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Lookman Benched As Atletico Madrid Suffer 2-1 Home Defeat To Barcelona
Ademola Lookman was an unused substitute as Barcelona came from a goal down to beat Atlético Madrid 2-1 on Sunday, at the Metropolitano Stadium in LaLiga, with Fermín López scoring both goals. Lookman has made 11 appearances and has just one goal in the Spanish topflight this season. The result restored Barcelona’s three-point lead at [...] The post Lookman Benched As Atletico Madrid Suffer 2-1 Home Defeat To Barcelona appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Lig: Onuachu, Nwaiwu Bag Assists In Trabzonspor 2-0 Win At Alanyaspor
Nigerian duo Paul Onuachu and Chibuike Nwaiwu both provided first half assists as Trabzonspor defeated Alanyaspor 2-0 in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday. It was their first assists for Trabzonspor in the Turkish topflight this season. Nwaiwu Provides Assist For Opening Goal, Onuachu Sets Up Salah Trabzonspor took the lead in the 17th minute [...] The post Super Lig: Onuachu, Nwaiwu Bag Assists In Trabzonspor 2-0 Win At Alanyaspor appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EPL: Dorgu Scores Late In Man United, Aston Villa Eight-Goal Thriller
Substitute Patrick Dorgu scored a dramatic 96th-minute equalizer to rescue a 4-4 draw for Manchester United against Aston Villa in a breathtaking eight-goal Premier League thriller at Old Trafford. Aston Villa stunned Old Trafford early, taking a 2-0 lead within four minutes through quickfire goals from Alysson and Nicolas Jackson following defensive errors. Read Also:2026 [...] The post EPL: Dorgu Scores Late In Man United, Aston Villa Eight-Goal Thriller appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Rangers Maintain Top Spot,Enyimba Stumble Against Ranchers Bees
Rangers International maintained their position at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, table following a narrow 1-0 victory over Kwara United in Awka on Sunday. Victor Chimezie scored the decisive goal five minutes before half-time to secure all three points for Rangers, who now have 24 points from 11 matches. Bendel Insurance [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Rangers Maintain Top Spot,Enyimba Stumble Against Ranchers Bees appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelsea Face £75m Dilemma As Levi Colwill Attracts Liverpool And Barcelona Interest
A price tag of between £65 million and £75 million is hovering over one of Chelsea’s most promising defensive talents, shaping what could become a defining transfer saga. Intermediaries have touted those figures as a threshold that could force the west London club’s hand on the future of Levi Colwill, their 23-year-old academy graduate. The […] The post Chelsea Face £75m Dilemma As Levi Colwill Attracts Liverpool And Barcelona Interest appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Chelle Names Olympic Eagles Squad For DR Congo Clash
Head coach Éric Chelle has named a 23-man squad for the Olympic Eagles’ 2027 Africa U-23 Cup of Nations second-round qualifying tie against the Democratic Republic of Congo. The squad comprises seven home-based players, while the remaining 16 are professionals plying their trade outside Nigeria. Among the foreign-based players selected by Chelle are Peter Edokpolor, [...] The post 2027 U-23 AFCONQ: Chelle Names Olympic Eagles Squad For DR Congo Clash appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Bundesliga: Tella Missing, Boniface Benched As Bayer Leverkusen Overcome Cologne
The Super Eagles duo of Victor Boniface and Nathan Tella were missing in action as Bayer Leverkusen secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over 1. FC Köln in Sunday’s Bundesliga Rhine derby. Tella remains sidelined as he continues recovery from a muscle injury, while Boniface, who started on the bench, has featured twice for Leverkusen this [...] The post Bundesliga: Tella Missing, Boniface Benched As Bayer Leverkusen Overcome Cologne appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Arokodare Scores In Ajax’s Draw Against FC Twente
Tolu Arokodare continued his impressive goalscoring form as Ajax were held to a 2-2 draw by FC Twente in their Eredivisie encounter on Sunday. The Nigerian striker opened the scoring for Ajax just three minutes into the match, with Oscar Gloukh providing the assist. The goal marked Arokodare’s sixth in his last five matches for [...] The post Arokodare Scores In Ajax’s Draw Against FC Twente appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Serie A: Akinsanmiro Subbed Off In Monza Loss To Atalanta
Super Eagles midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro was in action for Monza as they suffered a narrow 1–0 defeat to Atalanta in Sunday’s Serie A fixture. Making his eighth appearance of the campaign, during which he has registered one assist, the Nigerian international put in a solid shift in midfield before being replaced by Dany Mota in [...] The post Serie A: Akinsanmiro Subbed Off In Monza Loss To Atalanta appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Chelsea Lose 1-0 At Sunderland As Brighton Climb To Second Spot After 2-0 Win Over Brentford
Sunderland pulled off a deserved upset at the Stadium of Light, beating Chelsea 1-0 thanks to an Enzo Le Fée penalty in the 36th minute. Brian Brobbey was a constant menace for the hosts and won the decisive penalty by outmuscling Levi Colwill. Sunderland’s intensity, pressing, and physicality disrupted Chelsea throughout, with Brobbey causing particular [...] The post Chelsea Lose 1-0 At Sunderland As Brighton Climb To Second Spot After 2-0 Win Over Brentford appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘We Need Fresh Minds’ –Doku Admits International Break Comes At Right Time For Man City
Manchester City winger Jérémy Doku has admitted that the upcoming international break comes at the ideal time for the team to reset following a damaging defeat to Nottingham Forest that further derailed their Premier League title push. City’s loss on Saturday leaves them trailing league leaders Arsenal by six points. After opening the campaign with [...] The post ‘We Need Fresh Minds’ –Doku Admits International Break Comes At Right Time For Man City appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EUROMATCH NPFL: Bendel Insurance Chase First Clean Sheet Ahead Of Home Clash With Niger Tornadoes
Bendel Insurance are hunting their first clean sheet of the 2026/27 EUROMATCH NPFL season as they host Niger Tornadoes at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City on Sunday. The Benin Arsenals stand alone as the only side yet to keep a shutout in the league this campaign. Despite an attacking output of around 18 [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Bendel Insurance Chase First Clean Sheet Ahead Of Home Clash With Niger Tornadoes appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Bag $50,000 for Historic Title Win
Flamingos have been rewarded with $50,000 following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The cash reward was presented on Saturday night by Alhaji Saleh Ahmadu, a sponsor of the National Sports Commission (NSC), during a special reception held in honour of the team’s outstanding achievement. The event was attended by [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos Bag $50,000 for Historic Title Win appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Hossam Hassan Sacked As Egypt Head Coach
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has dismissed national team coach Hossam Hassan, citing concerns over the image and stability of the national side after a series of controversies surrounding his marital life. The EFA said on Saturday that it had reviewed recent events and their “negative impact on the positive image and stability” of the [...] The post Hossam Hassan Sacked As Egypt Head Coach appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 U-17 WWC: Infantino Applauds Flamingos’ Title Triumph
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has showered praise on Nigeria’s Flamingos following their historic victory at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The Flamingos secured the championship after overcoming Japan’s Little Nadeshiko 2-1 in Saturday’s final at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Rabat. Nigeria took control of the encounter through goals from [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Infantino Applauds Flamingos’ Title Triumph appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIFA U-17 WWC: You’ve Inspired Generations Of Young Girls — Kanu Hails Flamingos After World Cup Success
Nigeria football legend Nwankwo Kanu has hailed the Flamingos for their 2026 FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup success, describing it as an inspiration to generations of young girls. Reacting after the Flamingos defeated Japan 2-1 in the final on Saturday, Kanu wrote on his X handle:KAN U believe it! 🇳🇬🏆. “History made! Congratulations to our [...] The post FIFA U-17 WWC: You’ve Inspired Generations Of Young Girls — Kanu Hails Flamingos After World Cup Success appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles news: Chelle’s Tanzania squad and who leads the attack
Eric Chelle has named 24 players for the Tanzania qualifiers, leaving out Victor Osimhen, Kelechi Iheanacho and Maduka Okoye.
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Euromatch NPFL: Kwara United Star Ruled Out Of Crucial Rangers Clash Through Injury
Kwara United have been dealt a major selection blow ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 12 fixture against Rangers, with key midfielder Issa Gata ruled out due to injury. Gata was sidelined after picking up a knock during a training session, forcing him out of the squad traveling for Sunday’s showdown against [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Kwara United Star Ruled Out Of Crucial Rangers Clash Through Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIFA U-17 WWC: ‘Nigeria Is The Toast Of The World’ –Tinubu’s Wife Hails Flamingos’ Triumph Over Japan
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has congratulated the national U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos, following their historic title triumph at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, describing their journey as a testament to resilience, dedication, and team spirit. The Flamingos etched their names into the history books on Saturday after defeating Japan 2–1 [...] The post FIFA U-17 WWC: ‘Nigeria Is The Toast Of The World’ –Tinubu’s Wife Hails Flamingos’ Triumph Over Japan appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIFA U-17 WWC: Thank You Flamingos For Giving Our Nation This Moment Of Joy, Unity — Ex-VP Atiku Abubakar
Former Nigeria Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated the Flamingos after they were crowned 2026 FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup champions. The Flamimgos became the first African team to be crowned U-17 champions thanks to a 2-1 win against Japan in the final in Rabat, Morocco on Saturday. Awawu Bashiru gave the Flamimgos the lead [...] The post FIFA U-17 WWC: Thank You Flamingos For Giving Our Nation This Moment Of Joy, Unity — Ex-VP Atiku Abubakar appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Landmark Achievement –Tinubu Congratulates Flamingos On Historic U-17 Women’s World Cup Victory
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their 2–1 victory against Japan in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final in Morocco. In a statement released on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu lauded the [...] The post Landmark Achievement –Tinubu Congratulates Flamingos On Historic U-17 Women’s World Cup Victory appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 U-17 WWC: Shirai Praises Japan’s Fighting Spirit Despite Defeat To Flamingos
Japan U-17 women’s national team head coach Sadayoshi Shirai has expressed pride in his players’ resilience and commitment following their 2-1 defeat to Nigeria in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Little Nadeshiko came up short against the Flamingos at the Mohammed VI Football Complex Pitch 3 in Rabat on [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Shirai Praises Japan’s Fighting Spirit Despite Defeat To Flamingos appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 U-17 WWC: Umejiaku Reacts to Flamingos’ Victory Over Japan
Oluebube Umejiaku has spoken about Nigeria’s memorable victory over Japan in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Akeem Busari’s side secured their maiden title in the competition after defeating Japan 2-1 in an exciting final. The victory marked a historic achievement for the Nigerian side, who became the first team to [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Umejiaku Reacts to Flamingos’ Victory Over Japan appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Umejiaku Awarded Golden Ball As FIFA Unveils U-17 Women’s World Cup Individual Winners
Nigeria’s star forward Oluebube Umejiaku has been awarded the prestigious adidas Golden Ball as the best player of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Umejiaku received the honor following an outstanding tournament capped off by helping the Flamingos secure their historic first-world title in a 2–1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s final [...] The post Umejiaku Awarded Golden Ball As FIFA Unveils U-17 Women’s World Cup Individual Winners appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIFA U-17 WWC: ‘History Makers’ — Super Falcons Star Babajide Salutes Flamingos
Omorinsola Babajide has saluted Nigeria’s Flamingos after their historic triumph as 2026 FIFA Women’s U-17 World Cup champions. The Super Falcons winger, who plays in Europe and has represented Nigeria at senior level (including in WAFCON success), shared a vibrant celebration of the young side’s achievement. “HISTORY MAKERS!!! NAIJA NO DEY CARRY LASSTTTTT OOOO 🤩🤩🤩BIG [...] The post FIFA U-17 WWC: ‘History Makers’ — Super Falcons Star Babajide Salutes Flamingos appeared first on Complete Sports.
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La Liga: Sadiq In Action In Valencia Loss To Real Madrid
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq was on the pitch on Saturday night as Valencia suffered a heavy 3–0 defeat at home against Real Madrid in La Liga. Making his fifth appearance of the season for Valencia, where he has scored two goals so far, Sadiq put in a decent 59-minute shift up front before being [...] The post La Liga: Sadiq In Action In Valencia Loss To Real Madrid appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘You Made History – Ajibade Hails Flamingos After World Title Triumph
Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has congratulated the Flamingos following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria defeated Japan 2-1 in Saturday night’s final in Rabat to become the first African nation to win the competition. Awawu Bashiru opened the scoring for the Flamingos six minutes before half-time with a [...] The post ‘You Made History – Ajibade Hails Flamingos After World Title Triumph appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ligue 1: Simon Features As Paris FC Pip Auxerre
Super Eagles winger Moses Simon was in action on Saturday evening, helping Paris FC secure a hard-fought 1–0 victory away against AJ Auxerre in Ligue 1. The Nigerian international, making his eighth appearance of the campaign, put in a solid shift on the flank, contributing to his side’s attacking buildup before making way for Luca [...] The post Ligue 1: Simon Features As Paris FC Pip Auxerre appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EPL: Aina Missing As Nottingham Forest Edge Manchester City
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina was absent from the matchday squad on Saturday afternoon as Nottingham Forest produced a clinical counter-attacking display to defeat Manchester City 3–1 at the City Ground. Aina, who has made six Premier League appearances and picked up three yellow cards so far this season, was forced to watch from the [...] The post EPL: Aina Missing As Nottingham Forest Edge Manchester City appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIFA U-17 WWC: Umejiaku Awarded Player Of The Match In Flamingos’ Victory Over Japan
Flamingos star Oluebube Umejiaku was awarded Player of the Match following an extraordinary performance that propelled Nigeria to a historic 2–1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final in Morocco. Umejiaku, who has been one of the standout players of the tournament, delivered another display defined by composure, tactical discipline, and [...] The post FIFA U-17 WWC: Umejiaku Awarded Player Of The Match In Flamingos’ Victory Over Japan appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIFA U-17 WWC: ‘It’s A Dream Come True’ –Flamingos Coach Celebrates Nigeria’s Triumph Over Japan
Flamingos head coach Akeem Busari has described Nigeria’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup victory as a “dream come true” after his side secured a 2–1 win against Japan in the final in Morocco. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Oluebube Umejiaku sealed the victory, making the Flamingos the first African team ever to win the tournament. [...] The post FIFA U-17 WWC: ‘It’s A Dream Come True’ –Flamingos Coach Celebrates Nigeria’s Triumph Over Japan appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIFA U-17 WWC: Flamingos Beat Japan 2-1 To Claim First-Ever Title
Nigeria’s Flamingos made history as they beat Japan 2-1 to become the 2026 FIFA U-17 women’s World Cup champions. More to follow The post FIFA U-17 WWC: Flamingos Beat Japan 2-1 To Claim First-Ever Title appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Japan Vs Nigeria Live Blogging – 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Final
Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of Japan vs Nigeria — 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Final clash between the Little Nadeshiko (Pink Carnation Flower) of Japan and the Flamingos of Nigeria at the Mohammed VI Football Complex – Pitch 3, Rabat, Morocco. The post Japan Vs Nigeria Live Blogging – 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Final appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Injury Concern For Super Eagles As Ajayi Suffers Knock In Hull City’s 1-0 Defeat At Arsenal
Nigeria’s Super Eagles face another injury concern after Semi Ajayi was forced off with a knock in Hull City’s 1-0 defeat at Arsenal in Saturday’s Premier League. Ajayi, who was in Hull’s starting lineup and was one of the reason Arsenal could not break down Hull’s backline, went down holding his left leg and had [...] The post Injury Concern For Super Eagles As Ajayi Suffers Knock In Hull City’s 1-0 Defeat At Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Alonso Backs Palmer Following Latest England Omission
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has thrown his full support behind Cole Palmer following the forward’s latest omission from the England national team, urging the 24-year-old to focus entirely on his club football. England manager Thomas Tuchel opted to leave Palmer out of his squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Croatia and [...] The post Alonso Backs Palmer Following Latest England Omission appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigerian Football Has Always Been A Comedy Of Errors, And Victor Akhidenor Has Been Taking Notes
Two new books celebrate the extraordinary, hilarious and sometimes bewildering things people in Nigerian football have said over the years If Nigerian football has taught its followers anything, it is that the entertainment does not always end when the referee blows the final whistle. Sometimes, the most memorable action happens at the post-match press conference. [...] The post Nigerian Football Has Always Been A Comedy Of Errors, And Victor Akhidenor Has Been Taking Notes appeared first on Complete Sports.
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