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UEFA Champions League: Bayern Hopeful Kane Fit For Celtic Clash
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Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said he believes Harry Kane will be fit to face Celtic on Tuesday, after the striker missed training ahead of the Champions League game.
German media reported Kane picked up a knock in Saturday’s hard-fought 0-0 draw at Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga.
Kompany admitted he could not give a definite answer to whether Kane would play, but said a decision would be made on the morning of the game in Munich on Tuesday.
“(It’s) definitely nothing bad. We’ve just had very little time to recover and sometimes you need an extra day,” Kompany told reporters on Monday.
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Bayern were uncharacteristically defensive against Leverkusen, with Kane and other attackers dropping back to help the visitors keep a clean sheet which maintained their eight-point lead at the top of the table.
“We’ll see early tomorrow how he feels, but I assume it’s nothing too bad — we’ve just got very little time to refresh and recover,” said Kompany.
“We’ll see tomorrow.”
Against Leverkusen, Kane needed treatment before half-time after his head collided with Piero Hincapie’s shoulder.
Kane scored in the 2-1 victory at Celtic Park last week in the first leg of the knockout phase play-off tie, and Bayern have not lost at home in the Champions League since April 2021.
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Kompany said Celtic were “always dangerous, but so are we. It’s a home game, we’ll look to make that play to our advantage.”
Bayern midfielder Jamal Musiala insisted the club had “no excuses” despite the short turnaround after Saturday’s top-of-the-table clash.
“None of us want to have excuses. We’re using the days to prepare well for the game – then we have to give it our all. We’re fresh and will give it everything tomorrow,” said Musiala.
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13 Super Eagles Players Arrive Camp For World Cup Qualifiers
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September 2, 2025By
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The number of players in the Super Eagles’ camp has increased to 13, as Nigeria intensifies preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.
This follows the arrival of nine more players at the team’s camp in Ikot Ikpene on Tuesday, according to Promise Efoghe, the team’s media officer.
The new arrivals include Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ola Aina, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Moses Simon, Chidozie Awaziem, Adebayo Adeleye, and Benjamin Fredericks.
They joined the quartet of William Troost-Ekong, Amas Obasogie, Felix Agu, and Raphael Onyedika, who checked into camp on Monday.
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Efoghe confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria that out of the 23 players who were invited for the double-header fixtures, only 13 had arrived, with 10 more players still being expected.
“A total of 13 players are currently in camp, and we are expecting the rest of the squad to arrive later today and early tomorrow,” Efoghe said.
He also shared details of the team’s upcoming media engagements.
“There will be a press conference with the coaching staff and selected players on Wednesday at the training pitch of the Godswill Akpabio Stadium,” Efoghe stated.
“For Friday, the pre-match press conference will holbe held the same venue, and the first 15 minutes of the team’s training session will be open to media coverage.”
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Players still beiexpected to be included arealkeeper Stanley Nwabali; defender Bruno Onyemaechi; midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Frank Onyeka; and forwards Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Samuel Chukwueze, Cyriel Dessers, Christantus Uche, and Tolu Arokodare.
Nigeria will host Rwanda on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, in a Matchday 7 fixture. They will then travel to Bloemfontein to face South Africa on Monday, in a Matchday 8 encounter.
The Super Eagles currently sit third in Group C of the African qualifiers with two points from two matches, behind leaders South Africa (four points) and Rwanda (also four points but with an inferior goal difference).
Only the top team in the group will qualify automatically for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
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Full 23-Man Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Stanley Nwabali (Chippa United, South Africa);
Amas Obasogie (Singida Black Stars, Tanzania);
Adeleye Adebayo (Volos FC, Greece).
Defenders:
William Troost-Ekong (Al-Kholood, Saudi Arabia);
Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England);
Ola Aina (Nottingham Forest, England);
Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England);
Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece);
Chidozie Awaziem (Nantes, France);
Felix Agu (Werder Bremen, Germany);
Benjamin Fredericks (Dender FC, Belgium).
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Midfielders:
Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England);
Frank Onyeka (Brentford, England);
Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey);
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio, Italy);
Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium);
Christantus Uche (Getafe, Spain).
Forwards:
Ademola Lookman (Atalanta, Italy);
Samuel Chukwueze (AC Milan, Italy);
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey);
Moses Simon (Paris FC, France);
Cyriel Dessers (Rangers, Scotland);
Tolu Arokodare (KRC Genk, Belgium).
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Nigeria sprinter, Favour Ofili, has confirmed she is switching allegiance to Turkey, bringing an end to her long-running fued with the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, according to The PUNCH.
Reflecting on the move in a post via her Instagram page on Monday, Ofili said her decision followed months of reflection after a turbulent cycle in which she felt let down by the Nigerian federation.
She explained that while she was proud of her career in Nigerian colours, repeated disappointments had left her with little choice.
“Wrapping up my 2025 season has been a whirlwind of new experiences and big decisions.
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“As some of you have heard, I’m also starting a new chapter representing Turkey.
“I am proud to have represented Nigeria for many years in a highly successful way, having won six gold medals, two silver medals and two bronze medals in championship meets and reaching the Olympic 200 metres final,” she said.
Ofili added that neglect from the Athletics Federation of Nigeria and the Nigerian Olympic Committee, particularly during the Tokyo and Paris Olympic Games, had contributed to her decision.
She stressed, however, that her switch was not financially motivated.
“While that means sitting out this year’s championships in Tokyo, this change comes from the heart, not from financial motives.
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“I’m truly grateful to have discovered a new home in Turkey, and I’m excited for what’s ahead.
“I also appreciate the support I got from my coach, agent, sponsor and loved ones during this difficult time,” she said.
Her announcement comes after the president of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, Tonobok Okowa, admitted the federation was struggling to prevent the exodus of elite athletes due to poor funding.
He confirmed Ofili’s switch during the National Athletics Championships in Lagos, warning that more athletes could follow suit unless urgent financial support arrived.
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Okowa said countries like Turkey had stepped up efforts to recruit foreign talent, offering substantial incentives.
“The kind of money they put on the table to get her is not something many athletes would refuse.
“That is why we are pleading with Nigeria as a nation and our government to come out and support us, so we don’t keep losing our athletes,” he said.
Ofili’s decision mirrors previous high-profile departures, including Francis Obikwelu, Gloria Alozie and Femi Ogunode, who also left Nigeria to represent other nations.
Ofili will sit out the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Tokyo as she completes the switch, before beginning the next phase of her career in Turkish colours.
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Liverpool Vs Arsenal: Gunners Seek 1st EPL Win At Anfield Since 2012
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August 31, 2025By
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Arsenal head to Anfield this Sunday—seeking a first Premier League win there since 2012—a victory will bolster their title pursuit.
Currently unbeaten in two league matches, Arsenal boast of the division’s best defensive record; Liverpool, the defending champions, have conceded goals early this season.
Liverpool, unbeaten at home in August since 2015, have scored in 36 successive league matches—a potential new record.
Arsenal’s injury list is mounting– Saka, Havertz, Odegaard and Jesus are either out or doubtful.
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New 68 million pound signing, Eberechi Eze, may debut.
Mikel Arteta praised Eze’s “special aura” at training; he is expected to spark creativity amid absentee worries.
Liverpool offer positive fitness news; Mac Allister is training again; no new concerns reported by manager Arne Slot.
Arteta says the fixture is “defining” for perception as much as league position; he urges belief through adversity.
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Slot admits Arsenal pose a serious threat—particularly from set-pieces—but insists his side is fully prepared.
The Anfield record speaks volumes: League meetings have ended in draws lately.
Arsenal are winless there in 12 league trips—and have not won since 2012.
Head-to-head balance remains tight; in 244 meetings, Liverpool lead 95–83 in wins; 66 ended level.
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Recent league matches at Anfield have mostly ended in stalemates, including a 2‑2 draw in May 2025 when Arsenal came from two down.
A draw may be respectable; a loss, predictable under circumstances; a win, however, will irreversibly shift the narrative in Arsenal’s favour.
As the players emerge onto that famed Anfield turf, this fixture transcends tactics; it will come down to mindset, belief—and perhaps a debut that sparks hope.
Game day may well redefine Arsenal’s season.
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