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Tottenham vs Coventry City: Preview, team news, & predictions as Onyeka eyes key upset
Winless Tottenham Hotspur host Coventry City in the Premier League at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday, October 19, 2026, with kickoff at 20:00 WAT, and the visitors arrive having won their last two league games after losing their first four. Super Eagles striker Taiwo Awoniyi is back in Frank Lampard's squad after a three-match ban, […]
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Mikel Arteta Defends Eberechi Eze Substitution After Noni Madueke Seals Win Over Nottingham Forest
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has explained his decision to substitute Eberechi Eze at half-time during a hard-fought win over Nottingham Forest. The Gunners struggled to break down a disciplined and resolute Nottingham Forest side for long periods at the City Ground. Noni Madueke came off the bench and ultimately settled the contest with a late […] The post Mikel Arteta Defends Eberechi Eze Substitution After Noni Madueke Seals Win Over Nottingham Forest appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Simon Features As Paris FC Beat Rennes 4-3, Go Level On Points With Leaders PSG
Moses Simon was in action for Paris FC, who survived a late scare to beat Rennes 4-3 at the Stade Jean Bouin on Sunday. The win means Paris FC, now on 14 points, go level on with league champions Paris Saints-Germain (PSG) at the top of Ligue 1. Simon, who named among the substitutes, was [...] The post Simon Features As Paris FC Beat Rennes 4-3, Go Level On Points With Leaders PSG appeared first on Complete Sports.
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CAF Confederation Cup: El-kanemi Warriors Hold Raja Casablanca In Ikenne
El-Kanemi Warriors played out a 2-2 draw against Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca in the first leg of their CAF Confederation Cup second preliminary round tie at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne on Sunday. The Nigerian side made a bright start, taking the lead in the sixth minute after dominating the opening exchanges. However, [...] The post CAF Confederation Cup: El-kanemi Warriors Hold Raja Casablanca In Ikenne appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EPL: Aina Benched As Nottingham Forest Fall To Arsenal
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina watched from the bench for the full 90 minutes on Sunday as Nottingham Forest fell to a 1-0 defeat against Arsenal in the Premier League. Aina has featured five times for Forest this campaign, accumulating three yellow cards along the way. At the City Ground, Forest’s disciplined 3-4-2-1 setup frustrated [...] The post EPL: Aina Benched As Nottingham Forest Fall To Arsenal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Sporting Lagos, Nasarawa United Win Away; Enyimba Draw
Sporting Lagos secured their second away win of the season with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium. Aliyu Baba gave the visitors an early lead in the 10th minute, but Plateau United fought back, with Victor Dawa scoring twice before the break to put the hosts ahead. Sporting Lagos [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Sporting Lagos, Nasarawa United Win Away; Enyimba Draw appeared first on Complete Sports.
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7 FIFA U-17 World Cups Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets Have Missed
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets have suffered another setback in their quest to return to the FIFA U-17 World Cup after failing to qualify for the 2027 edition. Their hopes were dashed following a defeat to Niger Republic and a draw against Côte d’Ivoire in Group B of the 2026 WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship. The tournament [...] The post 7 FIFA U-17 World Cups Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets Have Missed appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Boniface Benched, Tella Features As Leverkusen Edge Out Freiburg To Extend Winning Run
Bayer Leverkusen came from behind to beat Freiburg 2-1 at the BayArena today to extend their winning run and move into the top four of the Bundesliga. Victor Boniface was an unused substitute while his Nigerian teammate Nathan Tella was brought on in the 59th minute. While Boniface has played just one league match, it [...] The post Boniface Benched, Tella Features As Leverkusen Edge Out Freiburg To Extend Winning Run appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ligue 1: Nnadi Bags Assist As Marseille Thrash Angers
Super Eagles midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi played the entire 90 minutes and provided an assist as Marseille secured a resounding 5-2 victory over Angers in Sunday’s Ligue 1 encounter. The Nigerian international, making his fourth appearance for Marseille, delivered a vital performance in the visitor’s midfield. Recurring injuries have limited Nnadi’s playing time so far this [...] The post Ligue 1: Nnadi Bags Assist As Marseille Thrash Angers appeared first on Complete Sports.
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CAF Champions League: Rangers Beat MC Alger 2-0 In First Leg
Rangers secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Algerian side MC Alger in the first leg of their CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie at the Moshood Abiola Sports Complex in Abeokuta on Sunday. The encounter saw both teams finish with 10 players after Rangers goalkeeper Lucky Jimoh was sent off just 11 minutes into [...] The post CAF Champions League: Rangers Beat MC Alger 2-0 In First Leg appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Genk Coach Hails Durosinmi’s Display In Cup Victory Over Virton
Genk head coach Jess Thorup has praised Rafiu Durosinmi following his impressive display in the club’s 2-0 victory over Virton in the Belgian Cup. The Smurfs secured their place in the next round of the competition with a comfortable win, with Durosinmi getting on the scoresheet. The Nigeria international netted Genk’s second goal in the [...] The post Genk Coach Hails Durosinmi’s Display In Cup Victory Over Virton appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal preview, team news, h2h, lineups: Aina targets Gunners’ upset
Super Eagles defender Ola Aina and his Nottingham Forest side will be eyeing an upset when they host Arsenal in Premier League Matchweek 7 on Sunday, October 18, at the City Ground. Arsenal arrive second in the table and have lost only once in six league matches, while Forest sit 15th with one win in […]
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Leeds vs Manchester United: Preview, team news, h2h, as Okafor chart Red Devils’ downfall
Leeds United will welcome Premier League giants Manchester United to Elland Road on Sunday for their gameweek seven encounter, and Swiss atacker with Nigerian roots Noah Okafor, will be looking to punish the Red Devils in front of his home fans. Kick off time is on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 2:00pm WAT (2:00pm BST […]
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Gençlerbirliği vs Galatasaray preview, H2H, team news & prediction: Osimhen eyes goalscoring return
Galatasaray travel to Ankara on Saturday, October 17, 2026, knowing a win keeps the gap at the top of the Süper Lig table comfortable, while Gençlerbirliği need something from the game simply to stop the slide under their new coach. Kickoff at Eryaman Stadyumu is at 14:00 (2:00 PM Nigerian time) (16:00 in Turkey), and […]
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Espanyol vs Atlético Madrid preview, H2H, team news: Lookman eyes starting XI
Ademola Lookman's Atletico Madrid travel to the RCDE Stadium tomorrow, sitting second in La Liga and only five points off leaders Barcelona. How quickly Diego Simeone’s side convert that pressure into goals will depend heavily on how well Ademola Lookman gets past Leandro Cabrera, the Espanyol defender most likely to pick him up through the […]
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Bayern Munich vs Leipzig preview, team news, h2h: Nigerian descent faces Raum test
The Bundesliga returns with Bayern Munich vs Leipzig, a matchday 6 fixture that pits the division’s most settled side against one still finding its footing under a new head coach. Vincent Kompany’s side arrive unbeaten through five league games, while Martín Demichelis, four months into his tenure at Leipzig, is still working to convince a […]
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Real Betis vs Barcelona preview, team news, H2H: Flick’s Nigerian-linked ace eyes key role
Real Betis host an unbeaten Barcelona at the Estadio de La Cartuja on October 17, 2026, with the division's leaders chasing a ninth straight win and the hosts chasing something far rarer: a first victory over this opponent since December 2024. Kickoff in Seville is set for 17:30 WAT, in a Matchday 9 fixture pitting […]
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Brentford vs Liverpool preview, team news, h2h: Nigeria’s Fredrick awaits Bees’ chance
The latest installment of Brentford vs Liverpool unfolds at the Gtech Community Stadium on Saturday, October 17. The Premier League Matchweek 7 fixture pits a resurgent fourth-placed home side against a Liverpool team still searching for consistency under Andoni Iraola. Kickoff is 15:00 WAT. Super Eagles defender on Brentford's books, Benjamin Fredrick, will likely not […]
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Cole Palmer Reveals His Favourite Chelsea Goal In Candid Interview
Cole Palmer has opened up about his favourite goal for Chelsea, singling out one strike as standing above the rest of his impressive collection. The talented attacking midfielder has been one of the most exciting players in English football, producing a string of memorable moments since joining Chelsea. Palmer has scored a variety of goals […] The post Cole Palmer Reveals His Favourite Chelsea Goal In Candid Interview appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Karim Adeyemi: ‘Our defence did a great job’ against Victor Osimhen
Barcelona star Karim Adeyemi has shared his thoughts on Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen’s performance in Tuesday’s Champions League victory over Galatasaray. Both sides met at Rams Park in Istanbul for their second match of the ongoing Champions League season, with the Spanish giants recording an emphatic 4-1 win. The result gave Barcelona their second victory […]
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Super Eagles news: Ajayi explains how Hull City can maintain EPL start
Super Eagles defender Semi Ajayi has explained what Hull City must do to maintain their impressive start to the 2026/27 Premier League season. The Tigers have made a promising return to the English top flight after securing promotion through the Championship play-offs, beating Middlesbrough 1-0 in a hard-fought final. The victory secured Hull City’s first […]
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Osimhen: What Barcelona’s Yamal said about Galatasaray star’s disallowed goal
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has admitted that Victor Osimhen’s disallowed goal could have made the Spanish giants’ Champions League encounter against Galatasaray much more difficult. Osimhen thought he had doubled Galatasaray’s advantage with a powerful header from a corner during the meeting at RAMS Park in Istanbul. However, the Super Eagles striker’s effort was ruled […]
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LASK vs Liverpool: Preview, team news, h2h as Usor and Ngumoha lock horns
Liverpool return to Champions League action on Wednesday evening, travelling to the Raiffeisen-Arena in Linz as Andoni Iraola's side look to back up their opening matchday win with another positive result in the league phase. Among the names in the Reds' travelling party is18-year-old winger of Nigerian and Guadeloupean descent Rio Ngumoha, who has become […]
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Ademola Lookman reveals Simeone’s advice that helped him score against Manchester United
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman expressed his delight following Atletico Madrid's 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday. ​The 28-year-old attacker was introduced from the bench in the 71st minute to replace Alex Baena. Just three minutes after coming on, he drew a straight red card from Leny Yoro, who brought […]
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Osimhen: Nigeria legend backs Galatasaray star to score, Barcelona to win
Super Falcons legend Asisat Oshoala has backed compatriot Victor Osimhen to find the net for Galatasaray against Barcelona on Tuesday night. However, the former Barcelona striker insists she wants the Spanish giants to emerge victorious in the UEFA Champions League showdown. Oshoala has found an interesting way to support two of her football favourites ahead […]
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Super Falcons 5-0 Comoros: Player ratings – Toni Payne, Kanu grab doubles in Ikenne
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have qualified for the third round of the CAF qualification journey for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, defeating Comoros 7-0 on aggregate at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne. Augustine Eguavoen's team struggled to hit the target in the first half of the first leg that they won 2-0, and the […]
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Asisat Oshoala: 10 records that make Super Falcons star an African legend
Super Falcons legend Asisat Oshoala took the scraps and bits life dumped on her young laps and from it built a remarkable legacy in women’s football. The journey has taken her 17 years from the moment she decided to drop out of school and pursue football professionally to becoming one of Africa’s most decorated players […]
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Super Falcons: 5 big takeaways from Nigeria’s 5-0 thrashing of Comoros
Nigeria's Super Falcons secured a commanding 5-0 victory over Comoros on Tuesday to seal a 7-0 aggregate win to reach the third round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers. Toni Payne scored twice, while Uchenna Kanu also grabbed a brace before Christy Ucheibe completed the rout from the penalty spot. The performance offered […]
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Who is Lola Ogunbote? 7 things to know about Chelsea Women’s Nigerian-born executive
Lola Ogunbote has taken another major step in football after joining Chelsea Women as the club’s new Head of Football Operations and Player Services. The Nigerian-born Briton quietly began her new role during the summer before officially announcing the move in October 2026. Ogunbote's arrival at one of the biggest clubs in women's football is […]
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Super Falcons vs Comoros LIVE: Follow scores, goals, updates, commentary & Olympic qualifiers results
The Super Falcons of Nigeria take on Comoros in the second leg of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying tie today, with a two-goal advantage to protect as they target a place in the next round. Follow Super Falcons vs Comoros live here Nigeria head into the return fixture after securing a 2-0 victory in the […]
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Super Eagles star named in Super Lig Team of the Week
Super Eagles and Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has earned a place in SofaScore’s Team of the Week. Nwaiwu out-performed every defender in the Turkish Super Lig with an impressive display for Trabzonspor in their dominant 3-0 victory over Samsunspor. The Nigerian centre-back received an 8.5 rating in the weekly selection, more than any other defender […]
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Viking vs Bayern Munich preview, team news, line-ups: Ex-Nigeria target eyes Viking riot
Bayern Munich's attacker of Nigerian origin Michael Olise will be looking to be amongst the goals on Tuesday when they arrive in Stavanger on Tuesday, October 13, chasing a second straight Champions League win at Vikings which would put them well on course for the League Phase's top eight. Viking FK were beaten 3-1 at […]
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Tolu Arokodare: Super Eagles striker reveals Ajax trophy target — “That’s the aim”
Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has been in fine form for Ajax, scoring seven goals and two assists in 10 games since making his loan move from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 25-year-old forward's most recent goal came in Saturday’s 1-1 league draw against NEC Nijmegen, breaking the deadlock in the seventh minute and celebrating by paying […]
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Ballon d’Or ranking: Osimhen, Okocha, Lookman & every Nigerian star ever nominated
In the Ballon d’Or rankings, Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen holds the record for the highest finish by a Nigerian male footballer. Ballon d’Or, one of football's most prestigious individual awards, has also celebrated other Super Eagles icons including Nwankwo Kanu, Ademola Lookman and Finidi George. It became an award Nigeria's elite talents […]
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Maduka Okoye: Udinese coach responds to goalkeeper’s blunder in 2-1 loss to Torino
Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has come under fire for his error in Udinese's 2-1 loss to Torino, with coach Kosta Runjaic clarifying what happened at the Olympic Stadium in Turin. The 27-year-old was involved in the decisive moment of yesterday’s Serie A encounter after colliding with teammate Nicolò Bertola while attempting to deal with […]
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Super Eagles news: Arokodare sets clear Ajax target — “Every game we play”
Super Eagles forward Tolu Arokodare has revealed what he hopes to achieve with Ajax Amsterdam this season. Arokodare has enjoyed an impressive start to life at the Dutch club since joining on loan from English side Wolverhampton Wanderers during the summer transfer window. The Super Eagles forward endured a difficult spell at Wolves, where he struggled to […]
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