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Mbappe Brace Ends Barcelona’s Unbeaten La Liga Run
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 at Camp Nou to end their unbeaten run in La Liga in a dramatic El Clasico on Sunday night. Barcelona came into Matchday 10 having won all nine of their La Liga games this season and were looking for a tenth straight win on the [...] The post Mbappe Brace Ends Barcelona’s Unbeaten La Liga Run appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Serie A: Okoye Concedes, Chukwueze Missing As AC Milan Overcome Udinese
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye was in goal for Udinese on Sunday as they suffered a 2-0 defeat at home to AC Milan in Serie A. The Nigerian international, who was making his seventh appearance of the ongoing campaign, has now conceded 18 goals this season. Read Also:2026 U-17 WWC: Busari Warns Flamingos Must Not [...] The post Serie A: Okoye Concedes, Chukwueze Missing As AC Milan Overcome Udinese appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euro Round-Up: Iheanacho Extends Scoring Streak; Arokodare, Awaziem Also On Target
Kelechi Iheanacho continued his impressive scoring run, finding the net for the 12th consecutive game as Bursaspor defeated Keçiörengücü 4-2 on Sunday. The victory propelled the Green Crocodiles to the top of the Turkish 1. Lig table, marking their third consecutive league win. Iheanacho scored Bursaspor’s third goal five minutes into the second half to [...] The post Euro Round-Up: Iheanacho Extends Scoring Streak; Arokodare, Awaziem Also On Target appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Bundesliga: Tella Features, Boniface Benched As Hoffenheim Thrash Bayer Leverkusen
Super Eagles winger Nathan Tella was in action for Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday as they suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat away to Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga. Making his third league appearance of the campaign, the Nigerian international was unable to spark a turnaround for his side. Read Also:Bayer Leverkusen Chief Reacts To Boniface Transfer Speculation [...] The post Bundesliga: Tella Features, Boniface Benched As Hoffenheim Thrash Bayer Leverkusen appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Imama Reacts To Abia Warriors’ Home Defeat To Niger Tornadoes
Abia Warriors head coach Imama Amapakabo has admitted that his side has a lot to learn following their disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Niger Tornadoes in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). The Umu Chineke suffered the setback at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on Sunday, with Wasiu Jimoh scoring the decisive goal for [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Imama Reacts To Abia Warriors’ Home Defeat To Niger Tornadoes appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos To Face Mexico In Round Of 16
Nigeria’s Flamingos will take on Mexico in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. Mexico booked their place in the knockout stage after finishing second in Group F, setting up a last-16 encounter with Akeem Busari’s side. The North Americans confirmed their qualification with a narrow 1-0 victory [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Flamingos To Face Mexico In Round Of 16 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EUROMATCH NPFL: Bendel Insurance Troll Rivers United After Ending Unbeaten Run
Bendel Insurance mocked Rivers United after ending their unbeaten run, thanks to a 2-1 win on week 10 of the EUROMATCH Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) in Benin on Sunday. Rivers United went into the encounter after recording four wins and five draws in nine games. It is the first defeat of the season for [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Bendel Insurance Troll Rivers United After Ending Unbeaten Run appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance End Rivers United’s Unbeaten Run; Ikorodu, 3SC Share Derby Spoils
Bendel Insurance ended Rivers United’s unbeaten run in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season with a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Port Harcourt-based side in Benin City on Sunday. Freeman Wuchirwe put the hosts ahead three minutes into the second half before Chijioke Mbaoma restored parity for Rivers United with 17 minutes remaining. [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Bendel Insurance End Rivers United’s Unbeaten Run; Ikorodu, 3SC Share Derby Spoils appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EPL: Ajayi Features As Hull City Draw At Home Against Brentford
Semi Ajayi featured for the full 90 minutes as Hull City were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford in their Premier League encounter. Oli McBurnie gave Hull City the lead in the 24th minute, converting from the penalty spot to put the Tigers ahead. However, Brentford fought back after the break, with Dango Ouattara [...] The post EPL: Ajayi Features As Hull City Draw At Home Against Brentford appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘Recruit Mike Tyson To Your Corner ‘ –Groves Advises Joshua Ahead Of Fury Fight
Former super-middleweight world champion George Groves has advised Anthony Joshua to recruit boxing icon Mike Tyson to his training corner ahead of his blockbuster heavyweight showdown with Tyson Fury on December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The highly anticipated British rivalry comes following contrasting victories for both fighters, with Fury stopping Polish veteran [...] The post ‘Recruit Mike Tyson To Your Corner ‘ –Groves Advises Joshua Ahead Of Fury Fight appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Wirtz Would Have Performed Better At Bayern Munich –Hoeness
Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness has reignited his vocal pursuit of Florian Wirtz, claiming the 23-year-old playmaker would be performing at a far higher level had he chosen the German giants over Liverpool. Hoeness was deeply involved in the transfer tug-of-war two years ago when Wirtz departed Bayer Leverkusen, ultimately opting for a move [...] The post Wirtz Would Have Performed Better At Bayern Munich –Hoeness appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘For Me Olise Is Better Than Yamal’ — Germany World Cup Winner Claims
Uli Hoeness, honorary president of Bayern Munich and 1974 FIFA World Cup winner with West Germany, has claimed that Michael Olise is better than Lamine Yamal. The legendary German exebelieves the French winger is on track to become the best footballer in the world and hasn’t hesitated to place him above Lamine Yamal, one of [...] The post ‘For Me Olise Is Better Than Yamal’ — Germany World Cup Winner Claims appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NFF Congratulates Iwobi On Premier League Milestone
The Nigeria Football Federation , NFF, has congratulated Super Eagles midfielder Alexander Iwobi on reaching a significant milestone in the English Premier League, becoming the joint-second most-capped African player in the competition alongside Egyptian star Mohamed Salah. Iwobi, who earned his 100th international cap for Nigeria during a friendly against Portugal this summer at the [...] The post NFF Congratulates Iwobi On Premier League Milestone appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Calvin Bassey: Full 90 in Fulham’s win, so is he Chelle’s CB option?
Calvin Bassey played the full 90 minutes in Fulham's 1-0 win at Coventry while Gabriel Osho serves a three-match ban, so what does it mean for the Super Eagles back line?
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Ademola Lookman: Hooked at half-time again, so is it form or rotation?
Ademola Lookman was withdrawn at half-time for a third time in four games as Atlético beat Deportivo, so what does it mean for the Super Eagles?
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Dele-Bashiru: Scored at Juventus, so does Chelle need him v Tanzania?
Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored a solo goal at Juventus for league leaders Lazio, so does Nigeria's must-win Tanzania double-header need him?
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Report: Boniface wants out in January, so why is Leverkusen calm?
Sky Germany reports Victor Boniface wants to leave Leverkusen in January, while Simon Rolfes says he is not worried and the striker can still earn a way back.
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Galatasaray vs Fenerbahçe: Preview as Osimhen eyes derby goal
Victor Osimhen is set to lead Galatasaray against Fenerbahçe on Monday after scoring against Lille, with the hosts unbeaten in 39 home league games.
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Johan Manzambi – The Next Premier League Star from Switzerland
Last summer brought several highlights for Johan Manzambi. After a strong season at SC Freiburg, the young Swiss player participated in the 2026 World Cup. The central midfielder emerged as one of the tournament’s breakout stars too. It came as no surprise, then, that two Premier League clubs vied intensely for his signature, making it […] The post Johan Manzambi – The Next Premier League Star from Switzerland appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Edo Queens: CAF orders 30 more minutes, so what is on the line?
CAF has ordered Edo Queens and Ampem Darkoa to play the outstanding 30 minutes of the WAFU B final in Cairo on 29 October, with a CAF Women's Champions League place on the line.
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Report: Deborah Abiodun signs Spirit deal to 2028 while injured
Super Falcons midfielder Deborah Abiodun has re-signed with Washington Spirit through 2028 while recovering from an injury, Complete Sports reports.
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Kelechi Iheanacho: 14 goals at Bursaspor, so is he Chelle’s answer?
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho has 14 goals and three assists in ten games for Bursaspor, and he is reported to be back in Eric Chelle's squad for the Tanzania qualifiers.
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Official: FIFA backs NFF normalisation committee, so what changes?
FIFA has approved a normalisation committee for the NFF until fresh Executive Committee elections, and the Super Eagles' November qualifiers sit inside that period.
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CAF Champions League: Rangers out, so is Nigeria out of the groups?
Enugu Rangers lost 3-0 to MC Alger on Friday, a 3-2 aggregate exit that leaves Nigeria without a club in the CAF Champions League group stage.
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Sunderland vs Leeds: Preview, h2h as Okafor is in fitness doubt
Leeds forward Noah Okafor, who has Nigerian heritage, is a fitness doubt for Sunday's trip to Sunderland, where Leeds have not won a top-flight game since 2002.
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Wilfred Ndidi: Why his first Beşiktaş Europe goal matters to Chelle
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi scored his first European goal for Beşiktaş in a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace, and it comes before the Tanzania qualifiers.
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Liverpool vs Brighton: Preview as Ngumoha meets in-form Brighton
Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha, who is eligible for Nigeria, is predicted to start against in-form Brighton at Anfield on Sunday.
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Tolu Arokodare: Open to a permanent Ajax move, but at what price?
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare says he is open to a permanent Ajax move after scoring against Atalanta, and he wants a pay rise to go with it.
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Mikel Arteta Provides Bukayo Saka Quad Injury Update After Bayern Munich Exit
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken publicly about the condition of Bukayo Saka following the winger’s early departure against Bayern Munich. Saka was forced off during the midweek Champions League fixture, prompting immediate concern among Arsenal supporters and staff about the severity of the problem. Arteta confirmed that Saka had a significant amount of fluid […] The post Mikel Arteta Provides Bukayo Saka Quad Injury Update After Bayern Munich Exit appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Osimhen tax warning explained: What is real and what is rumour
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen received a reported tax warning in Turkey in July 2026: here is what is confirmed, what is rumour and why Galatasaray paid.
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NPFL: Bendel Insurance host Rivers United, so can the league’s meanest defence be breached?
Unbeaten Rivers United, who have conceded two goals in nine NPFL games, travel to Bendel Insurance on matchday 10 as the table's top two level on 17 points.
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Alex Iwobi: Why Lampard won’t claim credit for his Everton revival, ahead of Coventry v Fulham
Coventry City boss Frank Lampard has praised Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi's versatility but rejected the idea that he resurrected the player's career at Everton.
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Abdullahi Bewene: Who is the Banik Ostrava defender reported in Chelle’s squad, and can he matter in AFCON Group L?
Banik Ostrava's Abdullahi Bewene is reported to be in Eric Chelle's squad for the Tanzania AFCON 2027 qualifiers, where Nigeria must finish as the top non-host in Group L.
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Gabriel Osho: Why Cardiff’s failed red-card appeal leaves the Super Eagles centre-back out for three games
Super Eagles centre-back Gabriel Osho will miss three Cardiff City games after the club lost its appeal against his red card at Middlesbrough.
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Femi Azeez: Brighton boss cannot give a return date, so what does that mean for Super Eagles hopes?
Brighton head coach Fabian Hurzeler says it is not quite clear how long Super Eagles winger Femi Azeez will be out, though he calls the problem not a big issue.
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Flamingos vs Korea DPR: Preview, h2h as Nigeria need a point, so can they stop the holders?
Nigeria's Flamingos face holders Korea DPR at 16:00 WAT today in Rabat, and a win or a draw would see them into the U-17 Women's World Cup knockout stage.
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