Sports News Today Headlines Friday 3rd October 2025
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target=_blank>Bellingham left out of England squad for October games
Jude Bellingham was a notable omission from Thomas Tuchel’s England squad announced on Friday for this month’s double-header against Wales and Latvia.
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target=_blank>Man United’s Patrick Dorgu explains meaning of his Igbo name, ‘Chinazaekpere’
“Religion means a lot to me, it’s always been a big part of my life and my family’s. I’ve always been praying since I was young and I keep praying,” he said.
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target=_blank>FIFA unveils Trionda, the official ball of the 2026 World Cup
“I am delighted and proud to present the Trionda,” FIFA president Gianni Infantino as the ball was revealed at an event in New York on Thursday.
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target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Chelle names Osimhen, Iwobi, others for Lesotho, Benin matches Full list
The Super Eagles were handed a lifeline after FIFA deducted three points from South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in a fixture against Lesotho on March 21, 2025, a game Bafana Bafana initially won 2-0.
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target=_blank>FIFA U20 World Cup: Flying Eagles edge Saudi Arabia 3-2
The result means Nigeria will qualify for the Round of 16 with at least a draw against Colombia on Monday.
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target=_blank>Golden Eaglets hopeful Barry Ogbolu reiterates desire to play for Nigeria
Following the Golden Eaglets’ disappointing performance in their recent outing, fast-rising football talent Barry Ogbolu has once again declared his readiness to represent Nigeria.
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target=_blank>FIFA won’t ban Israel from World Cup despite pressure, says Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has suggested that the global football body will not sanction Israel, despite calls to act following accusations of genocide in Gaza.
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target=_blank>Crystal Palace beat Dynamo Kyiv in Conference League opener
Crystal Palace launched their first full venture into European football with a 2-0 win over Dynamo Kyiv in Poland on Thursday in the UEFA Conference League.
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target=_blank>Djokovic says players ‘not united enough’ over tennis calendar
Novak Djokovic said Thursday that talk about reorganising the tennis schedule has been going on for at least 15 years and his fellow players are “still not united enough”.
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target=_blank>Luca Zidane gets first Algeria call-up for World Cup qualifiers
Luca Zidane, the 27-year-old goalkeeper and son of French football great Zinedine Zidane, has been called up for Algeria’s two remaining 2026 World Cup qualifying matches.
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target=_blank>2025 U-20 W/Cup: Bameyi named MOTM in Flying Eagles’ win over Saudi Arabia
Flying Eagles captain Daniel Bameyi was named Man of the Match following the team’s hard-earned win over Saudi Arabia, DAILY POST reports. Aliyu Zubairu’s side got their campaign back on track at the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup with a 3-2 win over the Asians. Bameyi scored Nigeria’s winning goal from the penalty spot deep
2025 U-20 W/Cup: Bameyi named MOTM in Flying Eagles’ win over Saudi Arabia
target=_blank>WCQ: Tuchel releases England squad, omits Bellingham, others Full list
Head of England national football team, Thomas Tuchel, has released his squad list for the October international break. Tuchel opted to omit the likes of Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and Manchester City’s Phil Foden from the squad. The Three Lions will face Wales in a friendly next week before travelling to Latvia for their latest
WCQ: Tuchel releases England squad, omits Bellingham, others Full list
target=_blank>NPFL: Kwara United’s coach Sanni dismisses job threat
Kwara United technical adviser, Tunde Sanni, has dismissed reports that his job is under threat. The Harmony Boys defeated Plateau United 2-1 in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, rescheduled matchday five fixture. Junior Aimufua and Johnmark Aule grabbed the goals for Kwara United in the encounter. Temitope Vincent netted the consolation for Plateau United.
NPFL: Kwara United’s coach Sanni dismisses job threat
target=_blank>UCL: Chris Sutton blasts Guardiola for causing Man City massive problem
Former Chelsea striker Chris Sutton has criticized Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola for causing a “massive problem” in the Cityzens’ UEFA Champions League 2-2 draw against Monaco in mid-week. Recall that goals from Erling Haaland, Jordan Teze, and Eric Dier ensured both teams drew. Man City dominated possession and chances against the French Ligue 1
UCL: Chris Sutton blasts Guardiola for causing Man City massive problem
target=_blank>EPL: Arne Slot confirms double injury boost for Liverpool ahead of Chelsea clash
Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, has been handed a double injury boost ahead of their trip to Chelsea this Saturday. Slot will have the attacking duo of Hugo Ekitike and Federico Chiesa available for the Premier League clash. Ekitike limped off during the Reds’ 1-0 defeat to Galatasaray in midweek, while Chiesa did not even make
EPL: Arne Slot confirms double injury boost for Liverpool ahead of Chelsea clash
target=_blank>2025 U-20 W/Cup: Zubairu hails Flying Eagles win against Saudi Arabia
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has reflected on his side’s victory over Saudi Arabia, DAILY POST reports. The West Africans defeated Saudi Arabia 3-2 in a thrilling contest at the Estadio Fiscal de Talca on Friday morning. Nasiru Salihu, Amos Ochoche and captain Daniel Bameyi were on target for Nigeria in the game. Saudi
2025 U-20 W/Cup: Zubairu hails Flying Eagles win against Saudi Arabia
target=_blank>Abia Warriors put CAF exit behind, beat Remo Stars in Umuahia
Abia Warriors Football Club of Umuahia on Thursday, beat reigning champions, Remo Stars by 2-0 in the rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League match at Umuahia township stadium. The victory is coming four days after Warriors crashed out of the CAF Confederation Cup after losing 2-1 on aggregate to Djoliba of Mali. One goal in each
Abia Warriors put CAF exit behind, beat Remo Stars in Umuahia
target=_blank>Europa League: Full results of Thursday’s matches
The UEFA Europa League match-day two was played across different grounds in Europe on Thursday. The likes of AS Roma, Feyenoord, Nottingham Forest, Celtic and Genk suffered shock defeats at home. Roma and Genk were defeated 1-0 against Lille and Ferencváros, respectively. Celtic and Feyenoord also lost 2-0 against Braga and Aston Villa, respectively. However,
Europa League: Full results of Thursday’s matches
target=_blank>2026 WCQ: Chelle names 23 players for Lesotho, Benin matches Full list
The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has invited 23 players ahead of the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Benin Republic. Nigeria are hanging on to the faintest hope of qualification, thanks to FIFA deducting three points and three goals from South Africa. This verdict leaves Chelle’s men in third
2026 WCQ: Chelle names 23 players for Lesotho, Benin matches Full list
target=_blank>EPL: ‘He’s not a good fit’- Merson names manager Man Utd must not hire
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson, has warned Manchester United against the mistake of replacing Ruben Amorim with Crystal Palace boss, Oliver Glasner. Amorim, a former Sporting CP boss, who joined the Red Devils last reason, is currently under increasing pressure after a very poor start to his first full season in charge at Old Trafford. Amorim
EPL: ‘He’s not a good fit’- Merson names manager Man Utd must not hire
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