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• Chelle Appoints Two Nigerian Assistant Coaches For Olympic Eagles

  01-09-2026 11:54 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles Head Coach, Eric Chelle, has appointed the duo of Bright Ozebagbe and Deniran Ortega as his two assistant coaches for the Nigerian Olympic Team. This was disclosed by the Special Assistant on Media, Office of the Director General, National Sports Commission (NSC), Kola Daniel on Tuesday. Chelle who doubles as the gaffer of [...]
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• NPFL: Ranchers Bees Crush Abia Warriors 4-0 at Home

  07-09-2026 21:38 via completesports.com
  
  Ranchers Bees recorded their first victory of the season in emphatic fashion, thrashing Abia Warriors 4-0 in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Two encounter on Sunday. Mohammed Zulkifilu was the star of the show at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, scoring a hat-trick to inspire the home side to a comprehensive victory. Zulkifilu opened [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Ranchers Bees Crush Abia Warriors 4-0 at Home

  07-09-2026 21:38 via completesports.com
  
  Ranchers Bees recorded their first victory of the season in emphatic fashion, thrashing Abia Warriors 4-0 in their Nigeria Premier Football League,NPFL, matchday two encounter on Sunday. Mohammed Zulkifilu was the star of the show at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, scoring a hat-trick to inspire the home side to a comprehensive victory. Zulkifilu opened the [...]
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• Luck Was Not On Our Side Against Arsenal —Chelsea Defender Lacroix

  07-09-2026 21:22 via completesports.com
  Chelsea defender Maxence Lacroix has said the Blues deserved a draw against Arsenal on Sunday as luck was against them in the 2-1 defeat at the Emirates. Xabi Alonso’s side made the ideal start to the afternoon in north London as Morgan Rogers scored the opener within two minutes. That sparked a brilliantly entertaining first [...]
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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. Onuachu gave Trabzonspor the lead in the fifth minute as he leapt [...]
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