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• WIOCC secures $300m for Africa’s digital infrastructure expansion

  04-09-2026 03:00 via punchng.com
  
  WIOCC Group secures $300m from Africa Finance Corporation and Vision International to expand Africa’s digital infrastructure, boosting connectivity and datRead More: https://punchng.com/wiocc-secures-300m-for-africas-digital-infrastructure-expansion/
  
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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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• James: Chelsea Will Learn From Loss To Arsenal

  07-09-2026 07:58 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea captain Reece James has disclosed that there were plenty of encouraging signs despite a 2-1 loss to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal won 2-1 after goals from Kai Havertz and Martin Ødegaard canceled out an early opener. Morgan Rogers scored for Chelsea inside the opening minutes. Read Also:SERIE A: Chukwueze Provides Another Assist [...]
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• Chelsea Set New Premier League Record After Defeat To Arsenal

  07-09-2026 07:39 via completesports.com
  
  Chelsea set a new Premier League record after suffering a 2-1 defeat to defending Premier League champions Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. The Blues took the lead just two minute into the contest through summer signing Morgan Rogers. Arsenal, however, came back to clinch a third consecutive league win this season thanks [...]
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• U-20 WWC: Falconets Fired Up For Spain Showdown — Aduku

  07-09-2026 07:21 via completesports.com
  Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has declared that his players are fully prepared to give their all in Monday’s 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup clash against Spain, Completesports.com reports. The Group F encounter will take place at Stadion Sosnowiec, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm local time (4pm Nigeria time). Aduku Declares Falconets Ready For [...]
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• Osimhen suffers groin injury as Galatasaray confirm adductor strain

  07-09-2026 00:39 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has suffered a groin injury, with Galatasaray confirming that medical examinations detected a moderate-to-advanced strain in his right adductor muscle group.The Turkish champions said Osimhen underwent MRI and advanced examinations at Acıbadem Hospital alongside teammate Mario Lemina, who was also diagnosed with a similar injury.In a statement, Galatasaray said: “Following the completion of MR and advanced examinations at our sponsor Acıbadem
  
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• Koeman Jr makes history as first Eredivisie goalkeeper to score twice in a match

  07-09-2026 00:29 via vanguardngr.com
  
  Ronald Koeman Jr made Eredivisie history on Sunday after becoming the first goalkeeper to score twice in a single match, rescuing a 2-2 draw for Telstar against Cambuur.The 31-year-old, son of former Netherlands and Barcelona star Ronald Koeman, converted two penalties as Telstar fought back after falling two goals behind.Telstar were reduced to 10 men in the 22nd minute following Nökkvi Thórisson’s red card, but managed to stay in the contest.Cambuur took control after the br
  
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• SERIE A: Chukwueze Provides Another Assist As Juventus Grab Late Equaliser To Draw 1-1 With Milan

  06-09-2026 23:42 via completesports.com
  
  Juventus equalized deep into stoppage time to force a 1-1 draw against AC Milan in Sunday’s Serie A top clash, completesports.com reports. Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze, who came on in the second half, bagged another league assist after setting up his teammate Alphadjo Cissé to put Milan ahead. But Federico Gatti netted in the [...]
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• Ligue 1: Simon Subbed On As Paris FC Overcome Marseille

  06-09-2026 23:23 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was in action as Paris FC defeated Marseille 3-2 in Sunday’s Ligue 1 game. The Nigerian international, who was making his third appearance for the Paris club this ongoing season, is yet to register a goal. Read Also:CACC: Makinde Rewards 3SC With Two Buses He came on as a substitute [...]
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• Super Lig: Onuachu Ends Goal Drought With Brace, Goes Off Injured As Trabzonspor Rout Genclerbirligi

  06-09-2026 22:30 via completesports.com
  
  Paul Onuachu ended his goal drought by bagging a brace in Trabzonspor’s 5-0 home win against Genclerbirligi, in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday. Going into Sunday’s game, Onuachu had failed to score in his last five fixtures in all competitions for Trabzonspor. However, Onuachu had to go off in the 44th minute after getting [...]
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