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Super Falcons news: An Algiers friendly with Morocco already in view
The Super Falcons are lining up a friendly with Algeria, expected in Algiers this month, ahead of a 2028 Olympic qualifier against Morocco.
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Manchester United Part Ways With Michael Carrick
Manchester United have announced the dismissal of head coach Michael Carrick, just days after the Red Devils played out an entertaining 4-4 draw against Aston Villa in the Premier League. Carrick returned to Old Trafford in January and guided United to a third-place finish in the 2025/26 campaign, recording 12 victories in the club’s final [...] The post Manchester United Part Ways With Michael Carrick appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Victor Osimhen: ‘You cannot fault that,’ Kojo Williams on CAF snub
Former NFA president Kojo Williams links Victor Osimhen's omission from the 2026 CAF Awards shortlist to Nigeria's results and the league he plays in.
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Maduka Okoye: Padelli’s defence and the keeper he says decided Venezia
Udinese goalkeeper Daniele Padelli says Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is being made a scapegoat after 25 goals conceded in 11 Serie A games.
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Big Win 777 Slot Online Real Money: Game Guide, Features And RTP
Big Win 777 is a Play’n GO video slot with five reels, three rows and 15 fixed paylines. It combines classic BAR and seven symbols with modern features such as the Chance Wheel, Booster Spin, Free Spins and Diamond Wilds. The Big Win 777 slot online real money version uses the same basic mechanics as [...] The post Big Win 777 Slot Online Real Money: Game Guide, Features And RTP appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Dapo Afolayan: Mowbray’s ‘be more positive’ call, and what followed
Dapo Afolayan scored Blackburn Rovers' winner against West Ham after Tony Mowbray chose an attacking line-up, as the England-born forward waits for a first Super Eagles call.
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AFCON 2027Q: 5 Key Tanzanian Players The Super Eagles Must Watch
The Super Eagles are set to face Tanzania’s Taifa Stars in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header during the current international window. Although Nigeria boast a richer history and greater experience on the continental stage, Tanzania possess several dangerous players capable of troubling the three-time African champions. Blessed with pace, creativity, impressive counter-attacking [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: 5 Key Tanzanian Players The Super Eagles Must Watch appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Can the Super Eagles Deliver? Nigeria vs Tanzania AFCON Preview
In this episode, we take a closer look at Nigeria’s preparations, squad selection, key players to watch, and what the two matches could mean for the team’s ambitions going forward. The Super Eagles of Nigeria are set for a double-header showdown against Tanzania in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. But beyond the results, there [...] The post Can the Super Eagles Deliver? Nigeria vs Tanzania AFCON Preview appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Padelli Defends Okoye Amid Udinese’s Struggles
Udinese goalkeeper Daniele Padelli has come to the defence of teammate Maduka Okoye following growing criticism of the Nigerian international amid the club’s difficult season. Okoye has faced intense scrutiny over his recent performances for the Zebras, having conceded 25 goals and recorded just one clean sheet in the current campaign. Padelli: Okoye Has Become [...] The post Padelli Defends Okoye Amid Udinese’s Struggles appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Seven defeats in 12, but Enyimba’s Deutsch rejects a crisis
Enyimba sit 17th in the NPFL after seven defeats in 12 games, but coach Emmanuel Deutsch insists his side will recover, with Ikorodu City visiting Aba on Sunday.
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Gift Orban: 10 league goals for Amed, and a clause that may now apply
Gift Orban's 10th Süper Lig goal for Amed SK reaches the mark Amedspor's president linked to a €3m permanent move from Hoffenheim, while he sits out the Super Eagles' Tanzania games.
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FA Suspends Veteran Match Official For Nine Weeks Over Anti-Asian Comments
A veteran referee match observer has been handed a nine-week ban and a £200 fine after an independent commission found him guilty of making discriminatory comments ahead of an EFL League One match last season. According to Daily Mail, Brian Curson made the offensive remarks about people of Asian ethnicity inside a stadium lounge prior [...] The post FA Suspends Veteran Match Official For Nine Weeks Over Anti-Asian Comments appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Report: Ademola Lookman on a Serie A shortlist, and a familiar coach
Roma are monitoring Atlético Madrid forward Ademola Lookman as a possible January option, Repubblica reports, as the Super Eagles winger prepares for Tanzania in Uyo.
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Schmeichel Slams Man United’s ‘Disrespectful’ Treatment Of Carrick Amid Pochettino Links
Peter Schmeichel has criticised Manchester United for their “disrespectful” treatment of Michael Carrick as the club continue to be linked with Mauricio Pochettino. Pochettino is the leading candidate to replace Carrick as head coach and the club have opened talks with the 54-year-old’s representatives, as reported by ESPN. But former United goalkeeper Schmeichel believes the [...] The post Schmeichel Slams Man United’s ‘Disrespectful’ Treatment Of Carrick Amid Pochettino Links appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EUROMATCH NPFL: Ranchers Bees vs Doma United Rescheduled Fixture Gets New Date
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has fixed a new date for the outstanding Matchday 10 fixture between Ranchers Bees and Doma United. According to a statement released by the league on October 23, the game will now hold on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 4pm WAT at the Sani Abacha Stadium, Kano. The fixture [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Ranchers Bees vs Doma United Rescheduled Fixture Gets New Date appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Shooting Stars vs Bendel Insurance: Preview as Ibadan tests the Vipers
Bendel Insurance go to Ibadan second in the NPFL with a perfect home record but one away win all season, while Shooting Stars are unbeaten at the Lekan Salami Stadium.
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Nigeria vs Tanzania: Preview as Akor Adams carries Russia form to Uyo
Akor Adams, whose stoppage-time goal rescued Nigeria in Russia, is among the strikers competing to lead the Super Eagles against Tanzania in Uyo, where the margin of victory matters in Group L.
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Lookman Attracts Interest From Serie A Club
Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has emerged as a potential transfer target for Serie A side AS Roma, Completesports.com reports. Lookman has endured a difficult spell at Spanish giants Atletico Madrid this season, struggling to reproduce the impressive form he displayed in previous campaigns. The 29-year-old has managed two goals and one assist in 15 [...] The post Lookman Attracts Interest From Serie A Club appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nations League: La Fuente Optimistic Yamal Will Be Fit To Face England
Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has expressed optimism that Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal will recover from a minor knee issue in time to face England in Sunday’s Nations League showdown in Madrid. The 19-year-old star, who finished third in October’s Ballon d’Or voting, was ruled out of the World Champions’ Thursday trip to [...] The post Nations League: La Fuente Optimistic Yamal Will Be Fit To Face England appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Guardiola Linked With US Men’s National Team Coaching Job
The United States is expected to make Pep Guardiola a top target to replace Mauricio Pochettino if the Argentine leaves for Manchester United. Guardiola, who left Manchester City this past summer, has been discussed internally as a candidate across multiple levels of the federation’s hiring process, according to The Athletic. Should Pochettino leave — and [...] The post Guardiola Linked With US Men’s National Team Coaching Job appeared first on Complete Sports.
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£48.5m Jamie Gittens Faces Uncertain Chelsea Future As Roma And Premier League Rivals Circle
Just 16 Premier League appearances and two assists: that is the modest return so far on Chelsea’s £48.5 million investment in Jamie Gittens since his arrival in 2025. The 22-year-old winger has found life at Stamford Bridge considerably harder than anticipated, with injuries and fierce competition for attacking positions limiting his influence under Xabi Alonso. […] The post £48.5m Jamie Gittens Faces Uncertain Chelsea Future As Roma And Premier League Rivals Circle appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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‘He Fills The Room’ –Courtois Lauds “More Mature, Calmer” Mourinho
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has expressed his delight at reuniting with José Mourinho, revealing that the Portuguese manager has become noticeably calmer and more mature since their time together in London. Mourinho returned to the Santiago Bernabéu on June 11th on a three-year contract, ending a 13-year absence from the Madrid dugout. Tasked with [...] The post ‘He Fills The Room’ –Courtois Lauds “More Mature, Calmer” Mourinho appeared first on Complete Sports.
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U.S. Withdraws National Team From FIFA Men’s U-17 World Cup In Qatar Due To Safety Concerns
The United States of America has withdrawn its men’s national team from the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar due to security concerns. The worries about safety are centered around the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The players were informed of the decision on Wednesday. U.S. Soccer Collective first reported the news (as [...] The post U.S. Withdraws National Team From FIFA Men’s U-17 World Cup In Qatar Due To Safety Concerns appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Top three all on the road as Matchday 13 tests the leaders
Enugu Rangers, Bendel Insurance and Nasarawa United all play away in NPFL Matchday 13, with Shooting Stars hosting Bendel in Ibadan on Friday.
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Report: Calvin Bassey on Man United’s January list, with two rivals
Manchester United have put Fulham and Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey on a January shortlist with Nathan Collins and Jarrad Branthwaite, the Daily Mail reports.
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“He Is A Dictator” –Blatter Launches Scathing Attack On Infantino
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has launched a scathing attack on his successor Gianni Infantino, calling him a dictator and suggesting the current FIFA chief needs psychiatric help. In an interview with German publication Der Spiegel, the 90-year-old former football executive heavily criticized Infantino’s administrative decisions, including the creation of a FIFA Peace Prize for [...] The post “He Is A Dictator” –Blatter Launches Scathing Attack On Infantino appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Former Chelsea Goalkeeper Escapes Injury After Crashing £300,000 Ferrari In Germany
On-loan Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has escaped unharmed after crashing a £300,000 Ferrari into a track barrier at the famous Nürburgring circuit in Germany. The 28-year-old, currently on loan at Serie A side Como, was not called up to the Spain national squad for their international fixtures against Czechia and England, leaving him free to [...] The post Former Chelsea Goalkeeper Escapes Injury After Crashing £300,000 Ferrari In Germany appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Flamingos: Five records from Rabat that Africa had never seen
Nigeria's Flamingos became Africa's first U-17 women's world champions by beating Japan 2-1, and the title set five records, including a first for a team that lost its opening game.
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EUROMATCH NPFL: 3SC Seek Fourth Straight Home Win Over Bendel Insurance
Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) will look to extend their remarkable recent home dominance over Bendel Insurance when the two sides meet in the Nigeria Premier Football League on Friday at the Lekan Salami Stadium in Ibadan. The Oluyole Warriors have established clear superiority against the Benin Arsenal on home soil in recent seasons, as [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: 3SC Seek Fourth Straight Home Win Over Bendel Insurance appeared first on Complete Sports.
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CAF Awards: Lagos date moves up, but Nigeria’s hopes rest on the women
CAF has moved the 2026 CAF Awards in Lagos to 2 December, with Nigeria absent from both Player of the Year lists but nominated in two women's categories.
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Carrick Faces Sack As Man United Reach Agreement In Principle With Pochettino
Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle with Mauricio Pochettino to take over as head coach if Michael Carrick is sacked. Carrick took training at Carrington on Wednesday while an agreement was struck for Pochettino to potentially come in as his replacement. According to Sky Sports, it is understood there are still details being [...] The post Carrick Faces Sack As Man United Reach Agreement In Principle With Pochettino appeared first on Complete Sports.
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SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 160: Michael Carrick’s Imminent Sack
Manchester United are expected to sack manager Michael Carrick after a disastrous start to the season left the club in the Premier League relegation zone. Manchester United would reportedly make a change in the dugout before their next fixture against Liverpool at Anfield. The Red Devils sit 18th in the table after Sunday’s extraordinary 4-4 [...] The post SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 160: Michael Carrick’s Imminent Sack appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘He Doesn’t Need The Winner’ –Barker Claims Dubois Would Beat Joshua Or Fury
Former world champion Darren Barker believes Daniel Dubois does not need to wait around for the winner of Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s long-awaited heavyweight showdown. Fury and Joshua are slated to finally clash on December 11 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. However, the event faces potential hurdles due to local resident objections regarding late-night noise. [...] The post ‘He Doesn’t Need The Winner’ –Barker Claims Dubois Would Beat Joshua Or Fury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Abia Warriors call their place ‘unacceptable’ after Doma draw
Abia Warriors have apologised to their fans after a 2-2 draw with Doma United left them 19th in the NPFL with six league games without a win.
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Euromatch NPFL: ‘Home Wins Are Essential’ –Ayeni Demands Doma United Capitalize on Home Advantage
Doma United head coach Deji Ayeni has emphasized that his side must begin turning home fixtures into victories if they hope to make significant strides in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) this season. The Savannah Tigers currently find themselves in 10th position on the NPFL table with 16 points, a mid-table standing the technical [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: ‘Home Wins Are Essential’ –Ayeni Demands Doma United Capitalize on Home Advantage appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Guinea-Bissau: Meet the Group L leaders Nigeria are chasing
Group L leaders Guinea-Bissau face Madagascar twice in this window without injured striker Franculino Djú, in a double-header that matters as much to the Super Eagles as their own games against Tanzania.
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