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Henry Onyekuru to Bursaspor explained: January is the earliest debut
Turkish reports say Bursaspor are in talks with winger Henry Onyekuru over a half-season deal, but he cannot play an official match before January.
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Semi Ajayi: ‘A point at home is always positive,’ says Hull defender
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi won both man-of-the-match awards in Hull City's 1-1 draw with Brentford and said a point at home is always positive.
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Highest Paid Footballers In The World 2026 Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappé & Haaland Salaries
Who is the highest-paid footballer in the world in 2026? Cristiano Ronaldo remains at the top, but the gap between him and football’s other superstars reveals just how dramatically the economics of the sport have changed. In this video, we break down the estimated earnings of the world’s highest-paid footballers, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, [...] The post Highest Paid Footballers In The World 2026 Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappé & Haaland Salaries appeared first on Complete Sports.
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1XCUP 2026: Collins Edwin, Young Strikers, Young Stars, Tonic Vie For Final Tickets
The race for the https://1xcup.ng/ trophy reaches a crucial stage today as the quartet of Collins Edwin SC, Young Strikers FC, JP Young Stars FC and Tonic FC battle for two spots in the final of the biggest grassroots football competition in Lagos State. Two exciting semi-final fixtures are scheduled, with Collins Edwin taking on [...] The post 1XCUP 2026: Collins Edwin, Young Strikers, Young Stars, Tonic Vie For Final Tickets appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Super Falcons news: Missing Brazil 2027 costs Nigeria $2.5m
FIFA's $2.5m preparation payment for each 2027 Women's World Cup team will not go to the NFF because the Super Falcons did not qualify.
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Mikel Warns Chelsea Over Estevao’s Lack Of Regular Minutes Under Alonso
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has urged manager Xabi Alonso to find a way to involve teenager Estevao more regularly, warning that the young forward is growing frustrated with his lack of prominence. Estevao has found regular starting opportunities hard to come by amid fierce competition in Chelsea’s attacking department, where he currently sits [...] The post Mikel Warns Chelsea Over Estevao’s Lack Of Regular Minutes Under Alonso appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nigerians abroad: Awaziem’s brace leads a weekend of goals
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem scored twice for Konyaspor while Iheanacho, Orban, Olusegun, Okereke and Etim also scored for their clubs over the weekend.
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Super Eagles news: Why Chelle’s double duty is a Nigeria problem
Eric Chelle is head coach of both the Super Eagles and the Olympic Eagles, who play on the same two days in November, and the NFF has not said who will lead which side.
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Burna Boy Hands Saka Prestigious Sócrates Award At 2026 Ballon d’Or
Grammy-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy presented Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka with the 2026 Sócrates Award at the 70th annual Ballon d’Or ceremony in London on Monday, October 26, 2026. The Sócrates Award recognizes professional footballers for outstanding humanitarian work, social activism, and community impact. Read Also:Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or Award Saka received [...] The post Burna Boy Hands Saka Prestigious Sócrates Award At 2026 Ballon d’Or appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Walker Questions Alexander-Arnold’s Potential Liverpool Return Amid Premier League Transfer Rumours
Former England international Kyle Walker has questioned whether Trent Alexander-Arnold could ever return to Liverpool, suggesting the 28-year-old would instead need to target a move to Manchester United or Manchester City if he returns to the Premier League in 2027. Alexander-Arnold completed a £10 million move from Liverpool to Real Madrid in 2025 ahead of [...] The post Walker Questions Alexander-Arnold’s Potential Liverpool Return Amid Premier League Transfer Rumours appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Bursaspor Coach Plays Down Iheanacho Injury Fears
Bursaspor head coach Mustafa Er has played down fears over Kelechi Iheanacho’s fitness after the Nigerian striker was forced off in Sunday’s 4-2 win over Keçiörengücü. Iheanacho, who had scored his team’s third goal in the 50th minute to extend his scoring run to 12 consecutive league games, received treatment from the medical team before [...] The post Bursaspor Coach Plays Down Iheanacho Injury Fears appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Osimhen Pledges Unwavering Commitment To Galatasaray
Victor Osimhen has vowed to continue giving his best for Galatasaray after inspiring the Turkish champions to a 2-0 victory over Fenerbahçe in a highly anticipated derby. The Nigeria international scored twice to help Galatasaray secure all three points and reclaim top spot in the Turkish Super Lig table. Osimhen opened the scoring in the [...] The post Osimhen Pledges Unwavering Commitment To Galatasaray appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EUROMATCH NPFL: Abia Warriors, Katsina United Face Charges For Misconduct
Katsina United and Abia Warriors have been charged for misconduct by the organisers of the EUROMATCH Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) during week 10 fixtures against Plateau United and Niger Tornadoes respectively, completesports.com reports. The charges were announced on the X handle of the NPFL on Monday night. “Katsina United have been charged for breaching [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Abia Warriors, Katsina United Face Charges For Misconduct appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or Award
Harry Kane has become the first English player to win the Ballon d’Or since Michael Owen in 2001 after being crowned the world’s best player at a ceremony in London. The 33-year-old Bayern Munich striker is the fifth Englishman to win in total, with Stanley Matthews (1956), Bobby Charlton (1966) and Kevin Keegan (1978 and [...] The post Kane Wins 2026 Ballon d’Or Award appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EUROMATCH NPFL: Warri Wolves Charged For Security Breach After Attack On Assistant Referee vs Kano Pillars
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) has charged Warri Wolves for breaching its Framework & Rules in their matchday 10 fixture against Kano Pillars on Sunday at the Southern Delta University Stadium, Ozoro. According to the league’s official X handle, Warri Wolves failed to provide adequate security, thereby allowing unauthorized persons to gain access to [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Warri Wolves Charged For Security Breach After Attack On Assistant Referee vs Kano Pillars appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Joshua Will Retire From Boxing After £150m Cardiff Clash –Fury
Tyson Fury has insisted he has no plans to retire following his highly anticipated showdown with Anthony Joshua, but believes his long-time rival will hang up his gloves after their blockbuster fight. The British heavyweights are scheduled to settle their decade-long rivalry on December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, with a reported £150 [...] The post Joshua Will Retire From Boxing After £150m Cardiff Clash –Fury appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Yang Min-hyeok Hauled Off At Half-Time As Westerlo Boss Delivers Damning Verdict On Tottenham Loanee
Being hooked at the interval of your first start is a brutal statement, and for Yang Min-hyeok, it has been followed by something even more uncomfortable: a very public dressing-down from his manager. Westerlo head coach Issame Charaï has openly questioned the South Korean winger’s application, raising fresh doubts about whether the Tottenham Hotspur-owned player […] The post Yang Min-hyeok Hauled Off At Half-Time As Westerlo Boss Delivers Damning Verdict On Tottenham Loanee appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Fulham vs Palace: Preview, h2h as Bassey seeks to avenge September
Fulham host Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup fourth round on Wednesday, with Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey looking to avenge September's 3-2 league defeat.
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CAF Confederation Cup: El-Kanemi out after two late Raja goals
El-Kanemi Warriors lost 2-0 at Raja Casablanca and went out 4-2 on aggregate, with both goals coming after the 86th minute.
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Report: Marseille may sell Nnadi in January, so why him?
Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi could be sold or loaned by Marseille in January, with squad status and club finances both cited.
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NPFL: Rivers United fall at Bendel, so can Rangers take the lead?
Rivers United lost 2-1 at Bendel Insurance and now share 17 points with Rangers International, who have two games in hand, and Nasarawa United.
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Alex Iwobi: Level with Salah on 328 games, so can he catch Touré?
Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has matched Mohamed Salah's 328 Premier League appearances, so how close is he to Kolo Touré's African mark?
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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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