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Sports · Premium Times ·FIFA U-20 WWC: Nigeria’s Falconets hold China to goalless draw
Nigeria’s Falconets played China to a goalless draw at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The result means neither side scored in the encounter, with the Nigerian team sharing the points with its Chinese opponents in the tournament fixture.
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Sports · Complete Sports ·I Can Have Strong Partnership With Mac Allister At Liverpool –Szoboszlai
Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai says he believes he can develop a strong partnership with fellow midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. His comments indicate confidence in their potential compatibility and cooperation within Liverpool’s midfield, though the headline provides no further details about the context or specific roles involved.
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Sports · Vanguard ·Premier League releases bumper Boxing Day fixtures
The Premier League has announced a bumper schedule of fixtures for Boxing Day, December 26. The release outlines the day’s top-flight matches, giving clubs, players and supporters the timetable for one of the division’s traditional holiday football programmes.
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Sports · Daily Post ·NPFL: Bendel Insurance name Obasogie new captain
Bendel Insurance have appointed goalkeeper Obasogie as the club’s new captain, according to Daily Post. The announcement concerns the team’s leadership ahead of its Nigerian Premier Football League activities, although the headline does not provide further details about the timing, reasons for the decision or Obasogie’s responsibilities.
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Fenerbahçe, Roma Share Spoils In Champions League Opener
Fenerbahçe and Roma drew their opening Champions League fixture, sharing the points in the first match of their campaign. The result leaves both clubs with an equal start as they prepare for the remaining group-stage or league-phase matches in the competition.
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Euromatch NPFL: Super Eagles Goalkeeper Obasogie Named Bendel Insurance Captain
Bendel Insurance have appointed goalkeeper Obasogie as their captain for the Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League campaign. The announcement places the Super Eagles goalkeeper in a leadership role as the Benin-based club prepares for its NPFL engagements.
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Sports · Daily Post ·Ballon d’Or 2026: You can’t decide winner – Samuel Umtiti blasts Mbappe
Former France defender Samuel Umtiti has criticised Kylian Mbappe’s ability to determine the winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The headline indicates a disagreement over Mbappe’s influence or prospects in the prestigious individual football award, though it does not provide further details about Umtiti’s comments or the contenders.
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Falconets Hold China To Draw, Keep U-20 World Cup Hopes Alive
Nigeria’s Falconets secured a draw against China, preserving their hopes of progressing at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The result keeps the team in contention as the tournament continues, although their eventual qualification outcome will depend on remaining results and the competition’s standings.
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Sports · Vanguard ·U20WWC: Nigeria pick first point after goalless draw with China
Nigeria’s women’s under-20 team earned its first point at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after playing out a goalless draw with China. Neither side scored during the match, leaving Nigeria with a point from the encounter.
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2026 FIFA U-20 WWC: Impressive Falconets Hold China To 0-0 Draw
Nigeria’s Falconets played out a goalless draw against China in their 2026 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup encounter. The result reflects a disciplined performance from the Nigerian side, which held its opponents without conceding and secured a point in the tournament.
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Sports · The Punch ·Noah Okafor quits Switzerland over ‘broken trust’ under coach
Swiss forward Noah Okafor has withdrawn from Switzerland’s national team, citing broken trust under the current coach. The decision marks his departure from international duty amid a reported dispute with the coaching setup, though the headline does not provide further details about the circumstances or whether the move is permanent.
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2030 Winter Olympics chief Grospiron quits
The head of the 2030 Winter Olympics, Grospiron, has resigned from the leadership position. The headline does not provide details about the reasons for the departure, the timing of the resignation or who may replace the official.
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Sports · Daily Post ·UCL: ‘It would have been different’ – Engin blames Osimhen’s absence for Galatasaray’s 3-1 defeat
Galatasaray coach Engin is reported to have said the club’s Champions League defeat could have produced a different result if Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen had been available. Galatasaray lost 3-1, with Osimhen’s absence identified as a factor in the team’s performance.
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Sports · Channels TV ·Afrobasket: NSC Confirms $100,000 Cash Reward Payment To D’Tigress Players
Nigeria’s National Sports Commission has confirmed that the country’s D’Tigress players will receive a $100,000 cash reward following their Afrobasket involvement. The announcement concerns payment of the promised incentive to the women’s national basketball team, although the headline does not provide further details about the timing or distribution.
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Sports · Daily Post ·WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup: Flamingos to begin campaign against Ghana
Nigeria’s Flamingos will open their campaign at the WAFU B Under-17 Girls Cup against Ghana. The fixture marks the start of the Nigerian team’s participation in the regional youth women’s football competition, with Ghana as their first opponent.
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EPL: Premier League releases 2026/27 festive fixtures
The Premier League has announced the festive fixtures for the 2026/27 season. The release outlines the matches scheduled during the Christmas and New Year period, giving clubs, players and supporters early notice of the league’s holiday programme.
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Sports · Vanguard ·Why Barcelona preferred Gordon to Rashford — Deco
Barcelona sporting director Deco has explained why the club preferred Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon over Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. The headline indicates that sporting considerations influenced Barcelona’s reported preference between the two players, though it does not provide further details about the decision or any transfer developments.
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Sports · Vanguard ·‘Trust was broken’ — Okafor quits Switzerland under Yakin
Okafor has left Switzerland’s national team setup under coach Murat Yakin, citing a breakdown in trust. The development highlights tension between the player and the national team’s leadership.
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‘Bring It Home’ — Barry Hearn Pleads With London Mayor For Joshua vs Fury Fight
Barry Hearn has appealed to London Mayor Sadiq Khan to support staging a potential heavyweight boxing bout between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury in London. Hearn’s plea centres on bringing the highly anticipated all-British contest to the capital, although the headline does not indicate that the fight has been officially confirmed.
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Ogunsakin Ends 35-Year Nigerian Grand Slam Wait At US Open Junior
Nigeria’s Ogunsakin has ended a 35-year wait for a Nigerian junior Grand Slam title by winning at the US Open Junior tournament. The achievement marks a significant milestone in the country’s tennis history, although the headline does not specify the player’s full name, event category or details of the victory.
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