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Man United Appoint Pochettino New Head Coach
Former Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino is officially returning to the Premier League after Manchester United named the 54-year-old as their new men’s head coach following the sacking of Michael Carrick. United confirmed that an agreement has been finalized with the U.S. Soccer Federation for Pochettino and his backroom staff to depart the U.S. Men’s National [...] The post Man United Appoint Pochettino New Head Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Samson Tijani: In Slovakia’s league, but ready for Chelle in Uyo
Podbrezova midfielder Samson Tijani says he is ready to be used in Uyo, and that Nigeria's priority is six points from the Tanzania double-header.
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Kwara United vs Rivers United: Preview as Ilorin tests Rivers’ defence
Rivers United take one of the NPFL's best defensive records to Ilorin, where Kwara United have lost only once in the league this season.
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“I Was Thinking About My Mother” — Flamingos Star Umejiaku Reflects On World Cup Triumph, Presidential Reward
Nigeria U-17 star Oluebube Umejiaku has disclosed that her mother was the very first person on her mind following the Flamingos’ historic 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup triumph and President Bola Tinubu’s financial reward to the victorious team. Umejiaku made this known during an appearance on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday, where [...] The post “I Was Thinking About My Mother” — Flamingos Star Umejiaku Reflects On World Cup Triumph, Presidential Reward appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ronaldo Ventures Into Television Production With New Football Drama Day 1s
Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has added television producer to his growing business portfolio after confirming filming has begun on a new football drama titled Day 1s. Taking to Instagram, the Al-Nassr forward announced the project to fans: “Exciting news! Production of my first TV show, Day 1s, has just started. More to come!” Read Also:2027 [...] The post Ronaldo Ventures Into Television Production With New Football Drama Day 1s appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles Call-up Was A Shock To Me — Slavia Prague Star Suleiman
Slavia Prague midfielder Mubarak Suleiman has said his call-up to the Super Eagles, for their Group L AFCON 2027 qualifiers with Tanzania was a shock to him. Suleiman was named in Eric Chelle’s 24-man squad for the double-header billed for today (Friday, November 13) and Tuesday November 17. “I’m happy to be here and since [...] The post Super Eagles Call-up Was A Shock To Me — Slavia Prague Star Suleiman appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Feisal Salum: Meet the Tanzania playmaker Nigeria must crowd in Uyo
Azam FC midfielder Feisal Salum has started every Tanzania qualifier and is the Taifa Stars' main creative threat to the Super Eagles in Uyo.
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Tolu Arokodare: ‘I need to score goals,’ says Ajax man before Tanzania
Ajax striker Tolu Arokodare has 13 goals this season and leads Nigeria's attack against Tanzania in Uyo with Victor Osimhen out after knee surgery.
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EUROMATCH NPFL: Doma United Seek To End Four-Game Winless Run Ahead Of Home Tie With Barau FC
Doma United will seek to end a four-game winless run when they host Barau FC at the Pantami Stadium in Gombe on Saturday, 14 November 2026 in Matchday 13 of the Euromatch NPFL. The Savannah Tigers sit on 16 points from 11 matches and are 9th in the table after a campaign that began strongly [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Doma United Seek To End Four-Game Winless Run Ahead Of Home Tie With Barau FC appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Kano Pillars Lock Horns With Ranchers Bees In High-Stakes Showdown
Northern Nigerian football takes center stage on Matchday 13 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) as four-time champions Kano Pillars host traditional rivals Ranchers Bees in a fiercely anticipated encounter steeped in regional pride and history at the Sani Abacha Stadium. With crucial points on the line at opposite ends of the table, both [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Kano Pillars Lock Horns With Ranchers Bees In High-Stakes Showdown appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Kelechi Iheanacho: 17 goals in 14 games, and the one thing they lack
Kelechi Iheanacho has 17 league goals in 14 games for Bursaspor in Turkey's second tier, but he is not in the Super Eagles squad to face Tanzania.
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2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Ozebagbe Confident As Olympic Eagles Face DR Congo In Lubumbashi
Head coach of Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles Bright Ozebagbe, has declared his side ready for the challenge ahead of their 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations qualifying tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo, insisting that the Olympic Eagles will prove their quality through their performance on the pitch. Speaking at the pre-match press conference in [...] The post 2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Ozebagbe Confident As Olympic Eagles Face DR Congo In Lubumbashi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Guinea-Bissau: Held in Antananarivo, and a door opens for Nigeria
Guinea-Bissau drew 1-1 with Madagascar in their AFCON 2027 qualifier, leaving the Group L leaders on seven points before Nigeria host Tanzania in Uyo.
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AFCON 2027: Arokodare Seeks To Replicate Ajax Scoring Form for Super Eagles
Tolu Arokodare is determined to translate his impressive club goal-scoring form to the international stage with the Super Eagles, Completesports.com reports. The 25-year-old striker has enjoyed a remarkable start to the season with Eredivisie giants Ajax, recording 13 goals and four assists in 17 appearances across all competitions. However, his performances at international level have [...] The post AFCON 2027: Arokodare Seeks To Replicate Ajax Scoring Form for Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Kano Pillars vs Ranchers Bees: Preview as seven draws face a test
Kano Pillars, fourth in the NPFL after seven draws in 12 games, host 17th-placed Ranchers Bees in Kano on Saturday, a week after the Bees beat Enyimba.
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AFCON 2027Q: Chelle Defends Okoye’s Exclusion For Tanzania Double-Header
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has defended his decision to leave Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye out of his squad for the double-header against Tanzania in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Okoye was a notable omission from the squad announced for the two-legged encounter against the Taifa Stars. Chelle Speaks On Okoye’s Omission [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Chelle Defends Okoye’s Exclusion For Tanzania Double-Header appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Boniface Eyes January Exit From Leverkusen Amid Limited Playing Time
Super Eagles striker Victor Boniface is pushing for a January exit from Bayer Leverkusen after enduring a frustrating start to the 2026/27 Bundesliga season. The 25-year-old has made just two league appearance this season – five minutes* in Leverkusen’s opening-day 3-2 defeat to newly promoted SV Elversberg in August, with 12 minutes total across all [...] The post Boniface Eyes January Exit From Leverkusen Amid Limited Playing Time appeared first on Complete Sports.
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January window: The deadlines Bassey, Lookman and Boniface face
The January 2027 transfer window shuts on different days across Europe, with England, Germany and Italy closing on 1 February and Turkey and Portugal later, which matters for Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman and Victor Boniface.
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Fernandes Rejects Second Man United Contract Offer
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has rejected a second contract offer from the club, with his current deal due to expire at the end of the season. The club’s first proposal was made in the summer when talks first began over a new contract, but it was turned down by Fernandes, according to Sky Sports. [...] The post Fernandes Rejects Second Man United Contract Offer appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Eric Chelle: ‘If we win, I take the credit’ before Tanzania in Uyo
Eric Chelle has staked his own reputation on Friday's AFCON 2027 qualifier against Tanzania, with Nigeria chasing Group L leaders Guinea-Bissau.
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Pochettino Set To Sign Two-and-a-half Year Deal To Succeed Carrick At Man United
Mauricio Pochettino is set to sign a two-and-a-half year deal to succeed Michael Carrick at Manchester United. United are set to pay the buyout in the Argentine’s United States contract — worth in the region of $10million (£7.4m) — after they identified him as their preferred choice to replace the outgoing head coach, as reported [...] The post Pochettino Set To Sign Two-and-a-half Year Deal To Succeed Carrick At Man United appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2027Q: ‘We’re Here To Compete’ – Tanzania Coach Gamondi Declares Ahead Super Eagles Showdown
Tanzania head coach Miguel Gamondi has assured that his side are ready for a tough contest against Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday-three encounter. The Taifa Stars head into the fixture as underdogs, having failed to record a single victory in their previous 11 meetings with the Super [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: ‘We’re Here To Compete’ – Tanzania Coach Gamondi Declares Ahead Super Eagles Showdown appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nations League: “We Are On The Right Path” –Klopp Rejects Claims German Football Lacks World-Class Talent
Germany manager Jurgen Klopp has rejected suggestions that his national squad lacks world-class quality, calling for patience as he rebuilds the four-time world champions following a decade of major tournament struggles. Appointed over the summer to replace Julian Nagelsmann after Germany suffered a shock round-of-32 World Cup exit to Paraguay, their third consecutive premature departure [...] The post Nations League: “We Are On The Right Path” –Klopp Rejects Claims German Football Lacks World-Class Talent appeared first on Complete Sports.
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It’s a Lie –Rogers Slams Critics Questioning Palmer’s England Commitment
England forward Morgan Rogers has fiercely defended his Chelsea teammate and childhood friend Cole Palmer, dismissing accusations that the 24-year-old lacks commitment to the national team as “lies” and “nonsense”. Rogers, who opened the scoring in England’s 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Croatia on Thursday night alongside a Harry Kane penalty, spoke out following [...] The post It’s a Lie –Rogers Slams Critics Questioning Palmer’s England Commitment appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles Handed Lifeline As Guinea-Bissau Force Madagascar To 1-1 Draw
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have received a major boost in their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualification bid after Group L leaders Guinea-Bissau were held to a 1-1 draw by Madagascar on Thursday. Guinea-Bissau had the chance to go nine points clear if they had beaten Madagascar twice but the draw changes everything as Guinea-Bissau remain [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles Handed Lifeline As Guinea-Bissau Force Madagascar To 1-1 Draw appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Rasheedat Ajibade: Named in FIFA’s 13-strong cohort with Putellas
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade is one of 13 players in the second edition of FIFA's Player Impact Programme, with her grassroots health project for female footballers in Nigeria.
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Wenger Plotting Sensational Bid To Unseat Infantino As FIFA President
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly plotting a sensational bid to unseat Gianni Infantino as president of FIFA when football’s world governing body holds its next election in March 2027. The 77-year-old Frenchman is preparing to mount a leadership challenge against the beleaguered Swiss administrator, positioning himself as a reformist candidate determined to restore [...] The post Wenger Plotting Sensational Bid To Unseat Infantino As FIFA President appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2027Q: Ghana’s Black Stars Revive Campaign With 2-0 Win Over Somalia
Ghana’s Black Stars finally got their Africa Cup of Nations 2027 qualification campaign back on track with a 2-0 victory over Somalia on Thursday at the Essipong Sports Stadium, Sekondi-Takoradi. Interim coach Kim Lars Björkegren, who replaced Carlos Queiroz after a disastrous start, secured his first win in charge. Ghana had started Group C with [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Ghana’s Black Stars Revive Campaign With 2-0 Win Over Somalia appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance Can Silence Shooting Stars in Ibadan – Boboye
Bendel Insurance technical adviser Kennedy Boboye has expressed confidence in his team’s readiness ahead of their Matchday 13 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, encounter against Shooting Stars. The highly anticipated fixture will take place on Friday at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, as both sides prepare to renew their rivalry. Bendel Insurance head into [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance Can Silence Shooting Stars in Ibadan – Boboye appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Flamingos: Why Tinubu’s ₦100m reward comes with an age condition
President Bola Tinubu has awarded each Flamingos player ₦100m in savings certificates after their U-17 Women's World Cup win, with coach Hakeem Busari also rewarded.
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AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles Must Work Hard To Overcome Tanzania – Chelle
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has challenged his players to give their best as Nigeria prepares for a crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania. Nigeria will be looking to revive its qualifying campaign following a disappointing 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau in their previous outing. The Super Eagles are set to [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Super Eagles Must Work Hard To Overcome Tanzania – Chelle appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Hearn Blasts Joshua Vs Fury Undercard Lineup
Matchroom Boxing chairman Eddie Hearn has delivered a blunt assessment of the newly unveiled undercard for Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua’s blockbuster heavyweight clash. Fury and Joshua are finally set to settle their decade-long rivalry on December 11 at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Read Also:2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles Warned Against Underestimating Tanzania By Ex-Int’l Iroha With [...] The post Hearn Blasts Joshua Vs Fury Undercard Lineup appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Doma United vs Barau FC: Preview as Agagbe’s draw experts visit Gombe
Doma United are unbeaten in six home games, and Barau FC have lost only once all season, as Eugene Agagbe's side chase the NPFL leaders in Gombe.
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2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles Warned Against Underestimating Tanzania By Ex-Int’l Iroha
Former Nigeria defender, Ben Iroha, has warned the Super Eagles against underestimating Tanzania’s Taifa Stars ahead of Friday’s crucial 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, scheduled to take place at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Completesports.com reports. Iroha said victory in Friday’s encounter is vital to Nigeria’s quest to qualify for [...] The post 2027 AFCONQ: Super Eagles Warned Against Underestimating Tanzania By Ex-Int’l Iroha appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Shearer Backs Pochettino To Revive Manchester United
Premier League legend Alan Shearer has backed Mauricio Pochettino to restore Manchester United to their former glory, provided the club’s hierarchy gives him full control over squad decisions. Reports on Thursday afternoon indicate that Pochettino’s appointment to replace Michael Carrick is currently being finalized. An official announcement is expected in the coming days, with the [...] The post Shearer Backs Pochettino To Revive Manchester United appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2027Q: Tijani Eager To Become Super Eagles Regular, Targets Maximum Points Against Tanzania
Dukla Prague midfielder Samson Tijani has expressed his ambition to become a regular member of the Super Eagles as he looks to establish himself in the national team, reports Completesports.com. The 24-year-old is currently with the Super Eagles squad ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars. Tijani has [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Tijani Eager To Become Super Eagles Regular, Targets Maximum Points Against Tanzania appeared first on Complete Sports.
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