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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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Euromatch NPFL: Katsina United Boss Savours Home Win Over Sporting Lagos
Katsina United technical adviser Azeez Audu Mohammed has expressed delight following his side’s 2-1 victory over Sporting Lagos in their Matchday 11 encounter at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Sunday. The Chanji Boys made a strong start to the contest, with Luis Dadong scoring twice in the first half, finding the back of the net [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Katsina United Boss Savours Home Win Over Sporting Lagos appeared first on Complete Sports.
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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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Nigeria Battles France, USA, Great Britain, Others As World Tennis Tour Serves Off In Lagos
More than 30 Nigerian players will feature in the Main Draw of the World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 Lagos, which serves off today, Monday, 2 November 2026. The tournament will be played on the clay courts of the tennis section of the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja, Lagos, and will feature young players aged 13-18 from [...] The post Nigeria Battles France, USA, Great Britain, Others As World Tennis Tour Serves Off In Lagos appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EUROMATCH NPFL: Ogunmodede Reflects On Kano Pillars’ 2-0 Win Against Nasarawa United
Kano Pillars head coach Daniel Ogunmodede has reflected on his side’s 2-0 win against Nasarawa United, in week 11 of the EUROMATCH NPFL in Kano on Sunday. Pillars made it three games without defeat thanks to the hard fought win over their northern neighbours. Ibrahim Yahaya opened the scoring in the 15th minute before Fabian [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Ogunmodede Reflects On Kano Pillars’ 2-0 Win Against Nasarawa United appeared first on Complete Sports.
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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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Euromatch NPFL: Finidi Faults Rangers’ Time-Wasting Tactics In Draw Vs Rivers United
Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has lashed out at Rangers International following their 1–1 draw in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium. The hosts started the high-stakes encounter on the front foot, taking control of the tempo right from the opening whistle. Rivers United rewarded their early pressure [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Finidi Faults Rangers’ Time-Wasting Tactics In Draw Vs Rivers United appeared first on Complete Sports.
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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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2026 FIFA U-17 WWC: Nigeria Stands Behind You — NSC Assures Flamingos After Semifinal Qualification
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has assured players of the Flamingos that Nigerians are fully behind them following their qualification to the semifinal of the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Morocco. Reacting to the hard fought 1-0 win against Venezuela in Sunday’s quarterfinal clash the NSC, in a statement, wrote:”Nigeria’s U-17 Women’s National Team, [...] The post 2026 FIFA U-17 WWC: Nigeria Stands Behind You — NSC Assures Flamingos After Semifinal Qualification appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Ogunbote Disappointed With Home Draw Against Warri Wolves
Plateau United technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote has expressed disappointment following his side’s 1-1 draw against Warri Wolves in their Matchday 11 fixture at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. The Peace Boys fell behind in the 24th minute when Emmanuel Aribogha found the back of the net for Warri Wolves. However, Samuel Ayanrinde restored parity [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Ogunbote Disappointed With Home Draw Against Warri Wolves appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Best In Europe –Carragher Lauds Arsenal’s Defensive Masterclass After Historic Anfield Victory
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher showered immense praise on Arsenal’s defensive resilience following their historic 1–0 victory at Anfield, highlighting how Mikel Arteta’s backline excelled even without regular starter William Saliba. Speaking on sky sports after the Gunners ended a 14-year wait for a win away to Liverpool, Carragher emphasized that Arsenal’s defensive structure remains [...] The post Best In Europe –Carragher Lauds Arsenal’s Defensive Masterclass After Historic Anfield Victory appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Liverpool Set Unwanted Anfield Record In 1-0 Defeat To Arsenal
Arsenal made history on Sunday as they became the first team ever to stop Liverpool from registering a single shot on target at Anfield in a Premier League game. The Gunners secured a gritty win thanks to Kai Havertz’s 16th-minute tap-in from Declan Rice’s low cross, after Liverpool were caught trying to play out from [...] The post Liverpool Set Unwanted Anfield Record In 1-0 Defeat To Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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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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2026 FIFA U-17 WWC: CAF Salutes Flamingos On Semifinal Qualification
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos after booking a place in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Flamingos defeated Venezuela 1-0 in Sunday’s quarter-final at the Mohammed VI Football Academy in Salé, Morocco, thanks to an 89th-minute penalty from captain *Azeezat Oduntan*. The spot-kick was won [...] The post 2026 FIFA U-17 WWC: CAF Salutes Flamingos On Semifinal Qualification appeared first on Complete Sports.
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2026 U-17 WWC: Venezuela Coach Reacts To Defeat Against Flamingos
Venezuela head coach Dayana Frías has reflected on her side’s narrow defeat to Nigeria’s Flamingos in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, Completesports.com reports. The South Americans crashed out of the competition following a 1-0 loss to Nigeria, who secured their place in the semi-finals. Although Venezuela struggled to match the [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Venezuela Coach Reacts To Defeat Against Flamingos appeared first on Complete Sports.
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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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CAF Champions League: Rangers lose 2-0 lead to three MC Alger goals
Rangers were knocked out of the CAF Champions League by MC Alger, who turned a 2-0 first-leg deficit into a 3-2 aggregate win with three second-leg goals.
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Fisayo Dele-Bashiru: Bench assist in Lazio’s 6-2 rout of Sassuolo
Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru came off the bench to set up Tijjani Noslin's second goal as Lazio won 6-2 at Sassuolo and stayed top of Serie A.
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Victor Osimhen: ‘Maybe,’ says Borriello on a Juventus move
Former Italy international Marco Borriello has named Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen as a possible Juventus target, but a reported €70m clause stands in the way.
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Super Eagles news: FIFA’s NFF committee arrives before Tanzania games
FIFA has approved a Normalisation Committee to run the NFF until elections, with the Super Eagles' two AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania due in November.
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Report: Ajax open Wolves talks for Arokodare, but €25m is their cap
Ajax have reportedly opened talks with Wolves over a permanent deal for Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare, with the Dutch club unwilling to go above €25m.
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NPFL: Rivers host Rangers as three clubs sit level on 17 points
Rivers United, Enugu Rangers and Nasarawa United all have 17 points in the NPFL table, and Rivers host Rangers on Sunday 1 November.
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Victor Osimhen: Derby brace puts him 10th on Galatasaray’s league list
Victor Osimhen's two goals in the Istanbul derby took him to 49 Süper Lig goals, tenth on Galatasaray's all-time league scoring list.
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Super Eagles news: Nigeria trail Guinea-Bissau by 3 before Tanzania
Nigeria sit second in AFCON 2027 qualifying Group L, three points behind Guinea-Bissau, with a double-header against co-hosts Tanzania due in November.
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Lamine Yamal’s Tough Opponent David Raum Tops Manchester United’s January Defensive Wishlist
When Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal singles out an opponent as the toughest he has faced, it tends to carry some weight in transfer corridors. The teenager described RB Leipzig’s David Raum in stark terms: “David Raum has been the toughest opponent I’ve had to face. In the Euros, against Germany, he was tough to beat. A […] The post Lamine Yamal’s Tough Opponent David Raum Tops Manchester United’s January Defensive Wishlist appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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