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Super Eagles news: Nigeria’s hero against Madagascar in doubt for Guinea-Bissau clash
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has indicated that Nigeria might be missing one or two players when they play Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​The three-time African champions take on the Djurtus in their second game of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers tomorrow, and a victory is key for them if they want […]
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2027 AFCONQ: Akuneto Backs Super Eagles To Handle Pressure, Beat Guinea-Bissau
Manchester City U17 coach, Chuks Akuneto, has backed the Super Eagles to secure victory against Guinea-Bissau in Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying Group L matchday two clash in Bissau, stressing that Eric Chelle’s side have the experience to handle the pressure of high-stakes games, Completesports.com reports. Akuneto, a former Oldham Athletic U18 head [...] The post 2027 AFCONQ: Akuneto Backs Super Eagles To Handle Pressure, Beat Guinea-Bissau appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Two Nigerian Goalkeepers Switch International Allegiance To Uganda
The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) has secured the international allegiance of two Nigerian-born goalkeepers, Akpan Udoh and Kingdom Osayi, as part of a broader drive to integrate heritage players into the Uganda Cranes squad. A well-known name in Nigerian youth football, Udoh was the first-choice goalkeeper for the Golden Eaglets side that won [...] The post Two Nigerian Goalkeepers Switch International Allegiance To Uganda appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Guinea-Bissau vs Super Eagles: 5 Nigeria star who could decide AFCON clash
The Super Eagles return to action in the ongoing 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers when they face Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday, aiming for another win to continue their strong start to the campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria kicked off their qualifying campaign with a 2-1 comeback win over Madagascar and will now be hoping to make […]
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Euromatch NPFL: Rivers United Hold Ranchers Bees To Extend Unbeaten Run
Rivers United held Ranchers Bees to a 0-0 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday six encounter at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano on Monday. Both sides had opportunities to break the deadlock, but poor finishing denied them the chance to claim all three points. The result extended Rivers United’s unbeaten run in [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Rivers United Hold Ranchers Bees To Extend Unbeaten Run appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2027Q: We Want To Win Every Match –Djalo Speaks Ahead Guinea-Bissau Vs Nigeria
Athletic Bilbao winger Álvaro Djaló has outlined Guinea-Bissau’s clear ambition to maintain a perfect record in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, as the Djurtus prepare to face the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Speaking ahead of Tuesday’s Group L showdown at the 24 de Setembro Stadium in Bissau, Djaló in a chat with Guine-Bissau [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: We Want To Win Every Match –Djalo Speaks Ahead Guinea-Bissau Vs Nigeria appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles news: Akor Adams explains Nigeria’s plan for Guinea-Bissau clash
Super Eagles striker Akor Adams has revealed what Nigeria must do when they face Guinea-Bissau in their crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria will continue their qualifying campaign against the Djurtus at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau on Tuesday, with kick-off scheduled for 5pm Nigerian time. The Super […]
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UK Member Of Parliament Calls For Man City To Be Relegated Over 115 Charges
A member of UK parliament and lifelong Arsenal supporter Jeremy Corbyn has demanded that Manchester City be relegated from the Premier League following reports that the club has been found guilty on the majority of the 115 financial charges brought against it. City were last week reported to have been found guilty of 114 of [...] The post UK Member Of Parliament Calls For Man City To Be Relegated Over 115 Charges appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2027Q: Usor Credits Simon For Spectacular Goal Against Madagascar
Moses Usor has revealed that advice from fellow Super Eagles winger Moses Simon inspired him to take the risk that produced his spectacular winning goal in Nigeria’s 2-1 victory over Madagascar in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The LASK of Austria winger came off the bench and delivered the decisive moment in a [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Usor Credits Simon For Spectacular Goal Against Madagascar appeared first on Complete Sports.
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SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 144: Manchester City Financial Rule Charges
Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty on almost all of the charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. The sanctions have not been decided, with all possibilities remaining on the table, and City are expected to appeal. City have been found guilty on all but one of the 115 charges, according [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 144: Manchester City Financial Rule Charges appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Empty Stadium Hurt League Growth –Peter Obi Reacts To Ikorodu City Win Over Rangers
Presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has raised concerns over the state of Nigerian domestic football, lamenting the sparse crowds at league matches and warning that the country is squandering its immense youth potential. Obi made the remarks while attending a Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday Six fixture at the [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Empty Stadium Hurt League Growth –Peter Obi Reacts To Ikorodu City Win Over Rangers appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup: Flamingos’ Adegbuyi, Opara Win MVP, Best Goalkeeper Awards
Nigeria’s Flamingos’ duo Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and Onyinyechi Opara were named Most Valuable Player and best goalkeeper respectively, at the just concluded 2026 WAFU B U17 Girls Cup in Côte d’Ivoire. The Flamingos rounded off the tournament with a dominant 4-0 win against Togo to be crowned champions on Sunday. At the end of the tournament [...] The post 2026 WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup: Flamingos’ Adegbuyi, Opara Win MVP, Best Goalkeeper Awards appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Abia Warriors Punish Insurance For Poor First-Half Display — Boboye
Bendel Insurance head coach Kennedy Boboye admitted that his side were punished for their poor first-half performance in their 3-0 defeat to Abia Warriors on Sunday. Chukwuemeka Obioma scored twice for the hosts, while Etta Ikoi added the other goal. Boboye Laments Poor First-Half Performance Boboye, who has previously managed Sunshine Stars, Heartland, Akwa United [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Abia Warriors Punish Insurance For Poor First-Half Display — Boboye appeared first on Complete Sports.
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11-Year-Old Girl Becomes Chess’ Youngest-Ever Woman Grandmaster
British chess prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan has officially written her name into the history books by becoming the youngest player ever to meet the requirements for the Woman Grandmaster (WGM) title, achieving the milestone at just 11 years old. The International Chess Federation (FIDE) confirmed that Sivanandan’s stellar performance shattered the previous record held by Kateryna [...] The post 11-Year-Old Girl Becomes Chess’ Youngest-Ever Woman Grandmaster appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2027Q: CAF Appoints Ethiopian Officials For Guinea-Bissau Vs Super Eagles
The Confederation of African Football , CAF, has appointed a team of Ethiopian officials to oversee Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria’s Super Eagles. The Group L encounter is scheduled to kick off at 4pm local time in Guinea-Bissau (5pm Nigerian time) at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: CAF Appoints Ethiopian Officials For Guinea-Bissau Vs Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ex-Bafana Bafana Star Tinkler Leaves Role As Asante Kotoko Head Coach After Four League Games
Former South Africa international Eric Tinkler has left Asante Kotoko after only four Ghana Premier League matches, with the club accepting his request to terminate his contract for personal reasons. His departure came shortly after Kotoko’s 2–0 home defeat to Aduana FC, as reported by GBC Ghana. The South African coach’s brief league record was [...] The post Ex-Bafana Bafana Star Tinkler Leaves Role As Asante Kotoko Head Coach After Four League Games appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles new player call-ups: Has Moses Usor done enough to start against Guinea-Bissau?
Nigeria's Super Eagles are set to take on the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday, September 29, and LASK attacker Moses Usor has given coach Eric Chelle a selection headache ahead of the fixture, Soccernet.ng reports. The LASK forward came off the bench against Madagascar and needed just four minutes to score the winning goal in […]
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Super Eagles: Beto & 3 Guinea-Bissau players who can hurt Nigeria
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face Guinea-Bissau in their second 2027 AFCON qualifier tomorrow, with several Djurtus players capable of causing problems for Eric Chelle’s men, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria will enter the contest with confidence after recovering from a goal down to beat Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo, but Guinea-Bissau also made an impressive start […]
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LAFC Dismisses Head Coach Marc Dos Santos With Six Regular Season Games Remaining
LAFC have parted ways with first-year head coach Marc Dos Santos following a dramatic slump in form that has left the club sixth in the Western Conference standings. The decision was announced on Sunday, less than 24 hours after a 1-0 defeat to FC Dallas further deepened the club’s growing injury to playoff confidence. LAFC […] The post LAFC Dismisses Head Coach Marc Dos Santos With Six Regular Season Games Remaining appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Hollywoodbets Extends At Brentford While Building One Of Africa’s Biggest Sports Sponsorship Portfolios
Domestic football fans watching Brentford this season will notice something that has been in the stadium since the club’s promotion: a South African brand on the boards. The NFF’s interest in the club runs deeper than commercial partnerships. Michael Kayode told reporters this week that Nigeria approached him about switching allegiance, though he was clear [...] The post Hollywoodbets Extends At Brentford While Building One Of Africa’s Biggest Sports Sponsorship Portfolios appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EUROMATCH NPFL: ‘How We Tactically Outsmarted Bendel Insurance’ — Abia Warriors Coach Amapakabo
Abia Warriors head coach Imama Amapakabo has explained how he and his crew tactically outsmarted Bendel Insurance in Sunday’s NPFL home clash. A brace from Chukwuemeka Obioma and a solitary strike from Ettah Ikoi secured the dominant win for Abia Warriors. It was a return to winning ways for Abia Warriors, who headed into the [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: ‘How We Tactically Outsmarted Bendel Insurance’ — Abia Warriors Coach Amapakabo appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Ogunbote Outlines Key Areas For Plateau United To Improve
Plateau United technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote has called on his players to improve their finishing after the team defeated Inter Lagos 2-0 in a matchday six encounter at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. Gideon Monday and Jibrin Ibrahim scored in the second half to secure victory for the Peace Boys. Despite the comfortable win, [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Ogunbote Outlines Key Areas For Plateau United To Improve appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Guinea-Bissau vs Super Eagles: Preview, team news, predictions as Djurtus eye win against Nigeria
The Super Eagles will face Guinea-Bissau in their second 2027 AFCON qualifying fixture on Tuesday, with Eric Chelle’s side looking to make it two wins from two and take control of Group L, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria opened their qualifying campaign with a 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar in Uyo on Friday, while Guinea-Bissau also claimed […]
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1XCup 2026: Nine matches Yield 28 Goals As Group-Stage Action Continues
As many as 28 goals were scored in nine matches at the Inspire Sports Ground, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos as the https://1xcup.ng group-stage action continued from September 22 to 24. The trio of Newhope Naija, Collins Edwin, Dynamic FC shone in the group matches of the biggest grassroots football tournament in Lagos as teams battle to [...] The post 1XCup 2026: Nine matches Yield 28 Goals As Group-Stage Action Continues appeared first on Complete Sports.
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It Leaves A Sour Taste –Pulis Reflects On Man City’s 2011 Triumph Over Stoke City
Former Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has strongly voiced his frustration, admitting he feels “cheated” following reports regarding Manchester City’s financial charges verdict. Pulis was in the dugout when Stoke City reached their historic first-ever FA Cup final in 2011, ultimately losing 1-0 to Manchester City courtesy of a Yaya Touré goal. That victory marked [...] The post It Leaves A Sour Taste –Pulis Reflects On Man City’s 2011 Triumph Over Stoke City appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles news: Jorge Jesus makes big Haaland-Osimhen comparison
​Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has compared Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen with Manchester City star Erling Braut Haaland, Soccernet.ng reports. ​On Sunday, the Portuguese Seleção locked horns with Norway in their second UEFA Nations League fixture at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo. ​Norway’s talisman was, naturally, Haaland. The 26-year-old Manchester City marksman boasts an incredible […]
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I No Longer Have Any Privacy — Cape Verde Goalkeeper Hero Vozinha Laments Loss of Peace After 2026 World Cup Fame
Cape Verde hero, Josimar Dias popularly known as Vozinha has said he has lost his peace and privacy following his sensational rise to global fame at the 2026 World Cup. Vozinha, 40, was unknown outside Portugal’s second division six months ago, where he played for Chaves. Everything changed at the World Cup. His Player of [...] The post I No Longer Have Any Privacy — Cape Verde Goalkeeper Hero Vozinha Laments Loss of Peace After 2026 World Cup Fame appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles: Chukwueze in €84m battle with Azeez, Tella, Usor & Yohanna
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze could be set for the biggest battle of his international career since he made his Nigeria debut eight years ago, Soccernet.ng reports. Since his promotion from the Golden Eaglets to the Super Eagles in 2018, Chukwueze has made 60 appearances for Nigeria, scoring seven goals. In that time, the AC […]
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Euromatch NPFL: Dogo Blames Loss Of Concentration For Niger Tornadoes’ Defeat To Nasarawa United
Niger Tornadoes technical adviser Kabiru Dogo has attributed his side’s 1-0 defeat to Nasarawa United to a lapse in concentration. The Solid Miners suffered a narrow defeat in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 6 encounter at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday. Centre-back Harrison Ebah scored the decisive goal in the 20th minute, [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Dogo Blames Loss Of Concentration For Niger Tornadoes’ Defeat To Nasarawa United appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Botswana Withdraws From 2028 AFCON Joint Bid With South Africa, Zimbabwe
Botswana has officially withdrawn from the joint bid with South Africa and Zimbabwe to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), leaving the two remaining countries to continue the hosting process with the Confederation of African Football (CAF). According to Botswana newspaper Mmegi (via Morocco World News) the decision came after the government declined [...] The post Botswana Withdraws From 2028 AFCON Joint Bid With South Africa, Zimbabwe appeared first on Complete Sports.
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La Liga President Calls For Strict Financial Controls, Transparency Following Manchester City Case
LaLiga President Javier Tebas has strongly reiterated his call for strict financial oversight, economic controls, and absolute transparency across European football. His comments come in the wake of widespread reports regarding the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding Manchester City and their alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations. Read Also:2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles Arrive In Guinea- [...] The post La Liga President Calls For Strict Financial Controls, Transparency Following Manchester City Case appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Ikorodu City Goalkeeper Atata Reveals Key To Victory Over Rangers
Ikorodu City goalkeeper Michael Atata has attributed the team’s historic 2-0 victory over defending champions Rangers to concentration, determination and hard work. The Oga Boys recorded their first-ever league win over Rangers following an impressive performance at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos, on Sunday. Super Eagles midfielder Aderemi Adeoye gave Ikorodu City the perfect [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Ikorodu City Goalkeeper Atata Reveals Key To Victory Over Rangers appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelsea Miss Out On Manu Kone Transfer As Roma Sporting Director Denies Official Bid Was Ever Made
Chelsea’s pursuit of AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone has ended in disappointment, with the French international remaining in the Italian capital despite reported interest from the London club. Roma sporting director D’Amico moved swiftly to dismiss the speculation, delivering a blunt assessment of the situation that undermined claims of a serious transfer approach. D’Amico stated […] The post Chelsea Miss Out On Manu Kone Transfer As Roma Sporting Director Denies Official Bid Was Ever Made appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles Arrive In Guinea- Bissau Ahead Clash With Djurtus
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have arrived in Bissau ahead of Tuesday’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group L, matchday 2 qualifying clash against Guinea-Bissau. The Super Eagles arrival was confirmed by its media officer Peomise Efoghe. The team, led by head coach Eric Chelle, touched down at the Osvaldo Vieira International Airport on Sunday evening [...] The post 2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles Arrive In Guinea- Bissau Ahead Clash With Djurtus appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles land in Guinea-Bissau as Chelle aims to avoid repeat of 2023 disaster
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have landed in Guinea-Bissau ahead of their clash against the Djurtus on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Last Friday, Eric Chelle’s men grabbed the maximum three points from their opening game of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series after coming from a goal down to defeat Madagascar 2-1 at the Godswill Akpabio […]
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Super Eagles news: Ilenikhena reveals Chelle conversation that changed his Nigeria decision
Super Eagles striker George Ilenikhena’s path to the Nigeria national team began with a conversation in French, Soccernet.ng reports. Eric Chelle personally convinced the Al-Ittihad striker to choose Nigeria after years spent developing inside the French football system. A source with knowledge of the situation told Soccernet that Chelle was the man who persuaded Ilenikhena […]
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