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EUROMATCH NPFL: Chibueze, Chimaobi Win Rangers September Player, Goal Of The Month Awards
Oputa Chibueze and Igwillo Chimaobi have won Enugu Rangers September Player and Goal of the Month awards. The Flying Antelopes announced the duo as the winners of the awards on their official X handle. “YOUR SEPTEMBER PLAYER OF THE MONTH! 🏆🔴⚪️,” Rangers stated. “The fans have spoken! With 627 votes, Oputa Chibueze Calistus takes home [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Chibueze, Chimaobi Win Rangers September Player, Goal Of The Month Awards appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles news: Ajayi explains how Hull City can maintain EPL start
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has explained what Hull City must do to maintain their impressive start to the 2026/27 Premier League season. The Tigers have made a promising return to the English top flight after securing promotion through the Championship play-offs, beating Middlesbrough 1-0 in a hard-fought final. The victory secured Hull City’s first […]
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Timur Turlov’s Plans For The Game
The European stage of the 2026 FIDE–ISCF World Schools Team Championship has concluded in Tsaghkadzor, Armenia.According to FIDE, Gymnasium No. 50 of Minsk took gold, Riga State Gymnasium No. 1 won silver, and the Andria Razmadze Physics and Mathematics School from Kutaisi, Georgia, claimed bronze. The tournament was the last of four continental stages, with [...] The post Timur Turlov’s Plans For The Game appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Rooney Reacts To Martinez’s Criticism Of Man United Owners
Wayne Rooney has criticised Lisandro Martínez for his claims that Manchester United’s hierarchy didn’t help the players enough in the transfer window. Defender Martínez reacted explosively after United lost 2-0 to Atlético Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, insisting director of football Jason Wilcox should have brought more quality into the team throughout the [...] The post Rooney Reacts To Martinez’s Criticism Of Man United Owners appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Osimhen: What Barcelona’s Yamal said about Galatasaray star’s disallowed goal
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has admitted that Victor Osimhen’s disallowed goal could have made the Spanish giants’ Champions League encounter against Galatasaray much more difficult. Osimhen thought he had doubled Galatasaray’s advantage with a powerful header from a corner during the meeting at RAMS Park in Istanbul. However, the Super Eagles striker’s effort was ruled […]
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LASK vs Liverpool: Preview, team news, h2h as Usor and Ngumoha lock horns
Liverpool return to Champions League action on Wednesday evening, travelling to the Raiffeisen-Arena in Linz as Andoni Iraola's side look to back up their opening matchday win with another positive result in the league phase. Among the names in the Reds' travelling party is18-year-old winger of Nigerian and Guadeloupean descent Rio Ngumoha, who has become […]
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‘It Takes Away Everything You Stand For’ –Mikel Slams Ronaldo Over Portugal Camp Walkout
Former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel stated that Cristiano Ronaldo has somewhat tainted his legacy due to incidents like walking out on the Portugal camp, but still deserves to be celebrated as his career approaches its end. Speaking on his Obi One Podcast, Mikel noted that Ronaldo has a massive ego and admitted he [...] The post ‘It Takes Away Everything You Stand For’ –Mikel Slams Ronaldo Over Portugal Camp Walkout appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Arrive In Rabat Ahead Of Poland Clash
Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have arrived in Rabat ahead of their opening fixture against Poland at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Akeem Busari’s side held their final training session in Casablanca on Monday night before travelling to Rabat the following day. The players had a light training session on Tuesday [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Arrive In Rabat Ahead Of Poland Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ademola Lookman reveals Simeone’s advice that helped him score against Manchester United
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman expressed his delight following Atletico Madrid's 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday. ​The 28-year-old attacker was introduced from the bench in the 71st minute to replace Alex Baena. Just three minutes after coming on, he drew a straight red card from Leny Yoro, who brought […]
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Euromatch NPFL: ‘Attack Well, Defend Well’ –Katsina United Coach Sets Strict Standards Ahead Of Kano Pillars Clash
Katsina United head coach Mohammed Azeez Audu has issued a stern tactical challenge to his squad, urging his players to sharpen their ball utilization and overall game management ahead of their upcoming high-stakes clash against Kano Pillars in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The tactical directive comes on the back of a stellar outing for [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: ‘Attack Well, Defend Well’ –Katsina United Coach Sets Strict Standards Ahead Of Kano Pillars Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: Lookman Hails Atlético Madrid’s Victory Over Manchester United
Ademola Lookman has expressed his delight after helping Atlético Madrid secure a 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League at the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday night. Diego Simeone’s men took an early lead through Pablo Barrios, who finished off an assist from Alex Baena in the opening minute of the encounter. Atlético [...] The post UCL: Lookman Hails Atlético Madrid’s Victory Over Manchester United appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: Martínez Blasts Man United Owners After 2-0 Defeat To Atletico Madrid
Lisandro Martínez launched a stinging verbal attack on Manchester United’s hierarchy, singling out director of football Jason Wilcox, after a 2-0 Champions League defeat against Atlético Madrid by saying the club failed to strengthen the squad sufficiently during the summer transfer window. United suffered a third defeat in five games against Diego Simeone’s team and [...] The post UCL: Martínez Blasts Man United Owners After 2-0 Defeat To Atletico Madrid appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2028 Olympic Qualifier: Super Falcons To Face Morocco In Third Round
Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Morocco in the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifier. The pairing was confirmed following the Super Falcons’ 7-0 aggregate win over Comoros in the second round. In the second leg of the second round played on Tuesday in Ikenne, the Super Falcons thrashed Comoros 5-0 (the [...] The post 2028 Olympic Qualifier: Super Falcons To Face Morocco In Third Round appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: Lookman Scores In Atlético’s Victory Over Man United, Barcelona Thrash Osimhen’s Galatasaray
Ademola Lookman was on target as Atlético Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the Metropolitano Stadium. Pablo Barrios opened the scoring for the Spanish side in the first minute, finishing off an assist from Alex Baena to give the hosts an early advantage. Atlético continued to dominate proceedings, with Johnny Cardoso seeing [...] The post UCL: Lookman Scores In Atlético’s Victory Over Man United, Barcelona Thrash Osimhen’s Galatasaray appeared first on Complete Sports.
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WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets Train On Termite-Infested Pitch Ahead Niger Clash
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets were forced to hold their final training session ahead of their opening fixture at the ongoing WAFU B U-17 Championship on a poorly maintained, termite-infested five-a-side pitch in Ouagadougou on Tuesday evening. The Nigerian team had been scheduled to train at the USFA football pitch in the Burkinabe capital. However, upon arriving [...] The post WAFU B U-17 Championship: Golden Eaglets Train On Termite-Infested Pitch Ahead Niger Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Stam: Baleba Can Replace Casemiro At Man United
Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam has backed summer signing Carlos Baleba to play a pivotal role for the club this season, tipping the young midfielder to successfully fill the void left by Casemiro. Baleba has faced a frustrating start to life at Old Trafford following his £70 million summer switch from Brighton & Hove [...] The post Stam: Baleba Can Replace Casemiro At Man United appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Osimhen: Nigeria legend backs Galatasaray star to score, Barcelona to win
Super Falcons legend Asisat Oshoala has backed compatriot Victor Osimhen to find the net for Galatasaray against Barcelona on Tuesday night. However, the former Barcelona striker insists she wants the Spanish giants to emerge victorious in the UEFA Champions League showdown. Oshoala has found an interesting way to support two of her football favourites ahead […]
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‘I Trust Them 100%’ — Iraola Defends Wirtz, Barcola Amid Slow Starts At Anfield
Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has thrown his full support behind under-fire marquee signings Florian Wirtz and Bradley Barcola, insisting he retains absolute faith in the struggling duo ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League fixture against LASK. Wirtz, 23, arrived at Anfield last summer in a blockbuster £116 million deal but has faced mounting scrutiny after struggling [...] The post ‘I Trust Them 100%’ — Iraola Defends Wirtz, Barcola Amid Slow Starts At Anfield appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Falcons 5-0 Comoros: Player ratings – Toni Payne, Kanu grab doubles in Ikenne
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the third round of the CAF qualification journey for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, defeating Comoros 7-0 on aggregate at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne. Augustine Eguavoen's team struggled to hit the target in the first half of the first leg that they won 2-0, and the […]
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Asisat Oshoala: 10 records that make Super Falcons star an African legend
Super Falcons legend Asisat Oshoala took the scraps and bits life dumped on her young laps and from it built a remarkable legacy in women’s football. The journey has taken her 17 years from the moment she decided to drop out of school and pursue football professionally to becoming one of Africa’s most decorated players […]
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Super Falcons: 5 big takeaways from Nigeria’s 5-0 thrashing of Comoros
Nigeria's Super Falcons secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Comoros on Tuesday to seal a 7-0 aggregate win to reach the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers. Toni Payne scored twice, while Uchenna Kanu also grabbed a brace before Christy Ucheibe completed the rout from the penalty spot. The performance offered […]
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2028 Olympic Qualifier: Super Falcons Thrash Comoros 5-0 To Reach Third Round
Nigeria’s Super Falcons booked their place into the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifier, after thrashing Comoros 5-0 in the second leg in Ikenne, on Tuesday. The commanding win saw the Super Falcons reach the next round of the qualifier on a 7-0 aggregate win. A brace from Toni Payne and Uchenna [...] The post 2028 Olympic Qualifier: Super Falcons Thrash Comoros 5-0 To Reach Third Round appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Who is Lola Ogunbote? 7 things to know about Chelsea Women’s Nigerian-born executive
Lola Ogunbote has taken another major step in football after joining Chelsea Women as the club’s new Head of Football Operations and Player Services. The Nigerian-born Briton quietly began her new role during the summer before officially announcing the move in October 2026. Ogunbote's arrival at one of the biggest clubs in women's football is […]
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EUROMATCH–NPFL: Yusuf Reveals Why He Left Coton FC For Shooting Stars
Shooting Stars SC Technical Adviser, Salisu Yusuf, says he left Benin Republic top-flight club Coton FC by mutual agreement before returning to Nigeria, Completesports.com reports. The 64-year-old manager signed a two-year contract with Coton FC ahead of the 2025/2026 season, shortly after rescuing Nasarawa United from relegation in the 2024/2025 EuroMatch–NPFL campaign. However, following a [...] The post EUROMATCH–NPFL: Yusuf Reveals Why He Left Coton FC For Shooting Stars appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Carvajal Joins Getafe On Free Transfer After 23 Years At Real Madrid
Former Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal has joined Getafe on a free transfer. Getafe, in a statement, wrote on their X handle:” : Daniel Carvajal, new Getafe CF player. “Welcome to the Coliseum, Dani! .” The Madrid-born right-back has been without a club since his contract at the Bernabeu expired in June, according to BBC [...] The post Carvajal Joins Getafe On Free Transfer After 23 Years At Real Madrid appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Complete Sports Celebrity Workout Driving Healthy Lifestyle — Aerobics Instructor Nwagu
Aerobics instructor, Paul Nwagu, has commended Complete Sports for promoting a healthy lifestyle among Nigerians through Complete Sports Celebrity Workout initiative. The third edition of the event, organised by Complete Communications Limited as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, took place at the serene Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, 10 [...] The post Complete Sports Celebrity Workout Driving Healthy Lifestyle — Aerobics Instructor Nwagu appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Falcons vs Comoros LIVE: Follow scores, goals, updates, commentary & Olympic qualifiers results
The Super Falcons of Nigeria take on Comoros in the second leg of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying tie today, with a two-goal advantage to protect as they target a place in the next round. Follow Super Falcons vs Comoros live here Nigeria head into the return fixture after securing a 2-0 victory in the […]
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Super Eagles star named in Super Lig Team of the Week
Super Eagles and Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has earned a place in SofaScore’s Team of the Week. Nwaiwu out-performed every defender in the Turkish Super Lig with an impressive display for Trabzonspor in their dominant 3-0 victory over Samsunspor. The Nigerian centre-back received an 8.5 rating in the weekly selection, more than any other defender […]
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Joshua Warns Against Emotional Traps Ahead Of Blockbuster Clash With Fury
As anticipation builds for his long-awaited heavyweight showdown against Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua has offered a tactical breakdown of why past rivals stumbled against “The Gypsy King”, and how he plans to avoid the same fate. Joshua (30-4, 27 KOs) is set to square off against Fury (36-2-1, 25 KOs) on December 11 at a [...] The post Joshua Warns Against Emotional Traps Ahead Of Blockbuster Clash With Fury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Calafiori Offers More Going Forward Than In Defence — Arsenal Legend
Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn believes Riccardo Calafiori offers more in attack than in defence, but insisted the Italian remains a solid defender. Calafiori has been one of Arsenal’s standout performers this season with his adventurous displays at left-back and his knack for popping up in goalscoring positions. The left-back drew Arsenal level in their 2-1 [...] The post Calafiori Offers More Going Forward Than In Defence — Arsenal Legend appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Udinese Manager Blames Okoye, Bertola For Loss To Torino
Udinese manager Kosta Runjaic has attributed his side’s narrow 2-1 defeat to Torino to a costly communication breakdown between Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and teammate Nicolò Bertola during Sunday’s Serie A clash. The Nigerian international found himself at the center of the game’s decisive moment at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino when a mix-up [...] The post Udinese Manager Blames Okoye, Bertola For Loss To Torino appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EUROMATCH NPFL: Ex-Plateau United Midfielder Adeyanju Joins South African Club Stellenbosch
Former Plateau United midfielder Kazeem Adeyanju has completed a move to South African Premier Soccer League (PSL) side Stellenbosch on a free transfer. Adeyanju, who featured for Plateau United in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) last season, has now been cleared to feature for Stellenbosch in the 2026/27 campaign. “Stellenbosch Football Club is delighted [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Ex-Plateau United Midfielder Adeyanju Joins South African Club Stellenbosch appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Shakiru Giwa Resigns As Inter Lagos Head Coach
Shakiru Giwa has stepped down as head coach of Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, side Inter Lagos. The club announced his departure on Tuesday through its official X account, making him the first manager to leave his position in the ongoing NPFL season. Inter Lagos expressed gratitude to Giwa for his contributions to the club, [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Shakiru Giwa Resigns As Inter Lagos Head Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Odah Charges Plateau United To Sustain Momentum After Kano Pillars Win
Plateau United goalkeeper Okiemute Odah has urged his teammates to maintain their impressive form following last Sunday’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Kano Pillars in the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL. The Peace Boys recorded a dominant win at the New Jos Stadium, handing Kano Pillars their first defeat of the season. Paul Samson and Ekundayo [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Odah Charges Plateau United To Sustain Momentum After Kano Pillars Win appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Why I Started Checking Lottery Numbers Every Morning (And You Might Want To Too)
Three years ago I thought lottery players were throwing money into a fire. Then my neighbor won $3,200 on a random Tuesday afternoon. That got my attention. Here’s what made me reconsider: I was dropping $23 weekly on coffee I barely tasted while rushing to work. But I couldn’t justify $2 for a lottery ticket [...] The post Why I Started Checking Lottery Numbers Every Morning (And You Might Want To Too) appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Rwanda To Host F1’s first Race In Africa Since 1993
Rwanda has signed a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races in the African country, starting “in the early 2030s”. The event – to be called the African Grand Prix – will be held on a new, purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, 25 miles south of the capital Kigali and next to the city’s new [...] The post Rwanda To Host F1’s first Race In Africa Since 1993 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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