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ECL: Yohanna Missing As Brighton Pip Getafe
Nigerian international Zadok Yohanna was missing in action as Brighton & Hove Albion edged past Getafe 1–0 in Thursday’s UEFA Conference League fixture. Yohanna, who joined the Seagulls during the summer transfer window, is still waiting to make his debut in European competition this season. Read Also:2026 U-17 WWC: Tinubu Hails Flamingos Over Historic Qualification [...] The post ECL: Yohanna Missing As Brighton Pip Getafe appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UEL: Ndidi Benched In Besiktas’ 3-2 Defeat At Celtic
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi was benched as Celtic came from behind to beat Besiktas 3-2 and get their first Europa League win of the season. Martin O’Neill’s side looked dead and buried and heading for a seventh defeat in 11 games and bottom place when on 54 minutes Junior Olaitan gave Besiktas the lead [...] The post UEL: Ndidi Benched In Besiktas’ 3-2 Defeat At Celtic appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Leicester City Face Backlash After Main Shirt Sponsor Appoints Porn Star As Ambassador
A football fan group has expressed “dismay” that Leicester City’s main shirt sponsor has appointed a porn actress as an ambassador. BC Game – which was named as a sponsor for the League One side at the start of the 2024-25 season – named Eva Elfie as a brand ambassador on Tuesday, according to BBC [...] The post Leicester City Face Backlash After Main Shirt Sponsor Appoints Porn Star As Ambassador appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Rosenior Reflects On Brief Stamford Bridge Tenure, Media Mockery
Paris FC head coach Liam Rosenior has spoken out against the personal mockery and media narrative that defined his brief, turbulent 107-day tenure at Chelsea. The 42-year-old manager was appointed at Stamford Bridge on New Year’s Day following the departure of Enzo Maresca. Arriving with a strong reputation following a successful spell at RC Strasbourg [...] The post Rosenior Reflects On Brief Stamford Bridge Tenure, Media Mockery appeared first on Complete Sports.
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NPFL: Kun Khalifat Vs Kano Pillars Gets New Kick-off Time
The Nigeria Premier Football League ,NPFL, has announced a change in the kick-off time for the Matchday 12 fixture between Kun Khalifat FC and Kano Pillars. The encounter, which was initially scheduled to begin at 6pm on Friday, will now kick off at 4pm, according to the league organisers. No reason was given for the [...] The post NPFL: Kun Khalifat Vs Kano Pillars Gets New Kick-off Time appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Portugal Coach: I Tried To Persuade Ronaldo To Play Until 2027
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has revealed that he urged Cristiano Ronaldo to extend his international career through 2027, though the legendary forward has ultimately chosen to step away. The 41-year-old retires from international duty after an extraordinary career spanning 23 years, leaving behind all-time world records of 146 goals and 234 caps since making [...] The post Portugal Coach: I Tried To Persuade Ronaldo To Play Until 2027 appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: ‘We Will Fight for the Badge’ –3SC Star Rallies Teammates Ahead Of Barau FC Test
Shooting Stars forward Lucky Emmanuel has stepped forward to reassure the club’s passionate supporters, promising that the Oluyole Warriors are fully prepared to turn their current form around and deliver a much stronger showing in upcoming fixtures. The Ibadan-based club has recently faced mounting pressure and scrutiny from fans following a difficult run of form, [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: ‘We Will Fight for the Badge’ –3SC Star Rallies Teammates Ahead Of Barau FC Test appeared first on Complete Sports.
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CAF Awards: Osimhen and Lookman miss shortlist as Lagos hosts gala
Super Eagles forwards Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman are missing from CAF's 10-man Men's Player of the Year shortlist ahead of the Lagos ceremony on 7 December.
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2026 U-17 WWC: Tinubu Hails Flamingos Over Historic Qualification For Final
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national football team, the Flamingos, following their impressive victory over Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. The President described the team’s qualification for the final as a remarkable feat, noting that their achievement has brought immense pride and [...] The post 2026 U-17 WWC: Tinubu Hails Flamingos Over Historic Qualification For Final appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Samuel Chukwueze: Hip surgery rules him out of both Tanzania games
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has had successful hip surgery in London and will miss both AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania.
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Zaidu Sanusi to Leeds explained: Porto’s contract call sets the clock
Football Insider reports that Leeds United are weighing a January move for Super Eagles defender Zaidu Sanusi, and his Porto contract situation may decide whether it happens.
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Eintracht Frankfurt Set €35m Price For Nnamdi Collins As Premier League Giants Circle
Eintracht Frankfurt have placed a €35 million valuation on young defender Nnamdi Collins, making any potential transfer a significant investment for interested clubs. The Bundesliga club holds a strong negotiating position, having tied Collins to a contract that runs until June 2030, giving them little incentive to accept anything below their asking price. Frankfurt are […] The post Eintracht Frankfurt Set €35m Price For Nnamdi Collins As Premier League Giants Circle appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Super Eagles news: Nwabali’s clean sheet sharpens No. 1 debate
Stanley Nwabali and Maduka Okoye enter the Tanzania AFCON qualifiers with different club form, and Eric Chelle's squad list should settle the goalkeeper pecking order.
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Real Madrid Beat Barcelona, Bayern Munich And PSG To Manchester United Teenager JJ Gabriel
Manchester United’s academy has produced one of the most coveted teenage prospects in Europe, yet the club will not see him play a single senior minute in red. JJ Gabriel, the 16-year-old attacker, is now widely expected to complete a move to Real Madrid in January after a transfer battle involving some of the continent’s […] The post Real Madrid Beat Barcelona, Bayern Munich And PSG To Manchester United Teenager JJ Gabriel appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Super Eagles news: Tanzania arrive in Uyo five days before kick-off
Tanzania are due in Uyo on 8 November, five days before the AFCON qualifier, while many Europe-based Super Eagles join after weekend club games.
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Super Falcons news: $100,000 each paid, ending a 15-month wait
The National Sports Commission says each Super Falcons player has received the naira equivalent of $100,000 for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations triumph.
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Galatasaray vs Stuttgart: Preview, h2h as Osimhen leads the line
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen leads 23rd-placed Galatasaray against unbeaten Stuttgart in a Champions League tie where the hosts need points.
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Finidi George: ‘They should not complain’ after Rangers draw
Rivers United coach Finidi George said Rangers got a draw and should not complain, and that he was not pleased with their time-wasting in the 1-1 NPFL game.
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Report: Fulham, Palace eye Nwaiwu, but Trabzonspor wanted €30m+
Fulham and Crystal Palace are reportedly watching Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu ahead of January, but the Turkish club reportedly wanted €30m to €35m.
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Umar Sadiq scores six minutes after coming on for Valencia
Super Eagles striker Umar Sadiq scored the only goal in Valencia's 1-0 win over Elche, six minutes after coming on in his return from a two-month injury.
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Ademola Lookman: ‘I have a lot of faith in him,’ says Simeone
Diego Simeone says he has a lot of faith in Ademola Lookman as the Super Eagles forward searches for form before Atlético Madrid face Bayern Munich.
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Super Eagles news: Tanzania name 24 for the Uyo and Dar games
Tanzania have named a 24-man squad for the two AFCON 2027 qualifiers against the Super Eagles, starting in Uyo on 13 November.
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Estêvão Willian Silences Exit Speculation With Standout Performance In Chelsea’s Rout Of Manchester United
Weeks of mounting frustration over a lack of playing time had fuelled genuine speculation about Estêvão Willian’s Chelsea future, but Saturday afternoon at Stamford Bridge changed the conversation entirely. The 19-year-old Brazilian had slipped down Xabi Alonso’s attacking pecking order, according to reports published only days before the match, with unused appearances raising questions about […] The post Estêvão Willian Silences Exit Speculation With Standout Performance In Chelsea’s Rout Of Manchester United appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Terem Moffi and Onyedika both score, but Frankfurt win 3-1
Super Eagles duo Terem Moffi and Raphael Onyedika both scored on Sunday, but Eintracht Frankfurt beat Hamburg 3-1 in the Bundesliga.
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Report: Fenerbahçe eye Iheanacho, but Bursaspor chief wants big fee
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho is reported to be a Fenerbahçe target, but Bursaspor president Enes Çelik says only a very large offer would tempt the club.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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