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• U-20 FIFA WWC: Colombia Knocks Falconets Out After Dramatic Late Winner

  20-09-2026 17:16 via completesports.com
  A stoppage time goal by Valerin Loboa saw Colombia edged out Nigeria’s Falconets, in the quarterfinals of the FIFA women’s U-20 World Cup on Sunday. With the game destined for extra-time, Loboa raced on to a through pass but saw her initial effort stopped by the Falconets keeper. But luckily the ball bounced off her [...]
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• AFCONQ 2027: I’m Ready To Help Super Eagles –Arokodare

  20-09-2026 15:08 via completesports.com
  Super Eagles striker Tolu Arokodare has expressed fierce determination to give his absolute best and help Nigeria secure qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Arokodare’s stellar club form has earned him a well-deserved spot in Eric Chelle’s 24-man Super Eagles squad for the upcoming opening qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. Read [...]
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• Iheanacho Relishes Bursaspor’s Win At Title Rivals Batman Petrolspor

  20-09-2026 14:50 via completesports.com
  Kelechi Iheanacho has expressed his delight after helping Bursaspor secure a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Batman Petrolspor, Completesports.com reports. The Green Crocodiles came from behind to defeat their hosts in a top-of-the-table clash on Saturday night. Doria gave Batman Petrolspor the lead in the 29th minute before Iheanacho restored parity from the penalty spot [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Awoniyi Replaces Injured Osimhen Ahead Of Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau Games

  20-09-2026 14:50 via completesports.com
  
  Taiwo Awoniyi has replaced the injured Victor Osimhen ahead of Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ 2027 African Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau. According to a report by the Super Eagles media officer, Promise Efoghe, Osimhen was ruled out of the upcoming qualifiers after his recovery from a right adductor muscle strain took longer than [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: ‘Losing Was Not In Our Agenda’ –Barau FC Coach Agagbe Reacts After Hard-Fought Draw Vs Ikorodu City

  20-09-2026 14:42 via completesports.com
  Barau FC head coach Eugene Agagbe has expressed immense satisfaction after his side ground out a valuable 0-0 draw against Ikorodu City in Saturday’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) encounter at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. The fixture lived up to its billing as a tightly contested tactical battle. Playing in front of a vocal home [...]
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• Nigeria Vs Colombia Live Blogging: 2026 U-20 WWC Quarter-final

  20-09-2026 14:00 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria Vs Colombia: Completesports.com’s Live Blogging of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup (U-20 WWC) Quarter-final clash between The Falconets of Nigeria and Las Cafeteras (The Coffee Growers) of Colombia at Stadion Miejski LKS Lodz, Poland.
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• 2026 U-20 WWC: Falconets Target First Semi-Final Appearance In 12 Years

  20-09-2026 11:35 via completesports.com
  
  Nigeria’s Falconets will be in high spirits when they face Colombia in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Sunday, with a place in the semi-finals at stake. The two-time runners-up return to familiar territory in Łódź, where history offers them encouragement. Falconets Have Edge Over Colombia Nigeria defeated Colombia 1–0 [...]
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• Nwaiwu Reveals Secret Behind Trabzonspor’s Big Win Over Galatasaray

  20-09-2026 10:16 via completesports.com
  
  Trabzonspor defender Chibuike Nwaiwu has revealed that following head coach Thomas Reis’ instructions was crucial to the team’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig. Trabzonspor stunned the defending champions at Papara Park on Saturday night, securing a convincing win in front of their home supporters. Nwaiwu: Why Trabzonspor Beat Galatasaray Nwaiwu [...]
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• Dogo Blames Missed Scoring Opportunities For Niger Tornadoes Defeat To Katsina United

  20-09-2026 10:09 via completesports.com
  
  Kabiru Dogo, Niger Tornadoes Head Coach, has heaped the blame of his team’s 1-0 defeat to Katsina United in Saturday’s EuroMatch/NPFL matchday four clash on his team’s profligacy in front of goal, Completesports.com reports. Tornadoes got their 2026/2027 season to a flying start with a 2-1 win against Enyimba. But their winning start was punctured [...]
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• Townsend Suffers Bizarre Injury After Being Run Over By Turf-Laying Machine

  20-09-2026 08:53 via completesports.com
  
  Former Premier League winger Andros Townsend has miraculously avoided serious injury after being run over by a pitch roller during a half-time warm-up in Thailand. While warming up at half-time for PT Prachuap against Pattani, Townsend stepped into the path of a moving ride-on pitch roller. Read Also:Turkey: Iheanacho Scores in Eighth Straight Game As [...]
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• How Brighton ‘Absolutely Battered’ Arsenal — Shearer

  20-09-2026 08:41 via completesports.com
  England legend Alan Shearer has explained how Brighton managed to overrun Premier League champions Arsenal in Saturday’s tie at the AMEX. Arsenal were brought back down to earth with an almighty bump on Saturday, surrendering their perfect start to their Premier League title defence. The Seagulls were electric on the Sussex coast, deservedly taking all [...]
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• Atlético Vs Real Madrid: Los Blancos Brace For Fierce Derby Battle At Metropolitano

  20-09-2026 08:02 via completesports.com
  Atlético Madrid are set to host city rivals Real Madrid in a highly anticipated Madrid derby at the Riyadh Air Metroplitano on Sunday (today). Both sides will be looking to strengthen their position in the La Liga title race before the first international break of the season. Teams’ Form And Recent Performances Atletico Atlético Madrid [...]
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• Massive Result — Lampard Hails Coventry’s Landmark Victory Over Nottingham Forest

  20-09-2026 07:33 via completesports.com
  
  Coventry manager Frank Lampard has hailed a huge milestone for his squad after the team secured their first major Premier League victory of the campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Nottingham Forest. The manager praised the resilience and character shown by his players throughout a tense, high-stakes fixture. Facing a well-drilled Forest side required [...]
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• Euromatch NPFL: Dogo Laments Missed Chances In Niger Tornadoes’ Loss To Katsina United

  20-09-2026 07:21 via completesports.com
  
  Niger Tornadoes technical adviser Kabiru Dogo has blamed his side’s poor finishing for their 1-0 defeat to Katsina United in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Ikon Allah Boys suffered their second defeat of the season in a matchday four encounter at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium on Saturday. Abdulrahman Garba scored the decisive goal [...]
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• 2027 AFCONQ: Osimhen Ruled Out Of Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau Games Through Injury

  20-09-2026 04:34 via completesports.com
  
  Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria’s opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying matches against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau after his recovery from a right adductor muscle strain took longer than expected, completesports.com reports. This is according to a report by the Super Eagles media officer Promise Efoghe on Saturday. [...]
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