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Gusto Attracting Interest From Former Champions League Title Winners
Como are interested in Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto, who is considering leaving Stamford Bridge in January, and Milan are also monitoring him. According to reports via TuttoMercatoWeb (as reported by Football Italia), Chelsea are open to letting the 23-year-old leave in the winter window. Gusto joined from Lyon in 2023 and has impressed at times, [...] The post Gusto Attracting Interest From Former Champions League Title Winners appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Falcons Line Up Friendly Against Algeria
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to take on Algeria in an international friendly as part of their preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers. The proposed encounter is expected to hold in Algiers during the November–December 2026 FIFA international women’s window. The 10-time African champions were last in action in October, when they faced Comoros [...] The post Super Falcons Line Up Friendly Against Algeria appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“They Deserve National Honour” –Senate Urges FG To Reward Victorious Flamingos After World Cup Triumph
Nigeria’s historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup champions, the Flamingos, received formal national recognition on Tuesday as the Senate announced a ₦100 million gesture to support their educational and athletic development. The motion, brought to the floor by Senator Abdul Ningi, raised concerns that the young squad’s ground-breaking triumph in Rabat had gone without adequate [...] The post “They Deserve National Honour” –Senate Urges FG To Reward Victorious Flamingos After World Cup Triumph appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“We Pay The Price” –Nadal Criticizes Hard Court Dominance, Tour Calendar
Free from the constraints of active competition, Rafael Nadal is taking aim at the modern tennis calendar and calling for radical structural reform. The former World No. 1, who called time on his career in 2024, believes the current 52-week rolling ranking system places undue pressure on players to compete through injury. Read Also:Flamingos’ World [...] The post “We Pay The Price” –Nadal Criticizes Hard Court Dominance, Tour Calendar appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ferdinand Backs Ex-Chelsea Manager For Man United Coaching Job
Rio Ferdinand says Mauricio Pochettino is the candidate who ‘jumps off the list’ to replace Michael Carrick at Manchester United. Carrick, 45, looks set to be sacked following United’s disastrous start to the 2026/27 campaign. Manchester United are 18th in the Premier League going into the November international break, just one point off bottom spot. [...] The post Ferdinand Backs Ex-Chelsea Manager For Man United Coaching Job appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Chelle Makes Late Change To Olympic Eagles Squad Ahead Of DR Congo Clash
Head coach Éric Chelle has invited Nasarawa United striker Prince Bawa Oche to the Olympic Eagles squad as a late replacement for injured forward Suleiman Sani ahead of their 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying encounter against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Saudi club Al-Qudsiah FC have formally notified the Nigeria Football Federation ,NFF, [...] The post 2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Chelle Makes Late Change To Olympic Eagles Squad Ahead Of DR Congo Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UEFA Nations League: Szoboszlai Faces Last-Minute Fitness Test For Hungary
Dominik Szoboszlai finds himself at the center of a familiar club-versus-country tension after heading off on international duty with Hungary despite carrying a fresh knee injury. The 26-year-old Hungarian skipper was withdrawn after 69 minutes in Liverpool’s 3–1 win over Crystal Palace, his first Premier League start since returning from a three-week hamstring layoff. Read [...] The post UEFA Nations League: Szoboszlai Faces Last-Minute Fitness Test For Hungary appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EUROMATCH NPFL: NFF Suspends Referee, Assistant Over Kwara United Disallowed Goal Against Rangers
Referee Abdulrasheed Jimoh and assistant referee Adamu Zakari have been suspended indefinitely by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Refereeing Development Committee. The official EUROMATCH-NPFL account (@NigeriaPFL) announced the suspensions on 10 November 2026. This follows the NPFL Matchday 12 fixture on Sunday, 8 November 2026, between Rangers International and Kwara United at the Awka Township [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: NFF Suspends Referee, Assistant Over Kwara United Disallowed Goal Against Rangers appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania Storm Uyo For Super Eagles Showdown
Tanzania’s Taifa Stars have arrived in Uyo ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday three clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The players and their officials touched down at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, on Tuesday morning before proceeding to their hotel after completing immigration formalities. Miguel Gamondi’s men are scheduled to [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania Storm Uyo For Super Eagles Showdown appeared first on Complete Sports.
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The NPFL After 12 rounds: Rangers On Top, Home Teams Unbeatable, Enyimba In Trouble
Twelve rounds into the 2026/27 Nigeria Professional Football League, the table is starting to tell a story. Here is the season so far, in the numbers that matter. 24 points: Rangers set the pace Enugu Rangers lead the league on 24 points from 11 games – seven wins, three draws and one defeat – after [...] The post The NPFL After 12 rounds: Rangers On Top, Home Teams Unbeatable, Enyimba In Trouble appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Flamingos’ World Cup Triumph Highlights Nigeria’s Wealth Of Football Talents – Akuneto
Chuks Akuneto, a Nigerian-born football coach based in England, has praised the Nigeria U-17 Women’s National Team, the Flamingos, following their historic 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final in Morocco, Completesports.com reports. Awawu Bashiru opened the scoring for the impressive Flamingos in the first half, before Oluebube Umejiaku [...] The post Flamingos’ World Cup Triumph Highlights Nigeria’s Wealth Of Football Talents – Akuneto appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Umejiaku Dedicates FIFA U-17 World Cup Player Of Tournament Award To Gov Soludo
Nigeria U-17 Women’s National Team, Flamingoes star, Oluebube Umejiaku, has dedicated the Player of the Tournament award which scooped at the concluded Tournament in Morocco, to the Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Completesports.com reports. Umejiaku made the dedication in the presence of Anambra State Football Association Chairman, Chikelue Iloenyosi, soon after the [...] The post Umejiaku Dedicates FIFA U-17 World Cup Player Of Tournament Award To Gov Soludo appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Tochukwu Nnadi: Marseille form behind his Super Eagles recall
Marseille midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi has five starts and 466 minutes since his knee injury, and Chelle has now called him up for the Tanzania qualifiers.
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CAF Announces New Date For 2026 Awards Ceremony In Lagos
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced a change to the date of the 2026 CAF Awards ceremony, bringing the event forward from Monday, 7 December, to Wednesday, 2 December 2026. The prestigious ceremony will take place at the iconic Professor Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Arts, popularly known as the National [...] The post CAF Announces New Date For 2026 Awards Ceremony In Lagos appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigeria Vs Tanzania: Super Eagles Seek Redemption In Crucial AFCON 2027Q Clash — Predicted XI, Head-To-Head, Kickoff, Where To Watch
The Super Eagles of Nigeria return to action on Friday 13 November 2026 as they host the Taifa Stars of Tanzania in a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group L qualifying encounter, Completesports.com reports. Coming off an intense previous international window, Nigeria will look to assert dominance on home turf, get a convincing [...] The post Nigeria Vs Tanzania: Super Eagles Seek Redemption In Crucial AFCON 2027Q Clash — Predicted XI, Head-To-Head, Kickoff, Where To Watch appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigeria Vs Tanzania: Super Eagles Seek Redemption In Crucial AFCON 2027Q Clash — Predicted XI, Head-To-Head, Kickoff, Where To Watch, Etc
The Super Eagles of Nigeria return to action on Friday 13 November 2026 as they host the Taifa Stars of Tanzania in a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group L qualifying encounter, Completesports.com reports. Coming off an intense previous international window, Nigeria will look to assert dominance on home turf, get a convincing [...] The post Nigeria Vs Tanzania: Super Eagles Seek Redemption In Crucial AFCON 2027Q Clash — Predicted XI, Head-To-Head, Kickoff, Where To Watch, Etc appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Ikorodu City Assistant Coach Expresses Frustration Over Home Draw Against Inter Lagos
Ikorodu City assistant coach Washington Egor has attributed his side’s 2-2 home draw against Inter Lagos to a late loss of concentration. The Oga Boys surrendered a late lead to settle for a point against their local rivals in Monday night’s Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL , matchday 12 encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Ikorodu City Assistant Coach Expresses Frustration Over Home Draw Against Inter Lagos appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Football’s First Multi-Billionaire
Cristiano Ronaldo has made football history by becoming the sport’s first billionaire footballer! 💰⚽ Discover Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth in 2026, his Al Nassr salary, Nike endorsement deal, career earnings, business ventures, and the incredible wealth behind the CR7 brand. From Manchester United and Real Madrid to Juventus and Al Nassr, explore how Ronaldo built [...] The post Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Football’s First Multi-Billionaire appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: “We Almost Gave The Game Away” –Inter Lagos Coach Laments Team’s Second Half Slump
Inter Lagos head coach Olusanjo Olutayo expressed mixed emotions following a chaotic derby, admitting that a second-half collapse nearly cost his side against Ikorodu City. Inter Lagos broke the deadlock in the 41st minute courtesy of a brilliant finish from John Danga, holding their 1-0 advantage into the half-time break. Read Also:Euromatch NPFL:Ikorodu City, Inter [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: “We Almost Gave The Game Away” –Inter Lagos Coach Laments Team’s Second Half Slump appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games: Team Nigeria Clinch Three Gold Medals
Nigeria’s Gift Bright, Rosemary Nwankwo and Praise Ugoh have made their mark at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, winning three gold medals in athletics. Bright claimed men’s 100m gold in a Games record of 10.28 seconds, while Nwankwo won the women’s 100m in 11.16 seconds to complete Nigeria’s historic sprint double. Then Ugoh added [...] The post Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games: Team Nigeria Clinch Three Gold Medals appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Russian Olympic Champion Suffers Severe Burns In Horrific Moscow Flat Fire
Two-time Russian Olympic synchronised swimming champion Maria Shurochkina is in critical condition after suffering horrific burns in a bioethanol fireplace accident at her Moscow apartment. The 31-year-old was rushed to the Sklifosovsky Emergency Research Institute after her clothing, surrounding furniture, and belongings caught fire inside her 17th-floor flat. Read Also:AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania Lose Two Key [...] The post Russian Olympic Champion Suffers Severe Burns In Horrific Moscow Flat Fire appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Pochettino Emerges As Candidate For Man United Job Amid Poor Run Of Results Under Carrick
Mauricio Pochettino has emerged as a potential candidate to manage Manchester United amid the club’s poor run of results. However, the Argentine coach remains under contract with the United States men’s national team through 2030. The managerial situation at Manchester United is once again generating uncertainty following a series of disappointing results that have left [...] The post Pochettino Emerges As Candidate For Man United Job Amid Poor Run Of Results Under Carrick appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EUROMATCH NPFL: Ranchers Bees Celebrate Kabiru After 100th League Appearance
Ranchers Bees FC congratulated midfielder Tijani Kabiru on reaching 100 appearances in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), a milestone achieved during their 1-0 victory over Enyimba on Matchday 12 of the 2026/27 season. The club posted on X (formerly Twitter) on November 9, 2026: “Congratulations to Tijani Kabiru on reaching 100 appearances in the [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Ranchers Bees Celebrate Kabiru After 100th League Appearance appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania Coach Bolsters Squad With New Addition Following Two Late Withdrawals
Taifa Stars head coach Miguel Gamondi has handed a late call-up to Iddi Seleman Nado ahead of Tanzania’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Nigeria’s Super Eagles. Nado’s late inclusion came after Young Africans duo Clement Mzize and Dickson Job were withdrawn from the squad while continuing to undergo medical supervision. Young Africans [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania Coach Bolsters Squad With New Addition Following Two Late Withdrawals appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Konate Defends Mbappe Following Ballon d’Or Heartbreak, China Controversy
France defender Ibrahima Konaté has rallied behind Kylian Mbappé, declaring his international teammate to be in high spirits ahead of his return to national team duty under manager Zinedine Zidane. Mbappé rejoins Les Bleus for their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Italy and Turkey after missing the last three matches through injury. Read Also:AFCON [...] The post Konate Defends Mbappe Following Ballon d’Or Heartbreak, China Controversy appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Arsenal Star: I Quit Social Media To Protect My Mental Health
Arsenal and England midfielder Declan Rice has spoken candidly about scaling back his social media usage, highlighting the severe mental toll online platforms can take. Rice and his long-term partner, Lauren Fryer, have both faced toxic online abuse in recent years. The targeted harassment over Fryer’s appearance led her to delete all posts from her [...] The post Arsenal Star: I Quit Social Media To Protect My Mental Health appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania Lose Two Key Stars Ahead Of Super Eagles Clash
Tanzania’s preparations for their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Nigeria have been dealt a setback following the absence of Clement Mzize and Dickson Job due to injuries. The two players were left out of the travelling squad that departed for Nigeria on Monday ahead of Friday’s Matchday Three encounter against the Super [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania Lose Two Key Stars Ahead Of Super Eagles Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Joshua Wants Dubois Rematch After Fury Fight
Anthony Joshua is hoping to avenge his defeat to Daniel Dubois if he gets past Tyson Fury next month. Joshua suffered a crushing fifth-round knockout loss to Dubois in September 2024 in front of a packed-out Wembley Stadium. He was knocked down four times en route to the eventual stoppage and spent over a year [...] The post Joshua Wants Dubois Rematch After Fury Fight appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL:Ikorodu City, Inter Lagos Share Spoils In Thrilling Derby
Ikorodu City and Inter Lagos played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, Matchday 12 encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Monday. Inter Lagos took the lead five minutes before the half-time break through John Danga, giving the visitors a narrow advantage heading into the interval. However, the [...] The post Euromatch NPFL:Ikorodu City, Inter Lagos Share Spoils In Thrilling Derby appeared first on Complete Sports.
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My Life Changed Forever –Swiss Tennis Star Opens Up About Suicide Attempt
Swiss tennis player Leandro Riedi has spoken publicly for the first time about attempting to take his own life in June 2024, sharing his story in the hope of helping others battling mental health issues. The 24-year-old opened up in a heartfelt social media post about the events of June 21, 2024, a dark moment [...] The post My Life Changed Forever –Swiss Tennis Star Opens Up About Suicide Attempt appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nations League: Van Dijk Withdraws From Netherlands Squad To Face Germany, Greece Over Fitness Issue
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk will not compete in this month’s Nations League fixtures after withdrawing from international duty. The Dutch national team announced on Monday that he and Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey “aren’t fit enough to feature in the upcoming Nations League matches”, as reported by Yahoo Sports. “Both players did not return fit [...] The post Nations League: Van Dijk Withdraws From Netherlands Squad To Face Germany, Greece Over Fitness Issue appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“Better Than Messi, Ronaldo At 19” –Gerrard Tips Yamal For Greatness
Former Liverpool and England captain Steven Gerrard has tipped Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal to join football’s legendary pantheon, claiming the 19-year-old is already further along in his development than both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo were at the same age. Since breaking through in 2023, the Spanish prodigy has compiled an extraordinary resume, winning two [...] The post “Better Than Messi, Ronaldo At 19” –Gerrard Tips Yamal For Greatness appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Messi, Raya, Hakimi, Mbappe Make 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World XI
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland are among the standout names included in the 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World XI, which has been announced. The team features 11 of the world’s leading players, with Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain all represented, as reported by Yahoo Sports. David Raya takes the [...] The post Messi, Raya, Hakimi, Mbappe Make 2026 FIFPRO Men’s World XI appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Victor Osimhen: Juventus link returns as knee surgery clouds January
A Juventus-linked consultant has named Victor Osimhen as the best January fit, while Galatasaray confirm the Super Eagles striker needs knee surgery.
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Amapakabo Worried By Abia Warriors Wastefulness In Games, Relying On A Single Player For Goals
Abia Warriors Head Coach, Imama Amapakabo, has expressed serious concern over his team’s inability to convert chances they create during games, citing such as reason the club has been underperforming in the current campaign, Completesports.com reports. Amapakabo also expressed concerns that only one of players was finishing well in front of goal despite the team [...] The post Amapakabo Worried By Abia Warriors Wastefulness In Games, Relying On A Single Player For Goals appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“No Hard Feelings” –Fury Dismisses Davison-Joshua Alliance Ahead Of Showdown
British boxer Tyson Fury has insisted there is no bad blood between him and Ben Davison after rival Anthony Joshua unexpectedly brought back Fury’s former trainer ahead of their highly anticipated blockbuster clash in Cardiff on December 11. Joshua shocked the boxing world by confirming he will reunite with Davison to prepare for the decade-long [...] The post “No Hard Feelings” –Fury Dismisses Davison-Joshua Alliance Ahead Of Showdown appeared first on Complete Sports.
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