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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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A Practical Guide For Sports Teams And Small Businesses
A late digital order can disrupt more than a marketing calendar. A sports club may be waiting on a campaign graphic before a ticket launch; a small business may need a website fix before a major event. In those situations, understanding vračilo sredstev za zamujeno naročilo—a refund for a delayed order—helps you respond calmly, protect [...] The post A Practical Guide For Sports Teams And Small Businesses appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Tinubu Rewards Flamingos With ₦100 Million Each For World Cup Triumph
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a cash reward of ₦100 million for every player of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The reward was disclosed by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu during a special reception organised for the victorious team and their [...] The post Tinubu Rewards Flamingos With ₦100 Million Each For World Cup Triumph appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Liverpool Should’ve Been Awarded Penalty vs Arsenal — Premier League Panel
A Premier League panel has revealed two VAR errors were made in Gameweek 9, including the Alexander Isak penalty incident against Arsenal. The Key Match Incidents Panel has ruled that Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty due to the striker being pulled back by Jurrien Timber, according to talkSPORT. Referee Andy Madley did not [...] The post Liverpool Should’ve Been Awarded Penalty vs Arsenal — Premier League Panel appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: New Date Confirmed For Plateau United Vs Kun Khalifat FC
The Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, has rescheduled the Matchday 13 fixture between Plateau United and Kun Khalifat FC from Sunday, November 15, to Tuesday, November 17. The league body announced the change following the scheduling of an All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential campaign rally at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. Meanwhile, all other [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: New Date Confirmed For Plateau United Vs Kun Khalifat FC appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ifeanyi Udeze: Are the Super Eagles taking Tanzania seriously?
Former Super Eagles defender Ifeanyi Udeze has warned Nigeria not to underrate Tanzania in Uyo and said it pained him that some players were yet to reach camp.
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2027 AFCONQ: Somalia Accuses Ghana Of Intimidation After Stadium Security Allegedly Disrupt Training Session
The Somali national team has accused the host Ghana of intimidation after security personnel reportedly interrupted its second training session at the University of Ghana Stadium, ahead of their Group C AFCON qualifier with the Black Stars on Thursday. According to information provided by the Somali side (as reported by Foot Africa) the players had [...] The post 2027 AFCONQ: Somalia Accuses Ghana Of Intimidation After Stadium Security Allegedly Disrupt Training Session appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Tijani Kabiru: 100 NPFL games, and a milestone against an old club
Ranchers Bees midfielder Tijani Kabiru reached 100 NPFL appearances in the 1-0 win over Enyimba, the club he won the 2022/23 league title with.
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AFCON 2027Q: Full House In Uyo As Super Eagles Intensify Preparations For Tanzania Clash
The Super Eagles have recorded a full house in their Uyo camp, with all 24 invited players arriving ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Tanzania’s Taifa Stars. Ten players arrived at the team’s base, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Ikot Ekpene, on Tuesday before being joined by the remaining 14 [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Full House In Uyo As Super Eagles Intensify Preparations For Tanzania Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles news: Uyo’s first session and the seven still to come
Seventeen players trained in Uyo as the Super Eagles began work for Friday's AFCON 2027 qualifier against Tanzania, with Wilfred Ndidi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Taiwo Awoniyi among seven still expected.
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2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Olympic Eagles Arrive In Lubumbashi Ahead Of DR Congo Clash
Nigeria’s Olympic Eagles have arrived in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo, ahead of their 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations second round qualifying first-leg encounter. All 23 invited players are now in camp as the team intensifies preparations for the crucial fixture. The squad comprises seven players from the domestic league and 16 foreign-based professionals. [...] The post 2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Olympic Eagles Arrive In Lubumbashi Ahead Of DR Congo Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Bendel Insurance’s crossbar protest puts a Rangers win on trial
Bendel Insurance have petitioned the NFF to cancel Enugu Rangers' 1-0 win and award a draw, after the NPFL reviewed the footage of a goal scored with the crossbar displaced but let the result stand.
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Tanzania: ‘We are not scared,’ but Gamondi is two Yanga men short
Tanzania face the Super Eagles in Uyo without Young Africans pair Clement Mzize and Dickson Job, as their federation insists the Taifa Stars are not afraid of Nigeria.
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NSC, NFF Intensify Preparations For 2026 CAF Awards In Lagos
The National Sports Commission, NSC, and the Nigeria Football Federation , NFF, have intensified efforts to ensure the successful hosting of the 2026 Confederation of African Football , CAF, Awards in Lagos. The prestigious ceremony is scheduled to hold on Wednesday, December 2, 2026, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Arts, formerly [...] The post NSC, NFF Intensify Preparations For 2026 CAF Awards In Lagos appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Why away wins are still this rare after 12 rounds
Home sides have won 57 per cent of NPFL matches after 12 rounds and away teams only 9 per cent, a pattern shaping Enugu Rangers' lead and Enyimba's slide.
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Euromatch NPFL: Abia Warriors Apologise To Fans Over Poor Form, Promise Turnaround
Abia Warriors have tendered an unreserved apology to their fans and supporters following the team’s disappointing run of results in the Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League,NPFL, which has left the club in an uncomfortable position on the league table. The Umu Chineke have now gone six consecutive league matches without a win following their 2-2 [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Abia Warriors Apologise To Fans Over Poor Form, Promise Turnaround appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Report: Rio Ngumoha nears new Liverpool deal, but Bayern keep watch
Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha, who is of Nigerian origin, could sign a long-term contract during the international break as Bayern Munich watch on, TEAMtalk reports.
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“It’s A Compliment” –Porro Addresses Barcelona Transfer Speculation
Tottenham Hotspur defender Pedro Porro has addressed the ongoing speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona, describing interest from the Catalan giants as a strong validation of his work. The 27-year-old Spanish international has established himself as an integral figure for Spurs since arriving from Sporting CP in January 2023, racking up nearly 160 [...] The post “It’s A Compliment” –Porro Addresses Barcelona Transfer Speculation appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Kwara United’s ruled-out goal at Rangers costs two referees
The NFF suspended referee Abdulrasheed Jimoh and assistant Adamu Zakari indefinitely after ruling that Kwara United's disallowed goal in Rangers' 1-0 win was valid.
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2027 AFCONQ: Don’t Underrate Tanzania — Udeze Warns Super Eagles
Former Nigeria international Ifeanyi Udeze has warned the Super Eagles not to underrate Tanzania ahead of their Group L 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) double-header. The Super Eagles will host Tanzania in the first leg on Friday, November 13 inside the Godswill Akpabio stadium in Uyo before going away for the reverse fixture on [...] The post 2027 AFCONQ: Don’t Underrate Tanzania — Udeze Warns Super Eagles appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles news: The Tanzania games are really about Guinea-Bissau
Tanzania are at AFCON 2027 as co-hosts, so the Super Eagles' real Group L rival for the only place is Guinea-Bissau, who lead Nigeria by three points.
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I Can Win Ballon d’Or Award — Ngumoha
England winger Rio Ngumoha said teammate Harry Kane’s recent Ballon d’Or win can help the next generation of English players, including himself, follow in the Bayern Munich striker’s footsteps and be recognised as the world’s best. Ngumoha burst onto the scene last season with Liverpool and it ended with him earning a place in England’s [...] The post I Can Win Ballon d’Or Award — Ngumoha appeared first on Complete Sports.
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AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania Won’t Be Intimidated By Super Eagles – Kasongo
AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania Won’t Be Intimidated By Super Eagles – Kasongo Almasi Kasongo, a top official of the Tanzania Football Federation ,TFF, has insisted that the Taifa Stars are not intimidated by the reputation of Nigeria’s Super Eagles ahead of their 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying encounter. Miguel Gamondi’s men will face the Super [...] The post AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania Won’t Be Intimidated By Super Eagles – Kasongo appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Robinson Unfazed By Pochettino Links To Struggling Manchester United
USMNT and Fulham defender Antonee Robinson has brushed off reports linking national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino with the manager’s seat at Manchester United. Pochettino has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Michael Carrick, who faces mounting pressure with Manchester United languishing in 18th place, their worst start to a league season in 40 years [...] The post Robinson Unfazed By Pochettino Links To Struggling Manchester United appeared first on Complete Sports.
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No Panic –Van Dijk Calm Over Liverpool Future
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has insisted he remains completely unphased regarding his future at Anfield, despite his contract expiring at the end of the 2026/27 season. The 35-year-old veteran defender remains an indispensable asset on Merseyside, having played every minute of Liverpool’s Premier League campaign so far and starting three of their four UEFA [...] The post No Panic –Van Dijk Calm Over Liverpool Future appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ajibade Selected For FIFA Player Impact Programme
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has been selected as one of 13 international football stars for the second edition of FIFA’s Player Impact Programme. The initiative, launched by world football governing body FIFA, aims to empower footballers to leverage their influence, popularity and platforms to promote positive social change in their communities. Ajibade’s inclusion is [...] The post Ajibade Selected For FIFA Player Impact Programme appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Gusto Attracting Interest From Former Champions League Title Winners
Como are interested in Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto, who is considering leaving Stamford Bridge in January, and Milan are also monitoring him. According to reports via TuttoMercatoWeb (as reported by Football Italia), Chelsea are open to letting the 23-year-old leave in the winter window. Gusto joined from Lyon in 2023 and has impressed at times, [...] The post Gusto Attracting Interest From Former Champions League Title Winners appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Falcons Line Up Friendly Against Algeria
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to take on Algeria in an international friendly as part of their preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers. The proposed encounter is expected to hold in Algiers during the November–December 2026 FIFA international women’s window. The 10-time African champions were last in action in October, when they faced Comoros [...] The post Super Falcons Line Up Friendly Against Algeria appeared first on Complete Sports.
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“They Deserve National Honour” –Senate Urges FG To Reward Victorious Flamingos After World Cup Triumph
Nigeria’s historic FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup champions, the Flamingos, received formal national recognition on Tuesday as the Senate announced a ₦100 million gesture to support their educational and athletic development. The motion, brought to the floor by Senator Abdul Ningi, raised concerns that the young squad’s ground-breaking triumph in Rabat had gone without adequate [...] The post “They Deserve National Honour” –Senate Urges FG To Reward Victorious Flamingos After World Cup Triumph appeared first on Complete Sports.
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