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CAF Unveils 2026 Women’s Champions League Schedule
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has unveiled the schedule for the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League with the tournament set to run from November 1 to 15 in Ismailia, Egypt. The competition will feature eight clubs representing CAF’s various zones, divided into two groups of four teams. However, the representative of the West African [...] The post CAF Unveils 2026 Women’s Champions League Schedule appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Djokovic Makes Special Request For Wawrinka’s Farewell Match In Basel
Novak Djokovic showed ultimate sportsmanship ahead of Stan Wawrinka’s final tournament, personally asking tournament officials for a seat to watch his former rival’s send-off in Basel. Wawrinka is calling time on his legendary career at the 2026 Swiss Indoors after more than two decades on tour, with his opening round against Jiri Lehecka potentially marking [...] The post Djokovic Makes Special Request For Wawrinka’s Farewell Match In Basel appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Yamal’s Uncle Claims Kane Did Not Deserve Ballon d’Or Award
Lamine Yamal’s uncle, Abdul, has entered the ongoing debate regarding the recent award outcome, insisting that his nephew was unjustly overlooked in favour of Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane. Speaking in an interview with Spanish radio show El Larguero, Abdul expressed disappointment over the voting, arguing that Yamal’s flair and overall impact make him the [...] The post Yamal’s Uncle Claims Kane Did Not Deserve Ballon d’Or Award appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Osimhen Dedicates Galatasaray’s Victory Over Fenerbahçe To Coach Buruk
Victor Osimhen has dedicated Galatasaray’s 2-1 victory over Fenerbahçe to head coach Okan Buruk following Monday night’s thrilling Intercontinental Derby at RAMS Park. The Nigeria international was the hero for the Yellow and Reds, scoring both goals to secure a crucial win over their fierce rivals. Osimhen has now netted three goals in his last [...] The post Osimhen Dedicates Galatasaray’s Victory Over Fenerbahçe To Coach Buruk appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: 3SC Assistant Coach Laments Missed Chances After Dramatic Draw With Ikorodu City
Shooting Stars assistant coach Ali Kandil has expressed frustration after his side surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against Ikorodu City in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 10 clash at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. The Oluyole Warriors looked to be cruising to a rare away victory after early goals from Taofeek Otaniyi [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: 3SC Assistant Coach Laments Missed Chances After Dramatic Draw With Ikorodu City appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Carrick To Remain As Man United Manager
Michael Carrick will remain in charge of Manchester United for their game against Chelsea on Saturday. The under-pressure United head coach was thought to be on the brink after Sunday’s crushing 3-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth, but he and the players are being given the chance to turn the current situation around. According to [...] The post Carrick To Remain As Man United Manager appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Warri Wolves Appeal Against Sanctions
Warri Wolves have appealed the sanctions imposed on the club by the Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, following an attack on match officials after their goalless draw with Kano Pillars on Sunday. The Seasiders were fined ₦4.2 million, deducted three points and three goals and ordered to play their next five home league matches behind [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Warri Wolves Appeal Against Sanctions appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EUROMATCH NPFL: Kun Khalifat Appoint Nwabuwah As Co-ordinator For 2026/27 Season
Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Kun Khalifat have announced the appointment of Emmanuel Nwabuwah as their co-ordinator for the 2026/27 season. Kun Khalifat confirmed the appointment in a statement on their X handle on Tuesday. “Kun Khalifat FC is pleased to announce Mr. Emmanuel Ifeanyi Nwabuwah as the Co-ordinator of the club for the [...] The post EUROMATCH NPFL: Kun Khalifat Appoint Nwabuwah As Co-ordinator For 2026/27 Season appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Marseille Consider January Exit For Nnadi
Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille are open to parting ways with Nigerian midfielder Tochukwu Nnadi when the transfer window reopens in January. Nnadi joined Marseille from Belgian Pro League side Zulte Waregem in January 2025. The defensive midfielder made eight appearances for the French club during the second half of last season. Read Also:Ligue 1: [...] The post Marseille Consider January Exit For Nnadi appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Man City vs Brighton: Preview, h2h as Azeez and Yohanna are out
Brighton's Nigerian forwards Femi Azeez and Zadok Yohanna are both listed out for Wednesday's Carabao Cup tie at Manchester City.
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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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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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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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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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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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