movement: Elueze Empowers a New Generation of African Girls

  31-08-2026 09:06 via punchng.com
  
  Discover how the African Girl Guide program, founded by an immigrant, is empowering young African women with skills and opportunities to become leaders andRead More: https://punchng.com/from-immigrant-dream-to-african-movement-elueze-empowers-a-new-generation-of-african-girls/
  
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