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FIFA U-15 W/Cup & Festival: Future Eagles Beat Cyprus 2-1 To End Winless Run
Nigeria’s Future Eagles have finally recorded their first win at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, after beating Cyprus 2-1 on Monday morning to end a three-game winless run. The Future Eagles had endured a frustrating start in Group AD, drawing all three opening matches — 3-3 against South Sudan, [...] The post FIFA U-15 W/Cup & Festival: Future Eagles Beat Cyprus 2-1 To End Winless Run appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Finidi Bemoans Costly Mistake In Rivers United’s Loss To Bendel Insurance
Rivers United technical adviser Finidi George has expressed disappointment following his side’s 2-1 defeat to Bendel Insurance in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, on Sunday. The Port Harcourt-based club suffered their first league defeat of the season at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Freeman Wuchirwe put Bendel Insurance ahead three minutes into [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Finidi Bemoans Costly Mistake In Rivers United’s Loss To Bendel Insurance appeared first on Complete Sports.
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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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I’m Not Waving Emotional Farewell To Fans –Carrick Reacts After Loss To Bournemouth
Manchester United supporters made their voices heard following a heavy 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, aiming chants of frustration at the club’s ownership, technical director Jason Wilcox, and the squad, while continuing to back Michael Carrick. The 45-year-old manager appeared visibly emotional after the final whistle as he completed a lap of the pitch to thank [...] The post I’m Not Waving Emotional Farewell To Fans –Carrick Reacts After Loss To Bournemouth appeared first on Complete Sports.
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El Clasico: Mourinho Reveals How Madrid Tactically Outsmarted Barcelona
Jose Mourinho has revealed the tactical tweak that masterminded Real Madrid’s 2-1 El Clasico win over Barcelona at Camp Nou on Sunday night – a win that ended the Catalans’ perfect nine-game winning start to La Liga. While Kylian Mbappe took the headlines with a brace (41′ and 87th-minute winner), Mourinho said the winning goal [...] The post El Clasico: Mourinho Reveals How Madrid Tactically Outsmarted Barcelona appeared first on Complete Sports.
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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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Euromatch NPFL: Nasarawa United Deserved Victory Over Enyimba — Deutsch
Enyimba technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch has admitted that Nasarawa United deserved their 1-0 victory over his side, Completesports.com reports. The People’s Elephant suffered a narrow defeat at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday, with Jofrank Istifanus scoring the decisive goal in the 23rd minute. Deutcsh Reflects On Away Defeat Deutsch described the encounter as a [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Nasarawa United Deserved Victory Over Enyimba — Deutsch appeared first on Complete Sports.
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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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Simeone Praises Alvarez Following Striker’s Apology To Atletico Madrid Fans
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has hailed Julian Alvarez’s humility after the Argentine striker publicly apologized to the club’s supporters following his match-winning performance against Deportivo La Coruña. Alvarez scored the sole goal in Atletico’s 1-0 victory, taking the opportunity post-match to address comments he made during the World Cup about wanting to join FC [...] The post Simeone Praises Alvarez Following Striker’s Apology To Atletico Madrid Fans appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FIFA U-15 W/Cup & Festival: Future Eagles Record Third Straight Draw After 3-3 Thriller With Gambia
Nigeria’s Future Eagles are still searching for their first win at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival after being held to a third successive draw, this time a 3-3 thriller against The Gambia in Baku, Azerbaijan on Sunday evening. The Future Eagles came into the evening game after a 3-3 draw with South [...] The post FIFA U-15 W/Cup & Festival: Future Eagles Record Third Straight Draw After 3-3 Thriller With Gambia appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Mangut Praises Nasarawa United Players After Victory Over Enyimba
Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut has commended his players for their impressive performance following their 1-0 victory over Enyimba in Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, encounter. The Solid Miners extended their winning streak to four matches after securing a hard-fought victory over the nine-time Nigerian champions at the Lafia City Stadium. Jofrank Joshua [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Mangut Praises Nasarawa United Players After Victory Over Enyimba appeared first on Complete Sports.
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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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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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