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2026 U-17 WWC: We Gave Flamingos A Good Fight – Mexico Coach Gamero
Mexico U-17 women’s head coach Miguel Gamero has praised his team’s effort despite their 2-1 defeat to Nigeria’s Flamingos in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The loss brought Mexico’s campaign to an end, while Akeem Busari’s side advanced to the quarter-finals. Mexico started brightly but found it difficult [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: We Gave Flamingos A Good Fight – Mexico Coach Gamero appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 U-17 WWC: ‘Today Was A Tough Game, But We Are No Pushovers’ –Flamingos Coach Reacts To Win Against Mexico
Nigeria’s Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has acknowledged the immense difficulty of his side’s victory over Mexico, praising his players’ resilience after securing a quarter-final berth at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The Flamingos took control of the match in the 40th minute when Oluebube Umejiaku broke the deadlock with [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: ‘Today Was A Tough Game, But We Are No Pushovers’ –Flamingos Coach Reacts To Win Against Mexico appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 U-17 WWC: Umejiaku Awarded Player Of The Match In Flamingos’ Victory Over Mexico
Nigeria’s Flamingos star Oluebube Umejiaku delivered a standout performance at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco, earning the official Player of the Match accolade following her side’s hard-fought 2-1 victory over Mexico. The talented Nigerian international was at her absolute best throughout the encounter, dictating the pace of the game and [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Umejiaku Awarded Player Of The Match In Flamingos’ Victory Over Mexico appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIFA U-17 WWC: Flamingos Beat Mexico 2-1, Set Up Quarterfinal Clash With Venezuela
Nigeria’s Flamingos have reached the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup after defeating Mexico 2-1 in Thursday’s round of 16 tie. More to follow… The post FIFA U-17 WWC: Flamingos Beat Mexico 2-1, Set Up Quarterfinal Clash With Venezuela appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Bring On Arsenal –Ngumoha Warns Rivals Liverpool Are Unstoppable
Liverpool youngster Rio Ngumoha has expressed immense confidence in the squad following a stellar run of form, highlighting the team’s relentless momentum as they prepare for a blockbuster Premier League clash against Arsenal this Sunday. Reflecting on the team’s recent performances, which have yielded an impressive four wins and a draw across all competitions, Ngumoha [...] The post Bring On Arsenal –Ngumoha Warns Rivals Liverpool Are Unstoppable appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Abia Warriors Appeal N3.25m Fine, Suspension Of Multimedia Officer
Abia Warriors are refusing to back down after launching a fierce appeal against what they have slammed as “excessive” NPFL sanctions following their fiery clash with Niger Tornadoes on October 25. The disciplinary hammer fell hard on the Umuahia club, landing multimedia officer Chidera Favour Igwe with a five-match ban and slapping the management with [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Abia Warriors Appeal N3.25m Fine, Suspension Of Multimedia Officer appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Osimhen Nears Galatasaray’s All-Time Goalscoring Record For Foreign Players
Victor Osimhen is closing in on becoming Galatasaray’s all-time leading foreign goalscorer following his impressive performances for the Turkish giants. The Nigerian international has scored 68 goals for the club, putting him third on Galatasaray’s all-time scoring chart. Mauro Icardi currently leads the foreign goalscorers’ ranking with 77 goals, while Romanian legend Gheorghe Hagi sits [...] The post Osimhen Nears Galatasaray’s All-Time Goalscoring Record For Foreign Players appeared first on Complete Sports.
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WAFU Zone B: Edo Queens Miss Out On Champions League Qualification After Defeat To Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa
Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies defeated Nigeria’s Edo Queens 3-2, in a rescheduled WAFU Zone B qualifying final played today (Friday) October 29, in Cairo, Egypt, completesports.com reports. The result means Ampem Darkoa claim the zone’s only ticket to the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League. With the game tied at 2-2, Ampem Darkoa scored just [...] The post WAFU Zone B: Edo Queens Miss Out On Champions League Qualification After Defeat To Ghana’s Ampem Darkoa appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Goka.ng Odds: How Competitive Are They?
Disclosure: This page may contain affiliate links. Bonus terms can change, so always confirm the latest offer on the official Linebet website. 18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. Every experienced punter knows that a slight difference in odds value has a way of affecting their potential return on a bet. It becomes more glaring when you [...] The post Goka.ng Odds: How Competitive Are They? appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigeria Vs Mexico Live Blogging – 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup; Round Of 16
Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of Nigeria vs Mexico — 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 clash between the Flamingos of Nigeria and El Tri Femenil Sub-17 of Mexico at the Mohammed VI Football Complex – Pitch 2, Rabat, Morocco. The post Nigeria Vs Mexico Live Blogging – 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup; Round Of 16 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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PSG vs Roma Match Preview And Prediction
Defending champions PSG FC will be facing AS Roma in matchday 5 of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League, and this article provides details of the event. It also provides a data-backed prediction of the event and directions for the Linebet app download process in Kenya. This analysis uses team statistics, current form, and league standings [...] The post PSG vs Roma Match Preview And Prediction appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NNL: Amuneke Vows Heartland Will Fight For Promotion In New Season
Heartland technical manager Emmanuel Amuneke has expressed his desire to lead the Owerri-based club back to the Nigeria Premier Football League , NPFL, this season. The Naze Millionaires narrowly missed out on promotion from the Nigeria National League , NNL, last season and will begin the new campaign with a home fixture against Crown FC [...] The post NNL: Amuneke Vows Heartland Will Fight For Promotion In New Season appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chidozie Awaziem: ‘I am also proud of my own performance’
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has said he is proud of his first career brace, which gave Konyaspor a 2-0 win over Gençlerbirliği.
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Euromatch NPFL: Niger Tornadoes Goalkeeper Julu Earns Liberia Call-Up For Cape Verde Double-Header
Liberia have handed a maiden national team call-up to Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper Derrick Daddy Julu ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) double-header against Cape Verde. Julu earned his first invitation to the Lone Star following an impressive run of form for Niger Tornadoes, keeping three clean sheets in four appearances this month. [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Niger Tornadoes Goalkeeper Julu Earns Liberia Call-Up For Cape Verde Double-Header appeared first on Complete Sports.
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From The NPFL To The Süper Lig: Why Turkey Has Become A Landing Spot For Nigerian Talent
Ten years ago, a Nigerian player signing for a Turkish club was a footnote. Today it is one of the more reliable routes out of the NPFL and out of the smaller European leagues, and it has produced full internationals. The Süper Lig is not the Premier League, and nobody pretends otherwise. But for a [...] The post From The NPFL To The Süper Lig: Why Turkey Has Become A Landing Spot For Nigerian Talent appeared first on Complete Sports.
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CAF Champions League: Rangers lose 2-0 lead to three MC Alger goals
Rangers were knocked out of the CAF Champions League by MC Alger, who turned a 2-0 first-leg deficit into a 3-2 aggregate win with three second-leg goals.
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‘One Of The Biggest Insults’ –Oliseh Regrets Ignoring NFF Warning On Mikel
Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has opened up about his turbulent relationship with John Obi Mikel, revealing that the former Chelsea midfielder snubbed a face-to-face meeting in London and ignored his messages during his tenure in charge of Nigeria. Speaking in a viral podcast interview on X, the former Juventus and Ajax star [...] The post ‘One Of The Biggest Insults’ –Oliseh Regrets Ignoring NFF Warning On Mikel appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Fisayo Dele-Bashiru: Bench assist in Lazio’s 6-2 rout of Sassuolo
Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru came off the bench to set up Tijjani Noslin's second goal as Lazio won 6-2 at Sassuolo and stayed top of Serie A.
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EUROMATCH NPFL: Rangers Unveil Eight Nominees For October Player Of The Month Award
Enugu Rangers International FC have officially unveiled eight nominees for the club’s Player of the Month award for October 2026. The Flying Antelopes announced the shortlist this morning, inviting fans to vote for their standout performer in a month that saw the defending NPFL champions maintain their push at the top of the table. The [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Rangers Unveil Eight Nominees For October Player Of The Month Award appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘Worst Way To Lose’ –Rogers Heartbroken After Chelsea Exit From Carabao Cup
Chelsea attacker Morgan Rogers has expressed his frustration following his side’s heartbreaking penalty shootout elimination against Liverpool, describing the defeat as “probably the worst way to lose a game.” The dramatic cup tie went the distance after a tightly contested 90 minutes, with neither side able to find a decisive breakthrough in regulation time. Read [...] The post ‘Worst Way To Lose’ –Rogers Heartbroken After Chelsea Exit From Carabao Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘A Fantastic Goalkeeper’ –Zaniolo Applauds Okoye’s Heroics Against Parma
Udinese forward Nicolò Zaniolo has praised Maduka Okoye for his outstanding performance in the club’s 0-0 draw against Parma in Serie A. The Zebras ended their six-game losing streak with a determined display at the Stadio Ennio Tardini on Wednesday night, with Okoye playing a decisive role in securing a valuable point. The Nigerian international [...] The post ‘A Fantastic Goalkeeper’ –Zaniolo Applauds Okoye’s Heroics Against Parma appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Victor Osimhen: ‘Maybe,’ says Borriello on a Juventus move
Former Italy international Marco Borriello has named Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen as a possible Juventus target, but a reported €70m clause stands in the way.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Beats Messi, Platini, Ronaldo De Lima To Win Maiden Ballon d’Or Of All Time Award
Cristiano Ronaldo has won the inaugural ‘Ballon d’Or of All Time’ award (BOAT) following a month-long public vote. Ronaldo finished ahead of rival Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini, Marco van Basten, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, Kevin Keegan Franz Beckenbauer, Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano and Brazilian great Ronaldo Nazario. The Portugal international has been recognised [...] The post Cristiano Ronaldo Beats Messi, Platini, Ronaldo De Lima To Win Maiden Ballon d’Or Of All Time Award appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles news: FIFA’s NFF committee arrives before Tanzania games
FIFA has approved a Normalisation Committee to run the NFF until elections, with the Super Eagles' two AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania due in November.
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Okoye Reflects On Penalty Save In Udinese’s Draw With Parma
Maduka Okoye has reflected on his crucial penalty save in Udinese’s away draw against Parma, which helped the team end their six-game losing streak in Serie A. The Zebras had suffered six consecutive league defeats before travelling to Parma but delivered an encouraging performance in their fight to avoid relegation. Kosta Runjaic’s side created the [...] The post Okoye Reflects On Penalty Save In Udinese’s Draw With Parma appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Injury Blow For Man United As Star Forward Ruled Out Until January
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko is expected to be out until at least January with a shin injury. The 23-year-old has not featured for the club since their defeat by Brighton in the Carabao Cup on 16 September, when he was substituted in the 66th minute. According to BBC Sport, the Slovenia international required multiple [...] The post Injury Blow For Man United As Star Forward Ruled Out Until January appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Carragher: Liverpool Must Rescue ‘Third-Choice’ Alexander-Arnold After Real Madrid Nightmare
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has urged his former club to bring Trent Alexander-Arnold back to Anfield, claiming the defender made a “big mistake” by joining Real Madrid. Alexander-Arnold’s high-profile departure from Merseyside left many Liverpool supporters aggrieved, but Carragher believes the Reds should put hard feelings aside to solve their creative shortcomings on the pitch. [...] The post Carragher: Liverpool Must Rescue ‘Third-Choice’ Alexander-Arnold After Real Madrid Nightmare appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Carabao Cup Not Important To Us — Alonso
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso described the EFL Cup as the club’s “least important competition” after their penalty shootout defeat to Liverpool. Alonso’s Chelsea were eliminated in the fourth round after losing 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw, with Wesley Fofana missing the decisive spot-kick at Anfield on Thursday (AEDT). Morgan Rogers had given [...] The post Carabao Cup Not Important To Us — Alonso appeared first on Complete Sports.
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CARABAO CUP: Liverpool, Man City Beat Chelsea, Brighton On Penalties To Reach Quarterfinals
Liverpool beat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to book a place in the Carabao Cup quarter-final on a dramatic night at Anfield. The teams had traded goals from the spot in normal time, with Morgan Rogers’ opener cancelled out by Cody Gakpo’s finish from the spot soon after in the final five minutes of the first [...] The post CARABAO CUP: Liverpool, Man City Beat Chelsea, Brighton On Penalties To Reach Quarterfinals appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIFA U-15 W/Cup& Festival: Benin Republic Send Future Eagles Packing After 6-3 Win
Nigeria’s Future Eagles have been knocked out of the Tier C competition at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival after a shock 6-3 defeat to Benin Republic on Wednesday in Baku, Azerbaijan. After thrashing New Caledonia 7-0 in the Round of 32 this morning, Nigeria came into the Round of 16 full of [...] The post FIFA U-15 W/Cup& Festival: Benin Republic Send Future Eagles Packing After 6-3 Win appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ajax, Bayern Munich Confirmed For Historic Raila Odinga International Stadium Inauguration
European football powerhouses Ajax and Bayern Munich have officially confirmed that they will face off in the inaugural fixture to open Kenya’s state-of-the-art national venue, the Raila Odinga International Stadium, in Nairobi. Scheduled for January 5, 2027, the blockbuster friendly will mark the grand unveiling of the 60,000-capacity arena, also officially known as the Talanta [...] The post Ajax, Bayern Munich Confirmed For Historic Raila Odinga International Stadium Inauguration appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Iheanacho Explains Decision To Join Bursaspor Ahead Of Celtic
Kelechi Iheanacho has opened up on his decision to join Turkish second-division side Bursaspor after leaving Scottish Premiership giants Celtic. The Nigeria international spent the second half of last season on loan at Celtic, where he played an important role in the club’s domestic success. The 30-year-old striker scored nine goals in 24 appearances across [...] The post Iheanacho Explains Decision To Join Bursaspor Ahead Of Celtic appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘Collectively Not Good Enough’ –Mikel Brands Manchester United Squad A Disaster Ahead Of Chelsea Clash
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has delivered a scathing assessment of Manchester United’s struggling squad, labeling their recent performances an absolute “disaster” as the team prepares for a high-stakes trip to Stamford Bridge. Speaking on the latest episode of The Obi One Podcast, the Nigerian football icon didn’t hold back when analyzing the collective [...] The post ‘Collectively Not Good Enough’ –Mikel Brands Manchester United Squad A Disaster Ahead Of Chelsea Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 U-17 WWC: Ikpeme Backs Flamingos To Soar Past Mexico
The Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation,NFF, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, has urged the Flamingos, to remain focused and determined ahead of their Round of 16 clash against Mexico at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Ikpeme gave the charge on Wednesday during a visit to the team at their [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Ikpeme Backs Flamingos To Soar Past Mexico appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NNL: Remo Stars Strengthen Squad With Five New Additions Ahead Of 2026/27 Campaign
Remo Stars mean business ahead of the new campaign, drafting in five fresh faces to bolster their squad for the 2026/27 Nigeria National League (NNL) season. Just one year after making history as the 2024/25 NPFL champions, a turbulent 2025/26 campaign plagued by player departures and a nomadic home schedule saw the club drop to [...] The post NNL: Remo Stars Strengthen Squad With Five New Additions Ahead Of 2026/27 Campaign appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL Bans Warri Wolves Fan Over Alleged Assault On Match Official
The Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, has banned Warri Wolves supporter, Keno Iyaruwe, from attending all league matches following an alleged assault on a match official. Iyaruwe was accused of assaulting an assistant referee after Warri Wolves’ Matchday 10 encounter against four-time champions Kano Pillars at the Southern Delta University Stadium in Ozoro on Sunday. [...] The post NPFL Bans Warri Wolves Fan Over Alleged Assault On Match Official appeared first on Complete Sports.
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