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Poland Hand Nigeria Defeat In U-17 Women’s World Cup Opener

Ernest Victor — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:23:27 GMT

Nigeria's U-17 Women's National Team, the Flamingos, lost 2-1 to Poland in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup on October 17. Oluebube Umejiaku scored for Nigeria, but they could not equalize.

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Golden Eaglets Miss 2027 U-17 AFCON, World Cup After WAFU-B Exit

Ernest Victor — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:08:10 GMT

The Golden Eaglets of Nigeria were eliminated from the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Championship after a 1-1 draw with Ivory Coast, missing qualification for the 2027 U-17 AFCON and FIFA U-17 World Cup.

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Eaglets to miss 2027 U-17 AFCON, W’Cup

Unknown — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:46:00 GMT

The Golden Eaglets have been eliminated from the 2026 WAFU-B U-17 Championship after a 1-1 draw with Ivory Coast, missing out on the 2027 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations and the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

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Kane Scores in 100th Bundesliga Appearance

Unknown — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:10:47 GMT

Harry Kane scored during his 100th Bundesliga appearance as Bayern Munich defeated RB Leipzig 6-1. Luis Diaz netted a hat-trick, contributing to Bayern's dominance and positioning them at the top of the table.

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Tangier Sets Stage for Continental Table Tennis Showdown

Unknown — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:10:44 GMT

The 2026 ITTF Africa Championships will take place in Tangier, Morocco, from October 18 to October 25. The tournament, organized by the African Table Tennis Federation, will determine Africa's champions and serve as a qualifier for the 2027 ITTF World Championships.

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Iwobi Fires Fulham to First Premier League Win of the Season

Unknown — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:09:28 GMT

Alex Iwobi scored his first goal of the Premier League season, leading Fulham to their first win against Hull City. The victory lifted Fulham off the bottom of the table, with coach Alvaro Arbeloa emphasizing the importance of the win ahead of crucial upcoming matches.

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Inter Renew Interest in Okoye Ahead of Winter Transfer Window

Unknown — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:09:26 GMT

Inter Milan has renewed interest in signing Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye from Udinese ahead of the winter transfer window. Okoye has performed well, keeping ten clean sheets in 32 appearances this season, and Udinese has set a €20 million price tag.

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Iheanacho Reacts to History Making Feat

Unknown — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:09:24 GMT

Kelechi Iheanacho has made history in Turkish football by scoring in 10 consecutive matches for Bursaspor. He scored a brace and provided an assist in a 3-0 victory over Muglaspor, surpassing the records of two football legends.

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Golden Eaglets, Flamingos falter in Ouagadougou, Rabat

Unknown — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 02:09:23 GMT

Nigeria's U17 boys, the Golden Eaglets, were eliminated from the WAFU-B U17 Championship after a 1-1 draw with Cote d’Ivoire. The U17 girls, the Flamingos, lost 1-2 to Poland in their FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup opener.

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Kwara, Doma drop points in home draws

Unknown — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:55:00 GMT

Kwara United and Abia Warriors drew 1-1 in Ilorin, while Doma United and Kun Khalifat also ended in a 1-1 draw in Gombe during matchday nine of the Nigeria Premier Football League.

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Maliya Boys set for Port Harcourt showdown

Unknown — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:54:00 GMT

Maliya Boys will face Barau in Port Harcourt on Sunday, a key Matchday nine clash. The Pride of Rivers, unbeaten this season, are second in the league, while Maliya Boys are fifth. Both teams are in strong form, promising an exciting match.

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Flamingos lose U-17 World Cup opener to hosts

Unknown — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:51:00 GMT

The Nigeria U-17 Women's National Team, known as the Flamingos, lost their opening match of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2-1 to Poland in Rabat, Morocco, on October 18. Oluebube Umejiaku scored Nigeria's only goal.

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Elevate b’ball clinic advocates education, sports balance

Unknown — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:49:00 GMT

The third Elevate Basketball Clinic emphasized the importance of balancing education and sports for young athletes. Organized by Elevate Basketball Academy and the Lagos State Basketball Association, the clinic featured skills training and motivational talks from founder Akinwande Oshodi and his mother, Bosede Ode.

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People’s Elephant seek bounce-back against Seasiders

Unknown — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:47:00 GMT

Enyimba aims to recover from a 4-2 defeat against Katsina United as they host Warri Wolves in Aba. Assistant coach Lawrence Ukaegbu emphasizes the need for defensive discipline and finishing. Enyimba seeks to improve their position in the Nigeria Premier Football League.

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Ajibade shares update after successful surgery

Unknown — Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Rasheedat Ajibade, captain of the Super Falcons, successfully underwent surgery for a fractured fibula sustained during a 2028 Olympic qualifier against Comoros. She confirmed her recovery on Instagram and expressed gratitude for the support she received.

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From Salah to Kane: Players who have scored in all three UEFA competitions

Unknown — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:12:00 GMT

Mohamed Salah scored and provided an assist in Trabzonspor's UEFA Conference League victory over KuPS, joining a select group of players who have scored in all three major UEFA competitions: the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.

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Barcelona Thrash Real Betis In La Liga 7-goal Thriller

Salifu Usman — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:07:52 GMT

Barcelona defeated Real Betis 5-2 in a La Liga match, showcasing a strong offensive performance. Lamine Yamal scored once and assisted another goal, contributing to the team's victory.

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Morocco Thrash New Zealand 4-0 In U-17 Women’s World Cup Opener

Salifu Usman — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:07:51 GMT

Morocco secured a dominant 4-0 victory over New Zealand in their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup opener, with all goals scored in the second half. Hiba Youssoufi was named Player of the Match for her performance.

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Poland Edge Flamingos In FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Opener

Salifu Usman — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:07:50 GMT

Nigeria's U-17 Women's National Team, the Flamingos, lost 2-1 to Poland in their opening match at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Oluebube Umejiaku scored Nigeria's goal, but Poland's Wiktoria Skrzypczak and Natalia Skrok secured the victory.

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Kane scores on 100th Bundesliga appearance in Bayern 6-1 win

Unknown — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:40:00 GMT

Harry Kane scored in his 100th Bundesliga appearance as Bayern Munich defeated RB Leipzig 6-1. Luis Díaz shone with a hat-trick, while Pavlović and Olise also contributed to the scoreline, propelling Bayern to the top of the Bundesliga standings.

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Iraola Questions VAR After Controversial Decision in Liverpool’s 2:1 Win Over Brentford

Taiwo Ibrahim, THEWILL — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:12:31 GMT

Andoni Iraola, Liverpool's coach, questioned a VAR decision that overturned a penalty during their 2-1 victory over Brentford. The match saw Brentford's Keane Lewis-Potter score first, while injuries to Szoboszlai and Frimpong marred Liverpool's win.

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EPL: Iwobi’s strike ends Fulham’s winless start

Unknown — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:11:00 GMT

Alex Iwobi's deflected goal secured Fulham's first Premier League win of the season, ending a six-match winless streak. The victory relieved pressure on head coach Álvaro Arbeloa as Fulham moved off the bottom of the table.

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Baena Strikes Late To Give Atletico Madrid Win Over Espanyol

Salifu Usman — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 20:07:59 GMT

Atletico Madrid defeated Espanyol 1-0 in La Liga, with Alex Baena scoring the decisive goal in the 89th minute, assisted by Julian Alvarez. The match was tightly contested, with both teams struggling to score until the late winner secured all three points for Atletico.

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EPL: Manchester City remain perfect with Ipswich win

Daily Trust — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:59:06 GMT

Manchester City maintained their perfect start to the season with a 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town, thanks to Erling Haaland's brace. Phil Foden opened the scoring, while Ipswich's Zian Fleming converted a late penalty, but City held on for the win.

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WAFU-B championship: Nigeria to miss U17 AFCON 2027

Daily Trust — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:38:32 GMT

Nigeria's Golden Eaglets failed to qualify for the 2027 U17 AFCON after finishing last in Group B of the WAFU-B championship, earning only one point from two matches.

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Akor Adams winner ends Venezia Serie A losing streak

Taiwo George — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:33:05 GMT

Akor Adams scored the winning goal for Venezia, ending their Serie A losing streak against Napoli. This victory marked Venezia's first win over Napoli in 23 years and their first Serie A win against them in the 21st century.

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PSG fight back to beat Strasbourg after Dembele penalty miss

Unknown — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:13:00 GMT

Paris Saint-Germain overcame an early deficit to defeat Strasbourg 3-1, with Ousmane Dembele scoring after missing a penalty. The victory marked PSG's fourth consecutive win in Ligue 1, placing them at the top of the table.

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Maresca Sets Premier League Record With Ipswich Town Victory

Taiwo Ibrahim, THEWILL — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:07:57 GMT

Enzo Maresca, the Manchester City coach, set a Premier League record by winning his first seven matches after a 3-2 victory against Ipswich Town. Erling Haaland scored twice, and Phil Foden added another goal, leading City to the top of the league.

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FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Germany See Off Argentina, DPR Korea Thrash Puerto Rico 6-0

Salifu Usman — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:07:09 GMT

Germany defeated Argentina 2-1, while DPR Korea secured a 6-0 victory over Puerto Rico in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Germany capitalized on Argentina's red card, and DPR Korea showcased their dominance with multiple first-half goals.

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NPFL: Abia Warriors Fight Back To Hold Kwara United

Salifu Usman — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:07:05 GMT

Kwara United and Abia Warriors played to a 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League match, with A. Ferinyaro scoring for Kwara United and E. Nnaji equalizing for Abia Warriors shortly after halftime.

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Haaland Scores Twice As Man City Survive Ipswich Scare, Liverpool Beat Brentford

Richard Ogunsile — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:07:03 GMT

Erling Haaland scored twice to lead Manchester City to a 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town, while Liverpool came from behind to defeat Brentford 2-1 in Premier League matches on Saturday.

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Isak Inspires Liverpool To Comeback Win Over Brentford

Salifu Usman — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:07:02 GMT

Liverpool staged a comeback to defeat Brentford 2-1 in a Premier League match, with Alexander Isak scoring the winning goal in the 70th minute. Brentford initially led with a goal from Igor Thiago before Liverpool equalized and secured victory.

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NPFL: Doma United Held By Kun Khalifat As Both Sides Share Spoils

Salifu Usman — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:06:59 GMT

Doma United and Kun Khalifat played to a 1-1 draw in the Nigeria Premier Football League at Pantami Stadium in Gombe. T. I. Azeez equalized for Doma United shortly after Kun Khalifat took the lead.

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Supercomputer Predicts Premier League Winner After Man City’s Historic 7 Consecutive Wins

Elijah Odetokun — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:54:53 GMT

Manchester City, under manager Enzo Maresca, achieved a historic seventh consecutive win in the Premier League, defeating Ipswich Town 3-2. This victory places them six points clear at the top of the table and gives them a 44.15% chance of winning the title according to Opta's Supercomputer.

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EPL: Haaland double fires Man City past Ipswich as Liverpool edge Brentford 2-1

Unknown — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:31:00 GMT

Manchester City defeated Ipswich Town 3-2 in a Premier League match, with Erling Haaland scoring twice. Liverpool overcame Brentford 2-1, benefiting from two red cards issued to Brentford players. Both teams secured crucial victories to maintain their positions in the league.

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Akor Adams Sends Special Message to Venezia Fans After Scoring Big Winner Against Napoli

Elijah Odetokun — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:54:21 GMT

Akor Adams scored the decisive goal for Venezia in a 1-0 victory over Napoli, marking the club's first win since returning to Serie A. He expressed gratitude to fans and credited head coach Davide Nicola for the team's tactical preparation.

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Neto brace seals consecutive Chelsea wins in EPL

Daily Trust — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:51:37 GMT

Chelsea FC secured a 2-0 victory against Everton FC, with Pedro Neto scoring both goals. The match featured a first-half stalemate and a serious injury to Chelsea's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. The win marks Chelsea's second consecutive victory in the English Premier League.

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Galatasaray Coach Reacts As Victor Osimhen Blanks Against Genclerbirligi

Elijah Odetokun — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:07:05 GMT

Victor Osimhen's goal drought extended to three matches as Galatasaray secured a 1-0 victory over Genclerbirligi in the Turkish Süper Lig, relying on a late own goal. Coach Okan Buruk expressed concerns about the pitch conditions affecting performance.

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Why Diego Simeone Substituted Ademola Lookman at Halftime Again vs Espanyol

Elijah Odetokun — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:20:26 GMT

Diego Simeone substituted Ademola Lookman at halftime during Atletico Madrid's victory against Espanyol in La Liga. Lookman's performance was rated the lowest among starters, prompting the change that improved the team's dynamics.

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Pedro Neto’s Brace Fires Chelsea to 2-0 Win Over Everton

Taiwo Ibrahim, THEWILL — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:19:50 GMT

Pedro Neto scored twice to secure a 2-0 victory for Chelsea over Everton in a Premier League match. The game took place at Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Chelsea's coach Xabi Alonso making a lineup change due to an injury.

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Neto Brace Fires Chelsea To 2-0 Win Over Everton

Salifu Usman — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:07:25 GMT

Chelsea FC defeated Everton FC 2-0 in a Premier League match, with Pedro Neto scoring both goals. Neto broke the deadlock in the 46th minute and completed his brace in the 90th minute, securing an important away victory for Chelsea.

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Isah, Godwin Win 5th Abuja Bikers’ Race, Target Olympics

Affa Acho — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:07:24 GMT

Momoh Isah and Osaretin Godwin won the male and female categories at the fifth Abuja Bikers’ Race on October 17. Both athletes aim to compete in the 2028 Olympics, with support from the Cycling Federation of Nigeria for developing cycling talent in Nigeria.

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EPL: Neto double gives Chelsea 2-0 win at Everton

Unknown — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:52:00 GMT

Pedro Neto scored twice to lead Chelsea to a 2-0 victory over Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium, marking Everton's first defeat of the season. The match saw Chelsea's goalkeeper Emi Martinez leave due to a head injury.

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Xabi Alonso Issues Update on Emiliano Martinez After Chelsea Goalkeeper’s Head Injury

Elijah Odetokun — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:48:24 GMT

Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso provided an update on goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who was hospitalized after a head injury during a match against Everton. Martinez was replaced by Mike Penders, and the team secured a 2-0 victory.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Faces Six-Month Ban After Portuguese Federation Opens Disciplinary Case

Hashim Kolawole — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:07:24 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo faces a potential six-month suspension after the Portuguese Football Federation opened a disciplinary case regarding his exit from the national team camp. The incident occurred on 30 September ahead of a Nations League match against Denmark.

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Manchester United Endure Worst Premier League Start Since 1992 After Tottenham Draw

Hashim Kolawole — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:07:22 GMT

Manchester United has recorded its worst start to a Premier League season, accumulating only six points from six games after a draw with Tottenham Hotspur. The team has one win, three draws, and two losses, raising concerns about their performance under coach Michael Carrick.

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Manchester City Trash Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield as Doku and Haaland put on a show

Hashim Kolawole — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:07:21 GMT

Manchester City secured a 3-0 victory over Liverpool at Anfield, with goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku, and Rayan Cherki. This match marked Enzo Maresca's sixth consecutive win as a manager in the Premier League, while Liverpool faced their first defeat under Andoni Iraola.

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Victor Osimhen: Expert Rates Galatasaray Star As Greatest Striker in Turkish History

Chukwu Ikechukwu — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:19:03 GMT

Victor Osimhen has been rated as the greatest striker in Turkish Super Lig history by commentator Volkan Demirel. Osimhen, who joined Galatasaray from Napoli, has achieved significant success, including back-to-back league titles and individual accolades.

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City uncertainty threatens the Premier League’s integrity

David Billington — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:15:50 GMT

Manchester City remains unbeaten in the Premier League after a 3-0 victory against Liverpool. However, uncertainty looms over the club due to an ongoing appeal, which could result in penalties affecting the league's integrity.

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I’d have left Real Madrid if I were Vinicius, says Mourinho

Unknown — Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:54:00 GMT

Jose Mourinho stated that if he were Vinicius Junior, he would have left Real Madrid this summer due to ongoing racial abuse and a recent four-match ban. Vinicius signed a contract extension with Real Madrid until 2032, despite these challenges.

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