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EUROMATCH-NPFL: Kano Pillars Look To End Doma United’s Winning Streak
Newly promoted Doma United travel to Kano to face Kano Pillars in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 4 on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the Sani Abacha Stadium, completesports.com reports. Doma United are looking to extend a perfect start and winning streak. They sit top of the 2026/27 NPFL table with a maximum [...] The post EUROMATCH-NPFL: Kano Pillars Look To End Doma United’s Winning Streak appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers And West Bromwich Albion Release Joint Statement Ahead Of Black Country Derby
Wolverhampton Wanderers and West Bromwich Albion have come together to issue a joint statement in advance of their highly anticipated Black Country derby fixture. The two clubs share one of English football’s most passionate and historically significant local rivalries, with matches between them always generating intense interest across the region. Derby fixtures between Wolves and […] The post Wolverhampton Wanderers And West Bromwich Albion Release Joint Statement Ahead Of Black Country Derby appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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EPL: Toughest Game Of The Season –Maresca Speaks Ahead Man City Vs Sunderland
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has issued a stern warning to his squad, declaring that their upcoming fixture against Sunderland could well prove to be the “toughest game of the season” so far. As City chase domestic dominance, managers across the league understand that complacency is the ultimate enemy. Heading into the match, Maresca in [...] The post EPL: Toughest Game Of The Season –Maresca Speaks Ahead Man City Vs Sunderland appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Eagles: Nigeria suffer fresh blow in race with France for ex-Chelsea star
Nigeria have suffered a fresh setback in their hopes of convincing Lesley Ugochukwu to switch his international allegiance to the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports. France Under-21 coach Gérald Baticle has included the Galatasaray midfielder in his latest 25-man squad for the final matches of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2027 qualifying campaign. The French Football […]
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Official: Napoli sign Nigeria star
Napoli Women have officially completed the signing of Nigeria international defender Chidinma Okeke from Mexican club América Femenil, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old centre-back joined Napoli Women on a permanent transfer on Friday, September 18, and signed a two-year contract that will keep her at the Italian club until 2028. Okeke arrives in Italy after two […]
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Mudryk Wanted To Join Arsenal — Shakhtar Donetsk Director Of Football Reveals
Shakhtar Donetsk director of football Darijo Srna has revealed that Mykhailo Mudryk preferred Arsenal to Chelsea before his move to the Premier League. The Gunners and Blues both wanted to sign the Ukrainian star from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023. Chelsea won the race when they agreed to pay a fee that could rise to [...] The post Mudryk Wanted To Join Arsenal — Shakhtar Donetsk Director Of Football Reveals appeared first on Complete Sports.
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We Can’t Always Rely On Our Front Three — Colwill Admits After Chelsea’s 3-0 Hammering By Brentford
Levi Colwill has said he and his Chelsea teammates cannot always rely on their front three of Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Joao Pedro, stating that there must be an improvement defensively. Colwill made this known after Chelsea’s winless run in the Premier League extended to three matches following a 3-0 thrashing by Brentford at [...] The post We Can’t Always Rely On Our Front Three — Colwill Admits After Chelsea’s 3-0 Hammering By Brentford appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Bonucci: My Love For Juventus Made Me To Reject Man City
Juventus legend Leonardo Bonucci has pulled back the curtain on one of the most talked-about transfer subplots of his career, revealing why he turned down the opportunity to join Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City at the height of his powers. During a period when the Spanish tactician was aggressively reshaping his squad and heavily pursuing Europe’s [...] The post Bonucci: My Love For Juventus Made Me To Reject Man City appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Done Deal: Super Falcons Defender Joins Napoli On Two-Year Deal
Napoli Women have announced the signing of Super Falcons defender Chidinma Okeke, Completesports.com reports. The 26-year-old joins the Italian side from Mexican club América Femenil, and has signed a two-year contract with the Partenopei. Okeke Excited About Napoli Move Okeke expressed her delight after completing the transfer, revealing her eagerness to get started with her [...] The post Done Deal: Super Falcons Defender Joins Napoli On Two-Year Deal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigerian Football: Many Problems, One Solution! — Odegbami
At the end of the visit by a FIFA/CAF delegation on the recent challenges in Nigerian football, and the conversations that were held with various selected stakeholders, it appears to me as if there is a general convergence in thought and direction on the way forward. Nigerian Football Needs A Sweeping Reset To start with, [...] The post Nigerian Football: Many Problems, One Solution! — Odegbami appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Brentford Condemn Chelsea To Another League Defeat After 3-0 Thumping
Brentford claimed an emphatic 3-0 victory against Chelsea in the west London derby in Friday night’s Premier League clash. The win temporarily took Brentford to third on nine points while Chelsea are in seventh spot on seven points in the league table. It was all too easy for Brentford to win it as first Mikkel [...] The post Brentford Condemn Chelsea To Another League Defeat After 3-0 Thumping appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Flamingos Down Ghana For Second Win At WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup
Nigeria’s Flamingos secured a 4-2 victory over Ghana’s Black Maidens in their second match at the WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup on Friday night. Akeem Busari’s side took control early, scoring twice in the first half through Oluwakemi Adegbuyi and captain Chidi Harmony. Nigeria were reduced to 10 players shortly before the hour mark when [...] The post Flamingos Down Ghana For Second Win At WAFU B U-17 Girls Cup appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Iraola Defends Wirtz Amid Recent Criticism
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has stepped up to shield Florian Wirtz from a wave of recent criticism, hitting back at pundits and commentators who have questioned the playmaker’s immediate impact in the Premier League. Wirtz, a high-profile addition to English football, has faced intense scrutiny from critics expecting instantaneous dominance. Read Also:‘I’m Convinced’ — Durosinmi [...] The post Iraola Defends Wirtz Amid Recent Criticism appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ghana 2-4 Nigeria: Adegbuyi, Chidi, Dunstan power Flamingos to derby win at WAFU B
Nigeria's Flamingos made light work of their Ghanaian counterparts to secure a 4-2 win in their second match at the WAFU B U17 Girls Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Despite playing much of the second half with ten girls, Nigeria showed their supremacy thanks to goals from Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, Harmony Chidi, Mary Dunstan and Kaosarat Akanji. More […]
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Enyimba Goalkeeper Etum Ruled Out for Two Weeks With Injury
Enyimba goalkeeper Godswill Etum has been ruled out for two weeks after sustaining an injury in training, Completesports.com reports. Etum, who joined the nine-time NPFL champions from Wikki Tourists at the start of the season, picked up the injury during Friday morning’s training session. Deutsch Confirms Etum’s Injury Technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch confirmed the goalkeeper’s [...] The post Enyimba Goalkeeper Etum Ruled Out for Two Weeks With Injury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Yamal Speaks Out On Facing Relentless Racial Discrimination
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has delivered a sobering reality check about the state of modern football, revealing that he has faced racial discrimination countless times throughout his life and career. In a candid and powerful statement that has sent shockwaves through the sports world, the teenage phenomenon shed light on the dark underbelly of abuse [...] The post Yamal Speaks Out On Facing Relentless Racial Discrimination appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Why Messi Deserves To Win Ballon d’Or —Beckham
Lionel Messi deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’Or, according to Inter Miami co-owner and former England captain David Beckham. The 39-year-old Argentina great, who has won the global player of the year award eight times and has been nominated on the 30-player shortlist for 2026, scored his 100th goal for Miami on Wednesday. He [...] The post Why Messi Deserves To Win Ballon d’Or —Beckham appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Arsenal And Manchester United Scout €70m-Rated Bayer Leverkusen Star Ibrahim Maza
Both Arsenal and Manchester United are keeping close tabs on Bayer Leverkusen’s Ibrahim Maza, with scouts from both clubs monitoring the 20-year-old extensively. The attacking midfielder joined Leverkusen in the summer of 2025 and has quickly attracted significant attention from some of Europe’s biggest clubs since his arrival. According to a report from Fussball News, […] The post Arsenal And Manchester United Scout €70m-Rated Bayer Leverkusen Star Ibrahim Maza appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal’s Set-Piece Critics Are Missing The Point
Arsenal scored more goals from set-pieces than any other Premier League team last season, and somehow that became a criticism. Apparently, scoring from a corner does not count in quite the same way as finishing a 20-pass move. Nobody has explained why. The goal still goes on the scoreboard, and the points remain exactly the […] The post Arsenal’s Set-Piece Critics Are Missing The Point appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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‘He Has To Go’ –Germany FA Tells Infantino
The German Football Association (DFB) has taken a defiant stand against FIFA leadership, bluntly declaring that Gianni Infantino “has to go.” The high-stakes intervention lays bare a widening chasm between European football heavyweights and the global governing body, setting the stage for a bitter institutional power struggle. Read Also:AFCON Qualifiers 2027: Alverca Hail James’ Invitation [...] The post ‘He Has To Go’ –Germany FA Tells Infantino appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Bamidele Yusuf: Ferencvaros’ hero crowns Celtic Park with emotional Europa League opener
Super Eagles hopeful Bamidele Yusuf delivered a one-goal, two-assist Celtic Park masterclass to inspire Ferencvaros' 3-1 UEFA Europa League league-phase opening victory over Celtic in Glasgow on Thursday night, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old Nigerian forward opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a deflected drive off Celtic defender Liam Scales, before setting up Kristoffer […]
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Atlético Mineiro: Another Nigerian star join Brazilian giants 
Nigerian youngster Olasunkanmi Abass Ayomide has followed in the footsteps of compatriot Taiwo Alao by completing a move to Brazilian giants Atlético Mineiro, Soccernet.ng reports. The South American heavyweights had earlier reached an agreement to sign Alao on a two-year deal with their youth setup and have now added Abass as their second Nigerian signing […]
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Super Falcons Midfielder Abiodun Undergoes Successful Surgery
Super Falcons and Washington Spirit midfielder Deborah Abiodun has successfully undergone surgery for a hip injury. The successful surgery was confirmed in a post on the X handle of Super Falcons Show on Friday. “Deborah Abiodun has successfully undergone surgery! ❤️‍🩹🙏🏽 “Get well soon, Deborah! 🫶🏽❤️” Abiodun was placed on the NWSL’s 45-day injury list [...] The post Super Falcons Midfielder Abiodun Undergoes Successful Surgery appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Victor Osimhen: Ex-Galatasaray coach makes bold claim on Super Eagles striker – “He can be first”
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been publicly ranked among the best forwards in world football by legendary former Galatasaray head coach Fatih Terim, Soccernet.ng reports. Terim, who guided Galatasaray to their historic 2000 UEFA Cup triumph and remains arguably the most decorated Turkish head coach in the club's history, dedicated his most recent analysis […]
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2026 U-20 WWC: Aduku Tips Falconets Stars For Super Falcons Call-Up
Falconets head coach Moses Aduku believes several of his players have what it takes to progress to the senior national team, the Super Falcons, following their impressive campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Aduku’s side made a strong statement at the tournament after recovering from a slow start to secure a place [...] The post 2026 U-20 WWC: Aduku Tips Falconets Stars For Super Falcons Call-Up appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Mikel Arteta Confident New Arsenal Contract Will “Get Done” At The Right Time
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has moved to ease any concerns surrounding his future at the club, insisting there is nothing to worry about regarding his contract situation. Arteta’s current deal with the Gunners runs until 2027, but reports have been circulating for some time suggesting he is keen to extend his time in north London […] The post Mikel Arteta Confident New Arsenal Contract Will “Get Done” At The Right Time appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Arsenal And Mikel Arteta Set To Revive Forward Pursuit In January Transfer Window
Arsenal are preparing to reignite their chase for a new forward in the January transfer window, with manager Mikel Arteta keen to strengthen his attacking options. The Gunners have been monitoring their top striking targets for some time, and the upcoming window is expected to provide a fresh opportunity to act. Arteta has made no […] The post Arsenal And Mikel Arteta Set To Revive Forward Pursuit In January Transfer Window appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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‘I’m Convinced’ — Durosinmi Confident Genk Can Challenge For Belgian Title
Rafiu Durosinmi believes Genk have what it takes to challenge for the Belgian Pro League title this season, Completesports.com reports. The Smurfs currently sit ninth in the league standings with nine points from six matches, having recorded two wins, three draws and one defeat. Despite their slow start to the campaign, Durosinmi remains confident that [...] The post ‘I’m Convinced’ — Durosinmi Confident Genk Can Challenge For Belgian Title appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Real reason Chelle omitted Alhassan Yusuf from 2027 AFCON qualifiers squad
Super Eagles midfielder Alhassan Yusuf will miss Nigeria’s upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau later this month after he was left out of head coach Eric Chelle’s squad, Soccernet.ng reports. The Franco-Malian coach released two separate squad lists for Nigeria’s upcoming fixtures, with one covering the AFCON qualifiers and another for the […]
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Lionel Messi Caught In Heated Confrontation With MLS Commissioner Don Garber After Campeones Cup Victory
Lionel Messi was caught on video in an intense exchange with MLS commissioner Don Garber following Inter Miami’s Campeones Cup final win over Cruz Azul. The incident took place on the field in Miami during postgame celebrations on Wednesday, with the 39-year-old wagging his finger directly in Garber’s face. After the initial confrontation, Messi briefly […] The post Lionel Messi Caught In Heated Confrontation With MLS Commissioner Don Garber After Campeones Cup Victory appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Nigeria’s Falconets learn next opponents at U-20 Women’s World Cup after England win
Nigeria’s Falconets have learned their quarter-final opponents at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, with Colombia standing between them and a place in the last four, Soccernet.ng reports. The match is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, at 6:30pm Nigerian time (18:30 WAT) at the Stadion Miejski ŁKS in Łódź, Poland. The Falconets booked their […]
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Arteta Provides Fitness Update On White, Timber, Mosquera Ahead Brighton vs Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has provided an update on the fitness of defensive trio Jurrien Timber, Ben White and Cristhian Mosquera. Speaking during Friday’s presser, Arteta was first asked about the likelihood of White being involved in Arsenal’s trip to his former club Brighton on Saturday, and he feels the England defender should be ready to go. [...] The post Arteta Provides Fitness Update On White, Timber, Mosquera Ahead Brighton vs Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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England striker reveals 3 reasons Falconets beat them in U20 World Cup quarterfinals
England striker Princess Ademiluyi has expressed her disappointment over her side’s 3–0 loss to Nigeria's Falconets in the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. Ademiluyi played the full 90 minutes for England, but she failed to deliver the goods. Despite registering five shots — three of which were […]
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Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba Ready To Pick Maximum Three Points Against Inter Lagos — Deutsch
Enyimba technical coach Emmanuel Deutsch has moved to calm nerves, declaring that his players are in high spirits and fully confident of securing maximum points against Inter Lagos in Sunday’s crucial Nigeria Professional Football League encounter. The Peoples Elephant head into the fixture eager to return to winning ways following back-to-back away setbacks against Niger [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Enyimba Ready To Pick Maximum Three Points Against Inter Lagos — Deutsch appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nicolas Fernandez Mercau Confirms He Rejected $25 Million Move To Stay With New York City FC
Nicolas Fernandez Mercau has put an end to transfer speculation by confirming he turned down a reported $25 million offer from Sporting Kansas City. The 26-year-old Argentine made clear his intention to remain with New York City FC, shutting down what had been a summer of growing rumour and uncertainty. Fernandez Mercau has established himself […] The post Nicolas Fernandez Mercau Confirms He Rejected $25 Million Move To Stay With New York City FC appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Femi Azeez: What Nigerian star must do before Brighton debut
Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler has explained what Super Eagles forward Femi Azeez must do to be in contention for his debut, Soccernet.ng reports. Azeez completed a move worth just over £15 million to the Seagulls on summer transfer deadline day but is yet to make an appearance as he continues his recovery from injury. The 25-year-old picked […]
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