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Super Eagles news: Nwabali’s clean sheet sharpens No. 1 debate
Stanley Nwabali and Maduka Okoye enter the Tanzania AFCON qualifiers with different club form, and Eric Chelle's squad list should settle the goalkeeper pecking order.
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Equatorial Guinea Goalkeeper Owono Issues Statement After Death Of Spanish Striker
FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono says he is enduring ‘the most difficult days of my life’ following the death of the Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel. The 30-year-old died in hospital on Tuesday following a challenge from Owono during FC Andorra’s game against Tenerife in the Spanish second division on Monday. De Miguel suffered a [...] The post Equatorial Guinea Goalkeeper Owono Issues Statement After Death Of Spanish Striker appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: ‘A Lot To Learn’ – Arteta Critical Of Arsenal Performance Despite Win Over Slavia Prague
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has offered a blunt assessment of the club’s performance, declaring his team still has “a lot to learn” despite grinding out a 2–1 Champions League victory away to Slavia Prague on Wednesday, November 4. The Premier League champions were far from clinical in the Czech Republic, though early goals from Noni [...] The post UCL: ‘A Lot To Learn’ – Arteta Critical Of Arsenal Performance Despite Win Over Slavia Prague appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 U-17 WWC: Brazil Coach Rilany Laments Defeat To Flamingos
Brazil U-17 women’s head coach Rilany Silva has attributed her side’s 3-1 defeat to Nigeria’s Flamingos to costly technical errors in their semi-final clash at the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Rabat on Wednesday. The Seleção struggled to match Nigeria’s physicality and technical quality as the Flamingos secured a convincing victory to [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Brazil Coach Rilany Laments Defeat To Flamingos appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Carrick Gives Injury Update On Baleba
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has conceded that the injury sustained by marquee summer signing Carlos Baleba “doesn’t look great.” The blow came during United’s dramatic 3–2 comeback win over Roma in the Champions League at Old Trafford on Tuesday, November 3. Carrick’s side rallied from two goals down to claim a crucial victory, their [...] The post Carrick Gives Injury Update On Baleba appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: Como Equal 55-Year Record After 9-1 Win At Lens As Arsenal, Man City Secure Away Wins
Debutants Como 1907 produced one of the biggest away wins in European Cup history, thrashing RC Lens 9-1 on matchday four in the Champions League on Wednesday. It is the first time a team has scored nine away in the European Cup since Feyenoord 9-0 at Olympiakos Nicosia in 1971 – 55 years ago. Cesc [...] The post UCL: Como Equal 55-Year Record After 9-1 Win At Lens As Arsenal, Man City Secure Away Wins appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 U-17 WWC: ‘Playing In The Final Is A Big Privilege’ –Flamingos Goal Scorer Reacts After Win Over Brazil
Nigeria’s Flamingos star Queen Joseph has expressed her delight after securing a place in the final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. She reacted after scoring in Nigeria’s decisive 3–1 semi-final victory over Brazil on Wednesday. Read Also:2026 U-17 WWC: Bashiru Wins Player Of The Match In Flamingos’ Dominant Win Over [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: ‘Playing In The Final Is A Big Privilege’ –Flamingos Goal Scorer Reacts After Win Over Brazil appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Real Madrid Beat Barcelona, Bayern Munich And PSG To Manchester United Teenager JJ Gabriel
Manchester United’s academy has produced one of the most coveted teenage prospects in Europe, yet the club will not see him play a single senior minute in red. JJ Gabriel, the 16-year-old attacker, is now widely expected to complete a move to Real Madrid in January after a transfer battle involving some of the continent’s […] The post Real Madrid Beat Barcelona, Bayern Munich And PSG To Manchester United Teenager JJ Gabriel appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Super Eagles news: Tanzania arrive in Uyo five days before kick-off
Tanzania are due in Uyo on 8 November, five days before the AFCON qualifier, while many Europe-based Super Eagles join after weekend club games.
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Super Falcons news: $100,000 each paid, ending a 15-month wait
The National Sports Commission says each Super Falcons player has received the naira equivalent of $100,000 for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations triumph.
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Galatasaray vs Stuttgart: Preview, h2h as Osimhen leads the line
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen leads 23rd-placed Galatasaray against unbeaten Stuttgart in a Champions League tie where the hosts need points.
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Finidi George: ‘They should not complain’ after Rangers draw
Rivers United coach Finidi George said Rangers got a draw and should not complain, and that he was not pleased with their time-wasting in the 1-1 NPFL game.
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Report: Fulham, Palace eye Nwaiwu, but Trabzonspor wanted €30m+
Fulham and Crystal Palace are reportedly watching Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu ahead of January, but the Turkish club reportedly wanted €30m to €35m.
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Umar Sadiq scores six minutes after coming on for Valencia
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq scored the only goal in Valencia's 1-0 win over Elche, six minutes after coming on in his return from a two-month injury.
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Ademola Lookman: ‘I have a lot of faith in him,’ says Simeone
Diego Simeone says he has a lot of faith in Ademola Lookman as the Super Eagles forward searches for form before Atlético Madrid face Bayern Munich.
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Super Eagles news: Tanzania name 24 for the Uyo and Dar games
Tanzania have named a 24-man squad for the two AFCON 2027 qualifiers against the Super Eagles, starting in Uyo on 13 November.
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Estêvão Willian Silences Exit Speculation With Standout Performance In Chelsea’s Rout Of Manchester United
Weeks of mounting frustration over a lack of playing time had fuelled genuine speculation about Estêvão Willian’s Chelsea future, but Saturday afternoon at Stamford Bridge changed the conversation entirely. The 19-year-old Brazilian had slipped down Xabi Alonso’s attacking pecking order, according to reports published only days before the match, with unused appearances raising questions about […] The post Estêvão Willian Silences Exit Speculation With Standout Performance In Chelsea’s Rout Of Manchester United appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Terem Moffi and Onyedika both score, but Frankfurt win 3-1
Super Eagles duo Terem Moffi and Raphael Onyedika both scored on Sunday, but Eintracht Frankfurt beat Hamburg 3-1 in the Bundesliga.
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Report: Fenerbahçe eye Iheanacho, but Bursaspor chief wants big fee
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho is reported to be a Fenerbahçe target, but Bursaspor president Enes Çelik says only a very large offer would tempt the club.
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NPFL: Shooting Stars thrash Abia as four clubs share top spot
Shooting Stars thrashed Abia Warriors 4-1 on NPFL Matchday 11 as Rivers United, Enugu Rangers, Bendel Insurance and Kano Pillars finished level on 18 points.
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Report: Man United eye Calvin Bassey, but Fulham want a new deal
Manchester United are reported to be assessing Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey, whose Fulham contract expires in summer 2027.
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Super Eagles news: Why March, not Tanzania, may decide Group L
Only one Group L place is open to Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Madagascar, and the tie-break rules put head-to-head results first.
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Maduka Okoye: ‘We need points’ after his penalty save at Parma
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye saved a penalty in Udinese's draw at Parma, ending a run of six straight league defeats.
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Victor Osimhen: Why he handed Leão the ball for a penalty
Rafael Leão said Victor Osimhen gave him the ball for a penalty in Galatasaray's 4-0 win at Konyaspor, after Osimhen scored the opener.
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JJ Gabriel’s September Exit Request Puts Real Madrid In Pole Position For Manchester United Teenager
A transfer battle for one of European football’s most coveted teenage talents is rapidly reaching a decisive moment ahead of the January window. JJ Gabriel formally requested a departure from Manchester United back in September, setting in motion a scramble among the continent’s biggest clubs to secure his signature. The 16-year-old has drawn serious interest […] The post JJ Gabriel’s September Exit Request Puts Real Madrid In Pole Position For Manchester United Teenager appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Super Eagles news: Six points from Tanzania set up a March decider
Two wins over Tanzania in November would lift the Super Eagles to nine points and set up a March decider with Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2027 qualifying Group L.
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Taiwo Awoniyi scores first Coventry goal as Iroegbunam also finds net
Super Eagles forward Taiwo Awoniyi scored his first Premier League goal for Coventry City while compatriot Tim Iroegbunam also scored for Hull City.
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Cole Palmer And Morgan Rogers Punish Ten-Man Manchester United As Chelsea Cruise At Stamford Bridge
A yawning gap in the Premier League table between fifth-placed Chelsea and 16th-ranked Manchester United told its own story before a ball was kicked on Sunday. By the 85th minute at Stamford Bridge, that gap had been made to look even wider, with the home side two goals clear and their opponents reduced to ten […] The post Cole Palmer And Morgan Rogers Punish Ten-Man Manchester United As Chelsea Cruise At Stamford Bridge appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Flamingos vs Venezuela: Preview as Nigeria chase a World Cup semi
Nigeria's Flamingos meet Venezuela in the U-17 Women's World Cup quarter-final on Sunday at 19:00 WAT, after beating Mexico 2-1 in the last 16.
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Hull City vs Ipswich Town: Preview, h2h as Ajayi leads the defence
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi is expected to start at centre-back as Hull City host Ipswich Town at the MKM Stadium on Saturday at 16:00 WAT.
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Nigeria U23s: Ebola scare raises doubts over DR Congo first leg
Nigeria's Olympic Eagles face a DR Congo outbreak of Ebola that could move the first leg of their U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier from Lubumbashi.
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Super Eagles news: Five games without a clean sheet before Tanzania
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle faces the Tanzania double-header with Nigeria having conceded in each of their last five games, including the 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau.
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Ademola Lookman: Simeone’s 4-3-3 plan to restore his best form
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone is reportedly lining up Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman on the left of a 4-3-3 to bring back the form of his first half-season.
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Konyaspor vs Galatasaray: Preview, h2h as Osimhen meets Awaziem
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen faces compatriot Chidozie Awaziem as league leaders Galatasaray visit Konyaspor on Friday at 18:00 WAT.
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Manchester United’s Deepening Crisis Puts Dominic Calvert-Lewin In Unlikely January Spotlight
Eight matches without a win, a 3-0 thumping by Bournemouth, and a 14th-place Premier League standing have left Michael Carrick under severe pressure at Old Trafford. The problems do not stop there, with Benjamin Sesko now expected to miss competitive football until at least January 2027 due to a persistent shin injury that has refused […] The post Manchester United’s Deepening Crisis Puts Dominic Calvert-Lewin In Unlikely January Spotlight appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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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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