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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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Union SG vs Genk: Preview as Durosinmi eyes a first goal in a month
Genk striker Rafiu Durosinmi has six league goals this season but none in his last two games as Genk visit second-placed Union Saint-Gilloise on Sunday.
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Kelechi Iheanacho: Osimhen’s knee surgery reopens the No. 9 race
Galatasaray's confirmation of knee surgery for Victor Osimhen leaves Eric Chelle weighing Kelechi Iheanacho's Turkish form for the Tanzania qualifiers.
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Seven Premier League Clubs Scout AC Milan’s Koni De Winter Ahead Of Potential Summer Move
A remarkable seven Premier League clubs have sent scouts to watch AC Milan defender Koni De Winter in recent matches, underlining the growing buzz around the 24-year-old Belgian. Liverpool, Manchester United, and Chelsea are the highest-profile names in that group, but Newcastle, Tottenham, Leeds United, and Brentford have also had representatives present at his games. […] The post Seven Premier League Clubs Scout AC Milan’s Koni De Winter Ahead Of Potential Summer Move appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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NPFL: Rangers top again, but Rivers’ suspended penalty looms
Chidozie Iwundu's header gave Rangers International a 1-0 win over Bendel Insurance, while the NPFL handed Rivers United a suspended fine and points penalty.
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Fulham vs Newcastle: Preview, h2h as Iwobi eyes thin midfield
Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey are expected to feature for Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday against a Newcastle side missing Joelinton and the suspended Jacob Ramsey.
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Moses Usor: A Champions League assist and a case for Tanzania
Moses Usor's assist in LASK's 4-0 win at home to Slovan Bratislava follows a scoring Super Eagles debut and adds to his case for the Tanzania games.
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Flamingos: Awawu Bashiru’s brace and the Japan test in the final
A 3-1 semi-final win over Brazil in Morocco, with Awawu Bashiru scoring twice, sends Nigeria's Flamingos into the U-17 Women's World Cup final against Japan.
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Tolu Arokodare: Cruyff on Ajax’s permanent move after brace
Ajax's Jordi Cruyff says terms are settled on a permanent deal for the Wolves loanee, whose Midtjylland brace lifts his season tally to 12 goals.
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CAF Awards: Osimhen and Lookman miss shortlist as Lagos hosts gala
Super Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are missing from CAF's 10-man Men's Player of the Year shortlist ahead of the Lagos ceremony on 7 December.
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Samuel Chukwueze: Hip surgery rules him out of both Tanzania games
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has had successful hip surgery in London and will miss both AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania.
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Zaidu Sanusi to Leeds explained: Porto’s contract call sets the clock
Football Insider reports that Leeds United are weighing a January move for Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi, and his Porto contract situation may decide whether it happens.
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Eintracht Frankfurt Set €35m Price For Nnamdi Collins As Premier League Giants Circle
Eintracht Frankfurt have placed a €35 million valuation on young defender Nnamdi Collins, making any potential transfer a significant investment for interested clubs. The Bundesliga club holds a strong negotiating position, having tied Collins to a contract that runs until June 2030, giving them little incentive to accept anything below their asking price. Frankfurt are […] The post Eintracht Frankfurt Set €35m Price For Nnamdi Collins As Premier League Giants Circle appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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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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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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