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Ghanaian Female Footballer Stabbed To Death By Robbers While Working Second Job As Tricycle Driver
Ghanaian women’s football has been thrown into mourning following the tragic murder of Agartha Takyiwaa, a 23-year-old defender with Fabulous Ladies FC. Takyiwaa, popularly known as “One Cedi”, was brutally stabbed to death on Thursday evening October 29, 2026, at Afrancho New Site near Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. According to Fabulous Ladies head coach [...] The post Ghanaian Female Footballer Stabbed To Death By Robbers While Working Second Job As Tricycle Driver appeared first on Complete Sports.
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‘He’s Given Me Reasons’ –Alonso Admits Estevao Performance Has Created Selection Dilemma
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has admitted that Brazilian wonderkid Estevao has given him a welcomed selection headache following an eye-catching display on his first Premier League start of the season. The teenager’s impressive performance provided a reminder of the raw talent available to the Blues as they secured a victory highlighted by a brilliant solo [...] The post ‘He’s Given Me Reasons’ –Alonso Admits Estevao Performance Has Created Selection Dilemma appeared first on Complete Sports.
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I Don’t Have Ghanaian Heritage, I’m From Congo — Chelsea Star Lavia
Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia has dismissed speculation about his Ghanaian heritage, insisting that he has no ancestral links to Ghana and is instead of Congolese descent. The 22-year-old made the clarification in an interview with UK-based Ghanaian journalist Rahman Osman following Chelsea’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United, as reported by Sports World Ghana. Lavia said [...] The post I Don’t Have Ghanaian Heritage, I’m From Congo — Chelsea Star Lavia appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Hürzeler Lauds Brighton’s Resilience In Etihad Victory
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hürzeler lauded his squad’s relentless mentality and composure following a stunning 1–0 Premier League victory over Manchester City on Saturday. The hard-fought win marked another memorable performance for the Seagulls in what is fast becoming a standout campaign. Hürzeler’s side continue to surpass expectations this season, claiming yet another [...] The post Hürzeler Lauds Brighton’s Resilience In Etihad Victory appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Awoniyi Reflects On First Coventry City Goal
Taiwo Awoniyi has expressed his delight after scoring his maiden Premier League goal for Coventry City, Completesports.com reports. Coventry City defeated Sunderland 3-1 in their Premier League encounter at the CBS Arena on Saturday. The Nigerian striker netted Coventry’s second goal eight minutes before half-time, capitalising on an error from Luke O’Nien before calmly slotting [...] The post Awoniyi Reflects On First Coventry City Goal appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Bassey Laments Missed Chances In Fulham’s Stalemate Against Aston Villa
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has expressed satisfaction with Fulham’s performance in their 1-1 Premier League draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday, while admitting that the visitors missed an opportunity to claim all three points. Aston Villa took the lead six minutes before half-time through Nicolas Jackson, who converted an assist from [...] The post Bassey Laments Missed Chances In Fulham’s Stalemate Against Aston Villa appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Euromatch NPFL: Ayeni Bemoans Doma United’s Home Draw Against Ikorodu City
Doma United technical adviser Ayodeji Ayeni has expressed disappointment after his side failed to secure maximum points against Ikorodu City in their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 11 encounter. The Savannah Tigers were held to an entertaining 2-2 draw by Ikorodu City at the Pantami Stadium on Saturday. Fierce Battle In Gombe Doma United [...] The post Euromatch NPFL: Ayeni Bemoans Doma United’s Home Draw Against Ikorodu City appeared first on Complete Sports.
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EPL: Iwobi, Bassey Feature As Fulham Hold Aston Villa
Super Eagles duo Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were both in action as Fulham battled back to secure a hard-fought 1–1 draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park in Saturday’s Premier League clash. The match marked the ninth league appearance of the 2026/27 campaign for both Nigerian stars, with Iwobi putting in an impressive shift [...] The post EPL: Iwobi, Bassey Feature As Fulham Hold Aston Villa appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Mbeumo Rejects Claims Squad Has Failed Carrick After Loss To Chelsea
Man United star Bryan Mbeumo has firmly rejected suggestions that Red Devils’ players have let manager Michael Carrick down following their 2-0 Premier League defeat to Chelsea on Saturday. Pressure is mounting on Carrick despite having guided United back into the Champions League just a few months ago, with recent results raising serious questions over [...] The post Mbeumo Rejects Claims Squad Has Failed Carrick After Loss To Chelsea appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Tonic FC Beat Young Strikers To Win 1XCup 2026, N10m Cash Prize
Tonic FC have emerged as the champions of the https://1xcup.ng/ after defeating Young Strikers FC and Tonic FC 4-2 on penalties in the final at the Inspire Sports Arena, Cappa, Oshodi, Lagos on Saturday, October 31, 2026. It, however, took more than 90 minutes for Tonic to achieve success after they had played out a [...] The post Tonic FC Beat Young Strikers To Win 1XCup 2026, N10m Cash Prize appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Ex-Black Stars Coach Otto Addo Drags Ghana FA To FIFA Over Unpaid Wages, Bonuses
Former Black Stars coach Otto Addo has taken the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to FIFA over outstanding financial obligations following the termination of his contract in March 2026. Addo is reportedly seeking more than $750,000 in unpaid salaries, bonuses and other contractual entitlements after failing to secure payment from the association following his departure. According [...] The post Ex-Black Stars Coach Otto Addo Drags Ghana FA To FIFA Over Unpaid Wages, Bonuses appeared first on Complete Sports.
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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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Nigeria U23s: Ebola scare raises doubts over DR Congo first leg
Nigeria's Olympic Eagles face a DR Congo outbreak of Ebola that could move the first leg of their U-23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier from Lubumbashi.
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Super Eagles news: Five games without a clean sheet before Tanzania
Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle faces the Tanzania double-header with Nigeria having conceded in each of their last five games, including the 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau.
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Ademola Lookman: Simeone’s 4-3-3 plan to restore his best form
Atlético Madrid coach Diego Simeone is reportedly lining up Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman on the left of a 4-3-3 to bring back the form of his first half-season.
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Konyaspor vs Galatasaray: Preview, h2h as Osimhen meets Awaziem
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen faces compatriot Chidozie Awaziem as league leaders Galatasaray visit Konyaspor on Friday at 18:00 WAT.
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Manchester United’s Deepening Crisis Puts Dominic Calvert-Lewin In Unlikely January Spotlight
Eight matches without a win, a 3-0 thumping by Bournemouth, and a 14th-place Premier League standing have left Michael Carrick under severe pressure at Old Trafford. The problems do not stop there, with Benjamin Sesko now expected to miss competitive football until at least January 2027 due to a persistent shin injury that has refused […] The post Manchester United’s Deepening Crisis Puts Dominic Calvert-Lewin In Unlikely January Spotlight appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Chidozie Awaziem: ‘I am also proud of my own performance’
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has said he is proud of his first career brace, which gave Konyaspor a 2-0 win over Gençlerbirliği.
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CAF Champions League: Rangers lose 2-0 lead to three MC Alger goals
Rangers were knocked out of the CAF Champions League by MC Alger, who turned a 2-0 first-leg deficit into a 3-2 aggregate win with three second-leg goals.
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Fisayo Dele-Bashiru: Bench assist in Lazio’s 6-2 rout of Sassuolo
Super Eagles midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru came off the bench to set up Tijjani Noslin's second goal as Lazio won 6-2 at Sassuolo and stayed top of Serie A.
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Victor Osimhen: ‘Maybe,’ says Borriello on a Juventus move
Former Italy international Marco Borriello has named Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen as a possible Juventus target, but a reported €70m clause stands in the way.
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Super Eagles news: FIFA’s NFF committee arrives before Tanzania games
FIFA has approved a Normalisation Committee to run the NFF until elections, with the Super Eagles' two AFCON qualifiers against Tanzania due in November.
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Report: Ajax open Wolves talks for Arokodare, but €25m is their cap
Ajax have reportedly opened talks with Wolves over a permanent deal for Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare, with the Dutch club unwilling to go above €25m.
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NPFL: Rivers host Rangers as three clubs sit level on 17 points
Rivers United, Enugu Rangers and Nasarawa United all have 17 points in the NPFL table, and Rivers host Rangers on Sunday 1 November.
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Victor Osimhen: Derby brace puts him 10th on Galatasaray’s league list
Victor Osimhen's two goals in the Istanbul derby took him to 49 Süper Lig goals, tenth on Galatasaray's all-time league scoring list.
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Super Eagles news: Nigeria trail Guinea-Bissau by 3 before Tanzania
Nigeria sit second in AFCON 2027 qualifying Group L, three points behind Guinea-Bissau, with a double-header against co-hosts Tanzania due in November.
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Lamine Yamal’s Tough Opponent David Raum Tops Manchester United’s January Defensive Wishlist
When Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal singles out an opponent as the toughest he has faced, it tends to carry some weight in transfer corridors. The teenager described RB Leipzig’s David Raum in stark terms: “David Raum has been the toughest opponent I’ve had to face. In the Euros, against Germany, he was tough to beat. A […] The post Lamine Yamal’s Tough Opponent David Raum Tops Manchester United’s January Defensive Wishlist appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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Conor Henderson Earns UEFA A License As Arsenal Academy Journey Takes New Coaching Chapter
A trip abroad for the Messi Cup has shone a spotlight on a quiet but significant milestone in Conor Henderson’s post-playing career at Arsenal. The 35-year-old completed his UEFA A License earlier this year, a qualification he pursued with support from the Football Association while working within Arsenal’s academy setup. Henderson is now part of […] The post Conor Henderson Earns UEFA A License As Arsenal Academy Journey Takes New Coaching Chapter appeared first on Gooner Daily.
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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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